JVC GV-PT1 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

The power doesn’t

The video printer’s power cord is not

Plug the power cord into an AC

 

 

 

come on.

plugged into an AC outlet.

outlet.

 

 

 

The error lamp lights

An error message appears on the

Refer to the list of error messages

 

 

 

 

or begins blinking.

connected TV’s screen.

(pg. 32).

 

 

 

 

A malfunction has occurred but no

Turn off the video printer’s power,

 

 

 

 

message appears.

unplug the power cord and plug it

 

 

 

 

 

in again, then turn the power back

 

 

 

 

 

on. If the trouble does not clear,

 

 

 

 

 

contact your JVC dealer.

 

 

 

The video from the

The video cable is not properly

Connect the video cable correctly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected image

connected.

(pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

source does not

The connected TV has not been set to its

Set the TV to its Video mode.

 

 

 

 

appear on the

Video input mode.

 

 

 

 

 

connected TV.

The image source input signal has been

Disconnect all higher priority

 

 

 

 

 

superceded by a priority input.

inputs (pg. 9, 13 and also refer

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the TV’s instruction manual).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The image on the

You’re looking at a stored image, not the

Press PICTURE SELECT to view

 

 

 

 

connected TV is

input image.

the input image.

 

 

 

frozen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stored image has

After storing the image, the video

Turning off the power erases all

 

 

 

 

disappeared.

printer’s power was turned off.

stored images. To retain images,

 

 

 

 

 

do not turn the power off.

 

 

 

The inserted print

This video printer employs the 3-color

 

 

 

 

 

sheet comes out

consecutive printing method (Yellow,

 

 

 

 

 

several times during

Magenta, Cyan). As each color is printed,

 

 

 

 

 

printing.

the print sheet protrudes partially from

 

 

 

 

 

 

the video printer. This is normal. Do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

attempt to remove the print sheet until

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Print Lamp stops blinking but stays lit,

 

 

 

 

 

 

signaling the end of printing.

 

 

 

 

 

During Multi-Print,

When using the Multi-Print mode set to

 

 

 

 

 

the size of the shaded

either 4 or 16, the segment where a

 

 

 

 

 

segment changes.

scene is to be stored may change in size

 

 

 

 

 

 

depending on the TV or the image source

 

 

 

 

 

 

used. This is not a malfunction. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

actual size of the printed image, or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

position in which it is to be stored, do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

change.

 

 

 

 

 

The color of a printed

The ink sheet cartridge being used does

Make sure you use the ink sheet

 

 

 

 

image is thin or

not match the print medium.

cartridge appropriate for the type

 

 

 

incorrect.

The color seen on the connected TV and

of print sheets in use (pg. 11).

 

 

 

 

the actual color of the image may differ

 

 

 

 

 

 

slightly. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

The Strobe print

“CONTENT” in the Print Menu is set for

Set “CONTENT” for “STROBE

 

 

 

 

mode doesn’t work.

“SELECTED PIX”.

PIX” (pg. 24).

 

 

 

An unusual image

The Title Impose mode is activated.

Access the Mode Select Menu and

 

 

 

 

appears on the

 

deactivate the Title Impose mode

 

 

 

connected TV.

 

(pg. 27).

 

 

 

Detailed portions of

“PIX STABILIZER” was set to “ON”

Set “PIX STABILIZER” to “OFF”

 

 

 

 

the print don’t come

during printing.

and try printing the image again.

 

 

 

out clearly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GV-PT1 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesGrounding or Polarization OverloadingDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesReplacement Parts Object and Liquid Entry Safety CheckAbout Thermal Heads Same scene Or different scenes Ajor FeaturesContents Power on Lamp Power On/OffPower OFF Lamp Mode Select ButtonVideo Input Connector front $ Pause ConnectorPower Cord Video Output ConnectorInstall/Remove Ink Sheet Cartridge SET Contents Uses About Print Sheet SetsAbout Ink Sheet Cartridges Front Connectors Connect To Front Input Connector Front Connectors Connect To FrontImage Source With Connect To Image Source VideoLanguage Select Single Print Select NO. of ScenesClose Print Menu Print Scene Store Desired SceneMenu Setting The Print MenuAccess Print Menu Turn on Video PRINTER’S PowerSelect Options Make ChoicesMulti-Print Same Scene Select Print ContentPrint Stored Scene Store Scene for PrintingIf you store the wrong image If you want to print multiple copies of the same image2and Multi-Print Different ScenesPrint Scenes Store Desired SCENE, Select PositionInset Print SET Size of Inset ImageSET Position of Inset Image Print Image LOCATE/STORE Inset ImageIf you want to add an inset to a 4-scene print To print multiple copies of the same imageSET Parameters Strobe PrintStore Desired Scene Title Impose Access Mode Select MenuStore Desired Image Record TITLE/DRAWINGPrint Stored Image Select ModeIf you want to print multiple copies of the same image If you want to change the title or drawingSnapshot Print Locate Desired Scene Store SnapshotPrint Snapshot Editing Index Performediting Random AssembleConnectprinter Image Source to Engagemode Source Edit Start To exit the Editing Index modePrint Stored Scenes To print multiple copies of the same sceneError Messsages Troubleshooting RE-INSTALL INK Sheet CARTRIDGE, Close LID Remove Problem SheetClean Heads Printer JamPower consumption PowerSignal ConnectorsGV-PT1