2-886-280-13(1) Digital Printing System Operating Instructions UPX-C100 © 2006 Sony Corporation ______________________________________ GB
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
for the UP-DX110 and the UPA-AC05 WARNING This unit has no power switch. When installing this unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to socket-outlet which must be provided near the unit and easily accessible. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power cord. WARNING on Power Connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. 1.
Table of Contents System Overview ................................................... 5 System Configuration ........................................ 5 Print Layouts ...................................................... 6 Names and Functions of Parts ............................ 10 Camera ............................................................. 10 Printer ............................................................... 13 Supplied Accessories ...........................................
System Overview The Sony UPX-C100 digital printing system is designed to allow you to take passport photos and similar ID pictures with a digital camera, and then print them at high image quality and resolution (403 dpi) in full color or black & white. Three types of print paper are supported: UPC-X46 series, UPC-X45 series, and UPC-X34 series. The optional UPA-DX100TR paper tray and 10UPCX45 Series Self-laminating Color Printing Pack, however, may not be available in some countries and regions.
Print Layouts Available prints sizes appear below each layout. When using UPC-X46 series print paper 1. 151 × 101.6 mm (6 × 4") 2. 120 × 90 mm (4-3/4 × 3-5/8") 3. 95 × 70 mm (3-3/4 × 2-7/8") 4. 80 × 60 mm (3-1/4 × 2-3/8") 5. 70 × 53 mm (2-7/8 × 2-1/8") 6. 70 × 50 mm (2-7/8 × 2") 7. 60 × 40 mm (2-3/8 × 1-5/8") 9. 50 × 48.5 mm (2 × 1-15/16") 8. 54 × 54 mm (2-1/4 × 2-1/4") 10. 47 × 37 mm (1-7/8 × 1-1/2") 12. 45 × 45 mm (1-13/16 × 1-13/16") 11. 45 × 35 mm (1-13/16 × 1-7/16") 13.
Guide print Guide Print-RGB Guide Print-DLGm These guides are useful when adjusting the image quality of the printer.
When using UPC-X45 series print paper 8 1. 120 × 97.5 mm (4-3/4 × 3-7/8") 2. 120 × 90 mm (4-3/4 × 3-5/8") 3. 95 × 70 mm (3-3/4 × 2-7/8") 4. 80 × 60 mm (3-1/4 × 2-3/8") 5. 70 × 53 mm (2-7/8 × 2-1/8") 6. 70 × 50 mm (2-7/8 × 2") 7. 60 × 40 mm (2-3/8 × 1-5/8") 9. 50 × 48.5 mm (2 × 1-15/16") 8. 54 × 54 mm (2-1/4 × 2-1/4") 10. 47 × 37 mm (1-7/8 × 1-1/2") 11. 45 × 35 mm (1-13/16 × 1-7/16") 13. 43 × 33 mm (1-3/4 × 1-5/16") 14. 38 × 32 mm (1-1/2 × 1-5/16") 12. 45 × 45 mm (1-13/16 × 1-13/16") 15.
Guide print Guide Print-RGB Guide Print-DLGm These guides are useful when adjusting the image quality of the printer. When using UPC-X34 series print paper 3. 95 × 70 mm (3-3/4 × 2-7/8") 4. 80 × 60 mm (3-1/4 × 2-3/8") 5. 70 × 53 mm (2-7/8 × 2-1/8") 6. 70 × 50 mm (2-7/8 × 2") 7. 60 × 40 mm (2-3/8 × 1-5/8") 10. 47 × 37 mm (1-7/8 × 1-1/2") 12. 45 × 45 mm (1-13/16 × 1-13/16") 8. 54 × 54 mm (2-1/4 × 2-1/4") 9. 50 × 48.5 mm (2 × 1-15/16") 11. 45 × 35 mm (1-13/16 × 1-7/16") 13.
Names and Functions of Parts For details, see the pages in parentheses. Camera Front 3 5 1 7 6 4 2 A Flash (38) Fires according to the EXPOSURE & FLASH mode setting. D Camera grip Allows you to hold the camera steadily while shooting pictures. B Lens (f=5.7 to 17.1 mm (1/4 to 11/16"), F-2.8 (W) to F-4.8 (T)) Autofocus lens with 3x optical zoom. If the cap on the camera grip comes off Insert the protruding portions of the cap into the grooves.
