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.
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.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to this number
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. FVP-1/1E
Serial No.
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.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and
other countries.
• IBM PC/AT is a registered trademarks
of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A.
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CAUTION
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, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
CAUTION
The nameplate and graphical symbol are
located on the bottom enclosure.
Table of contents
Getting Started
Features ....................................................... 4
Unpacking the printer............................... 5
Identifying the parts.................................. 6
Setting Up
Connecting the printer .............................. 8
Inserting the floppy disk ....................... 8
Connecting to the video equipment .... 9
Connecting the AC power cord ......... 10
Adjusting the clock .................................. 11
Index .......................................................... 49
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Getting Started
Features
With the Digital Color Printer FVP-1/1E, you can print
images from the Digital Mavica and the video
equipment such as a VTR or camcorder.
Fine printing with 1.41 million pixels
Since the printer has printing resolution of 1.41
millions pixels, you can print images of small pictures
and characters near-photo quality.
Direct printing of the image from the Digital Mavica
You can directly print the images recorded with the
Digital Mavica without a PC, by inserting a recorded
3.5-inch floppy disk into the printer. You can also print
images which are specified with the Digital Mavica or
the supplied printer utility all at once.
Printing and saving images from the video
equipment
By connecting the video equipment such as a VTR and
camcorder, you can print the input images. You can
also save the input images on the floppy disk.
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Various types of printing
You can make various prints such as split planes,
calendars, labels for floppy disks and an index print of
the specified images.
More types of various printing using supplied
software
With the supplied printer utility software for Microsoft
Windows
image, make a postcard and a calendar. You can also
make images with your PC then store on a floppy disk
for printing. For details, refer to the user’s guide of the
printer utility.
Printing 25 sheets continuously
With the optional Automatic Feeder VPF-A1, you can
print up to 25 sheets continuously.
®
95/98/NT4.0, you can add a frame to the
Unpacking the printer
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied
with your printer.
• AC power cord (1)
(For the FVP-1)(For the FVP-1E)
• Video connecting cable (1)
• CD-ROM (for Microsoft Windows
• Instruction Manual (1)
• User’s guide for the printer utility (1)
• Warranty (1)
®
95/98/NT4.0) (1)
Getting Started
Getting Started
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Identifying the parts
See the pages given in parentheses for use of the parts.
1 Paper outlet (page 45)
2 AC power connector (page 10)
3 POWER switch (page 10)
4 VIDEO OUTPUT connector (page 8,
9)
5 VIDEO INPUT connector (page 9)
6 S VIDEO INPUT connector (page 9)
7 Operation panel (page 7)
8 3.5-inch floppy disk insertion slot
(page 8)
9 3.5-inch floppy disk eject button
(page 8)
0 Cover for the optional automatic
feeder (page 17)
!¡ Paper inlet/outlet for manual
feeding (page 16, 45)
!™ Cartridge door (page 14, 15)
!£ Eject lever (page 15)
!¢ Print cartridge (page 13, 14) (not
When printing images recorded on the floppy disk,
insert the floppy disk into the insertion slot for the 3.5inch floppy disk of the printer. Also connect the printer
to the television to display the images to be printed.
For printing operations, see page 19.
Video connecting
cable (supplied)
Television
Set input selector
to “VIDEO.”
Notes
• Before making
connections, turn off
the power of both the
printer and television.
• If the floppy disk does
not fit properly, do not
attempt to force it into
the slot. Confirm the
inserting direction
again and re-insert it
into the slot.
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To VIDEO OUTPUT
With the arrow facing
left forward and insert
the disk firmly, facing
down.
Floppy disk
Floppy disk
eject button
Ejecting the floppy disk
Press the floppy disk eject button.
Usable floppy disks and images you can print
You can use a 3.5-inch 2HD 1.44MB floppy disk in the
MS-DOS format.
You can print still images shot by the Digital Mavica
(MVC-FD5, MVC-FD7, MVC-FD71, MVC-FD81) and
saved in the floppy disk for printing with the supplied
printer utility.
Connecting to the video equipment
When printing images from the video equipment such
as a VCR or camcorder, use the supplied video
connecting cable to connect the video equipment and
the printer. Also connect the printer to the television to
display the images to be printed.
For printing operations, see page 22.
If the video equipment
has the S-video output
connector
Connect it to the S VIDEO
INPUT connector of the
printer using the optional
S-video connecting cable
so that you can get better
picture quality. In this
case, you do not need to
connect the video
connector.
