Sony Cvp-m3 User manual

S

ONY.

3-756-337-23

(1)

Color

Video

Printer

Operating

Instructions

Before

operating

the

unit,

please

read

this

manual

thoroughly

and

retain

it

for

future

reference.

Color

Video

Printer

CVP-M3

This

PRINTER

is

designed

to

use

CARTRIDGES

bearing

the

VP

Vv

mpi

trademark

to

yield

quality

prints.

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VP

and

Design

is

a

trademark

used

under

license.

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Record

he

model

and

serial

numbers

are

located

at

the

rear.

tecord

these

numbers

in

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

to

these

umbers

whenever

you

call

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

roduct.

fodel

No.

CVP-M3

‘Oo

prevent

fire

or

shock

hazard,

do

not

xpose

the

unit

to

rain

or

moisture.

Serial

No.

)

avoid

electrical

shock,

do

not

open

the

cabinet.

Refer

servicing

qualified

personnel

only.

Or

NOREIC]N

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

00

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION:

TO

REOUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

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.

presence

of

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

in

the

i

This

symbol

is

intended

to

alert

the

user

to

the

e

literature

accompanying

the

appliance.

he

graphical

symbols

are

on

the

bottom

enclosure.

WARNING

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

reasonable

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

in

a

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

TO

PREVENT

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

USE

THIS

POLARIZED

AC

PLUG

WITH

AN

EXTENSION

CORD,

RECEPTACLE

OR

OTHER

OUTLET

UNLESS

THE

BLADES

CAN

BE

FULLY

INSERTED

TO

PREVENT

BLADE

EXPOSURE.

Notice

for

the

customers

in

Canada

This

apparatus

complies

with

the

Class

B

limits

for

radio

noise

emissions

set

out

in

Radio

Interference

Regulations.

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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Color

Video

Pr

wid

What

is

the

Color

Video

Printer?

The

CVP-MS

is

a

color

video

printer

which

stores

the

pictures

played

back

on

a

video

equipment

or

those

broadcast

on

TV,

and

then

prints

the

stored

images.

Basic

operation

is

very

simple.

You

can

make

a

basic

full-size

printout

using

only

the

four

buttons

on

the

unit

or

the

remote

commander.

Going

beyond

the

basics,

you

can

make

a

variety

of

printouts

by

changing

the

way

to

store

the

pictures

(MEMORY

MODE

Setting)

and

the

way

to

print

the

stored

images

(PRINT

MODE

Setting)

according

to

the

menus

on

the

screen.

Buttons

for

advanced

operations

How

to

Use

This

Manual

This

manual

is

comprised

of

the

following

five

chapters:

introduction

This

chapter

provides

preliminary

information

for

using

the

printer,

such

as

supplied

accessories,

optional

accessories,

and

precautions.

Setting

Up

This

chapter

expiains

the

steps

involved

in

setting

up

the

printer,

such

as

connecting

the

printer

to

a

monitor

television

and

video

equipment,

using

the

supplied

remote

commander,

and

loading

the

video

print

cartridge

and

the

print

paper.

Make

sure

to

read

this

chapter

before

starting

operation.

Making

Basic

Printouts

This

chapter

teaches

you

step

by

step

how

to

make

a

full-size

basic

printout.

It

also

explains

the

steps

involved

in

printing

TV

broadcast

pictures.

if

you

are

using

the

printer

for

the

first

time,

read

this

chapter

to

get

a

basic

idea

of

how

to

use

it.

Going

Beyond

the

Basics

This

chapter

explains

the

advanced

operations

which

use

the

menus

on

the

screen,

such

as

how

to

make

a

variety

of

printouts,

how

to

insert

a

date

and

a

title,

and

how

to

adjust

the

picture

quality

of

printouts.

If

you

are

familiar

with

the

basic

operations

and

want

to

use

the

variety

of

other

functions

this

printer

has,

read

the

appropriate

sections

required

in

this

chapter.

Other

Information

This

chapter

gives

the

location

and

function

of

parts

and

controls,

technical

information

on

the

printer,

how

to

handle

error

messages,

and

how

to

deal

with

paper

jams.

Refer

to

this

chapter

when

questions

arise

or

problems

occur.