Rear 9 1 3 4 6 2 5 8 A Mode dial (21, 25) – (Capture mode): Align one of these icons with the Standby lamp to shoot images. (Playback mode): Align this icon with the Standby lamp to view stored images. B LCD screen When the mode dial is set to – , images captured by the lens are displayed here. When the mode dial is set to , playback images are displayed here. C Zoom lever (21, 25) When the mode dial is set to – Adjusts the angle of view.
F b v V B control buttons When the mode dial is set to – Use b or B to change the exposure compensation value (EV value) (changes may not be possible with some settings), or V/ to change the frame. When the mode dial is set to Use b or B to select a playback image to display on the LCD, or V/ to change the frame. When navigating menus Use these buttons to select and set menu items. G ENTER button Press this button to confirm a selection or operation.
Printer Front 1 2 3456 7 8 A 1 (On/Standby) button/lamp (56) When you press this button, the lamp lights and power is supplied to the printer. When you press the button again, the lamp turns off and the printer enters standby status. B Paper tray slot (19) Insert the paper tray here. C Operation display When the printer is on, information such as operation status and menu items display here. D MENU button (56) Press this button to display menus or cancel changes made in menus.
Rear -A C IN 1 2 3 A Paper jam cover (70) When a paper jam occurs, remove this cover and remove the jammed paper. B -AC IN connector (20) Connect to a power outlet using the power cord. C USB connector Connect to the printer connection cable on the camera using the USB cable.
Supplied Accessories Preparations Confirming the Contents Preparing the Camera Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your system.
3 Close the cover and press down while sliding it to make sure it locks into place. Note Make sure that the AC power adaptor is near the power outlet during use. If the camera malfunctions, immediately disconnect the AC power adaptor from the power outlet to cut off power supply. To attach the tripod You can attach the camera to a tripod using the tripod screw hole located on the underside of the camera grip. Note Tighten the screw for the tripod securely.
Preparing the Printer To load the print cartridge Before using the printer for the first time, perform the following steps to insert the print cartridge and paper tray. These preparations are not required at every use. Perform them only when necessary. 1 Press the upper portion of the print cartridge cover where PUSH OPEN is written to open it. Print packs In order to print, a print pack designed for this printer (UPC-X46 series, UPC-X45 series, or UPC-X34 series) (not supplied) is required.
2 Raise the cartridge release lever. Notes on storage • Avoid storage in locations subject to high temperatures and humidity, excessive dust, or direct sunlight. • When removing a partially used print cartridge for storage, store it in its original packaging. To load the print paper Cartridge release lever 1 Load the print paper into the paper tray. The cartridge is released, allowing you to pull it out. 3 Insert a new print cartridge, and close the cover. 4 Press the EXEC button.
3 Insert the paper tray into the printer until it clicks into place. Note Do not touch the printing surface. Fingerprints or dust on the printing surface may lower the print quality. Notes on loading the print paper • Load UPC-X46 series print paper into the large paper tray and UPC-X34 series print paper into the small paper tray. The paper tray for UPC-X45 series print paper (UPA-DX100TR) is not supplied. Mismatch between the paper and tray sizes may result in a paper jam.
To attach the tray cover Keep the supplied tray cover on the paper tray when not in use to protect the print paper inside from dust and other particles. You can attach a tray cover to any of the UPC-X46, UPC-X45, and UPC-X34 series’ paper trays. Operations (Shooting and Printing) Image resolution settings Before starting to shoot, we recommend that you select an optimal image resolution for your print size. When shooting ID pictures, set the image resolution to HIGHID or STD-ID.
automatic exposure control has failed. Slowly press the release button halfway again. Taking a Picture Standby lamp 1 5 2 4 3 1 Press the 1 button on the camera. 2 Set the mode dial to 3 When the image resolution is set to HIGH-ID or STD-ID, set the frame by pressing the V/ control button. To take the next picture, press the release button or zoom lever to turn off the auto-review display, and then repeat steps 4 and 5.
