Sony PVP-MSH User Manual

3-066-295-13 (1)
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones
PVP-MSH
2001 Sony Corporation
US FR ES
English
Before operating the unit, please read this instructions thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For the customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:
• Residential area
• Business district
• Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
92/31/EEC
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.
This mark indicates the Intelligent Accessory Shoe System for use with Sony video products. Video components and accessories equipped with this system are designed to make effective recording simple.
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin
Identifying the parts and lamp indications ...................................................... 5
Preparation
Inserting the print cartridge ................................................................................ 7
Attaching the printer.......................................................................................... 10
Preparing the power supply ............................................................................. 12
Inserting the print paper ................................................................................... 13
Making prints - Standard print
Printing images whenever you want to .......................................................... 15
Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” ............................................... 18
Printing images with the date........................................................................... 20
Making prints of split screens - Split printing
Printing a single image ...................................................................................... 21
Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” in recording order ............. 22
Printing images with print marks .................................................................... 23
Additional Informatin
Precautions .......................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance information .................................................................................. 29
Specification ........................................................................................................ 32
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BBefore You Begin
Identifying the parts and lamp indications
Printer cover PRINT button
POWER lamp PAPER lamp
CARTRIDGE lamp
POWER lamp (green)
Lit
•The printer cover is open.
PAPER lamp (red)
Fast flashing
•Print paper error Slow flashing
•Print paper not inserted
CARTRIDGE lamp (red)
Fast flashing
•Ribbon error
•Run out of ribbon Slow flashing
•Ribbon not inserted
Print cartridge lid
PRINT CARTRIDGE
Paper feeder Paper dispenser
Print lamp •••• (4) Print lamp ••• (3) Print lamp •• (2) Print lamp • (1)
Before You Begin
OPEN
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Identifying the parts and lamp indications (continued)
Print lamp 1 (orange)
Lit
•Cyan is being printed.
Print lamp 2 (orange)
Lit
•Magenta is being printed.
Print lamp 3 (orange)
Lit
•Yellow is being printed.
Print lamp 4 (orange)
Lit
•Overcoat is being printed.
Print lamps 1 and 2 flashing simultaneously Fast flashing
•Printer internal error
Print lamps 3 and 4 flashing simultaneously Fast flashing
•The temperature inside the printer has risen.
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BPreparation
Inserting the print cartridge
Be sure to use the specified print cartridge. A single new print cartridge allows you to make 20 prints.
1 Slide PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob on the side of this unit in
the direction of the arrow, and open the print cartridge lid.
Preparation
PRINT CARTRIDGE
OPEN
2 Insert the print cartridge as far as possible in the direction of
the arrow on the cartridge case until it clicks into the cartridge compartment.
Insert the print cartridge so that the printing head is located between the ribbon and the cartridge case.
Ribbon protector (blue cover)
The ribbon protector is located between the ribbon and the cartridge case. This protector prevents the ribbon from being tangled when inserting the print cartridge into the cartridge compartment. Insert the print cartridge as it is into the cartridge compartment without removing the ribbon protector. When the print cartridge is inserted, the ribbon protector comes loose. Dispose of the ribbon protector after the print cartridge is inserted.
Printing head
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Inserting the print cartridge (continued)
3 Close the print cartridge lid completely.
PNote
The inside of this unit sometimes heats up. Do not put your hand inside the print cartridge compartment.
Removing the print cartridge
Slide the removal switch to the end in the direction of the arrow, and remove the print cartridge.
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Removal switch
PNotes
•If the print cartridge is not inserted when the power is turned on, the CARTRIDGE lamp flashes slowly. The CARTRIDGE lamp flashes fast when an error occurs on the print cartridge or when the ribbon has run out.
•If the removal switch is not slid to the end, you may not be able to remove the print cartridge.
When the print cartridge cannot be inserted easily
Remove the print cartridge, and then re-insert it. Turn in the direction of the arrow to take up ribbon slack only if ribbon slack prevents the print cartridge from being inserted correctly.
PNotes
• Do not remove the print cartridge when print paper is inserted. This may cause this unit to malfunction.
