JVC GV-HT1 User Manual
MINI VIDEO PRINTER
G V -HT1
ENGLISH
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INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0140-001A
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EN 1
This printer is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used
for monitoring with a television of a different
standard. Use the BN-V607 battery pack and,
to recharge it, the optional multi-voltage AC
Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
IMPORTANT (for U. K. owners)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for
the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain a
proper safety approved extension lead/adapter
or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately,
to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a
mains plug then follow the instructions given
below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or
Black
Brown to L (Live) or
Red
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect
as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
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Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe
Use Of Equipment
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of
your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally,
or if it is damanged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult
your dealer.
DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it
is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the
switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special
arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your
hearing.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete
safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided
according to the instructions.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
— NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be
safe than sorry!
CAUTIONS
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Exercise caution when moving the printer. If you
drop the unit, do not attempt to use it. If during use
you notice that the cabinet
is damaged, shut the
printer down, remove
power supply unit it and
contact your JVC dealer.
Use of the printer under
these conditions can lead
to fire or electric shock.
DO NOT place heavy objects on the AC power
adapters cords, or leave the cord near any heatgenerating appliance, as this can damage the cords.
Avoid excessive pulling or twisting of the power
cords. If the power cords
becomes cut or otherwise
damaged, contact your JVC
dealer. When unplugging the
AC power adapter, DO NOT
pull on the cord. Hold the
plug itself and remove it from
the AC outlet. Use of the
printer with a damaged power
cord can lead to fire, electric
shock and unit malfunctions.
DO NOT remove the cover and attempt to repair or
modify the printer. There are high-voltage
components within the
unit, and the risk of
electric shock and unit
malfunctions exists. If a
problem occurs, contact
your JVC dealer.
ABOUT THERMAL HEADS
•The thermal heads, necessary for printing, are located
within the unit. The heads can become extremely
warm. To prevent possible burns and injuries, do not
touch the thermal heads.
•When the printer is used for extended periods, the
thermal heads experience wear and tear just like VCR
heads. As the thermal heads become worn, print
quality will gradually decrease. When you notice a
decline in quality, it is possible that the heads may
need to be replaced. Consult your JVC dealer.
DUST
Due to dust or lint adhering to print paper, or to
extreme variations in temperature, a small degree of
colour smearing or lines may be visible in prints.
Failure to heed the following precautions may
result in damage to the printer.
1. DO NOT place the printer . . .
... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures
or humidity.
... in direct sunlight.
... in a dusty environment.
... in an environment where strong magnetic fields
are generated.
... on a surface that is unstable or subject to
vibration.
2. DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer.
3. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of
the printer.
4. AVOID violent shocks to the printer during
transport.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC
could void user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Illustrations of this printer may differ slightly
from production models.
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Battery Packs
The supplied battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery pack
or an optional battery pack, be
sure to read the following
cautions:
<Depleting the batteries completely>
1. Turn on the power.
2. Set “save mode” to “off” and remove the batteries
when the power is automatically turned off.
1. To avoid hazard . . .
.... do not burn.
.... do not short-circuit the terminals.
.... do not modify or disassemble.
.... do not expose the battery to temperatures
exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.
.... use only specified chargers.
2. To prevent damage and prolong service life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... charge in an environment where tempera-
tures are within the tolerances shown in the
chart below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery—cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery once a year when storing the battery
pack over a long period time.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
NOTES:
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It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................................ 10°C to 35°C
Operation .............................. 0°C to 40°C
Storage .................................. –10°C to 30°C
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Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
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The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
Terminals
CAUTIONS
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a
large power capacity. However, when the battery
pack becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10°C), the battery pack
has a characteristic that its usage time becomes
shorter and may cease to function. If this happens,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other
warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
Serious malfunctioning
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
The printer is a microcomputer-controlled
device. External noise and interference (from a
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power
Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and then reconnect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
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•This printer uses the following program
under license from Okaya Systemware Co.,
Ltd. for IrDA infrared transmission:
TM
IrDA Protocol Stack “Deep Core
” Okaya
Systemware Co., Ltd.
NOTICE
Copyright
Use of images imported from television broadcasts
and recorded materials for other than personal
enjoyment without permission from the copyright
owner constitutes an infringement on applicable
copyright laws.