Autofocus function Pressing the release button halfway activates the autofocus function. Once the subject is in focus, a green focus mark appears in the center of the LCD. When you press the button the rest of the way, the shutter releases and the picture is taken. If the subject is out of focus when the button is pressed halfway, a red focus mark appears on the LCD. Lift your finger off the release button, and then slowly press the button halfway again.
2 Press the / button. The layout preview screen appears. Color/Black & white selection When the mode dial is set to – , the LCD returns to the auto-review display. Once printing ends, you can print the same picture again at a different size, color, etc. You can also take another picture during printing. To take the next picture, press the release button halfway or press the zoom lever to turn off the auto-review display. When the mode dial is set to playback image.
Printing a Picture Stored in the Camera’s Built-In Memory Reprinting a Picture Stored in the Printer’s Memory (COPY PRINT) When a picture is taken, its data is stored in the camera’s built-in memory. To print stored pictures, view them in Playback mode and select the picture you wish to print. Then perform the same steps as when printing a picture from the auto-review display (on page 22). The data for the last picture that was printed is stored in the printer’s memory. You can reprint this picture.
To magnify a playback image Viewing a Picture on the LCD 1 By pressing the zoom lever toward , the displayed image can be magnified from 1.5 to 6 times larger. Each press of the zoom lever toward raises the zoom factor by 0.5, and each press toward lowers the zoom factor by 0.5. When the picture is magnified, you can use the control buttons (bvVB) to move and adjust the area that appears on the LCD. To return to the original display, press the ENTER button or the / button. 2 1 Set the mode dial to .
To delete individual pictures from the MENU screen Deleting a Picture To delete individual pictures in Playback mode 1 4,7 3,6 1 4 5 2 3 2 5 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the MENU/GO BACK button. The MENU screen appears. . 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select a picture to delete by pressing the b or B control button. 3 Select DELETE by pressing the v or V control button. 3 Press the / button. The DELETE screen appears. 4 Press the ENTER button. The DELETE screen appears.
To delete all pictures from the MENU screen Protecting a Picture ( PROTECT) To avoid deleting a picture accidentally, you can use the picture protection function. To protect individual pictures 1 4,6 3,5 1 4,7 3,6 2 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the MENU/GO BACK button. The MENU screen appears. 3 1 Set the mode dial to Select DELETE by pressing the v or V control button. 2 Press the MENU/GO BACK button. The MENU screen appears. Press the ENTER button. The DELETE screen appears.
To protect all pictures 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the MENU/GO BACK button. The MENU screen appears. 3 Select button. . PROTECT by pressing the v or V control 4 Press the ENTER button. The PROTECT screen appears. 5 Select ALL ON by pressing the v or V control button. 6 Press the ENTER button. The mark appears and all pictures are protected. To return to the MENU screen Select CANCEL on the PROTECT screen, and then press the ENTER button.
Displaying the MENU Screen in Playback Mode Settings There are three types of camera menus: the Capture mode MENU for setting shooting conditions, the Playback mode MENU for settings related to captured images, and the SETUP menu for configuring the camera itself. 1 Displaying the MENU Screen in Capture Mode 2 1 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the MENU/GO BACK button. The MENU screen for Playback mode appears. .
Displaying the SETUP Screen The SETUP screen can be displayed regardless of whether the mode dial is set to – or . Storing Custom Settings for Each MENU in Capture Mode On this camera, each of the mode dial positions – stores a custom setting for the Capture mode MENU. The custom settings are stored under any of the five – marks on the mode dial. Because the custom settings remain in memory even if the camera is turned off, they can always be recalled later when shooting.
Menus AUTO ERASE OFF ON WHITE BALANCE AUTO 3000K 3500K 4000K 4500K 5000K 5500K 6000K 6500K 7000K OnePush (NEW) OnePush (PREV) Menu Configuration Camera Capture mode EXIT MENU *EXPOSURE & FLASH APERTURE AE, Flash: Auto AE, Flash: ON AE, Flash: OFF AE, Flash: Red Eye ME, Flash: Auto ME, Flash ON: 7 ME, Flash ON: 6 ME, Flash ON: 5 ME, Flash ON: 4 ME, Flash ON: 3 ME, Flash ON: 2 ME, Flash ON: 1 ME, Flash OFF AUTO SETUP (For details, see “SETUP menu.
