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FRAME SPECIFICATIONS

Display:

Memory Support:

Media Support:

Features:

Connections:

Internal Memory:

Time and Date Mode:

CLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

Clock Display:

Time and date features:

Temperature:

Features:

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Styles:

Product Dimensions:

Power:

Package contents:

7” TFT LCD screen display

SD,MMC,MS,CF, MS Pro, xD, USB 2.0

JPEG

Slide show, transition effects, rotate, zoom, 

adjustable slide show display time, thumbnail

USB connection and TV output

No built in memory on the frame

Frame can display time, date or a calendar on 

the 7” display

1.5” x 3.5” ’ Monochromatic LCD display

Shows date and time continuously on LCD 

Display

Indoor temperature readout in F or C

Set time, date alarm, countdown timer, stopwatch 

timer, birthday / event reminder

Desktop style frame

9.13”  x 4.9”  x 2.8”

12V DC,100V-240V AC

User manual, AC adapter, TV output cable, USB 

cable

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept 

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM:  My pictures do not display on the frame.
SOLUTION:    The Spectare TimeFrame supports baseline RGB .jpg files only. It 

does not support other picture file types (i.e. .bmp, .gif, .tif), nor do they 

support progressive or grayscale .jpgs.  You can resave your photos in a 

baseline .jpg format using the paint application which comes with 

windows. 

1) Right click the photo file, and left click on "Open with..."
2) Select the "Paint" program.
3) Open the File menu in the upper lefthand corner, and click "Save As..."
4) Under the file name, click the drop-down menu next to where it says, 

"Save as type:", and select "JPEG (*.JPG, *JPEG, *.JPE, *JFIF)

5) Click Save.
Your photo will now be saved as a baseline RGB jpg file.  

PROBLEM:  The frame will not connect to the computer properly
SOLUTION:  Check your operating system.  If you have Windows 98 you need to 

download the drivers at http://spectareproducts.com under the support 

section.

 

If you have Windows XP or 2000 and are still having troubles try the 

following:

 

1.  Try connecting to a different USB port on your computer 

 

 2.  Disconnect any other USB devices connected to your computer. 

 

3.  If possible try another USB cable

 

4  Restart your computer

FOR THE MOST RECENT TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS AND SUPPORT GO TO      

http://spectareproducts.com    then click on SUPPORT

MADE IN CHINA

Output to TV

To Connect to  Television
 

Using the supplied AV 

connector insert the 

small end of the cable 

into the side panel of 

the frame as shown. 

  

Connect the Yellow 

(video) and White and 

Red (Audio) connec-

tions on the other end 

of the cable to the 

Video and Audio input 

connection on the back 

of your television or 

VCR unit.

Turn on your TV and switch the 

input mode until you get an 

image.  Refer to your television 

owners manual for guidance on 

setting the input to your 

television.

NOTE: If you do not have RCA 

connections on your TV you will 

need to purchase an adapter at 

your local electronics store.

Playback of images
 

Once connected to your 

TV use the controls on 

your device to access 

features normally.   

Card Reader:   USB Connection

To connect to your PC

Connect the frame with 

the AC power adapter 

and turn the power 

button on the back of the 

frame to the ON position.

Connect the small end of 

the USB cable to the 

USB port on the side 

panel of the device.

 Connect the larger end 

of the USB cable to a 

free USB port on the 

computer.

The hardware device will 

be automatically 

detected under Windows 

200 and XP.  Upon the 

first usage the hardware 

drivers will automatically 

install. Click OK on the 

hardware wizard 

installation screens

A partition entitled 

"removable disc" will 

automatically be 

mounted under the "My 

Computer" Window.  

When a card is inserted the computer 

can access the files to copy and 

delete from your computer and 

memory cards. 

To Disconnect from the Computer.
 

On Windows click this icon on 

the bottom task bar labeled 

"Safely Remove Hardware."

A dialog box will appear "Safely 

Remove Hardware." 
        Select USB Mass Storage 

Device and click "STOP."
 

On the next dialog box click OK 

to remove the storage device.
 

On the final dialog box select 

"CLOSE" and disconnect the device 

from the computer.  A final message 

should appear under Windows that 

says “Safe to Remove Hardware" 

afterwhich you can remove the USB 

cable from the device.
Remove memory cards from the 

frame afterwhich frame will resume 

normal functions.

NOTE: For use with Windows 2000, XP, ME, Mac OS-X  

and above.  If you are using this device with Windows 

98 operating system you will need to download the 

drivers that are located at http://spectareproducts.com  

under the support section.

