Sony CVP-M1 User manual

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Color Video
Printer
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Color Video Printer
This PRINTER is designed to use PRINT PACK bearing the VP
Np! trademark to yield quality prints.
VP and Design is a trademark used under license.
©1995 by Sony Corporation

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[WARNING |
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN b4
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK).
NO USER-SEAVICEABLE PARTS iNSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Owner's Record
The serial number is Jocated and the model number is
located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CVP-M1
Serial No.
Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide re.sonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
TV programs, films, video tapes and other materials may
be copyrighted.
Unauthorized video printing of such materials may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
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Printing
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Getting Started
Inserting the ink (print cartridge)
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Insert the print cartridge firmly
and close the cartridge
compartment lid.
Insert the video print cartridge with the we VP mark
| according to the steps below. If the cartridge compartment lid
| Use only the video print cartridge supplied with the does not close
| video print paper packed in the same carton.
— Remove the print cartridge, and then reinsert it.
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OCaution
. 4 Never put your hand into the cartridge \
While pressing down the lever, compartment. The thermal head reaches put)
open the cartridge compartment high temperatures, especially after
lid. repeated printing.
Notes
¢ When you put the print cartridge
down, stand it as illustrated so that
dust will not get on the ink ribbon.
¢ Do not touch the ink ribbon or place
the print cartridge in a dusty location.
Side of the unit Fingerprints or dust on the ink ribbon
may result in imperfect printing.
2 Wind up the ink ribbon to remove
the slack.
Remove any slack (@).
Then, while pressing the center of
the reel, wind the ink ribbon until
the black bar appears on the left
(@).
4 Getting Started

Inserting
the
print
papers
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“You can insert up to 25 sheets.
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a)
fe i Push the paper tray.
The paper tray comes out from the printer.
Check that the corners of the print
papers are not bent, then set the
papers in the paper tray with the
printing surface facing up.
The paper tray holds up to 25 sheets.
Do not set different types or sizes of papers in
the tray at the same time.
Printing surface
Make sure that the print
paper is placed below the
paper holder.
Close the lid and push the paper
tray back into the printer.
2. Notes
Open
the
lid
of
the
paper
tray
and
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Do
not
touch
the
printing
surface
(the
side
where
nothing
is
make sure that the spacer is
printed).
¢ Do not place print papers in a dusty location. Fingerprints or
raised. dust on the printing surface may result in imperfect printing.
¢ Use the print paper recommended for this printer only. If you
: use a different type of paper, it may cause problems and the
Keep the spacer raised. ( printer may not print properly.
Shuffle the print papers to
prevent them from sticking
together.
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Getting Started
5

Hooking up
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Connect your camcorder to play back the tape you want
to print from. Then, connect a TV so that you can monitor
the pictures to be printed.
Connect the printer’s INPUT:
VIDEO to the camcorder's VIDEO
output jack, using a video cable
(not supplied).
INPUT Ceheitths
S¥IDEO VIDEO
@LANC cable (not supplied) Video
cable (not
S video cable (not supplied) supplied)
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if your camcorder has an S VIDEO output
connector
Connect the printer’s INPUT: S VIDEO to the
camcorder’s S VIDEO output connector, using the S
VIDEO cable (not supplied). This connection
results in better print quality.
If you use both S VIDEO connector and VIDEO jack
simultaneously, the printer automatically selects
the S VIDEO input as the input video signal.
if your camcorder has a @LANC jack
Connect the printer’s @LANC to the camcorder’s
@LANC jack, using the @LANC cable (not
supplied). The printer automatically stops the
camcorder when you select the picture on the
printer.
Note that the @LANC jack on this printer does not
correspond to CONTROL L or REMOTE jacks.
6 Getting Started
Connect the printer's MONITOR
OUT to the TV’s VIDEO input jack,
using the supplied video cable.
INPUT
S¥IDEO WADEO
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Video cable (supplied) ,
:
VIDEO
== :Signal flow
Connect the supplied AC power
cord to AC IN of the printer and a
wall outlet.
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You cannot use a television with an antenna input only.