SETUP menu The SETUP menu is common to the MENU for Capture mode and the MENU for Playback mode. 1) When SIZE UNIT is set to mm PRINT SIZE LIST EXIT SETUP FRAME OFF [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] PRINT SIZE LIST 1 SIZE UNIT mm inch DATE & TIME OFF ON 2006/08/01 00:00 LANGUAGE English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Nederlands Português CAMERA SOUND ANY ACTION SHUTTER & PRINT OFF FORMAT MEMORY CANCEL OK RESET SETTING CANCEL OK VERSION Information of this DSC : Default setting RETURN 1.
Printer COLOR ADJUST COLOR(S)* CYN-RED (–7 to +7) MAG-GRN (–7 to +7) YEL-BLU (–7 to +7) DARK (–7 to +7) LIGHT (–7 to +7) SHARPNESS (0 to +7) GAMMA (–7 to +7) SAVE SETTING (1/2/3) LOAD SETTING (1/2/3) COLOR ADJUST B/W(S)* CYN-RED (–7 to +7) MAG-GRN (–7 to +7) YEL-BLU (–7 to +7) DARK (–7 to +7) LIGHT (–7 to +7) SHARPNESS (0 to +7) GAMMA (–7 to +7) SAVE SETTING (1/2/3) LOAD SETTING (1/2/3) PRINT SETTING PRINT OFFSET: (–2/–1/0/1/2) COPY PRINT COPY PRINT: 1 [1 to 9] TOTAL PRINTS * When UPC-X45 series pr
Functions of the Menu Items Capture mode Menu Item EXIT MENU *EXPOSURE & FLASH Function Exits Menu mode. Selects the exposure control method and flash mode. Settings — AE, Flash: Auto AE, Flash: ON AE, Flash: OFF AE, Flash: Red Eye Reduction Manual Exposure (ME), Flash: Auto – Manual Exposure (ME), Flash ON: 7 – 1 Manual Exposure (ME), Flash OFF: 0 APERTURE Selects the aperture setting. AUTO (at AE Mode): Auto Adjust OPEN (at ME Mode) OPEN (at ME Mode) SHUTTER Selects the shutter speed.
Playback mode Menu Item Function Settings EXIT MENU Exits the MENU mode. — PICTURE INFO Displays the following information for the displayed picture. — Exposure Mode, Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Speed, EV Compensation, White Balance, Date & Time* PROTECT Sets or cancels protection for the displayed picture or all pictures. THIS IMAGE ON/OFF ALL OFF ALL ON DELETE Deletes the displayed picture or all pictures stored in memory. However, any picture for which protection is set is not deleted.
SETUP menu Menu Item Function Exits SETUP mode and returns to the previous Menu display. FRAME When the image resolution is set to HIGH-ID OFF: No guidelines are displayed. or STD-ID, selects the frame to use as [1]: Frame 1 is displayed. guidelines. [2]: Frame 2 is displayed. [3]: Frame 3 is displayed. [4]: Frame 4 is displayed. [5] (LINE1/LINE2/LINE3): The positions of the three horizontal guidelines are adjustable. [6] (WIDTH): The space between the two vertical guidelines is adjustable.
Printer Menu item Function Settings COLOR ADJUST COLOR Adjusts the print quality for color pictures. CYN-RED: Adjusts cyan and red. MAG-GRN: Adjusts magenta and green. YEL-BLU: Adjusts yellow and blue. DARK: Adjusts the brightness of dark areas. LIGHT: Adjusts the brightness of light areas. SHARPNESS: Adjusts the sharpness of object contours. GAMMA: Adjusts the tone of the image. SAVE SETTING (1/2/3): Stores adjusted values in the internal memory.
Setting the Shooting Conditions The shooting conditions of the camera are factory set to Manual Exposure, Flash: Auto, but you can change the shooting conditions using the menus as necessary. The shooting conditions available for configuration differ depending on the exposure control and flash settings, as shown in the table below.