When both the S VIDEO
INPUT and VIDEO INPUT
connectors of the
printer are connected
The input signals from
the S VIDEO INPUT
connector are
automatically selected.
Digital video camera
or etc. equipped with
the video output
connector
Video connecting
cable (not supplied)
To VIDEO INPUT
Or
To VIDEO OUTPUT
Video connecting
cable (supplied)
Video camera or
etc. equipped with
the S-video output
connector
S-video
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
To S VIDEO
INPUT
Setting Up
Notes
• Before making
connections, turn off
the power of the
printer, the video
equipment and
television.
• See also to the
instruction manuals for
the video equipment.
Television
Set input
selector to
“VIDEO.”
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: Signal flow
Setting Up
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Connecting the printer (continued)
Connecting the AC power cord
After you make connections, connect the supplied AC
power cord to the AC power connector of the printer
and then to the AC outlet.
AC Power
cord
(supplied)
To the AC outlet
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Adjusting the clock
You can save the time when the images are captured
from the video equipment by adjusting the clock of the
printer. Once you adjust the clock, the clock is
maintained with the battery even if you turn off the
power.
1 Turn on the power of the printer.
The POWER indicator lights up.
POWER switch
2 Press and hold CLOCK SET, then press b .
The clock setting display appears on the television.
POWER indicator
3 Press V /v to set the month (for the FVP-1) or date
(for the FVP-1E).
Pressing V increases the number.
Pressing v decreases the number.
continued
Setting Up
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Adjusting the clock (continued)
4 Press b .
The cursor moves to the next item.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all items: month, date,
year, hour and minute (for the FVP-1) or date,
month, year, hour and minute (for the FVP-1E).
If you want to set the previous item, press B .
6 Press CLOCK SET.
The clock setting display disappears.
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Displaying the clock
When the INPUT indicator is on, press CLOCK SET to
display the current time on the center of the screen. To
turn off the time display, press CLOCK SET again.
Setting Up
Using optional supplies
(print packs)
You need an optional print pack with VP mark. The
pack contains print paper and ink ribbon cartridge for
printing. See page 46 for details on the print papers.
The following types of print packs are available:
PrintModelPrint paperPrint cartridge
StandardVPM-P50STA Standard typefor 50 prints
StickerVPM-P50WSA 1-cut Stickerfor 50 prints
VPM-P50S16A 16-cut Stickerfor 50 prints
Adhesive-label sheet
Adhesive-label sheet
Note
Use the set of the print
paper and ink ribbon
cartridge supplied
together in the same
carton. If you use them in
different combination,
proper printing results
may not be obtained, or
paper jam or other trouble
may occur.
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Loading the print cartridge
Insert the print cartridge into the printer.
Use only the print cartridge supplied with the print
paper packed in the same carton.
Caution
Never put your hand into
the cartridge
compartment. The
thermal head reaches
high temperatures,
especially after repeated
printing.
Notes
• If the print cartridge is
not loaded when you
turn on the printer, the
warning sound beeps
and the ribbon error
indicator lights up.
• When installing the ink
ribbon cartridge, stand
it as illustrated so that
dust will not get on the
ink ribbon.
1 Press PUSH to open the cartridge compartment lid.
2 Wind up the ink ribbon to remove the slack.
While pressing the
center of the reel, wind
the ink ribbon in the
direction of the arrow.
Wind the ribbon
until the black
line comes to the
left edge.
3 Insert the print cartridge firmly until it clicks into
place and close the cartridge compartment lid.
• Do not touch the ink
ribbon or place the
print cartridge in a
dusty location.
Fingerprints or dust on
the ink ribbon may
result in imperfect
printing.
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Labeled side
If the print cartridge does not click into place
Remove the print cartridge, and then re-insert it.
To replace the print cartridge
If the ribbon indicator flashes and the inserted paper
emerges after you insert the paper and the paper is
automatically loaded, remove the print paper and
replace the print cartridge.
Open the cartridge compartment lid and push up the
eject lever. Remove the used print cartridge and
replace it with a new one.
Eject lever
Notes on storing the
print cartridge
• Avoid placing the
cartridge in a location
subject to:
– high temperatures
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
• When you are going to
store a partially-used
cartridge for an
extended period of
time, store it in its
original bag.
Paper supply indicator
Ribbon error indicator
Push up the eject lever,
then remove the used
print cartridge.
To load the half-used ink ribbon cartridge
While pressing the
center of the reel, wind
the ink ribbon in the
direction of the arrow.
Wind the ribbon
until the black
line comes to the
left edge.
