Summary of the content on the page No. 1
MULTIMEDIA PRINTER
ENGLISH
GV-PT2
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. of the
GV-PT2U Multimedia Printer.
INSTRUCTIONS
The serial number is located on the
bottom of the GV-PT2U.
Model No. GV-PT2U
Serial No.
LPT0002-023B
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
2 Dear Customer, SAFETY Thank you for purchasing this Multimedia Printer. Before use, please read the safety information PRECAUTIONS and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Table Of Contents (Z pg. 8, 9). DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PA
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
3 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. hazards. This product has been engine
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
4 USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, marked change in performance and you are unable to tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury restore normal operation by following the detailed to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
CAUTIONS 5 If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from ABOUT THERMAL HEADS the printer, shut it down and unplug it •The thermal heads, necessary for printing, are located IMMEDIATELY. Use of the printer under these within the unit. The heads can become extremely conditions could lead to fire warm. To prevent possible burns and injuries, do not or electric shock. Contact touch the thermal heads. your JVC dealer. DO NOT •When the printer is used for extended periods, the attempt to repair
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
MAJOR FEATURES A Variety of Special Effects Printing Options 6 This printer allows you to print text or images on standard or seal paper in any of one of several formats. MULTI-PRINT Print 4 or 16 images on one sheet. The same image ... (page 24) ... or different images (page 26) INSET PRINT (page 28) STROBE PRINT (page 30) Inset one image inside another Print at set intervals, as when taking snapshots in rapid succession. When using a JVC camcorder or TITLE IMPOSE PRINT VCR ... (page 42) SNAPS
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
7 LAYOUT PRINT Horizontal layout Video cassette label Name Sticker (page 20) (page 34) (page 36) Vertical layout Calendar (page 32) (page 38) JUN 1997 SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MASKING PRINT (page 44) STAR OVAL HEART WAVE STORED TITLE IMPOSE (page 40) •HAPPY BIRTHDAY •HAPPY HOLIDAYS •CONGRATULATIONS •OUR VACATION •WISH YOU WERE HERE BUILT-IN CAPTURE FACILITY (page 63) Ima
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
CONTENTS 8 MAJOR FEATURES 6 CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 10 Front View ....................................................................................10 Rear View .....................................................................................11 Remote Control Unit .........................................................................12 PREPARATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL (RC) UNIT 13 CONNECTIONS 14 INSTALLATION OF INK CASSETTE 16 LOADING THE PAPER TRAY 18 PREPARATION 19 BASIC
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
9 PERIPHERAL UNIT CONNECTIONS 54 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 56 OPEN & CLOSE (Basic Operation Procedure) 58 CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 60 PRINTING PROCEDURE 63 Video Printer Operation .....................................................................63 PC Operation .................................................................................. 64 Print Operation ...............................................................................64 How The Setup Dialog Works...........................
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 10 Front View 345 6 1 2 7 8 9 0 !@ # $ % ^ 1 PRINT button @ S-Video Input Connector • If the source unit has an S-Video output 2 MEMORY button jack, connect it to the multimedia printer • Press to store an input image for printing. using a commercially available S-Video 3 POWER button cable. S-VHS input has priority over • Turns the printer on and off. normal inputs. 4 SOURCE/ON LINE button # Video Input Connector 5 FRAME STABILIZER • If the source unit doesn’
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
11 Rear View & * () q & PARALLEL Connector ) Video Output Connector • Connect to the parallel (printer) terminal • Use this connector when you want to of a computer using a commercially view the input image, or an image stored available printer cable. in memory, on a television. Using a commercially available video cable, * Service Door for Jammed Paper Removal connect the printer to a television. • Open this door when paper is jammed. * Do not open this door unless paper is q Power Cord jammed