To select the exposure control and flash mode (EXPOSURE & FLASH) Flash Modes and Example Shooting Conditions The camera offers seven flash modes. When setting up, make sure the distance between the camera and the subject (L) is set so that apparent face size fits the selected frame (guidelines) at about 1 meter. Minor adjustments to apparent face size can be made with the zoom. 3,5 2,4 For details on setting the frame, see “Setting the Frame (FRAME)” on page 45.
Red-eye reduction flash + auto exposure mode ( ) Forced flash + manual exposure mode ( – ) This mode is designed to alleviate the tendency for the subject’s eyes to appear red when shooting with the flash in a dark environment. When the surroundings are dark, the automatic firing of the built-in flash is the same as that for the auto flash + auto exposure mode ( ). But with red-eye reduction flash + auto exposure mode ( ), a second flash fires before the picture is taken to eliminate red-eye.
Setting the Aperture ( APERTURE) Setting the Shutter Speed ( SHUTTER) You can only set the aperture when the EXPOSURE & FLASH mode is set to – or . You can only set the shutter speed when the EXPOSURE & FLASH mode is set to – 3,5 2,4 1 Display the MENU screen in Capture mode. or . 3,5 2,4 1 For details on displaying the MENU screen, see “Displaying the MENU Screen in Capture Mode” on page 29. Display the MENU screen in Capture mode.
Setting the ISO Sensitivity ( ISO SPEED) Setting the Image Resolution ( IMAGE RESOLUTION) You can only set the ISO sensitivity when the EXPOSURE & FLASH mode is set to – or Select the optimal image resolution for your print size. . For details on the optimal print size for each print size, see “Recommended recording resolutions” on page 43. 3,5 2,4 1 Display the MENU screen for Capture mode. For details on displaying the MENU screen, see “Displaying the MENU Screen in Capture Mode” on page 29.
5 Press the ENTER button. The MENU screen for Capture mode reappears. Setting the Auto Erase Mode ( AUTO ERASE) z When the mode dial is set to – , the resolution setting changes with each press of the button. / You can select the action performed by the camera when the memory is full. Recommended recording resolutions Size No.
Adjusting the White Balance ( WHITE BALANCE) You can only set the white balance when the EXPOSURE & FLASH mode is set to – Viewing Information on Captured Images ( PICTURE INFO) or . You can view information about captured images, including EXPOSURE & FLASH mode settings, on the LCD. 3,5 2,4 2 4 1 Display the MENU screen in Capture mode. For details on displaying the MENU screen, see “Displaying the MENU Screen in Capture Mode” on page 29.
Setting the Frame ( FRAME) When the image resolution is set to HIGH-ID or STDID, guidelines can be displayed on the LCD to help you adjust the size and position of the subject when framing a picture. This camera offers six types of frame guidelines: four fixed types, one type with three adjustable horizontal guidelines, and one type with two adjustable vertical guidelines.
To use the fixed frame guidelines (FRAME-[1], FRAME-[2], FRAME-[3], FRAME-[4]) 3,5 2,4 1 Display the SETUP screen. For details on displaying the SETUP screen, see “Displaying the SETUP Screen” on page 30. 46 2 Select FRAME by pressing the v or V control button. 3 Press the ENTER button. The frame selection screen appears. 4 Select FRAME-[1], FRAME-[2], FRAME-[3], or FRAME-[4] by pressing the v or V control button. The guidelines for the selected frame appear on the LCD. 5 Press the ENTER button.
Dimensions for FRAME-[1], FRAME-[2], FRAME-[3], and FRAME-[4] prints When shooting pictures with the FRAME-[1], FRAME-[2], FRAME-[3], or FRAME-[4] guidelines, the approximate dimensions of the prints are as follows. Tolerance: ±3% Print size Size No. FRAME-[1] FRAME-[2] FRAME-[3] FRAME-[4] (a) mm (b) mm (c) mm (d) mm (e) mm (c) mm (d) mm (e) mm (c) mm (d) mm (c) mm (d) mm (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) 1 (X46) 151 (6) 101.
To adjust the horizontal guidelines (FRAME-[5]) The default setting for the three horizontal guideline positions of FRAME-[5] is the same as that for FRAME-[1]. You can adjust the position of the guidelines by performing the following steps. For the dimensions of prints after adjusting the guideline positions, see “Dimensions for FRAME-[5] prints” on page 48. 1 Display the SETUP screen. For details on displaying the SETUP screen, see “Displaying the SETUP Screen” on page 30.