If ink ribbon should tear
Repair the ribbon with transparent tape. There should
be no problem with using the remaining portion of the
ribbon. Before loading the ink ribbon cartridge into the
printer, turn the reel until the transparent tape can no
longer be seen.
Repair with
transparent tape.
Setting Up
Setting Up
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Inserting the print paper
Insert the print paper sheet by sheet. This section
explains how to insert the standard type print paper.
Use the print paper designated for this printer only.
1 Turn on the power of the printer.
The POWER indicator lights up.
Notes
• Insert the print paper
straight along the guide
to the left of the paper
port. If the paper is
positioned to the right
or slanted, the printing
area may get out of
position.
• The paper may not be
loaded automatically if
you do not insert the
paper firmly.
• You cannot type on the
printing surface before
printing. If you want to
write greetings or draw
on the printing surface
after printing, use an oil
ink pen.
• When handling the
print paper, do not
touch the printing
surface (shiny side
where nothing is
printed).
• Do not place the print
paper in a dusty
location. Fingerprints
or dust on the printing
surface may result in
imperfect printing.
• Do not use the sticker
papers which have
been peeled off.
• Use the print paper
recommended for this
printer only.
• Do not fold or bend the
print paper.
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2 Follow printing procedures.
For details, see pages 19 to 35.
3 Insert the print paper straight with its blank
printing surface facing up, along the guide to the
left of the paper port.
Insert the paper until less than 2 cm (approx. 0.8
inches) remains. The paper is automatically loaded
when printing starts.
Guide
Less than 2 cm
When you use the optional automatic feeder
VPF-A1
You can automatically print images up to 25 sheets.
To attach the automatic feeder, press PUSH of the
automatic feeder insertion port cover on the front panel
of the printer.
When you close the cover, press PUSH until it locks.
Notes on storing the
print paper
• Avoid placing the print
paper in a location
subject to:
– high temperatures
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
• When you are going to
store the partially-used
print paper for an
extended period of
time, store it in its
original bag.
Setting Up
Setting Up
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Printing
Printing an image recorded on the
floppy disk
You can select an image recorded on the floppy disk
and print it in full-size (standard print).
Notes
• Avoid getting liquids
on the floppy disk or
using floppy disks in
areas subject to high
humidity. Otherwise,
data may be rendered
unreadable.
• When the access
indicator is lit, do not
eject the floppy disk.
Otherwise, the disk
may crash.
• Make sure PRESET
SELECT is set to
“OFF.”
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Preparation1Preparation
PRESET
SELECT
POWER indicatorPICTURE
2
Preparation
123
3
CAPTURE
Standard print
45
Preparations
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
The POWER indicator lights up.
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “FD.”
3 Insert the floppy disk on which you record images
into the floppy disk insertion slot. (page 8)
While the printer is accessing the floppy disk, the
access indicator flashes. When the printer ends
reading images, recorded images are displayed as
thumbnails.
White
frame
(cursor)
Scrolling the pages
When multiple pages
exist, you can change the
pages back and forth. To
display the next page
(when appears at the
bottom-right), move the
white frame to the bottom
line of the image list and
press v. To display to the
previous page (when
appears at the top-right),
move the white frame to
the top line and press V.
The access lamp flashes
and pages switches.
Cancelling the selection
Move the white frame to
the image you want to
cancel the selection and
press ENTER. The blue
frame disappears and the
selection is canceled.
Selecting multiple
images
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until
you select all images you
want to print.
Displaying the image in
full-size
Move the white frame to
the desired image, then
press CAPTURE in step 3.
The selected full-size
image appears in the
center of the screen.
To display the next or
previous full-size image,
press v (next image) or V
(previous image).
If you want to re-select
the image, press
PICTURE to return to the
image list then repeat
steps 2 and 3.
Printing
1 Set print mode dial to “ (standard)”.
2 Press the arrow (B/b/V/v) buttons to move the
white frame (cursor) to the image you want to
print.
Move the white frame up (V), down (v), rightward
(b) , or leftward (B).
Move the
white frame.
3 Press ENTER.
The blue frame appears inside the white frame and
the selected image is specified to be printed.
The white
frame
changes to
blue.
Printing
Note
The displayed full-size
image may not
correspond with the
actual print in details.
continued
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Printing an image recorded on the floppy disk (continued)
4 Press PRINT.
Notes
• An image which is
damaged or has some
trouble does not appear
in the image list.
• If there are no images
stored in the floppy
disk, “NO FILE”
appears on the display.