Introduction

Setting

Up

Making

Basic

Printouts

Going

Beyond

the

Basics

Other

Information

Precautions

Supplied

Accessories

and

Optional

Accessories

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the

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the

Remote

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a

Full-

Size

Image

Menus

for

Advanced

Operations

and

Storing

different

images

in

1/4

Storing

strobe

images

in

1/4

siz

Storing

multiple

inset

images

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Organization

A

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of

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Location

and

Function

of

Parts

and

Controls

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Introduction

Supplied

accessories

The

printer

is

packed

together

with

the

following

accessories.

Check

that

nothing

is

missing

from

your

package.

How

to

attach

the

supplied

carrying

strap

Attach

the

supplied

carrying

strap

as

illustrated

to

carry

the

unit.

“NY

:

ae.

To

detach,

lift

up

the

end

of

the

strap

slightly

as

illustrated,

and

remove

it,

pushing

it

forward.

Optional

accessories

The

video

print

cartridge

and

the

video

print

paper

are

not

reusable.

Besides

regular

video

print

paper,

sticker

print

paper

is

available.

The

S$

video

connecting

cable

is

also

available.

VP

This

PRINTER

is

designed

to

use

CARTRIDGES

bearing

the

VP

trademark

to

yield

quality

prints.

Video

Print

Pack

for

trial

use

(1)

Paper

tray

(1)

Video

Print

Cartridge

Regular

Print

Paper

Sticker

Print

Paper

(1

cartridge

for

25

prints)

(15

sheets)

(10

sheets)

Video

connecting

cable

Remote

commander

(RMT-8A)

(1)

AC

power

cord

(1)

(3

m)

(10

feet)

(1)

2a———at-

Carrying

strap

(1)

Operating

instructions

(1)

aT

e

Video

Print

Pack

VPM-PS50ST

(One

cartridge

of

ink

ribbon

for

50

prints

and

two

25-sheet

packs

of

regular

print

paper)

e

Video

Print

Pack

VPM-P100ST

(One

cartridge

of

ink

ribbon

for

100

prints

and

four

25-sheet

packs

of

regular

print

paper)

«

Video

Print

Pack

VPM-P50WS

(One

cartridge

of

ink

ribbon

for

50

prints

and

two

25-sheet

packs

of

sticker

print

paper)

-

@

Video

connecting

cable

VMC-1S

(for

video

signals

only)

¢

$

video

connecting

cable

YC-15V

(for

S

video

signals

only)

¢

LCD

color

monitor

XV-M30

Notes

e

Use

only

the

print

cartridge

and

print

paper

packed

in

the

same

carton

in

order

to

yield

quality

prints.

¢

Retain

the

bags

which

contained

the

video

print

paper

and

the

video

print

cartridge.

Be

sure

to

store

partially-used

packs

of

print

paper

and

cartridge

in

their

original

bags.

Introduction

On

safety

Operate

the

printer

on

120

V

AC,

60

Hz

only.

Be

careful

not

to

set

or

drop

any

heavy

objects

on

the

power

cord,

or

to

damage

the

cord

in

any

way.

Never

operate

this

printer

with

a

damaged

power

cord.

Should

any

solid

object

or

liquid

fall

into

the

cabinet,

unplug

the

printer

and

have

it

checked

by

qualified

personnel

before

operating

it

any

further.

Never

disassemble

the

printer.

To

disconnect

the

cord,

pull

it

out

by

the

plug.

Never

pull

the

cord

itself.

When

the

printer

is

not

going

to

be

used

for

an

extended

period,

disconnect

the

power

cord

from

the

wall

outlet.

Do

not

handie

the

printer

roughly.

¢

To

reduce

the

risk

of

electric

shock,

always

unplug

the

printer

from

electrical

outlet

before

cleaning

and

servicing

the

printer.

|

On

moisture

i

e

If

the

printer

is

brought

directly

from

a

cold

location

to

warm

place

or

placed

in

an

extremely

warm

or

|

condensation

humid

room,

moisture

may

condense

inside

the

unit.

In

such

cases

the

printer

will

probably

not

work

:

properly

and

may

even

develop

a

fault

if

you

persist

in

using

it.

If

moisture

condensation

forms,

turn

|

off

the

power

and

do

not

use

the

printer

for

at

least

one

hour.

_

Oncleaning

Clean

the

cabinet,

panel

and

controls

with

a

soft

dry

cloth,

or

a

soft

cloth

lightly

moistened

with

a

mild

detergent

solution.

