JVC 0199MNV*UN*SW manual

G V -DT3 MULTIMEDIA PRINTER LYT0315-001A INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.[...]

2 Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing this Multimedia Printer . Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The GV -DT3 Multimedia Printer should be used with: AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz T o prevent electric shock and hazards, DO NOT use any othe[...]

3 5. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. • Do not place the product in a built-i[...]

4 USE 1. Accessories T o avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a[...]

5 CAUTIONS If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the printer , shut it down and unplug it IMMEDIATEL Y . Use of the printer under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. DO NOT attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. DO NOT attempt to insert foreign objects into the printer, as this can lead[...]

6 MAJOR FEA TURES EXACT FRAME FUNCTION Y ou can choose the exact image you want from 5 4 frames shown in the index window , perfect for when you miss the right moment to press the MEMORY button. PICTURE PROCESSOR FUNCTION A built-in image processor offers a variety of special effects such as Auto Picture Adjustment, Clear Black, Back-Lit Compensati[...]

7 A V ariety of Special Effects Printing Options s This printer allows you to print text or images on standard paper , seal paper or transparent film in any of one of several formats. STORED TITLE IMPOSE ( Z page 31) Print with titles. STORED FRAME IMPOSE ( Z page 32) Print with frames.[...]

8 BUILT -IN CAPTURE FACILITY ( Z page 38) Images stored in the printer can be transferred to your computer using the provided image transfer software. The transferred images can be processed or printed using commercially available software. STROBE PRINT ( Z page 26) Print at set inter vals, as when taking snapshots in rapid succession. MUL TI-PRINT[...]

9 ● It should be noted that it may be unlawful to print from pre-recorded tapes or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the video recording, broadcast or cable program and in any literary , dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein. ● The copyright for the program which provides IrDA (IrT ran-P) infrared communicati[...]

10 Rear V iew CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS Front V iew 1 IrDA (IrT ran-P) sensor • Receives video data through the IrDA (IrT ran-P) communication system. 2 VIDEO INPUT connector • Connect to the source unit’ s normal video output using the provided video cable. 3 S-V ideo INPUT connector • Connect to the source unit’ s S-V ideo ou[...]

11 POWER PICTURE PROCESSOR EXACT FRAME MENU OK 7 8 9 0 * ^ % & ! @ # $ ( ) q w DV SOURCE/ STORED IMAGE MEMORY PRINT FRAME STABILIZER IrDA (IrTran-P) INPUT SELECT VIDEO PC EXACT FRAME ^ MENU button • Press to access the MENU screen. & Cursor buttons • Use to make selections during menu operation. * INPUT SELECT button • Press to select[...]

12 ● Before printing, make sure everything is set up and ready. 1 Have a Color Print Paper Sheet Set ready (page 13). 2 Install the ink cassette in the printer (page 14). 4 Connect an image source to the printer (page 16). 3 Place the color print paper sheets in the paper tray and load the tray (page 15). ● Use the print sheets and ink cassette[...]

13 About Color Print Paper Sheet Sets (optional) Y ou must use one of the sets shown in the following chart: SET PV -50SF AU (Standard type) PV -25SFSAU (Sticker type) PV -25UF AU (Glossy type) CONTENTS • Standard Print Paper (50 Sheets) • Ink Cassette (50 Prints) • Sticker Print Paper (25 Sheets) • Ink Cassette (25 Prints) • Super -Fine [...]

14 Install the ink cassette included with the optionally available color print paper sheet set. 1 OPEN CASSETTE DOOR Pull the right top of the door in the direction indicated by the arrow to open it. 2 T AKE UP SLACK T urn the roller on the side with the mark in the direction of the arrow . Do not turn the part marked with A . 3 INST ALL INK CASSET[...]

15 Opening the paper tray ● Open the lid while pushing A . LOADING THE P APER TRA Y T o printer Printing side Inserting color print paper sheets in the paper tray ● Shuffle print paper sheets thoroughly to separate each sheet before placing them in the paper tray . ● Be sure to read the precautions on the paper tray lid. Partition panel Detec[...]

16 HOW TO MAKE CONNECTIONS (CABLE CONNECTION) Make sure that you have easy access to the AC outlet which the printer is plugged into so that it can be immediately unplugged in case of emergency . Connect the printer power plug to a different AC outlet from the TV and VCR. WHEN PRINTING FROM A DIGIT AL CAMCORDER WITH A DV CONNECTOR OR A VCR WITH AN [...]

17 HOW TO MAKE CONNECTIONS [IrDA (IrT ran-P) RECEPTION] IrT ran-P (Infrared T ransfer Picture): An infrared video data communications format which enables infrared communications of video data between compatible units of different manufacturers. WHEN PRINTING FROM AN IrT ran-P COMP ATIBLE DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA Video data communications with the IrD[...]

18 1 PRESS INPUT SELECT TO SELECT INPUT MODE •Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connector being used, referring to the indication shown on the TV screen or the relevant lamps on the printer . (See Input Mode Selection below .) When using the DV IN connector , select DV . When using the S or VIDEO INPUT conne[...]