Print size Size No. 9 10, 19 (D3) 11, 20 (D2) 12 (a) mm (b) mm (c) mm (d) mm (e) mm (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) F 50 (2) 48.5 (115/16) 2.5 (1/8) 40.5 (15/8) 33.0 (15/16) 0.29 47 (17/8) 37 (11/2) 5.0 (7/32) 33.0 (15/16) 27.0 (11/8) 0.23 4.0 33.0 (15/16) 27.0 (11/8) 0.23 35 7/ ) ) (1 16 16 45 (113/ 2) Adjust the width of the guidelines by pressing the v or V control button. 3) Press the ENTER button. Default values ( 3/ 16) 45 45 (113/16) (113/16) * 0.
Print size Size No. Default values G Setting the Print Size ( PRINT SIZE LIST) (a) mm (inches) (b) mm (inches) (g) mm (inches) 7, 18 (D2) 60 (23/8) 40 (15/8) 25.0 (1) 0.19 8 54 (21/4) 54 (21/4) 28.0 (11/8) 0.22 The print layouts available for selection on the layout preview screen can be set in the SETUP menu. Set the most frequently used layouts to display so that you can select the desired size easily. 9 50 (2) 48.5 (115/16) 25.0 (1) 0.
Note You cannot remove the sizes. mark for all the print 6 When you have finished configuring the settings, select RETURN by pressing the v or V control button. 7 Press the ENTER button. The SETUP screen reappears. Selecting the Units for Size Display ( SIZE UNIT) The dimensions that appear in the layout preview screen and PRINT SIZE LIST of the SETUP menu can be displayed in either millimeters or inches. 3,5 2,4 1 Display the SETUP screen.
Setting the Date and Time ( DATE & TIME) Notes The year, month, day, and time that a picture is taken can be recorded and then displayed during playback. The date and time display can also be turned off. 3,6 2,4, 5-2) 5-1) 1 Display the SETUP screen. For details on displaying the SETUP screen, see “Displaying the SETUP Screen” on page 30. 2 Select DATE & TIME by pressing the v or V control button. 3 Press the ENTER button. The DATE & TIME screen appears.
Selecting the Language Display ( LANGUAGE) Setting Camera Sounds ( CAMERA SOUND) You can select whether the camera makes sounds when it is operated. 3,5 2,4 1 Display the SETUP screen. For details on displaying the SETUP screen, see “Displaying the SETUP Screen” on page 30. 2 Select LANGUAGE by pressing the v or V control button. 3 Press the ENTER button. The LANGUAGE screen appears. 4 Select a language display by pressing the v or V control button.
Formatting the Camera’s Memory ( FORMAT MEMORY) Returning All Settings to Defaults ( RESET SETTING) You can format the camera’s memory. All pictures stored in the camera’s built-in memory (including protected pictures) are deleted after formatting. You can return all camera settings to their default factory settings. 3,5 2 4 3,5 2 4 1 1 Display the SETUP screen. For details on displaying the SETUP screen, see “Displaying the SETUP Screen” on page 30.
Displaying the Firmware Version ( VERSION) You can display the camera’s firmware version. Use this information when consulting a service representative about the camera. Locking the Camera Menus You can keep menu screens from displaying even when the MENU/GO BACK button is pressed during Capture or Playback mode. This can prevent accidental changes to menu settings. To lock the menus 3,4 2 Press the MENU/GO BACK button for at least five seconds. The menu screen disappears, and the lock icon appears.
5 Adjusting the Printer Picture Quality Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make all the necessary adjustments. Adjustable content for each adjustment item is as follows: You can use the MENU function of the printer to adjust the picture quality. Up to three sets of adjustment values for color prints and black & white prints, respectively, can be saved and recalled for use later. The guide print function of the camera enables you to check the adjustment results.
Saving and Loading Adjustment Values Explanation of Picture Quality Adjustment Parameters Once picture quality adjustment is complete, you can follow the procedure below to save the adjustment values so that they can be loaded and used later.