• If you press PRINT
while displaying the
actual print image, only
the displayed image is
printed.
• If you press PRINT
while displaying the
thumbnail list, all
images with the blue
frame are printed.
• While printing, never
move or turn off the
printer; the print
cartridge or paper may
become stuck. If this
happens, turn the
printer off and on, and
resume printing from
the beginning.
• Do not insert another
sheet of print paper
until you remove the
printed sheet.
• During printing, the
print paper is partially
ejected from the paper
outlet several times.
Never pull out the
paper forcibly.
• Avoid storing the paper
with the printed faces
contacting each other or
contacting with rubber
or plastic products
including vinyl
chloride or plasticizer
for an extended period
of time; the ink may
transfer on to them.
If the print paper is not
loaded
The print indicator and
the paper supply
indicator flash.
Insert the print paper.
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The print indicator flashes and the print paper is
automatically loaded. The paper supply indicator
flashes while loading the print paper.
Print indicator
Printing direction
The image displayed on the digital camera is
printed in the direction as shown below.
5 Remove the print from the printer.
When printing ends, the print paper automatically
emerges from the print outlet.
The print indicator turns out.
Printing the same image again
Press PRINT.
With the optional Automatic Feeder VPF-A1, you can
print the same image continuously up to 25 sheets.
Printing other images
Press PICTURE so that the thumbnail screen appears,
then perform steps 1 to 5.
Printing multiple images continuously
You can print multiple images continuously up to 25
sheets using the optional Automatic Feeder VPF-A1.
Displayed image
Printed image
Printing an image from the video
equipment
You can capture the input image from the video
equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector
of the printer and print it in full-size (standard print).
Preparation1Preparation
1
2
Standard print
CLEAR ALL
34 5
POWER indicator
Preparations
PICTURE
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
The POWER indicator turns on.
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “VIDEO MOTION” or
“VIDEO STILL.”
Printing
ToSelector position
Print the motion pictureVIDEO MOTION
while compensating for the
image blur
Print the still imageVIDEO STILL
continued
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Printing an image from the video equipment (continued)
Printing
1 Set print mode dial to “ (standard)”.
2 Start playback on the video equipment.
While the INPUT indicator lights up, the playback
picture appears on the screen (input picture).
Blur compensation
When you set INPUT
SELECT to “VIDEO
MOTION,” the selected
image appears on the
screen and the horizontal
red line moves from the
top to the bottom on the
left half of screen, then
moves from the top to the
bottom on the right half of
screen. In this sequence, if
there is motion blur on
the image, the printer
automatically
compensates for the
image (blur
compensation).
When the blur
compensation ends, the
screen darkens once and
the print image appears in
the screen.
Re-selecting the image
Press PICTURE. The
playback picture appears
on the screen.
If you press CLEAR ALL,
the printer is reset to
stand by mode.
Perform printing
procedures from the
beginning.
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For details on playing back on the video
equipment, refer to the instruction manual of your
equipment.
3 Press CAPTURE when the picture you want to
print appears on the screen.
The selected full-size image appears in the center of
the screen, and the MEMORY indicator lights up.
Input image
Print image
Notes
• While printing, never
move or turn off the
printer; the print
cartridge or paper may
become stuck. If this
happens, turn the
printer off and on, and
resume printing from
the beginning.
• Do not insert another
sheet of print paper
until you remove the
printed sheet.
• During printing, the
print paper is partially
ejected from the paper
outlet several times.
Never pull out the
paper forcibly.
• It is not recommended
to select an image while
pausing the video
equipment because the
picture quality will be
lost.
• Avoid storing the paper
with the printed faces
contacting each other or
contacting with rubber
or plastic products
including vinyl
chloride or plasticizer
for an extended period
of time; the ink may
transfer on to them.
4 Press PRINT.
The print indicator flashes and the print paper is
automatically loaded. The paper supply indicator
flashes while loading the print paper.
Print indicator
Printing direction
The image displayed on the digital camera is
printed in the direction as shown below.
Displayed image
Printed image
5 Remove the print from the printer.
When printing ends, the print paper automatically
emerges from the print outlet.
The print indicator turns out.
Printing the same image again
Make sure that the desired image is displayed on the
screen, then press PRINT.
With the optional Automatic Feeder VPF-A1, you can
print the same image continuously up to 25 sheets.
Printing
If the print paper is not
loaded
The print indicator and
the paper supply
indicator flash.
Insert the print paper.
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Making Various Prints
Printing the date
When printing the image in the
floppy disk, you can print the date
shot with the Digital Mavica.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “FD.”