19 If you want to try to stabilize the stored image again ... press MEMOR Y again. If you store the wrong image or an image incorrectly ... press SOURCE/ST ORED IMAGE to call up the INPUT display , then find the correct image and store it in memory . The incorrect image will be deleted and the new image will be stored. If you want to print multiple[...]

20 PRINTING FROM A DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA [IrDA (IrTran-P) RECEPTION] This section explains how to print an image transmitted from an IrDA (IrT ran-P) compatible digital still camera using infrared communication. Preparation See page 12. When using a digital still camera compatible with IrT ran-P , refer also to the instruction manual provided with [...]

21 ● Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the machines in use for details of their operation. ● If you want to transmit the stored picture to your computer , refer to the instruction manual of the provided image transfer software. ● Data communications may be variable or impossible depending on the lighting condition, battery consum[...]

22 POSTCARD/GREETING CARD PRINT DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING 1 STORE AN IMAGE YOU W ANT TO PRINT 2 PRESS MENU 3 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT LA YOUT , THEN PRESS OK 4 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT VERTICAL OR HORIZONT AL, THEN PRESS OK • The image you want to print will be stored in memory . •The original input image cannot be restored. 5 PRESS PRINT TO ST A[...]

23 Number of Print Copies ● Press Cursor to select from 1 up to 25. ON SCREEN Display ● ON : Usually set to ON . ● OFF : Set to OFF when the on-screen display and the stored image are superimposed upon one another , making the screen difficult to view . Print Quality ● STD : Print at 153 dpi (faster than HIGH ). ● HIGH : Print at 306 dpi [...]

24 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) 1 PRESS MENU 2 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT MUL TI, THEN PRESS OK 3 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT THE NUMBER OF IMAGES ON MUL TI, THEN PRESS OK 4 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT SAME PIX ON CONTENT , THEN PRESS OK •If IrDA (INFRARED) or PC MODE is selected, you do not have to perform steps 5 and 6 . Refer to page 20 or 38 to send[...]

25 MUL TI-PRINT (DIFFERENT SCENES) Y ou can print various images (your choice of 2, 4 or 16) on the same print sheet. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connection to the sour ce unit ( Z page 18). 1 PERFORM STEPS 1 – 3 ON P AGE 24 2 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT SELECTED PIX ON CONT[...]

26 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) STROBE PRINT The printer stores a selected number of images at short intervals, then prints them on one sheet. Preparation See page 12. 1 PRESS INPUT SELECT TO SELECT VIDEO INPUT MODE 2 PERFORM STEPS 1 – 3 ON P AGE 24 3 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT STROBE ON CONTENT 4 PRESS OK 5 BEGIN SOURCE PLA YBACK 6 PRESS MEMO[...]

27 CALENDAR PRINT Y ou can print an image and calendar together with either a vertical or horizontal layout. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connection to the sour ce unit ( Z page 18). OCT. 1999 TUE 5 12 19 26 WED 6 13 20 27 THU 7 14 21 28 FRI 1 8 15 22 29 SAT 2 9 16 23 30 S[...]

28 TRIMMING PRINT Y ou can cut out a particular part of an image and enlar ge it for printing. The size of the part to be trimmed can be selected. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connection to the sour ce unit ( Z page 18). 1 BEGIN SOURCE PLA YBACK 2 1 PRESS MEMOR Y WHEN THE [...]

29 6 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT THE SIZE OF THE P AR T TO BE TRIMMED, THEN PRESS OK •T o go back to the EFFECT SET MENU, press MENU before pressing OK. 7 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT THE POSITION OF THE P AR T TO BE TRIMMED •T o go back to the SIZE set screen, press MENU. 8 PRESS OK •The processed image will be displayed. •Since the size and position[...]

30 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) ROT A TING/REVERSING IMAGES Y ou can rotate an image 90 & clockwise/counterclockwise or 180°, or you can reverse it to create a mirror image. If you rotate a horizontal image 90 & , it will be automatically resized to fit the vertical layout. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to sele[...]

31 TITLE IMPOSE Seven different titles including Congratulations! are stored in the printer and can be called up for superimposed printing. Colors and positions of the titles are set in advance. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT t o select the appropriate input mode depending on the connection to the sour ce unit ( Z page 18). 1 B[...]

32 DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRINTING (cont.) FRAME IMPOSE Seven different frames are stored in the printer and can be called up for superimposed printing. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connection to the sour ce unit ( Z page 18). 1 BEGIN SOURCE PLA YBACK 2 1 PRESS MEMOR Y WHEN TH[...]

33 EXACT FRAME FUNCTION The printer stores 5 4 frames when the MEMOR Y button is pressed, letting you choose the best image even if you didn’ t press the button at the right moment. Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the DV or VIDEO mode. ( Z page 18) 1 BEGIN SOURCE PLA YBACK 2 PRESS EXACT FRAME •The EXACT FRAME lamp [...]