Do

not

use

any

type

of

solvent,

such

as

alcohol

or

benzine,

which

may

damage

the

finish.

On

installation

Avoid

placing

the

unit

in

a

location

subject

to:

—vibration

—high

humidity

—excessive

dust

—direct

sunlight

—extremely

high

or

low

temperatures

Do

not

use

electronic

equipment

near

the

unit.

The

unit

will

not

work

properly

in

electromagnetic

fields.

The

unit

is

designed

to

operate

horizontally.

Never

attempt

to

operate

the

printer

in

a

tilted

position.

If

the

unit

was

placed

on

its

side

or

with

its

top

panel

facing

down,

make

sure

to

remove

the

paper

tray

and

check

that

print

paper

is

placed

properly

before

starting

operation.

e

Do

not

place

heavy

objects

on

the

printer.

Leave

enough

room

around

the

printer

so

that

the

ventilation

holes

are

not

blocked.

Blocking

these

holes

may

cause

internal

heat

build-up.

Ventilation

holes

Connect

the

video

source

(camcorder,

VCR,

or

MDP,

etc.)

and

the

video

display

(TV

or

monitor)

to

the

printer.

Use

the

devices

equipped

with

VIDEO

input/output

connectors.

(You

cannot

use

the

devices

which

have

only

aerial

connectors.)

Connect

the

necessary

devices

to

the

printer

according

to

the

following

procedures.

Notes

e

Turn

off

the

power

of

the

other

equipment

you

will

connect

the

printer

to

before

making

the

connection.

¢

Do

not

connect

the

AC

power

cord

of

the

printer

to

the

wall

outlet

until

all

of

the

other

connections

are

completed.

e

For

connection,

also

refer

to

the

operating

instructions

of

the

other

equipment

you

will

connect

the

printer

to.

e

When

using

the

twin-lead

cable

(flat)

to

connect

the

video

equipment

to

the

aerial,

noise

may

be

heard

if

you

install

the

video

device

near

the

printer.

Keep

it

away

from

the

printer.

Connect

the

printer

to

the

television/monitor.

Connect

the

VIDEO

OUTPUT

connector

of

the

printer

to

the

VIDEO

input

connector

of

TV,

using

the

supplied

video

connecting

cable.

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to

the

S

VIDEO

To

the

VIDEO

OUTPUT

‘OUTPUT

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with

an

S

VIDEO

input

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input

TV

with

a

VIDEO

input

to

the

VIDEO

input

=

co.

:

Signal

flow

If

you

have

a

television

with

S

VIDEO

input’

output

connectors,

connect

the

S

VIDEO

OUTPUT

connector

of

the

printer

to

the

S

VIDEO

input

connector

of

the

television,

using

the

S

video

connecting

cable

YC-15V

(not

supplied).

Note

You

cannot

use

a

television

which

has

aerial

connectors

only.

Connect

the

printer

to

the

video

equipment.

Connect

the

VIDEO

INPUT

connector

of

the

printer

to

the

VIDEO

output

connector

of

the

video

equipment.

CVP-M3

To

the

VIDEO

INPUT

Camcorder

or

VCR

with

an

S

VIDEO

output

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|

To

the

S

woeo/|

a

output

Camcorder

or

VCR

with

a

VIDEO

output

only

{

Ct}

to

the

VIDEO

output

=)

-

cN.__:

Signal

flow

If

you

have

video

equipment

with

an

S

VIDEO

output

connector.

connect

the

S

VIDEO

INPUT

connector

of

the

printer

to

the

S

VIDEO

output

connector

of

the

video

eqipment.

using

the

S

video

connecting

cable

YC-15

(not

supplied).

Note

You

cannot

use

the

video

equipment

with

aerial

connectors

only.

3

Connect

the

supplied

AC

power

cord

to

the

AC

IN

jack

of

the

printer

and

the

wall

outlet.

S

VIDEO

connectors

and

VIDEO

connectors

The

printer

has

both

S

VIDEO

connectors

for

separate

luminance

(Y)

and

chrominance

(C)

signals

and

VIDEO

connectors

for

composite

NTSC

video

signals.

When

the

video

and

television

units

that

the

printer

will

be

connected

to

have

both

types

of

connectors,

connect

to

the

S

VIDEO

connectors,

using

the

S

video

connecting

cable

YC-15V

(not

supplied).