Clock Display:  Modes of Operation

Clock Display:  Modes of Operation

Frame Display:  Image Controls

Clock Display:  Set up

Frame Display:Time /Thumbnail Display

Frame Display:  Setup Menu

Frame Display:  Alarm Setup

Frame Display:  Setup Menu

Frame Display: Time Setup and Display

To Enter the main menu
 

ESC:  During the frame operation 

press to the ESC button multiple 

times to enter the main menu

 

UP / DOWN : Press to select one 

of the icons listed below 

 

ENTER:   Press to confirm and 

enter the sub menu.

     Card Selection:  To make a 

selection of a memory card if 

multiple cards are inserted into 

the frame.

      Set up Menu:  To change the 

frame settings

      Clock / Alarm:  To display the time 

or calendar on the frame display.

Card Selection Menu
        Select the Card Selection icon 

from the main menu and all of the 

available memory cards that are 

inserted into the frame will appear 

on the right.

       RIGHT / LEFT:  Press to select the 

desired memory card.

        ENTER:  Press to select and view 

images from that card.

        ESC:  Press to return back to the 

menu.

The Setup Menu
 

Select the Tools Icon from the 

main menu using the arrow 

buttons.

       ENTER:   Press to confirm and 

enter the sub menu

The Setup Sub-Menus
      UP / DOWN : Press to select a 

menu choice.

       RIGHT / LEFT:  Press to change 

the setting

 

Repeat for all of the setting fields

 

ESC:   Press to exit and confirm, 

then Press:

 

ENTER:  to save settings

 

--- OR ---

 

Press ESC again to Cancel

The Following items can be set at this 

menu:

Time Settings:  Select TIME to set the 

current time and date  (see pages 

12-13).

The Setup Sub-Menus Cont.
Language:  Sets the language of the 

user interface

Slide Interval:   Sets the duration each 

slide will appear on the automatic 

slide show mode.

File Description:  By turning this option 

ON will display the file name, date 

and size on the screen.

Folder Mode: 
        ON:   Allows selection of individual 

folders and will displays only photos 

in a selected folder under thumbnail 

view or slideshow view 

        OFF:  Displays all photos in all 

folders and subfolders.

Black 

letterboxed 

area

Black 

letterboxed 

area

Image area

4x3 Aspect Ratio

16x9 Aspect Ratio

The Setup Sub-Menus Cont.
Aspect Ratio:   
 

4:3 aspect ratio. This is the 

standard still image aspect ratio 

from most digital cameras.  Black 

Bars will appear on each side of 

the frame. Use this mode for 

viewing standard photos in 

unaltered proportions 

16:9 Changes to Wide Screen 16:9 

Mode: Use this mode to view any 

photo at Full Screen size. Note: 

standard photos will be stretched 

to fit the wide screen proportion. 

Wide screen photos will be 

displayed in unaltered propor-

tions. 

 

Effect:  Changes the image effect

 

OFF: Standard setting

 

Black and White:  All photos will 

display as Black and White 

images.

 

Vivid:  Increases color saturation 

on the display.

Brightness:  Sets the frame brightness
Contrast:  Sets the frame contrast

Time and Date Setup 
        From the Settings Menu select 

Set up icon.  Then select Time 

from the first selection.

         ENTER:   Press to confirm and 

enter the time / date sub menu.

       Time and Date Setting:
 

UP/ DOWN:  Selects the 

field to change

 

 RIGHT LEFT: Changes the 

selected field

 

Repeat for all of the setting fields

 

ESC:   Press to exit and confirm, 

then Press:

 

ENTER:  to save settings

 

--- OR ---

 

Press ESC again to Cancel

 Time and Date Display 
        From the Settings Menu select 

Clock Icon.  

         

       Press Enter

    To set the alarm
 

Under normal clock operation 

Press the MODE button once 

and the Alarm mode will be 

entered.

        Press the SET button and the 

position for the alarm setting to 

be changed will flash

 

UP / DOWN : Press to change to 

the correct time  for the alarm

       SET:  Press to confirm your 

setting and move to the next 

position for setting.

        Repeat to make settings for the 

hour and minute for the alarm 

plus the alarm sound.

        There are 8 alarm sound 

settings that can be set.  These 

include 2 beep alarms and 6 

music alarms.

        To turn on or off the alarm in any 

mode press the large ALARM 

button.

