JVC MINI VIDEO PRINTER GV-HT1 Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 MINI VIDEO PRINTER GV-HT1 INSTRUCTIONS Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Con- sumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/index-e.html LYT0140-001A ENGLISH...
- Page 2 This printer is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for monitoring with a television of a different standard. Use the BN-V607 battery pack and, to recharge it, the optional multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate...
- Page 3 Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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Page 4: Cautions
As the thermal heads become worn, print quality will gradually decrease. When you notice a decline in quality, it is possible that the heads may need to be replaced. Consult your JVC dealer. DUST Due to dust or lint adhering to print paper, or to extreme variations in temperature, a small degree of colour smearing or lines may be visible in prints. -
Page 5: Battery Packs
Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: <Depleting the batteries completely> 1. Turn on the power. 2. Set “save mode” to “off” and remove the batteries when the power is automatically turned off. -
Page 6: Sample Images
Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The printer is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and then re-... -
Page 7: Major Features
This equipment is a portable printer that is light enough to bring along with a camcorder or digital still camera on a trip or outing. It can be used in a wide variety of applications. MAJOR FEATURES Easy to read LCD Display... - Page 8 You can print the picture of your choice on standard paper, stickers. A number of special effects are available in addition to normal printing. Multipix On a page you can print 2, 6 or 8 images. Calendar Printing You can use pictures of your choice to print your own calendar. Frame Print Internal frames can be superimposed on an image for printing stickers.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
CAUTIONS MAJOR FEATURES CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Front View ... 10 Rear View ... 11 Bottom View ... 11 Operation buttons ... 12 Memory and Print Operations ... 12 Selecting and setting menu items ... 12 Menu Setting List ... 13 CONECTIONS (Video Connections) Printing from source with video output terminals ... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting Image Quality – Adjustments before Printing –... 37 Saving Energy – Save Mode – ... 38 Switching between motion Picture and Still Picture – Memory Mode Selections – ... 39 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS INDEX PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC adapter/Charger AA-V68 Video cable 1 Blank Paper Sheet Set •Standard Print Paper (6 sheets) -
Page 11: Controls, Indicators And Connectors
Connects a video cable from the video output terminal on camcorder or other unit. PC connection jack With the use of optional software, the printer can be connected to a communications port on a PC compatible (RS-232C) or Macintosh (RS-422). -
Page 12: Rear View
Rear View Battery compartment Open the lid to load or remove batteries. Ink cassette compartment Open the lid to load or remove ink cassettes. Bottom View Paper out/manual feed slot · Finished prints are ejected from this exit. · Single sheets of paper are inserted here during manual feed. -
Page 13: Operation Buttons
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS (Continued) Operation buttons Use these buttons to perform operations from storing through to printing images, selecting and setting menu items. Use the buttons and follow the instructions given on the LCD panel. Memory and Print Operations ·... -
Page 14: Menu Setting List
• The ”PC" input mode requires the use of special software. For detailed information, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • A sample video image is stored in the printer. You can select “sample” to print out this sample in the “input” menu. -
Page 15: Conections (Video Connections)
Notes: • Make sure that the printer is properly connected to the video source. A loose video cable connection will prevent printing. • Do not place the printer on its side or on a leaning surface as this may cause paper jams. -
Page 16: Connections (Irda Reception)
Notes: • IrDA infrared communications allow only two pieces of equipment to communicate. Transmission from one digital still camera to several printers simultaneously is not possible. Only the printer that first receives the data can print it. • Transmission may become unstable or impossible due to external light, the state of battery depletion and the distance or angle between the equipment. -
Page 17: Supplying The Power
•Number of prints per battery charge NOTES • If you connect the DC cord to the AC adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the printer and charging stops. • When charging the Battery for the first time or after a long storage period, the Charger Indicator may not light. -
Page 18: Loading The Battery
MENT LID Removing the Battery •Open the battery compartment lid and take out the battery. Using AC power When using the printer indoors, you can use the AC Adapter instead of a battery. AC outlet Power lamp CONNECT DC CORD •Connect the DC cord to the AC Adapter... -
Page 19: Installation Of Ink Cassette
Installing the Ink cassette Before printing, load printing paper and ink kit as shown below. INSTALLATION OF INK CASSETTE 1, 4 OPENING INK CASSETTE COM- PARTMENT LID •To open the ink cassette compartment lid, slide it in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go. - Page 20 About blank Paper sheet Set (optional) The following accessories are required in printing with this printer. CONTENTS PV-C20AU Standard paper: 20 sheets (Standard type) Ink cassette (20 prints) PV-C12SAU Sticker paper: 12 sheets (Sticker type) Ink cassette (12 prints) PV-C12KAU...