3 Set PRESET SELECT to “OFF.”
Date
Note
You cannot print the date
in following cases.
– when you print the
image from the video
equipment
– when you print the
image with your PC
using the supplied
Printer Utility
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1 Set DATE to “ON.”
Date is not printed.
Date is printed.
2 Select the desired print using the print mode dial.
You can select standard printing (page 19, 22), split
printing (page 26 to 29), index printing (page 30) or
index printing (page 32).
3 Select the image for printing.
1 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk slot.
2 Press the arrow buttons to move the white
frame to the image you want to print, then
press ENTER.
4 Press PRINT.
The selected image is printed with the date.
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Making split prints
Printing images from the floppy disk
You can make prints divided into multiples of 1/2-, 1/
4- or 1/16-size pictures. You can select the same image,
or different images for the split print.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “FD.”
3 Set PRESET SELECT to “OFF.”
4 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk slot.
1 Select the type of split using the print mode dial.
You can select 2-split, 4-split, 16-split planes of the
same image or different images.
Printing the date
You can print the date
when the image was
saved by setting DATE to
“ON.”
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2-split printing using
different images
4-split printing
using different
images
16-split printing using
different images
2-split printing using
the same image
4-split printing
using the same
16-split printing using
the same image
2 Select the image.
•When selecting the same image for all the split
planes:
1 Press arrow button to move the white frame to
the image you want to print, then press
ENTER. (The blue frame appears inside the
white frame.)
image
Re-selecting the image
Move the white frame to
the image you want to
cancel the selection for
and press ENTER. The
blue frame disappears
and the selection is
canceled.
If you want to re-select
the image after displaying
the actual print image,
press PICTURE to return
to the thumbnail screen,
then repeat step 2.
Re-selecting the type of
the split
Press PICTURE so that
the thumbnail screen
appears. Re-select the
split type using the print
mode dial. You can use
the selected images, or
change the selection.
2If you want to make other same image prints,
repeat step 1 .
• When selecting the different images for each split
plane:
1 Press the arrow button to move the white
frame to the image you want to print, then
press ENTER. (The blue frame appears inside
the white frame.)
2 Repeat step 1 to select images for the split
planes in the desired order.
The pictures are placed
from the upper left to the
lower right on the sheet in
order of the selection, not
in order of the image list.
You can also select an image from the different
pages.
If you select more images than the number of
the split planes, the images are automatically
placed on the next print.
To check the actual print image
Press CAPTURE.
The actual print image with the white frame (for
the same image split printing) or the blue frame (for
the different images split printing ) appears in the
center of the screen.
To display multiple split prints, press V or v.
Making Various Prints
Canceling the operation
Press CLEAR ALL. The
selected image is removed
and the printer returns to
stand by mode.
Perform printing
procedures from the
beginning.
Note
If you press PRINT when
the actual print image is
displayed, only the
displayed image is
printed.
When you select 4split printing using a
same image
When you select 4split printing using
different images
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Making split prints (continued)
3 Press PRINT.
The print indicator flashes while printing, and the
selected image is printed.
Printing images from the video
equipment
You can make prints divided into multiples of 1/2-, 1/
4- or 1/16-size pictures. You can also select the same
image, or different images for the split print.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “VIDEO MOTION” or
“VIDEO STILL.”
3 Set PRESET SELECT to “OFF.”
1 Select the type of split using the print mode dial.
You can select 2-split, 4-split, 16-split planes of the
same image or different images.
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2-split printing using
different images
4-split printing
using different
images
16-split printing using
different images
2-split printing using
the same image
4-split printing
using the same
image
16-split printing using
the same image
When you select “VIDEO
MOTION”
When you set INPUT
SELECT to “VIDEO
MOTION,” the selected
image is blurcompensated in step 2.
Re-selecting the image
Press CLEAR ALL. The
selected image is removed
and the printer returns to
stand by mode.
Perform printing
procedures from the
beginning. You can also
press CAPTURE again
while the MEMORY
indicator is flashing to
reselect the image.
When you set to split
printing with the same
images, you can also
press PICTURE to display
the input picture, then reselect a new image.
2 Select the image.
•When selecting the same image for all the split
planes:
1 Turn on the video
equipment and start
playback.
2 Press CAPTURE when the
picture you want to print
appears on the screen.
When you select 4split printing
The memory image is
displayed in the split
planes selected in the step
1.
•When selecting the different images for each split
plane:
1 Turn on the video equipment and start
playback.
2 Press CAPTURE when the picture you want to
print appears on the screen.