Sample Images
The sample images supplied with this printer are
used under license from Kodak Japan Co., Ltd. who
is the copyright owner.
The image samples provided with this printer are
Photo CD images from the Kodak Photo CD
Sampler with FILM that were processed as
described below using Adobe Photoshop 3.0J.
<Sample Image Data>
The original 768 x 512 image was trimmed to 598 x
488 and compressed using the JPEG format before
recording.
<Source of Images>
Kodak Photo CD Sampler with FILM No. 2
“Marine” 18
Note:
•Note that prints of camcorder or Digital Still
Camera images will not be as sharp as prints of
the sample images.
•Company names and product names mentioned in
this manual are the logos or registered trademarks
of respective company.
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This equipment is a portable printer that is light enough to bring along with a camcorder or
digital still camera on a trip or outing.
It can be used in a wide variety of applications.
MAJOR FEA TURES
Easy to read LCD Display
The messages and icons displayed on the LCD
panel show at a glance the operating state of the
printer.
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Printing from Camcorder
Any camcorder with an output terminal can be
connected to the printer for instant printing of the
desired photo anywhere.
Cordless connection to digital still
cameras
This printer offers cordless connection to any
digital still camera conforming to the infrared
image transmission (IrTran-P) standard.
Battery powered for portable
operation
Load the battery and you are ready to provide your
friends with instant printouts of pictures taken at
parties or outdoors.
Input for PC Connection
Used with optional software, this printer connects
to a Windows® PC communications port (RS-232C)
or Macintosh communications port
(RS-422) for printing images.
You can print the picture of your choice on standard paper, stickers.
A number of special effects are available in addition to normal printing.
Multipix
On a page you can print 2, 6 or 8 images.
Calendar Printing
You can use pictures of your choice to print your own calendar.
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
Frame Print
Internal frames can be superimposed on an image for printing stickers.
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CAUTIONS
CONTENTS
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MAJOR FEATURES
CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Front View ....................................................................................10
Rear View .....................................................................................11
Bottom View ..................................................................................11
Operation buttons ............................................................................12
Memory and Print Operations ..............................................................12
Selecting and setting menu items ..........................................................12
Menu Setting List.............................................................................13
CONECTIONS (Video Connections)
Printing from source with video output terminals .......................................14
CONNECTIONS (IrDA Reception)
Printing from a digital still camera with IrTran-P ........................................15
SUPPL YING THE POWER
Charging the Battery.........................................................................16
Loading the Battery ..........................................................................17
Using AC power ..............................................................................17
INSTALLATION OF INK CASSETTE
Installing the Ink cassette...................................................................18
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LOADING THE BLANK PAPER
Loading Blank Paper .........................................................................20
PREPARATION
PRINTING FROM VIDEO SOURCE WITH VIDEO TERMINALS
PRINTING FROM IrTran-P EQUIPPED DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
MISCELLANEOUS PRINTING OPERATIONS
Superimposing the Frame of Choice on the Image – Frame Printing – ................26
Printing Multiple Images on the Same Paper – MULTI Print – .........................28
Combining Image and Calendar – Calendar Printing –...................................30
Printing Using Special Effects – Special Effects – ........................................32
Manual Feed ..................................................................................34
Printing Reversed Images – Mirror Images – ............................................36
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ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting Image Quality – Adjustments before Printing –..............................37
Saving Energy – Save Mode –..............................................................38
Switching between motion Picture and Still Picture – Memory Mode Selections –
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
AC adapter/Charger AA-V68 DC cord,
approx. 0.8 m
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Battery Pack BN-V607
(battery)
Soft caseVideo cable 1 Video cable 2
Ink cassette
Blank Paper Sheet Set
•Standard Print Paper (6 sheets)
•Sticker paper (6 sheets)
•Ink Cassette (12 prints)
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to print from pre-recorded tapes or discs without
the consent of the owner of copyright in the video recording, broadcast or cable programme
and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
Printing paper
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Front View
MENU Button
Turns menu items on and off.
MEMORY/SELECT Button
MEMORY Button
Press to store an input image.
SELECT Button
Selects menu items.
PRINT/SET Button
PRINT Button
Press this button after storing an
image to print it.