         Press the MODE button to 

return back to the normal time 

display.  The display will 

automatically return to time 

mode after 1 minute if there is no 

interaction. 

Birthday / Event Reminder
 

Under normal clock operation 

Press the MODE button FOUR 

TIMES and the birthday mode will 

be entered.

        Press the SET button to enter the 

time and date of the birthday or 

event.  the position to be changed 

will flash

 

UP / DOWN : Press to change to 

the correct hour, minute, date and 

alarm music for the birthday or 

event.

       Repeat until all of birthday time, 

date and music  positions have 

been correctly set.

       SET:  After all of the settings are 

made press to confirm your 

setting and the alarm will go off on 

the specified time and day.

        At the specified event time and 

day the music will play for 5 

minutes or until the alarm button 

is pressed.

        ALARM button:  Press to disable 

the alarm sound.

        MODE:  Press to exit Birthday 

Mode and return to the time 

display.

Temperature Display
 

Under normal clock operation 

the temperature will be 

displayed automatically

        DOWN:  press to change the 

read out from Fahrenheit to 

Celcuis

 

    Timer /  Stop Watch Mode
 

Under normal clock operation 

Press the MODE button TWICE 

and the Timer mode will be 

entered.

        UP / DOWN : Press either the 

up or down button to start the 

timer.

        Press UP/ DOWN again to stop 

the timer

        SET:  Press to reset the timer
       MODE:  Press to return back to 

the normal time display

Count down timer Mode
 

Under normal clock operation 

Press the MODE button THREE 

TIMES and the Count Down 

timer mode will be entered.

        Press the SET button to enter 

the amount of time for the count 

down timer.  the position to be 

changed will flash

 

UP / DOWN : Press to change 

to the correct hour of minute for 

the count down time

       Repeat until all of countdown 

time positions have been 

correctly set.

       SET:  after the last setting 

press to confirm your setting 

and ready to start the 

countdown.

       UP/ DOWN  Press either 

button to start the countdown 

timer.  Press again to pause or 

stop the countdown.

        After the countdown is 

completed the alarm will 

sound

        ALARM button:  Press to 

disable the alarm sound.

        MODE:  Press to exit 

countdown Mode and return to 

the time display.

To set the time/ Date
 

Under normal clock operation 

Press the SET button and the 

position to be changed will 

flash

 

UP / DOWN : Press to change 

to the correct time or date

       SET:  Press to confirm your 

setting and move to the next 

position for setting.

        Repeat until all of Time and 

Date positions have been 

correctly set.

 To Change the Display readout
       UP Arrow:   Under normal clock 

operation press to change the 

time from 12 hour format to 24 

hour format.

        DOWN Arrow:  Under normal 

clock operation press to 

change the temperature 

readout from Fahrenheit 

Temperature to Celsius.

 

Image area

   

Slide Shows and viewing images
When you insert a memory card the Frame will automatically start a 

slide show.

 

Press STOP / ESC to stop the slide show.

 

Press the Right /left arrow buttons to navigate through the 

images manually.

 

Press ENTER to access the picture controls.

Picture controls: 
        Rotate by 90 degrees

        Zoom in-- After photo is zoomed you can use the Arrow buttons 

to Pan around the image.  Select the zoom icon again to zoom 

out.

        Slideshow:  Starts the slideshow again

         Delete:   Once selected it will delete the current image on the 

display.

       Set up Menu:  Press this button to return to the settings menu.

        

 Time and Date Display Cont. 
 

After Selection the Clock will 

appear on the screen.

        Press ENTER again 

       After selection the Calendar will 

appear on the screen.

        Press STOP / ESC to return to the 

menu

Viewing Thumbnails
        By selecting the card icon on the 

main menu.or pressing STOP / 

ESC twice in the slideshow mode 

will bring up the thumbnail screen

        Use the arrow keys to navigate 

through the pictures or folders.

        Press Enter to confirm your 

selection.  If a folder is selected it 

will enter the folder.  If an image is 

selected it will display the image.

        Press STOP/ ESC to return to the 

main menu.

Frame Display:  Main Menu

Product Description:

 Back and Side Panels 

Product Description:

 Front Panel

SD / MMC  / MS /

MS PRO  Card slot

Stops slide show if running or

escapes back to the last menu

Frame Power Button

Tuns off LCD 7” frame display only

Enter

Confirms selection from Menu

Selection arrows

Allows selection of icons 

from all frame menu screens

FRAME CONTROLS

see pages 8- 14 for details

Up arrow - 12/24

For making selections in setting mode.