The memory image is displayed in the first
plane of the split planes selected in the step 1.
3 Press PICTURE so that the input picture
appears in the screen.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you select images
for all split planes.
The selected pictures are allocated as follows:
upper left n upper right n lower left n
lower right.
When you select 4-split printing
3 Press PRINT.
The print indicator flashes while printing, and the
selected image is printed.
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Making a label for a floppy disk
You can make a label for a floppy disk by using the
sticker-type print paper.
The selected image is printed as large picture on one
label, and 3 thumbnail images with lines are printed on
the other label. The total number of images is printed
at the bottom left of the label.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “FD.”
3 Set PRESET SELECT to “OFF.”
1 Select “ (FD label print)” using the print mode
dial.
When printing the input
image from the video
equipment
You cannot make a label
for a floppy disk.
Printing the date
You can print the date
when the image was
saved by setting DATE to
“ON.”
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FD label print
2 Select the image for printing.
1 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk slot.
2 Press the arrow buttons to move the white
frame to the image you want to print, then
press ENTER.
The selected image is placed on the upper half
of the print and the leftmost of the thumbnail
on the lower half.
3 Repeat step 2 to select images for the other 2
thumbnails.
4 Press CAPTURE if you want to check the
actual print image.
To display multiple print images, press V or v.
The first
selected image
The second and
third selected
images
Total images
Date (when set
to print)
3 Insert the sticker type paper into the printer, then
press PRINT.
The print indicator flashes while printing, and the
label for the floppy disk is printed.
You can use each part of the label for the floppy
disk. Cut the paper so it fits the label side.
Cancelling the selection
Move the white frame to
the image you want to
cancel the selection and
press ENTER. The blue
frame disappears and the
selection is canceled.
To remove the all selected
images, press CLEAR
ALL.
Perform printing
procedures from the
beginning.
Note
You cannot type on the
printing surface before
printing. If you want to
write greetings or draw
on the printing surface
after printing, use an oil
ink pen.
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Making an index list of images
You can make an index list of images saved in a floppy
disk. When you want to search for the recorded image,
you can find the desired images immediately with this
index list.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “FD.”
3 Set PRESET SELECT to “OFF.”
1 Select “ (Index print)” using the print mode
dial.
Index print
About date printing
The date when the image
was saved is printed
regardless of the DATE
setting. However, the date
does not appear on the
displayed image.
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2 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk slot.
All the images recorded in the floppy disk are
displayed in a thumbnail list.
If there are multiple pages, press V or v to display
the next or previous page.
To display the actual print image
Press CAPTURE.
All the images recorded in the floppy disk are
displayed as the thumbnail images.
3 Press PRINT.
The print indicator flashes while printing, and the
index list of the recorded images on the floppy disk
is printed.
The size of each image depends on the number of
the images.
• When the number of images is 1 to 12
The images are made into the
size of 12 thumbnails. Each
thumbnail has the
corresponding image
number.
• When the number of images is 13 to 20
The images are made into the
size of 20 thumbnails. Each
thumbnail has the
corresponding image
number.
Notes
• If the number of images
is less than that of split
planes, planes without
images remain blank.
• If the number of image
is over 43, the image
number 43 or more is
not printed.
• When the number of images is over 21
The images are made into the
size of 42 thumbnails. Each
thumbnail has the
corresponding image
number.
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Printing images specified with
the Printer Utility
You can print images specified as protected images
with the Digital Mavica or images specified with the
Printer Utility all at once.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “FD.”
1 Set PRESET SELECT to “MAVICA” or “PC.”
ToSelector position
Print images protected byMAVICA
the Digital Mavica
Notes
• If you set PRESET
SELECT to “OFF,” the
images specified with
the Digital Mavica or
the printer utility do
not appear as the
selected image.
In this case, perform
the normal printing
procedures.
• In this print mode, you
can make only the
standard print
regardless of the
position of the print
mode dial.
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Print images specified withPC
the printer utility
2 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk slot.
• When printing images protected by the Digital
Mavica
The image protected by the
Digital Mavica is displayed
in the thumbnail list.
• When printing images specified by the printer
utility
The image specified by the
printer utility is displayed in
the thumbnail list.
3 Press PRINT.
The print indicator flashes while printing, and the
protected images or specified images are printed in
the order of the image number.
Displaying the print
image
Press CAPTURE. The first
print image appears in the
center of the screen.
To display the next or
previous print image,
press v (next image) or V
(previous image).