MAG-GRN adjustment (G parameter) You can adjust the magenta and green color components. The default is 0. Pressing B on the control button of the printer changes the value in the plus direction to 1, 2 … 7, making the green component value in the picture increase in the linear direction that the brightness increases as shown in figure 1. This adds more green as if a green light has been cast. However, the maximum effective brightness value is 255. When the value becomes larger than 255, saturation occurs.
GAMMA adjustment (GM parameter) You can adjust the gamma value. The default is 0. Pressing B on the control button of the printer increases the halftone of each of the RGB data in the direction that the brightness increases. Pressing b on the control button decreases the halftone of each of the RGB data in the direction that the darkness increases. Using Guide Print to Check the Adjustment Results You can print a guide picture to check the adjustment results.
Guide Print Function Selecting the Guide Print-RGB or Guide Print-DLGm layout before printing enables you to print a guide picture that has each of the RGB or DLGm parameters changed. Guide pictures can be printed on UPC-X46 series, UPCX45 series, and UPC-X34 series paper. The following is an example of a guide picture printout.
Guide Print-DLGm (adjusting DLGm parameters) Selecting the Guide Print-DLGm layout before printing enables a color guide to be printed for the DLGm parameters. Since the picture used for printing is the picture being played back on the camera, you can actually adjust the picture quality while looking at the picture. This is a picture showing the DARK parameter increased by 3 from the current state. With focus on the deep parts, this has become a picture with more depth than the current one.
Difference between selecting + and – When you print a Guide Print-RGB with each of the RGB parameters for the center picture set to 0, two simulation pictures for each RGB parameter (with the respective parameter set to +3 and –3 and the remaining two parameters set to 0) are printed around the center picture. The following explains the meaning of the + and – symbols. The R data, G data, and B data that make up the picture data are digitized values representing the strength of light of each color.
Display during printing process When you print a picture, the operation that is being processed appears on the printer operation display as shown below. Ready Receiving Image USB [ ] Receiving image data PROCESSING Processing received data PRINTING [YELLOW] Printing yellow PRINTING [MAGENTA] Printing magenta PRINTING Printing cyan [CYAN] PRINTING Laminating [LAMI] Adjusting the Print Position (PRINT OFFSET) When using the UPC-X46 series, you can adjust the print position in increments of 0.
Printing a Color Pattern (PRINT TEST) Perform the following steps to print a color pattern. 1 2 4 Camera Status Indicators Standby Lamp Lit Green t The camera is operating normally. 6 3,5 1 Turn on the printer. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Press v or V on the control button to display “PRINT SETTING [>>]” on the operation display. 4 Press B on the control button. The PRINT OFFSET screen appears. 5 Press v or V on the control button to display the PRINT TEST screen. 6 Press the EXEC button.
Power Status Indicators When using batteries When the battery charge is getting low, the following icons appear at the bottom right of the camera’s LCD. Use these to get a general idea of when to replace the batteries. Indicator Power status The battery charge is getting low. Ready fresh batteries or the AC power adaptor. (Flashing) The batteries are fully discharged. No pictures can be taken. Replace the batteries, or use the AC power adaptor.
Printer Specifications Precautions • If you do not intend to use the printer for a long time, set the printer to standby mode and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. • When transporting the printer, remove any accessories. Failing to do so may result in a malfunction. Condensation If the printer is moved from a location with low humidity to a warm location or placed in a room with a heater that causes steam and moisture to be generated, drops of water may form inside the printer.
Shutter speed Sensitivity LCD monitor Lens 1/2 to 1/1000 seconds AUTO, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 140, ISO 200, ISO 280, ISO 400 2.0-inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD Approx. 110,000 pixels f = 5.7 to 17.1 mm (1/4 to 11/16"), 3× (equivalent to a 35- to 105-mm lens for a 35-mm film camera), auto focus F value: F2.8 (at W) to F4.8 (at T) Input/output connectors Interface Printer port DC IN 5.0 V connector 5.0 V DC Maximum print size UPC-X46 series: 101.6 × 151.