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS (cont.) 12 Remote Control Unit 1 8 POWER 2 9 TITLE SOURCE MEMORY 3 0 FRAME
MASKING STABILIZER PRINT ! 4 MENU MODE @ FORMAT 5 # 6 OK CANCEL 7 $ 1 Transmitter 8 POWER button 2 SOURCE select button 9 MEMORY button 3 TITLE button 0 FRAME STABILIZER 4 MASKING button ! PRINT button 5 MENU control button @ FORMAT control button 6 CURSOR control button # MODE select control button 7 OK button $ CANCEL button
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
PREPARATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL (RC) UNIT 13 How to aim the remote control How to install the batteries unit Place two R03/AAA batteries in the compartment. Align the batteries as Remote control signal receiver shown. Within 5 m Approx. 30° Operating distance depends on the ambient brightness and the angle at which the RC unit is aimed at the receiver. Notes on the batteries When replacing the batteries c Remove the batteries from the RC unit when c Use two R03/AAA batteries. not using it for
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
CONNECTIONS 14 Make sure that you have easy access to the AC outlet which the printer is plugged into so that it can be immediately unplugged in case of emergency. Connect the printer power plug to a different AC outlet from the TV and VCR. TO CONNECT TO AN IMAGE SOURCE WITH S-VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connection using S-video cable is recommended to ensure a clearer print. Image source with S-Video output connectors Connect to video input connector TV (set to VIDEO
(EXT. input) mode) Connect
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
15 TO CONNECT TO AN IMAGE SOURCE WITH REGULAR VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS Image source with Video output connectors Connect to video input connector TV (set to VIDEO
(EXT. input) mode) Connect to image source Video output connector Video cable (optional) Video cable (optional) Rear connectors VIDEO OUTPUT ø 3.5 mm Mini-Plug
cable (editing cable Connect to Connect to video optionally available Video input output connector or provided with a connector JVC camcorder)
REMOTE PAUSE S INPUT VIDEO
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
INSTALLATION OF INK CASSETTE 16 Install the ink cassette included with the optionally available color print paper sheet set. OPEN CASSETTE DOOR 1 Pull the right top of the door in the direction indicated by the arrow to open it. TAKE UP SLACK 2 Turn the roller on the side with the “ ” mark in the direction of the arrow. mark A Do not turn the part marked with . INSTALL INK CASSETTE 3 Insert the cassette label-side up from the end marked. Push it until you hear a click. A CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR 4 P
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
17 About Color Print Paper Sheet Sets (optional) You must use one of the sets shown in the following chart: SET CONTENTS USES PV-50SFAU • Standard Print Paper (50 Sheets) Print your favorite images, just like (Standard type) • Ink Cassette (50 Prints) snapshots. PV-25SFSAU • Sticker Print Paper (25 Sheets) Make customized seals and stick (Sticker type) • Ink Cassette (25 Prints) them on greeting cards, envelopes, letters, etc. Before Printing After Printing c Do not touch printing side of the p
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY 18 Opening the paper tray A c Open the lid while pushing . A Inserting color print paper sheets in the paper tray To printer Printing side 1. Keep the partition panel upright. If it is Cautions tilted, get it upright by pushing the back of the paper tray. 2. Load print sheets in the tray, placing the side with the detection marks toward you, face down. •The tray can hold up to 25 sheets at one time. Be sure to read “Precautions when inserting printing paper” on the back o
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
PREPARATION 19 c Before printing, make sure everything is set up and ready.
1 Have a Color Print Paper Sheet Set (option) ready. (page 17)
2 Install the ink cassette in the printer (page 16)
3 Place the color print paper sheets in the paper tray and load the tray (page 18).
c Use print sheets and ink cassette from the same kit.
4 Open the output tray.
5 Connect image source to the printer (page 14).
6 Plug the printer’s power cable into an AC ou
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
BASIC PRINTING 20 This section explains how to print a single image — for example, if you want to print individual photographs to put in a photo album. POWER TITLE SOURCE MEMORY 5 FRAME
MASKING STABILIZER PRINT 6 MENU FORMAT MODE 1 2 OK CANCEL 3 Preparation See page 19. PRESS FORMAT 1 •FORMAT SELECT MENU appears on the connected monitor. SELECT LAYOUT AND NO. OF FORMAT SELECT MENU
2 SCENES Z : LAYOUT HORIZONTAL
: MULTI OFF 1 Press cursor button and place the / pointer Z on LAYOUT