SET Button
Press to change setup items.
LCD Panel
Displays messages and icons
during operation to indicate
printer operating status.
Display Function See page
Message field
Indicates menu settings and printer status.
Indicates remaining battery power.
Lights when a print error has occurred.
The message field indicates the nature of
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the error.
Lights when still image memory mode
has been selected.
Lights to indicate that an image has been
stored in the printer.
Lights during printing.
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IrTran-P
(IrDA receiving window)
Receives image data during
infrared transmission.
Jack cover
Video input jack
Connects a video cable from
the video output terminal on
camcorder or other unit.
PC IN OUT DC IN
PC connection jack
With the use of optional software, the printer
can be connected to a communications port
on a PC compatible (RS-232C) or Macintosh
(RS-422).
STANDBY/ON Button
Turns the printer on and off.
DC IN
Connects AC Adapter/Charger
by using a DC cord (provided).
Video output jack
· Outputs input image or print image for view ing on a TV or other monitor.
· Connect this output to a video input terminal
on a TV.
Rear View
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Battery compartment
Open the lid to load or remove batteries.
Ink cassette compartment
Open the lid to load or remove ink cassettes.
Bottom View
Paper out/manual feed slot
· Finished prints are ejected from this exit.
· Single sheets of paper are inserted here
during manual feed.
Paper compartment door switch
Slide this switch to open the paper
compartment.
Paper compartment door
Open this door to load paper.
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS (Continued)
䢇Operation buttons
Use these buttons to perform operations from storing through to printing images, selecting and
setting menu items.
Use the buttons and follow the instructions given on the LCD panel.
MENU
MEMORY
SELECT
PRINT
SET
䢇Memory and Print Operations
Mode overview
MEMORY
PRINT
Press to store input video image.
·
Press to print stored video image.
·
䢇Selecting and setting menu items
Mode overview
MENU
SELECT
·
Turns menus on and off.
·
Press once to select a menu.
·
Each press of the SELECT button displays a menu item on the
LCD panel.
·
Select desired item.
See page
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See page
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SET
MENU
·
Press the SET button and the Selected mode indicator blinks.
·
Each press of the SET button changes the blinking item on the
LCD panel. Select the desired item.
·
Press the MENU button after selecting the desired item with
the SET button to confirm the selection.
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䢇Menu Setting List
Set video source
· Print sample
· Superimpose frame list
input
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SettingDesired Action Menu item
video → infrared → PC
sample → frame list
Superimpose frame
Enter print mode
Add special print effect
Adjust brightness or tint
· Brightness (adjust before
storing the image)
· Tint (adjust after storing
the image)
Suppress blur
Manual feed print
Print mirror image
Save energy
Remove jammed paper
Switch language display
frame Set.
print mode
effect
adj. image
memo. mode
man. feed
mirror
save mode
form feed
language
off → frame 1 → frame 2 → frame 3
frame 4 → frame 5 → frame 6
frame 7 → frame 8 → frame 9
standard → 2 div. → 6 div.
8 div. → calender
off → sepia → B/W
bright.
0
+1, +2, +3, +4, +5
–1, –2, –3, –4, –5
tint
motion pic ↔ still pic
off ↔ on
off ↔ on
5min. ↔ off
off ↔ on
English → français → Deutsch
Switch monitor display monitor
input pic. ↔ memo. pic.
• Initial settings are indicated in gray.
The printer returns to these settings when powered up after shutdown.
• Menu items that cannot be selected are not displayed.
• The ”PC" input mode requires the use of special software.
For detailed information, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
• A sample video image is stored in the printer. You can select “sample” to print out this
sample in the “input” menu.
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CONNECTIONS (Video Connections)
Printing from source with video output terminals
TVVIDEO Source
Connect to video
output terminals
(yellow)
Video cable
(Supplied with a video
source or optional)
(yellow)
(black)
Video cable 1
(Provided)
Jack cover
(black) (yellow)
Connect to video
input terminal
(yellow)
Video cable 2
(Provided)
PC IN OUT DC IN
Connect to video
IN jack
Notes:• Make sure that the printer is properly connected to the video source. A loose video
cable connection will prevent printing.
•Do not place the printer on its side or on a leaning surface as this may cause paper
jams.
Connect to video
OUT jack
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