Sony UP-2300 User manual

Operating Instructions Page 2
Before operating this unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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3-860-608-11 (1)
1997 by Sony Corporation
UP-2300
UP-2800
Color Video Printer
UP-2300/2800

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English
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection agaist harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This device requires shielded interface cables to comply
with FCC emission limits.

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Tabel of Contents
Tabel of Contents
Introduction About This Manual ............................................................5
System Overview ..............................................................7
System Configuration....................................................... 8
Operation Before Printing ..................................................................9
Loading an Ink Ribbon Cartridge .................................... 9
Loading Paper ................................................................ 12
Selecting the Input Signal .............................................. 14
Making Full-Size Printouts .............................................16
Making Multiple Copies of Identical Printouts.............. 19
Capturing Another Image While Printing ...................... 22
Making Variations of Printouts ......................................24
Selecting the Printer Application Mode......................... 25
About the Memory ......................................................... 28
Making a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced
Images ....................................................................... 32
Making Printouts for Stickers ........................................ 42
Making Printouts for Identification Photographs........... 43
Making Printouts With a Caption...................................50
Entering a Caption.......................................................... 51
Deleting the Images Stored to Memory Pages .............56
Setting the Function of the CLEAR Button ................... 56
Deleting Images ............................................................. 59
Installation and
Adjustment Supplied Accessories.....................................................61
Assembly........................................................................ 62
Preparing the Remote Control Unit................................ 63
Connections ....................................................................65
Making Connections for Storing Video Images............. 65
Making Connections for Viewing Images to be Printed 66
Making Connections to Enable Remote Control ........... 67

4Tabel of Contents
Tabel of Contents
Setting Up the Printer .....................................................68
Compensating for the Input Signals ............................... 69
Matching the Video Monitor Color to
the Printer Color........................................................ 72
Adjusting the Printout Color .......................................... 75
Changing the Printout Size/Printout Area...................... 82
Selecting the Operation Mode for Automatic Printing
Capabilities................................................................ 85
Erasing the Screen Display ............................................ 89
Adjusting the Brightness of the Printer Window
Display ...................................................................... 91
Selecting Whether the Operation and
Error Tones Sound .................................................... 93
Setting the Baud Rate for Computer Communication ... 95
Others Precautions......................................................................97
Safety.............................................................................. 97
Installation...................................................................... 97
Cleaning ......................................................................... 98
Ink Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ....................................99
Specifications................................................................100
Error/Warning Messages..............................................102
If the paper jams........................................................... 104
Troubleshooting............................................................106
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ............107
Front ............................................................................. 107
Sub Panel...................................................................... 109
Rear .............................................................................. 110
Monitor Display ........................................................... 111
Index...............................................................................113
Installation and
Adjustment
(Continued)

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Introduction
About This Manual
This manual covers the following UP-2000 series color video printers.
• UP-2300
• UP-2800
The difference among models is as follows.
In this manual, the UP-2800 is used for illustrations.
Also, the monitor display and printer window display are used to explain the
operation. If your printer is a UP-2300 which is not equipped with the printer
window display, perform operations according to the monitor display explanation.
Wherever the operation or any other item differs between the models, this manual
clearly describes those differences.
Organization of this manual
This manual is divided into four chapters. This section explains the organization of
this manual.
Introduction
Describes the features and system configuration of the color video printer.
Operation
Describes actual printing once all connections and adjustments have been made, as
explained in the next chapter. You will be able to make various types of printouts
after reading through this chapter.
Installation and adjustment
Describes how to make connections and make adjustments using the menus
displayed on the video monitor and printer window display. Once all connections
and adjustments have been made, there should be no need to perform these
operations again during normal printing operations. These operations must,
however, be performed after reinstalling, or if the picture quality degrades, or if
adjustment becomes necessary because the peripheral equipment is changed. Also
covered is the use of the printer’s remote control unit (not supplied).
Others
Notes the precautions to be observed when using the printer, lists errors, warnings
and their handling, and explains troubleshooting. Also provided is information on
the locations and functions of parts and controls, and the on-screen messages and
menus used to operate the printer. Should you encounter any unfamiliar terms or
items while reading this manual, consult the index at the end of the manual.
Introduction
No. of memories RGG SYNC connector Printer window display
UP-2300 1 None None
UP-2800 1 Yes Yes