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You can also print from a VCR or laser disc player.
Connect your VCR (or laser disc player) as follows:
Connect the printer’s INPUT:
VIDEO to the VCR’s VIDEO output
jack, using a video cable (not
supplied).
CLANC cable (not supplied Video
} cable (not
S
video
cable
(not
supplied)
supplied)
= > :Signal flow
if your VCR has an S VIDEO output
connector
Connect the printer’s INPUT: S VIDEO to the
VCR’s S VIDEO output connector, using the S
VIDEO cable (not supplied). This connection results
in better print quality.
If you use both S VIDEO connector and VIDEO jack
simultaneously, the printer automatically selects
the S VIDEO input as the input video signal.
If your VCR has a CLANC jack
Connect the printer’s @LANC to the VCR’s
CLANC jack, using the @LANC cable (not
supplied). The printer automatically stops the VCR
when you select the picture on the printer.
If your VCR has the LANC M/S mode switching
function, set to “S” mode.
Note that the @LANC jack on this printer does not
correspond to CONTROL L or REMOTE jacks.
2 | Connect the printer’s MONITOR
OUT to the TV’s VIDEO input jack,
using the supplied video cable.
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
?
Video cable (supplied) ,
:
VIDEO
=> :Signal flow
Connect the supplied AC power
cord to the AC IN jack of the
printer and a wall outlet.
To a wall outlet <= eS
Note
You cannot use a television with an antenna input only.
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Getting Started 7

8
Hooking up
When you want to print TV
programs
If your VCR has a built-in TV tuner, you can make prints
of the TV programs without recording them onto the
tape.
Connect the printer to the VCR
and TV as described on the
previous page.
2 Set the TV's input selector to
video input.
3 Press the VCR’s channel selection
button so that the program you
want appears on the TV screen.
g | Print the picture.
For details, see the following pages.
Note
If you use a VCR that does not have a TV tuner, you cannot
print TV programs directly.
Getting Started
Checking the
connections
Check the connections you've made by playing back the
tape on the camcorder (or VCR).
i ; Turn on the power of the printer,
camcorder and TV.
2. Set the TV's input selector to
video input.
E} Start playing back the camcorder
(or VCR).
The playback picture appears on the TV screen.
If not, make sure you've made connections
correctly and securely.

Printing a full-size picture
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1 Start playing back the camcorder.
The playback picture appears on the
TV screen.
SOURCE
“SOURCE” appears.
2 Press STANDARD when the picture you want to
ee print appears on the TV screen.
STANDARD mCONFIRM
MEMORY RECALL
“CONFIRM” appears.
3 Press FIELD/FRAME if the designated picture is
blurred.
SOURCE FIELD/FRAME
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Make sure that “CONFIRM” appears on the TV
screen, then press PRINT.
The designated picture disappears and printing starts.
When printing ends, the designated picture appears on the TV screen
again and a print emerges from the print outlet.
5 Remove the print from the printer.
To re-designate the picture before printing
Press SOURCE so that the playback picture appears on the TV screen. When
the desired picture appears, press STANDARD.
The newly designated picture is stored to print instead of the previous one.
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Printing a full-size picture
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Printing
To check the designated picture while the
playback picture appears on the TV screen
Press MEMORY RECALL. The designated picture appears on the TV.
The designated picture is stored until you designate a new picture or turn off
the printer.
To return to the playback picture, press SOURCE.
To print the designated picture again
Make sure that the desired picture is still on the TV screen, then press PRINT
again.
You cannot use any printer's button except PRINT CANCEL while printing.
The camcorder automatically pauses when you
press STANDARD
(If you connect the printer to the camcorder using the 2LANC cable)
When you press SOURCE, playback starts automatically again. However, if
about 5 minutes pass after you press STANDARD, the camcorder stops
playback.
Note
To avoid malfunction, do not unplug the power cord from the wail outlet during
printing or other operation.
‘When you press STANDARD while pausing
(precise memory function)
If your camcorder has a fine-synchro edit function, the camcorder
automatically rewinds, resumes playback, and pauses at the point you
designated (precise memory function).
This function improves the print picture quality.
Notes
¢ If you do not use a @LANC cable to connect the printer to the camcorder, precise
memory function is not available. The print quality may be poor if you designate the
picture during pause.
¢ The picture designated using precise memory function may not be the very exact
picture you designated when pressing STANDARD.