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Page 21: Loading The Blank Paper
Loading Blank Paper To print, load Blank paper sheet set. 1, 3 Notes: · Make sure that the paper does not rise above tab · Place the side with the text face up. · Number of sheets: max. 15 sheets Notes: •... -
Page 22: Preparation
PREPARATION Before printing, make sure everything is set up and ready. . Connect the printer to the video source to be printed from. •To use IrTran-P, transmit the images after turning on the power as described in step 5. . Have a Blank Paper Sheet Set ready . -
Page 23: Printing From Video Source With Video Terminals
PRINTING FROM VIDEO SOURCE WITH VIDEO TERMINALS This is the standard method for printing from a video source with video terminals. It allows you to easily connect your Camcorder, VCR or other video source with video terminals to the printer. MENU... - Page 24 Do not open the paper compartment door or the ink cassette compartment lid during printing. When the printer is battery powered, do not open the battery compartment door. If opened, printing stops and the power is automatically turned off. When the printer is powered up again, the paper that was being printed when printing stopped is ejected.
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Page 25: Printing From Irtran-P Equipped Digital Still Camera
Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 15). •Place the digital still camera and printer within a 50 cm distance of each other. Image transmission can be performed within a 15° angle of the printer receiving window. •Read the instructions in the instruction manual supplied with the IrTran-P equipped digital still camera. - Page 26 “infrared receiving” is displayed on the LCD panel. •The memory icon following conditions. on: image data has been stored in the printer off: no image data is stored in the printer PRESS THE PRINT BUTTON •The printer starts printing the stored image.
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Page 27: Miscellaneous Printing Operations
MISCELLANEOUS PRINTING OPERATIONS Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON s e t •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until o f f “frame set.”... - Page 28 LCD panel while the image is being stored. •The memory icon following conditions. on: image data has been stored in the printer off: no image data is stored in the printer PRESS THE PRINT BUTTON •The printer starts printing the stored image.
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Page 29: Printing Multiple Images On The Same Paper - Multi Print
MENU Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until m o d e a r d “print mode”... - Page 30 LCD panel while the image is being stored. •The memory icon following conditions. on: image data has been stored in the printer off: no image data is stored in the printer PRESS THE PRINT BUTTON •The printer starts printing the stored image.
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Page 31: Combining Image And Calendar - Calendar Printing
Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON m o d e •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until “print mode”... - Page 32 LCD panel while the image is being stored. •The memory icon following conditions. on: image data has been stored in the printer off: no image data is stored in the printer PRESS THE PRINT BUTTON •The printer starts printing the stored image.
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Page 33: Printing Using Special Effects - Special Effects
MENU Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until o f f “effect” appears. - Page 34 LCD panel while the image is being stored. •The memory icon following conditions. on: image data has been stored in the printer off: no image data is stored in the printer PRESS THE PRINT BUTTON •The printer starts printing the stored image.
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Page 35: Manual Feed
MENU Preparation •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON f e e d •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until “man. feed” appears. - Page 36 LCD panel while the image is being stored. •The memory icon following conditions. on: image data has been stored in the printer off: no image data is stored in the printer INSERT PRINTING PAPER IN PAPER OUT/MANUAL FEED SLOT •Slide in the printing paper with the printing...
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Page 37: Printing Reversed Images - Mirror Images
MENU Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until o f f “mirror” appears. - Page 38 •The tint of the image can be adjusted only after storing it. PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON a g e •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until “adj.
- Page 39 Saving Energy – Save Mode – •The printer is equipped with a power saving feature to reduce battery power consumption. •When the printer is turned on and not used for 5 minutes, the save mode automatically turns it off. MENU...
- Page 40 MENU Preparations •Make the connections ( pg. 14). Selecting Menu Item PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON m o d e •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until p i c “memo.
- Page 41 Image data is being stored or printing has started. w a i t . . . C o n n e c t The video source and the printer are not connected or the cable v i d e o i n has been disconnected.
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Page 42: Other Problems
Store the image again. The color may differ somewhat from the image displayed on the TV. This is not due to any defect of the printer. Image adjustment is not possible when the menu input mode is something other than video. -
Page 43: When Paper Jams
•The jammed paper is ejected from the PAPER OUT/MANUAL FEED slot. MEMORY PRINT SELECT PRESS THE MENU BUTTON •This action displays the printer menu on the LCD panel. PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON •Press the SELECT button repeatedly until o f f “form feed” appears. -
Page 44: Specifications
-20 – +60°C 130 (W) x 36.5 (H) x 94.5 (D) mm 345 g . (printer excluding battery and blank paper sheet set) • Power requirement : AC 110 – 240 V `, 50/60 Hz • Power cosumption : 20 W •... - Page 45 Battery compartment lid ... 17 Calendar print ... 30 Charging the battery ... 16 Connections ... 14, 15 Depleting the battery ... 4 DC input jack ... 10 Frame print ... 26 Icon ... 10 Image adjustment ... 37 Ink cassette compartment lid ... 18 IrTran-P (IrDA) ...
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- Page 47 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan E/EK COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0398MNV...