• Do not remove the print cartridge until you use it up. If you reinsert the print cartridge before you use it up, the possible number of prints per print cartridge roll may be reduced by one.
Preparation
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Attaching the printer
Before attaching this unit to your camcorder, make sure that your camcorder is turned off.
1 Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (RELEASE) to
loosen. Then, check the direction of the arrow on the shoe attachment section on this unit, and firmly insert this unit until it contacts the inside of the accessory shoe.
2 Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (LOCK), and firmly
tighten until the knob comes to a stop.
PNotes
•If you cannot insert this unit, turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (RELEASE) to unlock.
•Do not insert this unit backwards. Be sure to insert this unit in the direction of the arrow.
• Do not lift up your camcorder by this unit.
• Attach this unit to your camcorder firmly. Otherwise, it may become detached from your camcorder.
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Rotating the printer
This unit rotates toward about 180º in the clockwise direction.
90º
180º
PNote
Do not rotate this unit forcibly more than 180º in the clockwise direction. Doing so may destroy this unit.
To remove the printer
Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow (RELEASE) to loosen, and then pull out this unit in the direction opposite to the arrow to remove it.
Preparation
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Preparing the power supply
Be sure to use a fully charged battery, the AC power adaptor or the AC power adaptor/charger. Printing is not possible if the battery is low. However, recording may be possible depending on how much the battery power remains. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the possible printing time. If you press PRINT or insert the print paper while the battery is low, the warning indicator, E, will be displayed on the LCD screen. Replace with a fully charged battery.
1 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 2 Slide the printer cover in the direction of the arrow to open
while holding your camcorder.
The POWER lamp lights, the sound of motor operation stops, and the PAPER lamp flashes slowly after several seconds.
Printer cover
PAPER lamp
POWER lamp
PNote
While recording or playback mode, this unit cannot be turned on.
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Inserting the print paper
Be sure to use the specified print paper. The descriptions in this manual are for the DCR-TRV30. For details on camcorder operation, refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder.
1 Perform steps1 and 2 on page 12, and prepare the power
supply.
2 Make sure that the PAPER lamp is flashing slowly, and then
insert a sheet of print paper into the paper feeder straight making sure that the print surface is facing up.
Insert the print paper until less than 3 cm of print paper is protruding from this unit. Press the print paper into the paper feeder for about two seconds after the beep. The print paper starts to be automatically drawn in.
Less than
3 cm
•When the CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing slowly, check the print cartridge.
•If print paper is not inserted, the PAPER lamp flashes slowly. The PAPER lamp flashes fast when an error occurs.
Preparation
PNote
After you have inserted the print paper, do not close the printer cover until printing ends. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction.
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Inserting the print paper
PNotes
• The print paper will not be automatically drawn in unless it is firmly inserted as far as possible and the print paper is lightly pressed for about two seconds.
• Do not insert print paper from the opposite side of the paper feeder or from the paper dispenser. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction.
• Do not insert print paper at an angle. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction.
(continued)
To remove drawn in print paper
Turn off your camcorder once, and then set again to MEMORY. The print paper is automatically ejected. Pull out the print paper in the direction of the arrow.
PNote
Do not pull out drawn in print paper forcibly. Doing so may cause this unit to malfunction.
Supplied print paper
Your printer is provided with the following print paper. Select the paper type to suit your specific requirements:
•Standard type
•Sticker type/Standard size
•Sticker type/9 split size
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BMaking prints - Standard print
You can print images whenever you want to or print images recorded on “Memory Stick.”
Printing images whenever you want to
Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.
1 Insert the print cartridge and attach this unit to your
camcorder.
2 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 3 Open the printer cover, then make sure that the PAPER lamp
is flashing slowly. Insert a sheet of print paper.
4 Keep pressing PRINT lightly until a still image appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears.
CAPTURE
5 Press PRINT deeper.
PREPARING appears on the LCD screen.
Making prints - Standard print
PREPARING
While the ribbon is being aligned, the print paper is sometimes inserted and ejected from the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen turning off even if POWER lamp lights. The image on screen when PRINT is pressed in is printed. This image is not recorded on “Memory Stick” or tape.
