PHOTO FRAME STRING LIGHTBOXES
Distressed Gray Wood Frame
USER MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Definitions
Whenever used, the following items identify safety and property damage messages and
designate a level of hazard seriousness.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. Usage of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor/moderate injury.
NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as product and/or
property damage.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
THIS IS NOT A TOY: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT PLACE NEAR
STANDING AREAS OF WATER, SUCH AS POOLS. NEVER TOUCH ELECTRICAL ITEMS WITH
WET HANDS. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury:
• Do not use this product near water; e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.
• This is an electrical product — not a toy. To avoid risk of fire, burns, personal injury and
electric shock it should not be played with or placed where small children can reach it.
• Do not hang ornaments or other objects on the frame, wire or light string.
• Situate this product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, electric heaters,
stoves, candles, working fireplaces, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not cover the product with cloth, paper, or any material not part of the product when
in use.
• If the product is placed on a live tree, the tree should be well maintained and fresh. Do not
place on live trees in which the needles are brown or break o easily. Keep the tree holder
filled with water. The tree should be well secured and stable.
• Operate the product only with the supplied power adapter. For operation from battery
power, refer to the operating instructions.
• Route power cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
• Do not secure the wiring with staples or nails, or place on sharp hooks or nails.
• Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension cords.
• Clean the product only as recommended by the manufacturer (see the "Care and
Maintenance" section for details).
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when left unused for an extended period.
• Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the product case through
product openings.
• Do not operate this product under the following conditions:
- When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid has been spilled into or objects have fallen into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate when used according to the operating instructions.
- If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• Do not attempt to service the product; take it to the electronics repair shop of your choice
for any servicing or repair.
• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.
• When not in use, store neatly in a cool, dry location protected from sunlight.
CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury or product/property damage:
• This product is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, personal use.
• Do not subject the product to violent shocks, extreme temperatures, or direct sunlight.
• DO NOT USE OUTDOORS.
• To reduce the likelihood of excessive heat and possible damage, use only accessories
packaged with this product.
• Up to 5 Photo Frame String Lightboxes can be connected to the same power source. Do not
connect more than 5 strings to one source.
Battery Handling and Usage:
• Keep batteries away from children and pets. Only adults should handle batteries. Do not
allow a child to handle this product unless the Battery Compartment Cover is securely
attached to the Battery Compartment in accordance with all product usage instructions.
• Follow the battery manufacturer’s safety and usage instructions.
• For the Remote Control, use one CR2025 size button cell battery. For the battery pack, use
four "AA" size alkaline batteries.
• Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to fire or heat sources.
• Insert batteries into the Battery Pack observing the proper polarity (+/-) as indicated inside
the Battery Compartment. See the "Battery Installation" subsection for detailed instructions.
• Remove spent or discharged batteries from Battery Pack and Remote.
• Remove batteries when not using the device for an extended period.
• Dispose or recycle spent/discharged batteries in compliance with all applicable laws. For
detailed information, contact your local solid waste authority.
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Parts and Controls (Included)
Remote Control AC Adapter
Battery Pack
5x Photo Frame String Lightboxes
2x Sheets Backlit Film
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On/O
Power
Button
– Decrease Brightness
(Dim) Button
+ Increase Brightness
Button
On/O
Pigtail
Connector
IR Sensor
Timer
LED
(Green)
Timer Button
Flash Mode
(Twinkle)
Button
Other Items (Not Included)
• Inkjet printer with sucient printer ink
• 8.5x11" standard printer paper for test print(s) (recommended)
• 4x “AA” alkaline batteries (optional)
Battery Installation and Replacement
1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from the Battery Pack and insert (or replace, as
applicable) four "AA" size alkaline batteries (not included) according to the polarity markings
inside the compartment. Replace cover.
2. Remove the clear plastic battery isolator strip from the battery compartment of the Remote
Control to activate. To replace the Remote Control battery when it is depleted, push the tab
on the side of the battery tray inwards and pull the tray out. See diagram on back of remote
control for further detail. Remove old battery and insert one new CR2025 button cell battery
according to the polarity markings in the diagram. Reinsert tray into Remote Control.
Preparing Your Photos for Printing
The first step in getting your Polaroid Photo Frame String Lightboxes ready for use is to print
your photos onto Polaroid Backlit Film (two sheets are included). Visit
http://www.polaroidlightboxes.com/ for assistance in uploading, resizing, and adjusting your
photos for printing.