Notes
• If you press PRINT
while displaying the
actual print image, only
the displayed image is
printed.
• If you press PRINT
while displaying the
thumbnail list, all
images specified to be
printed are printed.
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Recording the video picture as
a still image
You can record the playback picture from the video
equipment as a still image onto the floppy disk.
You can view the image with the Digital Mavica,
process the image with the printer utility on your PC,
or save the image as a general image file.
Before you begin
1 Turn on the printer and television and set the input
selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
2 Set INPUT SELECT to “VIDEO MOTION” or
“VIDEO STILL.”
1 Set print mode dial to “ (standard).”
2 Select the image to be recorded.
For details of operating procedures, refer to the
pages for the corresponding printing mode.
1 Turn on and start playback on the video
equipment.
2 Press CAPTURE when the picture you want to
record appears on the screen.
Re-selecting the image
Press PICTURE. The
playback picture appears
on the screen. Follow step
2.
If you press CLEAR ALL,
the printer is reset to
stand by mode.
Perform printing
procedures from the
beginning.
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3 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk slot.
Insert a floppy disk formatted in the MS-DOS
format. Check that the write protect switch on the
disk is set to the write enable position.
4 Press SAVE.
The access indicator of the floppy disk drive lights
up, and the displayed image is recorded onto the
floppy disk.
About file name of the recorded image
The image is recorded with the file name “MVC-###f
.jpg.” The number “###” is sequentially allocated
following the largest file number (same as the image
number) recorded in the floppy disk.
If an error message appears
Error messageMeaning
DISK ERRORThe inserted floppy disk is not
formatted.
Insert a disk in the MS-DOS
format.
DISK FULLThere is not enough space to
record the image.
Replace the floppy disk with new
one.
DISK PROTECTThe write protect tab on the
inserted floppy disk is set to write
protect position. Set it to the write
enable position and then record
the image.
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For Your Information
Precautions
On safety
• Operate the printer on 110 to 120 V AC (for the FVP-
1) or 220 to 240 V AC (for the FVP-1E), 50/60 Hz
only.
• Be careful not to set or drop any heavy objects on the
power cord, or to damage the power 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 power cord, pull it out by the plug.
Never pull the power cord itself.
• When the printer is not going to be used for an
extended period of time, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet.
• Do not handle the printer roughly.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always unplug
the printer from electrical outlet before cleaning and
servicing the printer.
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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 electrical 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 the print papers are set properly
before starting operation.
• 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.
On moisture condensation
If the printer is brought directly from a cold location to
warm location or placed in an extremely warm or
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 occurs, turn off the
power and do not use the printer for at least one hour.
On transport
When you transport the printer, remove the print
cartridge from the printer and put the unit in the
original box with the protective packaging.
If you no longer have the original box and packing
parts, use the substitutive packing material so that it
will not be damaged while transporting.
On cleaning
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.
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Precautions (continued)
On floppy disks
To protect data recorded on floppy disk, note the
following:
• Avoid storing floppy disks near magnets or magnetic
fields such as those of speakers and televisions,
permanent erasure of disk data may result.
• Avoid storing floppy disks in areas subject to direct
sunlight or sources of high temperature, such a
heating device. Floppy disk warping of damage may
result, rendering the disk useless.
• Avoid contact with the disk’s surface by opening the
disk shutter plate. If the disk’s surface becomes
blemished, data may be rendered unreadable.
• Avoid getting liquids on the floppy disk or using
floppy disks in areas subject to high humidity.
Otherwise, data may be rendered unreadable.
• Be sure to use the floppy disk case to ensure
protection of important data.
• Use only a 2HD type disk head cleaner when
cleaning the disk drive.
• Even when you use a 3.5 inch 2HD floppy disk,
image data may not be recorded and/or displayed
depending on the using environment. In this case,
use the other brand disks.
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Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy
(back up) data to the other floppy disk.
On print paper
Use the set of the print paper and print cartridge
supplied together in the same carton. If you use them
in different combination, proper printing results may
not be obtained, or paper jam or other trouble may
occur.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using the printer, use the
following table to troubleshoot the problem.
If the problem persists, consult your Sony dealer.
When you use the printer with the printer utility, see
also the User’s Guide for Printer Utility.
Cannot operate the printer after the power switch
is turned on.
m Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet
The television displays no images.
m Set the input selector of the television to “VIDEO.”
m Turn on the printer and connected devices
m Connect the printer to the television and video
m Insert a floppy disk which is formatted in the MS-
m Start playback on the video equipment.
m Set INPUT SELECT to appropriate position.