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Printing images whenever you want to (continued)
6 Printing is started.
The image on the LCD screen disappears. During printing, the print lamps 1 to 4 light in order, and the print paper is fed back and forth four times. When printing ends, the image appears on the LCD screen. It takes about 160 seconds to make a print.
7 When printing ends, draw out the print paper in the direction
of the arrow.
PNotes
• The image area of the printed area may differ slightly from the image on your camcorder or TV.
• The quality of printed images sometimes deteriorates considerably or printing is not performed if prints are made at a high temperature exceeding the guaranteed operating temperature range.
• The possible number of prints is sometimes reduced if prints are made at a low temperature exceeding the guaranteed operating temperature range for the battery pack.
• The color of printed images sometimes changes slightly depending on the ambient temperature conditions during printing.
• The possible number of prints is reduced if you use a battery with little remaining battery power.
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To cancel printing
The print paper is automatically ejected by turning off your camcorder once, and then setting the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. To resume printing, insert new print paper and repeat the procedure from step 4.
If you cannot print even by pressing PRINT
The print paper is automatically ejected by turning off your camcorder once, and then setting the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. To resume printing, insert new print paper and repeat the procedure from step 4.
Making prints - Standard print
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Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick”
Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints. Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
1 Insert the print cartridge and attach this unit to your
camcorder.
2 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 3 Play back the still image you want to print by operating your
camcorder.
4 Open the printer cover, then make sure that the PAPER lamp
is flashing slowly. Insert a piece of print paper.
5 Press PRINT deeper.
PREPARING appears on the LCD screen.
PREPARING
While the ribbon is being aligned, the print paper is sometimes inserted and ejected from the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen turning off even if POWER lamp lights.
6 Printing is started.
The image on the LCD screen disappears. During printing, priht lamps 1 to 4 light in order, and the print paper is fed back and forth four times. When printing ends, the image appears on the LCD screen. It takes about 160 seconds to make a print.
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7 When printing ends, draw out the print paper in the direction
of the arrow.
Printing the index screen
Display the index screen in step 3.
Printing images recorded on tape
Start from step 3 after capturing the image on “Memory Stick” as a still image.
* You can also print images superimposed with a still image by the
MEMORY MIX function. Note, however, that when making split prints, be sure to record the images first to “Memory Stick” before printing them.
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Making prints - Standard print
Printing images with the date
Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.
1 Insert the print cartridge and attach this unit to your
camcorder.
2 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 3 Play back the still image you want to print by operating your
camcorder.
4 Open the printer cover, then make sure that the PAPER lamp
is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper.
5 Select DATE/TIME in in the menu settings of your
camcorder, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your camcorder.
6 Select DATE or DAY & TIME, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial on your camcorder.
PR I NT SET
9PIC PRINT
/
TIME
OFF
DATE RETURN DATE
DAY & TIME
[MENU] : END
The actual screen may differ from the illustration above.
7 Perform steps 5 to 7 of “Printing images whenever you want
to.”
PNote
The date cannot be entered in 9 - division prints (SAME, MULTI or MARKED) or index prints.
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BMaking prints of split screens – Split printing
You can print images recorded on “Memory Stick” to print paper (Sticker type/9 split size).
Printing a single image
Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints. Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
1 Insert the print cartridge and attach this unit to your
camcorder.
2 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 3 Play back the still image you want to print by operating your
camcorder.
4 Open the printer cover, then make sure that the PAPER lamp
is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (Sticker type/9 split size).
5 Select 9PIC PRINT in in the menu settings of your
camcorder, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your camcorder.
6 Select SAME, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your
camcorder.
PR I NT SET
9PIC PRINT RETURN
SAME
DATE/TIME RETURN MULTI
MARKED
[MENU] : END
Making prints of split screens – Split printing
The actual screen may differ from the illustration above.
7 Perform steps 5 to 7 of “Printing images whenever you want
to.”
PNotes
• You cannot print the display on the LCD screen.