34 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (cont.) PICTURE PROCESSOR FUNCTION (Auto Adjustment) Y ou can add one of the following special effects to an image: Auto Picture Adjustment, Clear Black, Back-Lit Compensation, B/W , Sepia. The image will be automatically processed by the printer . Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate[...]

35 PICTURE PROCESSOR FUNCTION (Manual Adjustment) Y ou can perform manual picture processing on an image. There are 7 levels for each of the following items: TINT (CY AN/RED , YELLOW/BLUE) , CONTRAST (LOW/HIGH) and BRIGHTNESS (LOW/ HIGH) . Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT t o select the appropriate input mode depending on the con[...]

36 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (cont.) PICTURE MEMOR Y FUNCTION — T o Store An Image In Memory Y ou can store up to 8 of your favorite images in the printer’ s memory . Even if you turn the power off, these images will remain in memory . Preparation ● See page 12. ● Press INPUT SELECT to select the appropriate input mode depending on the connectio[...]

37 PICTURE MEMOR Y FUNCTION — T o V iew Stor ed Images Y ou can call up stored images for viewing or printing. 1 PRESS INPUT SELECT SO THA T THE PICTURE MEMORY SCREEN APPEARS 2 PRESS CURSOR TO SELECT THE IMAGE YOU W ANT TO VIEW 3 PRESS OK •The image you want to view appears on the screen. •If you want to print the image, press PRINT . When Y [...]

38 HOW TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH A COMPUTER By connecting the printer to your computer and using the provided image transfer software, you can manipulate images more easily and process/print them with higher picture quality . CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (cont.) PC VIDEO OUT 1 PRESS INPUT SELECT TO SELECT PC MODE • The PC lamp lights up. •If you select [...]

39 1 . Press POWER to turn off the printer power first, and unplug the power cord. •Stored images will be erased unless they are stored using the Picture Memory function. 2 . Remove the jammed sheet from the slot of the paper tray . If the jammed paper cannot be removed in step 2 3 . Remove the paper tray then remove the jammed sheet. If the jamm[...]

40 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) v Appears when: m Recommended actions: v Ink running out or ink cassette not loaded. m Replace with new one or insert ink cassette. One of the following occurs: 1) v Rear door is open. m Close the rear door . 2) v Paper tray not loaded. m Fill the tray with print sheets and load it. 3) v Print paper running out or jammed.[...]

41 v Appears when: m Recommended actions: 17 17 17 16 16 16 38 38 Reference pages Lamp indication v IrDA (IrT ran-P) data being received. v IrDA (IrT ran-P) data being converted. v IrDA (IrT ran-P) reception finished. m Pressing the PRINT button prints the stored picture. v VIDEO mode is selected, with no picture stored in memory . v V ideo data be[...]

42 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) v Appears when: m Recommended actions: v Picture data being captured from the printer to the PC. v Picture data communication with the PC has finished. v Exact Frame is ready . Pressing the MEMORY button stores 5 4 frames (total: 8 images) in memory . v If the power is on, Picture Memory is selected. v V ideo data in Pict[...]

43 OTHER PROBLEMS This unit is a precision machine which includes a microprocessor . Its operational performance may be influenced by external noise or disturbance. If normal operation cannot be achieved even after taking appropriate actions as defined below , the power should be turned off by unplugging the power cable. Then, reconnect the power b[...]

44 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) If v The printer is in the DV mode. m Press the INPUT SELECT button to light the DV lamp. v The cable is connected correctly . m Check for proper connections. v An image is recorded on the DV tape. m Use a tape with picture data recorded on it. v The camcorder is in the Still Picture mode. m When transferring a picture fr[...]

45 WHA T TO DO IF ANY OF THE MESSAGES BELOW APPEAR v Appears when: m Action: Message PULL OUT P APER TRA Y AND CHECK P APER. CLOSE BACK DOOR. NOW PRINTING!! PLEASE W AIT . SET INK CASSETTE AND CLOSE COVER. SET P APER TRAY . REPLACE INK CASSETTE. P APER JAMMED. REMOVE P APER. PRINT ERROR HAS OCCURRED. v The paper tray is running out of paper or the [...]

46 SPECIFICA TIONS AC 120 V ` , 60 Hz During printing : Approx. 73 W , 0.85 A Sublimation dye thermal transfer line printing Resolution : 1360 (horiz.) x 1024 (vert.) dots Gradation : 256 tones 306 dpi Ink sheet : Cartridge (dedicated) 3-color consecutive printing (yellow , magenta, cyan) Print sheet : Paper size 144 x 100 mm (dedicated) Maximum pr[...]

47 INDEX A Automatic Picture Adjustment ......... Z pg. 34 B Back-Lit Compensation ................... Z pg. 34 Black & White ................................. Z pg. 34 C Calendar Print ................................. Z pg. 27 Cable Connections .................... Z pg. 16, 18 Clear Black ..................................... Z pg. 34 Color [...]

48 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within [...]

49 W ARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period[...]

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