Optional accessories UPA-DX100TR Paper Tray 10UPC-X46 Series Self-laminating Color Printing Pack (250 sheets) 10UPC-X45 Series Self-laminating Color Printing Pack (250 sheets) 10UPC-X34 Series Self-laminating Color Printing Pack (300 sheets) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Troubleshooting Check the following items prior to submitting the equipment for repair. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Camera LCD Symptom Picture Quality Cause/Solution If the camera is • This is a normal phenomenon associated used in a cold with LCDs. location, residual tThis is not a malfunction. images may appear on the LCD. Black spots may appear or red, blue, green, or other color spots may remain on the LCD. Symptom Cause/Solution The picture is blurred. • The picture is out of focus. tCheck the distance between the lens and the subject, and make sure the subject is within the focus range.
To remove jammed paper Printer Symptom Cause/Solution Cannot turn on the • The power cord is not connected printer. properly. tConnect the power cord to an AC outlet properly. Cannot print. • The print paper and print cartridge do not match. tUse a correct combination of print paper and print cartridge designed for the printer. • “Waiting” is displayed on the operation display because the internal temperature of the printer is too high.
To clean the inside of the printer If white lines or dots appear on printed pictures, clean the inside of the printer using the supplied cleaning cassette and the protective sheet included with the printing pack. Notes • Only perform cleaning if there are white lines or dots on the printed pictures. • When the printer is printing pictures normally, cleaning will not improve print quality. 1 Remove the paper tray from the printer, and then remove the paper from the tray.
Error Messages Camera SET MEDIA Printer SET NEW RIBBON PUSH [EXEC] Cause/Solution • The print cartridge is not installed properly. tInstall the print cartridge properly, and press the EXEC button. • The print cartridge has run out. tReplace the print cartridge, and press the EXEC button. SET PAPER PUSH [EXEC] • The paper tray is not installed. tInstall the paper tray, and press the EXEC button. • The print paper has run out. tInsert print paper, and press the EXEC button.
List of Icons Camera Main Unit Icon Description Page (s) 1 On/Standby – Capture mode 11, 31, 34 Playback mode 11, 31, 35 Zoom 11, 21, 25 10 Print (Playback mode or auto-review display) 11, 23 Image Resolution (Capture mode) 11, 42 Delete (Playback mode or auto-review display) 11, 21 Flash Mode (Capture mode) 11, 39 Select Frame 12, 21, 45 LCD Icon Description Page (s) Power Indicator (Batteries: charge getting low) 65 Power Indicator (Batteries: fully discharged) 65 Power Indic
MENU (SETUP ) Icon Description Page (s) Frames (FRAME) 36, 45 Print Size List (PRINT SIZE LIST) 36, 50 Display Size Unit (SIZE UNIT) 36, 51 Date and Time (DATE & TIME) 36, 52 Display Language (LANGUAGE) 36, 53 Camera Sounds (CAMERA SOUND) 36, 53 Format Memory (FORMAT MEMORY) 36, 54 Return to Default Settings (RESET SETTING) 36, 54 Firmware Version (VERSION) 36, 55 Printer Main Unit Icon 1 74 List of Icons Description Page (s) On/Standby 13 Print Paper/Print Cartridge Lamp 13
Index A AC power Camera 16 Printer 20 AC power adaptor 16 Adjustment results 59 Checking 59 Adjustment values 57 Loading 57 Saving 57 ALARM lamp 13 APERTURE 34, 41 Aperture 21, 41 AUTO ERASE 34 Auto erase mode 43 Autofocus function 10, 22 Auto-review 21, 22 B Battery power indicator 65 Black & white guide print 61 Adjusting balance of three colors 61 Black & white prints 23 Built-in flash 39 Auto flash mode 39 Changing the flash mode 39 Forced flash mode 39 No flash mode 39, 40 C Camera grip 10 Removing 7
P Paper jams 70 Paper jam cover 14 Paper tray slot 13 Parameters B parameter 58 D parameter 58 G parameter 58 Gm parameter 59 L parameter 58 R parameter 57 PICTURE INFO 35 Picture information 44 Playback LCD screen 25 Playback mode 31, 35 Power 28 Turning off 28 Power indication Status 64 Power save mode 65 Prelighting/prephotometry 38 Preparations Camera 15 Printer 17 Print cartridge cover 13 Print cartridge slot 13 Print cartridges Loading 17 Print dimensions 47, 48, 49 PRINT lamp (printer) 13 Print layou
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