• The following images cannot be propely devided: – Index screen – Multi screen
• You cannot print moving pictures.
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Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” in recording order
Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints. Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
1 Insert the print cartridge and attach this unit to your
camcorder.
2 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 3 Play back the still image you want to print by operating your
camcorder.
4 Open the printer cover, then make sure that the PAPER lamp
is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (Sticker type/9 split size)
5 Select 9PIC PRINT in in the menu settings of your
camcorder, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your camcorder.
6 Select MULTI, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your
camcorder.
The actual screen may differ from the illustration above. Nine still images are displayed divided in order from the playback screen selected in step 3. If the number of still images is less than nine, all of the images up to the last image are displayed. In MULTI mode, you cannot select respective images you want to print or change the order of images to print out.
PR I NT SET
9PIC PRINT RETURN
SAME
DATE/TIME RETURN MULTI
MARKED
[MENU] : END
7 Perform steps 5 to 7 of “Printing images whenever you want
to.”
PNotes
• You cannot print the display on the LCD screen.
• The following images cannot be propely devided: – Index screen – Multi screen
• You cannot print moving pictures.
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Printing images with print marks
Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to output print marks on still images. Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
1 Insert the print cartridge and attach this unit to your
camcorder.
2 Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY. 3 Play back the still image with PRINT MARK by operating your
camcorder.
4 Open the printer cover, then make sure that the PAPER lamp
is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (Sticker type/9 split size)
5 Select 9PIC PRINT in in the menu settings of your
camcorder, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your camcorder.
6 Select MARKED, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial on your
camcorder.
PR I NT SET
9PIC PRINT RETURN
SAME
DATE/TIME RETURN MULTI
MARKED
[MENU] : END
The actual screen may differ from the illustration above. Still images marked with PRINT MARK are displayed divided in order.
7 Perform steps 5 to 7 of “Printing images whenever you want
to.”
PNotes
• You cannot print the display on the LCD screen.
• The following images cannot be propely devided: – Index screen – Multi screen
• You cannot print moving pictures.
Making prints of split screens – Split printing
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BAdditional Information
Precautions
About this printer
•This printer can be used only on printer-compatible camcorders.
•Attach this unit to your camcorder making sure that your camcorder is turned off. Otherwise this unit may operate incorrectly.
•Never close the printer cover during printing. Doing so may cause a paper jam or other trouble.
•If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position. Install the charged battery pack, and perform the operation again.
•During printing, the print paper is inserted and ejected in the paper dispenser. Do not place any objects that may prevent the print paper from being inserted and ejected from the body.
•Only the power switch on your camcorder can be operated while print paper is being fed into or out of the body. Other operations are not possible. You can operate your camcorder after the print paper has stopped being fed.
•During printing, do not draw out the print paper. Doing so might cause this unit to malfunction.
•During printing, do not touch the print surface.
•During printing, do not subject the body to vibration or shock.
•We recommend making repeat prints from images stored on “Memory Stick.” Repeat prints cannot be made of the same screen if it is not recorded on “Memory Stick.”
•Printing images recorded continuously, multi screen, is not possible. To print those images, store them on “Memory Stick” in advance.
•You cannot operate this unit while SLIDE SHOW is executed on your camcorder.
•Be sure to insert paper into the paper feeder one sheet at a time. Otherwise, print paper may overlap when being fed into this unit. If this happens, printing defects may occur or this unit may malfunction.
•This unit may malfunction if you print in the direct sunlight. Use this printer out of the direct sunlight such as in the shade.
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About the print cartridge
•Do not touch the ribbon or leave it in a dusty place. Fingerprints or dust on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made.
•Avoid storing the print cartridge in high temperature or humid locations, dusty locations or direct sunlight.
About print paper
•Lines or small squares are printed on the reverse side of print paper. Use the side with nothing printed as the print surface.
•Use only the specified print paper. Use of other paper may cause this unit to malfunction.
•Before you start printing, do not write on the print paper or print on the print paper on a word processor. When writing on the print surface of print paper after printing, use an oil-based pen. Printing on the print surface is not possible on a word processor.
•When handling print paper, do not touch the print surface.