6Introduction
About This Manual (continued)
Conventions used
Cross references
Throughout this manual you will find references to other sections of the manual
that contain related information.
Important note
Be sure to read the sections of the manual marked Note . They explain points that
you should be aware of to operate the printer correctly and prevent malfunctions.
Index
Use the index, in addition to the table of contents, to find information you need
when using the printer.
Monitor displays
Some monitor displays illustrated in this manual may differ slightly from the acutal
display. The operation of the printer, however, remains as described in this manual.
Note

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Introduction
System Overview
The UP-2300/2800 color video printer is designed for capturing images from video
equipment such as VTR and for printing out high-resolution images, either in 256
shades in full color (about 300 dpi). You can make various types of printouts. You
can also add a caption onto the printout. You can operate the daily printer operation
by using the buttons and setup the printer interactively by picking from displayed
menus.
Printouts that can be made with the printer
a) This can be used for identification photographs and there are two types.
In one type, the size of one image in one printout can be adjusted freely. In the other, the size of one
image is fixed.
For details, see page 43.
b) There are two types of sticker-printouts.
In one type, all images in a single printout are identical. In the other, all images in a single printout
are different.
For details, see page 42.
Printout of a full-size image (page 16)
Printout of two reduced images
(page 33)
Printout of four reduced images
(page 32)
Printout of 16 reduced images (page 32)
Printout of identical images a) (page 43)
Printout for stickers b) (page 42)
You can add a caption onto printouts introduced here.

8Introduction
Video source
Provides the video input for
printing. Connect a video
source such as video
recorder, video disk player
or similarly.
System Configuration
The following shows an example printer system configuration.
Remote control unit (not supplied)
allows you to operate the printer
remotely.
Foot switch (not supplied)
allows you to operate the
printer remotely.
Video monitor
Displays the images received
from the video source (source
image) and the image to be
printed (memory source). Also
displays the printer menus and
messages.
When the printer power switch is
set to off, you can view the image
of the video source.
Color Video Printer
System Overview (continued)

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Operation
Operation
Before Printing
2Remove the ink ribbon cartridge by pushing the ink ribbon cartridge itself.
The ink ribbon cartridge pops out.
When you use the printer first, this operation is not required.
This section describes the following operations that must be made prior to starting
printing after mounting the paper tray and paper cover on the printer and making
the necessary connections.
• Loading an ink ribbon cartridge (see below)
• Loading paper (see page 12)
• Selecting the input signal (see page 14)
Once the above operations have been completed, there should be no need to repeat
them during routine printing. Perform them only when absolutely necessary.
Loading an Ink Ribbon Cartridge
To make printouts, an ink ribbon cartridge and paper (which are compaticble) must
be loaded. (see “Ink Ribbon Cartridge and Paper” page 99)
If the printer detects an incompatible combination, an error message appears.
Use the ink ribbon cartridge and print paper (supplied) to check if the video printer
functions properly.
Notes
• Use only ink ribbon cartridge and paper that are designed for use with this
printer. Failing to do so is likely to result in unsatisfactory printing or
malfunctions.
• When replacing the ink ribbon cartridge, do not turn off the power. Turning off
the power will cause the image stored in the memory to be lost.
1Open the front panel by pulling the front panel top toward you.
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10 Operation
Before Printing (continued)
Note
Never put your hand into the ink ribbon compartment. The thermal head
becomes very hot. You may burn yourself if you touch it.
When the ink ribbon cartridge cannot be ejected
Turn the power off, then back on again. Then, after a while, press the ink ribbon
cartridge.
In this case, the image in memory will be lost.
3Remove any slack from the ink ribbon.
If the ribbon is left slack, it may be damaged when inserted.
4Insert the ink ribbon cartridge firmly until it stops.
When the ink ribbon cartridge cannot be inserted
Turn the power off, then back on gain. Then, insert the ink ribbon holder.
5Close the front panel.
Wind the spool until
the not-used pont
comes to the right end.