Also changes from 12 to 24 hour format

Down arrow - F/C

For making selections in setting mode.  Also changes

 from Fahrenheit to Celsius temperature readout

Alarm On/Off

Turns OFF alarm when ringing.  Turns ON

alarm when deactivated.

Places into setting mode for

 time/date and alarm setup.

Changes the mode from time/date,

 timer, countdown or birthday mode.

CLOCK 

CONTROLS

see pages 15-17 for details

Main 

Power button

Shuts off the main power

to both the frame and clock

CF Card Slot

TV out

Use the AV connector cable

to connect to TV-  see page 19

USB Connection

Use the USB connector cable

to connect to computer  see page 18

Power Connection

Connect the AC Adapter Plug here.

Quick Start Guide: Setting the Clock

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Quick Start Guide: Setting up the frame

To begin using your Spectare TimeFrame

follow these simple instructions:

Using the AC Adapter included in the 

package connect the small end into the side 

panel of the frame as shown.   Then 

connect the other end to a wall socket. 

Turn on the main power switch on the back 

of the frame.

Insert a memory card into the memory slot 

(not included).  MMC, SD, MS cards will go 

in the top slot; CF cards will go in the bottom 

slot.   NOTE: The card will only fit in one 

direction do not force it. If it does not go in 

all the way turn the card around.

Once the card has been inserted it will be 

automatically detected and will play a slide 

show from the card. Use the buttons on the 

front panel to access other features.  See 

pages 8-14 of this user guide for details.

For questions and support on this product that can not be solved 

by your retailer please contact:

Spectare Products

6081 Meridian Ave Suite 70-308

San Jose, CA 95120

http://spectareproducts.com

[email protected]

The Spectare Logo and the Spectare brand are trademarked by SuMaWah LLC, San Jose, CA.

Copyright 2007 SuMaWah LLC,  All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

To Set the Date and Time on the clock 

display:

Remove the battery cover on the back of 

the frame and insert 2 AAA batteries.  This 

will keep the time and date set on the clock 

even when the power is disconnected.

Press the SET button and the first position 

for the time setting will flash.   

Press the up and down arrows until the 

correct setting is made.  Then press the set 

button again to confirm the setting and go 

to the next position. Repeat until the time, 

date and year have been set.  

After the last setting is made the clock is 

now ready for operation.

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Quick Start Guide .................................................................

Product Description .............................................................

Frame Display

 

Main Menu........................................................

 

Setup Menu ......................................................

 

Alarm Setup   ..................................................

 

Time Setup and Display ..................................

 

Time / Thumbnail Display  ............................... 

 

Image Controls  ...............................................

Clock Display

 

Set up...............................................................

 

Modes of Operation ........................................

Connection to Computer ..................................................... 

Output to TV .........................................................................   

Trouble Shooting ..................................................................

Technical Specifications .......................................................

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Spectare is a registered trademark of SuMaWah LLC. © 2007

www.spectareproducts.com

Warranty

Please contact the original retail location where this product was 

purchased to obtain warranty information and service.

User Guide for the Spectare 

Time Frame

Model:  SP 02171

TimeFrame

The following items should be included:

Please contact your retailer if you have not received any of these items

  

1. TimeFrame: 

2.  AC Adapter 5V-- 1.5A  

 

3.  Audio / Video Connection cable. 

4.   USB Cable

Discarded electric appliances are recyclable and should not be discarded n 

domestic waste.  Please actively support us in conserving resources and 

protecting the environment by returning this appliance to the collection 

centers (if available).
Battery Disposal:  Do not incinerate, disassemble or short circuit the battery.   

Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 

113

o

 Fahrenheit.  

Please observe the local regulations regarding the 

disposal of exhausted batteries and old equipment.

Thank you for purchasing the Spectare Time Frame. Please take some time to 

read through and follow these important safety and operation 

instructions.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT 

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:  RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS UNIT.  

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 

COVER.  NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

VENTILATION - The device should be situated so that its location or position does 

not interfere with its proper ventilation.  For example, the unit should 

not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block 

the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The device should be situated away from sources of high heat such as 

radiators or stoves.

POWER SOURCE - The device should be connected to a power supply only of 

the type described in the technical specification of this user guide.

CLEANING - The device should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth dampened 

with water.  Do not clean the inside of the unit.

NON USE PERIOD - The power cord for the device should be unplugged from the 

outlet when the unit is left unused for a long period of time.