Preparing Your Inkjet Printer
NOTE: Polaroid Inkjet Printable Backlit Film works with any inkjet printer, including home
oce inkjet printers. Other types of printers, including laser printers, should not be used with
Polaroid Backlit Film.
1. We highly recommend that you print a test page using 8.5x11" standard printer paper
first to make sure you know the correct orientation to insert the Polaroid Backlit Film
into your inkjet printer, as described in the next step.
Mark an 'X' or some other identifying mark on a sheet of standard blank printer paper and
insert it into your color inkjet printer. Print the page of photos (or any other one-page file of
your choice) onto that test page to see which side of that paper your printer prints on. This
will show you how to insert the backlit film into your printer the correct way. At this time,
you should also make sure that your inkjet printer has enough ink for quality printing. Once
you have determined which side of the paper your printer prints onto and that your inkjet
printer has enough ink, insert a sheet of Backlit Film into your printer with the glossy (shiny)
side AWAY from the side to be printed onto. THE CORRECT SIDE TO BE PRINTED ON IS
THE MATTE (DULL) SIDE.
2. With the Backlit Film inserted into your printer correctly (the Backlit Film sheets have only a
distinct front and back; the top and bottom are the same), you are ready to print.
3. Cut apart photos and select the ones to place into each Photo Frame String Lightbox. Make
sure the top of your image is nearest to one of the two power ports.
Installing Photos into Your Lightboxes
1. Only Polaroid Backlit Film should be used in Polaroid Photo Frame String Lightboxes.
2. Make sure Photo Frame String Lightboxes are disconnected from the power source.
3. Turn the four corner tabs outward away from the Backing Plate.
4. Remove the Backing Plate from the frame.
5. Sandwich your photo (on Backlit Film) between the two acrylic panels provided within
the frame.
6. Re-install acrylic sheets with the photo in between facing outward. The top of the image
should be nearest to the power port.
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7. Place the Backing Plate back into the frame and turn the four corner tabs inward so they
hold the Backing Plate in place.
8. Check to make sure each photo is aligned properly after assembling.
Connecting and Illuminating Your Photo Frame
String Lightboxes
Connect each prepared Photo Frame String Lightbox to the Power
Harness. Make sure to use the provided D-rings located on the
backing plates to hang the individual frames in order to avoid
unwanted separation from the wiring harness.
1. Note that you can connect each frame in either a horizontal or
vertical orientation so that your photos can be viewed properly.
2. Connect the Power Harness to the Pigtail Connector on the Battery
Pack. Note that you must use the Battery Pack at all times even
when using AC power, since the Remote Control's infrared sensor
and control circuitry is inside the Battery Pack case.*
3. Insert the round end of the AC Adapter into the jack on the side of
the Battery Pack and plug the AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.
4. Press the On/O Button on the Remote Control* or on the Battery Pack to power on the
Polaroid Photo Frame String Lightboxes.
5. Other Remote Control* functions are Brightness (press + or - to adjust to each of four
levels), Flash Mode (press the blue Flash Mode Button to select slow fade, fast fade, or
steady on), and Timer Mode (press the Timer Button to activate the auto power o timer;
frames will operate six hours on and then 18 hours o. When the Timer is activated, a green
LED behind the infrared sensor window will illuminate on top of the Battery Pack.)
6. You can connect multiple Power Harnesses in parallel by attaching the male end of one
Power Harness to the female end of another. You can connect up to five Power
Harnesses together.
*When using the Remote Control, make sure to point directly at the Battery Pack’s infrared
sensor receiver and that the receiver is uncovered and unobstructed. Use the Remote Control
within a reasonable range of the Battery Pack.
Care and Maintenance
To clean the clear acrylic sheets within the frame, follow the instructions below.
1. Make sure Photo Frame String Lightboxes are disconnected from the power source.
2. Remove the Backing Plate from the Photo Frame String Lightbox that you want to clean.
3. Remove the two acrylic sheets and the Backlit Film (if applicable). If Backlit Film is present,
remove and set aside in a safe place.
4. Holding around the edges, gently clean the acrylic sheets on both sides with a damp cloth.
Use a dry cloth if needed to remove any moisture or water spots.
5. Once acrylic sheets are completely dry, sandwich the Backlit Film in between them and
reinstall into frame and secure Backing Plate. Then reconnect to the power harness and
then your power source.
Polaroid Photo Frame String Lightboxes with Inkjet Printable Backlit Film comes with a 30-day
manufacturer’s limited warranty.
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