Sony PVP-MSH User manual

3-066-295-13 (1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
2001 Sony Corporation
PVP-MSH
US
FR
Portable Video Printer
ES

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English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
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.

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For the customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the
following circumstances:
• Residential area
• Business district
• Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video
products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that
you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”
mark.
This mark indicates the Intelligent Accessory Shoe System for use with
Sony video products. Video components and accessories equipped with
this system are designed to make effective recording simple.

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Identifying the parts and lamp indications ...................................................... 5
Preparation
Inserting the print cartridge ................................................................................ 7
Attaching the printer.......................................................................................... 10
Preparing the power supply ............................................................................. 12
Inserting the print paper ................................................................................... 13
Making prints - Standard print
Printing images whenever you want to .......................................................... 15
Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” ............................................... 18
Printing images with the date........................................................................... 20
Making prints of split screens - Split printing
Printing a single image ...................................................................................... 21
Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” in recording order ............. 22
Printing images with print marks .................................................................... 23
Additional Informatin
Precautions .......................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance information .................................................................................. 29
Specification ........................................................................................................ 32

Before You Begin
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BBefore You Begin
Identifying the parts and lamp indications
POWER lamp (green)
Lit
•The printer cover is open.
PAPER lamp (red)
Fast flashing
•Print paper error
Slow flashing
•Print paper not inserted
CARTRIDGE lamp (red)
Fast flashing
•Ribbon error
•Run out of ribbon
Slow flashing
•Ribbon not inserted
Print lamp •••• (4)
Print cartridge
lid
PRINT CARTRIDGE
OPEN
Paper feeder
Paper dispenser
Print lamp ••• (3)
Print lamp •• (2)
Print lamp • (1)
Printer cover
PRINT button
POWER lamp
PAPER lamp
CARTRIDGE lamp

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Print lamp 1 (orange)
Lit
•Cyan is being printed.
Print lamp 2 (orange)
Lit
•Magenta is being printed.
Print lamp 3 (orange)
Lit
•Yellow is being printed.
Print lamp 4 (orange)
Lit
•Overcoat is being printed.
Print lamps 1 and 2 flashing simultaneously
Fast flashing
•Printer internal error
Print lamps 3 and 4 flashing simultaneously
Fast flashing
•The temperature inside the printer has risen.
Identifying the parts and lamp indications (continued)

Preparation
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BPreparation
Inserting the print cartridge
Be sure to use the specified print cartridge.
A single new print cartridge allows you to make 20 prints.
1Slide PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob on the side of this unit in
the direction of the arrow, and open the print cartridge lid.
2Insert the print cartridge as far as possible in the direction of
the arrow on the cartridge case until it clicks into the cartridge
compartment.
Insert the print cartridge so that the printing head is located between
the ribbon and the cartridge case.
The ribbon protector is located between the ribbon and the cartridge
case. This protector prevents the ribbon from being tangled when
inserting the print cartridge into the cartridge compartment.
Insert the print cartridge as it is into the cartridge compartment
without removing the ribbon protector. When the print cartridge is
inserted, the ribbon protector comes loose. Dispose of the ribbon
protector after the print cartridge is inserted.
PRINT CARTRIDGE
OPEN
Printing head
Ribbon protector
(blue cover)

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Removing the print cartridge
Slide the removal switch to the end in the direction of the arrow, and
remove the print cartridge.
Inserting the print cartridge (continued)
3Close the print cartridge lid completely.
PNote
The inside of this unit sometimes heats up. Do not put your hand inside the
print cartridge compartment.
Removal switch

Preparation
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PNotes
•If the print cartridge is not inserted when the power is turned on, the
CARTRIDGE lamp flashes slowly. The CARTRIDGE lamp flashes fast
when an error occurs on the print cartridge or when the ribbon has run
out.
•If the removal switch is not slid to the end, you may not be able to
remove the print cartridge.
When the print cartridge cannot be inserted easily
Remove the print cartridge, and then re-insert it.
Turn in the direction of the arrow to take up ribbon slack only if ribbon
slack prevents the print cartridge from being inserted correctly.
PNotes
• Do not remove the print cartridge when print paper is inserted. This may
cause this unit to malfunction.
• Do not remove the print cartridge until you use it up. If you reinsert the print
cartridge before you use it up, the possible number of prints per print
cartridge roll may be reduced by one.

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Attaching the printer
Before attaching this unit to your camcorder, make sure that your
camcorder is turned off.
1Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (RELEASE) to
loosen. Then, check the direction of the arrow on the shoe
attachment section on this unit, and firmly insert this unit
until it contacts the inside of the accessory shoe.
2Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (LOCK), and firmly
tighten until the knob comes to a stop.
PNotes
•If you cannot insert this unit, turn the knob in the direction of the arrow
(RELEASE) to unlock.
•Do not insert this unit backwards. Be sure to insert this unit in the direction of
the arrow.
• Do not lift up your camcorder by this unit.
• Attach this unit to your camcorder firmly. Otherwise, it may become detached
from your camcorder.