You

can

enjoy

printouts

with

higher

quality

picture.

lf

you

connect

the

S

VIDEO

OUTPUT

connector

of

the

printer

to

the

VIDEO

input

connector

of

the

video

device,

the

printer

will

output

video

output

signals

automatically.

If

you

connect

the

VIDEO

INPUT

connector

of

the

printer

to

the

S

VIDEO

output

connector

of

the

video

device,

the

printer

will

input

video

input

signals

automatically.

if

you

use

both

the

S

VIDEO

and

VIDEO

INPUT

connectors

of

the

printer

simultaneously,

the

input

circuit

will

select

the

S

VIDEO

input

signals

automatically.

Even

if

you

have

no

video

equipment

You

can

print

TV

broadcast

pictures

if

your

TV

has

S

VIDEO

or

VIDEO

input/output

connectors.

For

details,

refer

to

“Printing

TV

Broadcast

Pictures”

on

page

19.

Watching

video

and

TV

after

connecting

to

the

printer

As

long

as

you

leave

the

supplied

AC

power

cord

connected

to

the

AC

In

jack

of

the

printer

and

the

wall

outlet,

you

can

enjoy

watching

video

and

TV

as

usual,

even

if

the

printer

itself

has

been

turned

off.

Whenever

the

unit

is

connected

to

the

AC

power

source,

the

POWER

lamp

lights

in

red.

(The

printer

is

in

a

standby

mode.)

If

you

unplug

the

AC

power

cord

from

the

wall

outlet,

you

cannot

watch

video

or

TV.

POWER

switch

Lights

in

red

eX.

:

Signal

flow

Seeing

pictures

on

LCD

color

monitor

(not

supplied)

Connect

the

LCD

color

monitor

to

the

accessory

shoe

of

the

printer,

and

connect

the

video

input

connector

of

the

monitor

to

the

VIDEO

OUTPUT

connector

of

the

printer.

Since

the

monitor

screen

is

so

smail

that

you

may

not

be

able

to

judge

if

the

picture

is

blurred

or

not.

(See

page

17.)

Setting

Up

Function

of

the

buttons

on

the

remote

commander

The

supplied

remote

commander

has

the

same

basic

operation

buttons

as

the

main

unit.

It

also

has

some

buttons

to

control

the

tape

transport

of

Sony

video

equipment,

which

can

be

selected

by

the

COMMAND

MODE

switch

at

the

rear

of

the

commander.

For

details,

refer

to

“Location

and

Function

of

Parts

and

Controls”

on

page

47.

A

lithium

battery

is

already

installed.

If

the

operating

range

of

the

commander

becomes

noticeably

short,

replace

the

battery

with

a

Sony

CR2025

lithium

battery.

Point

the

head

of

the

remote

commander

toward

the

remote

sensor

on

the

printer.

You

can

operate

the

printer

with

the

remote

commander

within

5

meters

(16

feet

5

inches)

of

the

printer.

Remote

sensor

4

m

5

PPrOx.

39.

prox

39

5

a

rene

Notes

e

Keep

the

remote

sensor

of

the

printer

away

from

direct

sunlight

or

the

strong

light

of

lighting

equipment.

e

Be

careful

that

there

is

no

obstacle

between

the

printer

and

the

remote

commander.

How

long

is

the

battery

life

?

In

normal

operation,

the

lithium

battery

will

last

for

about

one

year.

(Its

life

span

depends

on

how

offen

the

remote

commander

is

used.)

if

the

operating

range

of

the

commander

becomes

noticeably

short,

replace

the

battery

with

a

Sony

CR2025

lithium

battery.

Use

of

batteries

other

than

CR2025

may

create

a

risk

of

fire

or

explosion.

Caution

on

lithium

battery

e

Keep

the

lithium

battery

and

the

remote

commander

out

of

the

reach

of

children.

e

Should

the

battery

be

swallowed,

consult

a

doctor

immediately.

e

Wipe

the

battery

with

a

dry

cloth

to

assure

a

good

contact.

e

Do

not

hold

the

battery

with

metallic

tweezers

as

doing

so

may

cause

a

short

circuit.

WARNING

Battery

may

explode

if

mistreated.

Do

not

recharge,

disassemble

or

dispose

of

in

fire.

Sony CVP-M3 User manual

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