Error message appears on the TV screen.
m Refer to “If an error message appears” on page 42.
Cannot remove the print cartridge.
m Turn the printer off then on. After the motor
Printing takes longer than usual.
m If the printing indicator is flashing, see “If the
securely (page 10).
including the television and the video equipment.
equipment (page 9).
DOS format properly. Check that images are
recorded on the inserted floppy disk.
For Your Information
sound stops, try to remove the cartridge (page 15).
indicators are on” on page 43.
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Cannot print.
m Insert the print paper (page 16).
m Try printing again after removing the print paper
m See ”If the indicators are on” on the next page.
m Insert the print paper if you use the optional
m Insert the print cartridge (page 14).
m Use the proper set of the print cartridge and print
The beeps sound.
m Check that you operate with the correct
m See ”If the indicators are on” on the next page.
If an error message appears
NO DISK
m The floppy disk is not inserted. Insert the floppy
DISK ERROR
m The inserted floppy disk is not formatted, or there
DISK PROTECT
m The write protect tab on the inserted floppy disk is
DISK FULL
m There is not enough space to record the image.
if the print paper has emerged from the paper
outlet at the rear.
automatic feeder (page 17).
paper (page 13).
procedures.
disk into the floppy disk slot.
is something wrong with the disk. Format the
floppy disk in the MS-DOS format (512 byte × 18
sector) using the Digital Mavica or your PC.
set to the write protect position. Set it to the write
enable position and then record the image.
Delete unnecessary images, or use a new floppy
disk.
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NO FILE
m There is no image recorded on the disk. Insert the
disk on which images are recorded.
m There is no image specified with the Digital
Mavica or the Printer Utility (when PRESET
SELECT is set to “MAVICA” or “PC”) .
FILE ERROR
m The selected image is broken.
If the indicators are on
If you cannot print, check the indicators on the front
panel.
INPUT indicator
MEMORY indicator
Paper supply indicator
Ribbon error indicator
Printing indicator
POWER indicator
Note
The POWER indicator
always lights up while the
printer is turned on.
The ribbon error indicator lights.
m The print cartridge is not loaded. Insert the print
cartridge (page 14).
m The print cartridge has run out. Change the print
cartridge (page 15). The printer will start printing
automatically.
Both the ribbon error and paper supply indicators
flash.
m The combination of the print paper and print
cartridge is not proper. Use the print paper for the
print cartridge you are using (page 13).
When you use the optional automatic feeder,
remove it the from the printer, then insert the print
paper and reinstall the automatic feeder.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
The paper supply indicator and printing indicators
light up.
m No paper is inserted. Insert the print paper (page
The MEMORY indicator flashes.
m The printer is processing the data for storing to the
The ribbon error, paper supply and printing
indicators flash.
m Print paper is jammed.
All indicators flash.
m An error has occured. Turn off the printer, then
16).
When you use the optional automatic feeder,
remove it the from the printer, then insert the print
paper and reinstall the automatic feeder.
internal memory. It takes some time to operate
again.
See “If the print paper is jammed” below.
turn on again.
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If the print paper is jammed
If the print paper is jammed, the ribbon error, paper
supply and printing indicators flash and printing stops.
Turn off the power and remove the jammed paper.
Remove the jammed paper from the paper outlet on
the rear panel.
Print paper
Pull out the jammed
paper slowly.
Remove the jammed paper from the automatic feeder.
Notes
• When you print from
the video equipment,
printing may not
resume automatically
even after you have
removed the jammed
paper.
In this case, turn the
power off and on.
Then, try printing from
the video equipment
after capturing the
desired image again.
• If you cannot remove
the jammed paper,
contact your Sony
dealer.
Pull out the jammed
paper slowly.
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Optional supplies (print packs)
You need an optional set of print paper and ink ribbon
cartridge with the VP mark for printing.
Make sure to use the following set.
VPM-P50STA (Standard papers)
One print cartridge for printing up to 50 sheets and
two set of 25 sheets of standard paper
VPM-P50WSA (Adhesive-label sheets for sticker)
One print cartridge for printing up to 50 sheets and
two set of 25 adhesive-label sheets with one sticker per
sheet
VPM-P50S16A (16-cut adhesive-label sheets for
sticker)
One print cartridge for printing up to 50 sheets and 50
cut adhesive-label sheets
About number of print
Each print pack contains print paper and print
cartridge.
If you try printing with the already printed paper, the
print paper is left over, because the each print cartridge
allows you to make print in the same number of print
papers contained in the print pack.
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