•Do not load sticker print paper whose seals have been peeled off. Doing so might cause paper jams.
•Do not fold or bend print paper. Doing so might cause paper jams.
•Do not leave print paper in dusty locations. Fingerprints or dust on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made.
•Store print paper in the bag which it first came in.
•Avoid storing print paper in high temperature or humid locations, dusty locations or direct sunlight.
If you use up the supplied print paper and print cartridge
Purchase the specified color print pack, CPPM-NR40 (Standard type) or CPPM-SC40 (Sticker type), for this unit.
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this unit, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Print paper cannnot be drawn in the paper feeder.
Images do not become still images even you press PRINT.
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•The printer is not attached correctly. t Attach it correctly.
•The battery power is low. t Use the battery pack charged fully.
•The print cartridge is not inserted. t Insert the print cartridge.
•You have inserted print paper into the paper feeder right after you turned the power source on or right after you opened the printer cover. t Remove the print paper once.
Make sure that the PAPER lamp is flashing slowly, and then insert print paper into the paper feeder.
•The POWER switch on your camcorder is not set to MEMORY. t Set it to MEMORY.
•The print paper is not inserted properly. t Press the print paper into the paper
feeder for about two seconds after the beep sounds.
•Printing images continuously makes the inside of the printer heat up. When this happens, you may not be able to insert print paper. t Leave this unit until it cools down,
then insert print paper into the paper feeder again.
•SLIDE SHOW is executed on your camcorder. t Cancel SLIDE SHOW or inset the
print paper again after SLIDE SHOW has completed.
•Print paper or the print cartridge is not inserted. t Insert the print paper or the print
cartridge.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
When you print images recorded on the “Memory Stick”, printing does not start even you press PRINT.
The print cartridge cannot be removed from the cartridge compartment.
You cannot insert the print cartridge.
•You have pressed PRINT lightly. tPress PRINT deeper.
•Print paper is inserted. t Remove the print paper.
•Printing is executed. t Remove the print cartridge after the
printing is completed.
•Removal switch is not slid to the end. t Slide it to the end.
•The ribbon is jammed in the cartridge compartment. t Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
•If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position. t Install the charged battery pack, set
the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY and open the LCD panel and the printer cover.
•If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position. t Install the charged battery pack, set
the POWER switch on your camcorder to MEMORY and open the LCD panel and the printer cover.
(Continued on the following page)
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The print lamps 3 and 4 are flashing fast.
The CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing fast.
Printing stops midway, and the PAPER lamp is flashing fast.
You cannot select SAME, MULTI or MARKED in the menu settings on your camcorder.
The printed image has a black frame.
You cannot remove print paper.
•The inside of the printer has become too hot. t Leave this unit until it cools down,
then resume printing images.
•The ribbon has run out. t Replace the print cartridge with a
new one.
•You have left the printer cartridge in high temperature so that the ribbon is damaged. t Replace the print cartridge with a
new one.
•An error has occured during printing. t Turn off your camcorder once, and
then set it to MEMORY again.
t Charge the battery, and reinstall it.
•Print paper is not inserted, and the still image to print is not played back. t Insert print paper, and play back the
still image to print.
•A frame sometimes appears when you use this unit on a camcorder other than the one you used for recording images to “Memory Stick.” This is not a malfunction.
•Print paper is jammed. t Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
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Maintenance information
About the influence of dirt on the printer
Printed images may have red, blue, or white dots or thin lines on their surface due dirt or dust entering the printer. This is not a malfunction. These symptoms may become worse depending on the storage conditions of the print paper or print cartridge. See “Precautions” for details when handling print paper and the print cartridge.
About cleaning printer heads
We recommend that you clean the printer heads with the head cleaner (supplied) when you exchange the print cartridge. If printed images have thin lines, remove the print cartridge, and clean the heads. Handle the print cartridge with care. See “Inserting the print cartridge” for details when inserting the print cartridge.
How to clean the printer heads
Insert and remove the head cleaner several times to clean the printer head. Store the head cleaner in the specified case (supplied) after cleaning the printer head.
Additional Information
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