AVOIDING SURGES- For added protection during a lightning storm, unplug the 

device from wall outlets to prevent damage to the product due to 

power line surges.

OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this may 

result in fire or electrical shock

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service the device beyond those 

means described in the operating instructions.  All other servicing 

should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Summary of Contents for SP 02171

Page 1: ...User Guide for the Spectare Time Frame Model SP 02171 TimeFrame...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...e should be situated away from sources of high heat such as radiators or stoves POWER SOURCE The device should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the technical specification...

Page 4: ...ecyclable and should not be discarded n domestic waste Please actively support us in conserving resources and protecting the environment by returning this appliance to the collection centers if availa...

Page 5: ...ose CA Copyright 2007 SuMaWah LLC All Rights Reserved Worldwide Contact Quick Start Guide Product Description Frame Display Main Menu Setup Menu Alarm Setup Time Setup and Display Time Thumbnail Displ...

Page 6: ...e main power switch on the back of the frame Insert a memory card into the memory slot not included MMC SD MS cards will go in the top slot CF cards will go in the bottom slot NOTE The card will only...

Page 7: ...date set on the clock even when the power is disconnected Press the SET button and the first position for the time setting will flash Press the up and down arrows until the correct setting is made Th...

Page 8: ...CONTROLS see pages 8 14 for details Up arrow 12 24 For making selections in setting mode Also changes from 12 to 24 hour format Down arrow F C For making selections in setting mode Also changes from...

Page 9: ...lot Main Power button Shuts off the main power to both the frame and clock CF Card Slot TV out Use the AV connector cable to connect to TV see page 19 USB Connection Use the USB connector cable to con...

Page 10: ...rd if multiple cards are inserted into the frame Set up Menu To change the frame settings Clock Alarm To display the time or calendar on the frame display Card Selection Menu Select the Card Selection...

Page 11: ...nter the sub menu The Setup Sub Menus UP DOWN Press to select a menu choice RIGHT LEFT Press to change the setting Repeat for all of the setting fields ESC Press to exit and confirm then Press ENTER t...

Page 12: ...each slide will appear on the automatic slide show mode File Description By turning this option ON will display the file name date and size on the screen Folder Mode ON Allows selection of individual...

Page 13: ...or viewing standard photos in unaltered proportions 16 9 Changes to Wide Screen 16 9 Mode Use this mode to view any photo at Full Screen size Note standard photos will be stretched to fit the wide scr...

Page 14: ...on ENTER Press to confirm and enter the time date sub menu Time and Date Setting UP DOWN Selects the field to change RIGHT LEFT Changes the selected field Repeat for all of the setting fields ESC Pres...

Page 15: ...ESC to return to the menu Viewing Thumbnails By selecting the card icon on the main menu or pressing STOP ESC twice in the slideshow mode will bring up the thumbnail screen Use the arrow keys to navi...

Page 16: ...ow buttons to navigate through the images manually Press ENTER to access the picture controls Picture controls Rotate by 90 degrees Zoom in After photo is zoomed you can use the Arrow buttons to Pan a...

Page 17: ...alarm in any mode press the large ALARM button Press the MODE button to return back to the normal time display The display will automatically return to time mode after 1 minute if there is no interac...

Page 18: ...t Down timer mode will be entered Press the SET button to enter the amount of time for the count down timer the position to be changed will flash UP DOWN Press to change to the correct hour of minute...

Page 19: ...Repeat until all of birthday time date and music positions have been correctly set SET After all of the settings are made press to confirm your setting and the alarm will go off on the specified time...

Page 20: ...uter can access the files to copy and delete from your computer and memory cards To Disconnect from the Computer On Windows click this icon on the bottom task bar labeled Safely Remove Hardware A dial...

Page 21: ...Video and Audio input connection on the back of your television or VCR unit Turn on your TV and switch the input mode until you get an image Refer to your television owners manual for guidance on sett...

Page 22: ...ame click the drop down menu next to where it says Save as type and select JPEG JPG JPEG JPE JFIF 5 Click Save Your photo will now be saved as a baseline RGB jpg file PROBLEM The frame will not connec...

Page 23: ...on the frame Frame can display time date or a calendar on the 7 display 1 5 x 3 5 Monochromatic LCD display Shows date and time continuously on LCD Display Indoor temperature readout in F or C Set tim...

Page 24: ...Spectare is a registered trademark of SuMaWah LLC 2007 www spectareproducts com...

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