Panasonic Digital Photo Printer Sv-ap10u Operating Instructions

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please retain this manual for continuing reference.
VQT0B55
Digital Photo Printer
Operating Instructions
Model No. SV-AP10U
For USA assistance. please call:1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to:[email protected]
For Canadian assistance. please call:1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT
Please respect all copyrights.
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used 
for your personal entertainment only. Under 
copyright laws, other materials cannot be used 
without obtaining permission from the holders of the 
copyrights.
≥Microsoft
® Windows® is a registered trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.
≥Other names, company names, and product names 
printed in these instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
≥Avoid using a cell phone near the Photo Printer because 
doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the 
picture.
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the 
following.
End User License Agreement
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software 
defined in this End User Software Agreement 
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms 
and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not 
agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, 
promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric 
Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or 
dealers from which you made the purchase. 
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including 
the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, 
instruction manuals, and any other media provided to 
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights 
to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the 
Software are not transferred to Licensee.Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any 
third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or 
modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in 
this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in 
whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, 
and may not use it on more than one computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or 
Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or 
disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of 
them is permitted under law or regulation of the country 
where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will 
not be responsible for any defects in the Software or 
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse 
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any 
kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited 
to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or 
fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does 
not warrant that the operation of the Software will be 
uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its 
distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by 
Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s 
use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country 
the Software in any form without the appropriate export 
licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee 
resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be 
automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes of any of 
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event, 
Licensee must destroy the Software and related 
documentation together with all the copies thereof at 
Licensee’s own expense. WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE 
ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND 
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR 
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR 
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a 
well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a 
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
≥Do not open the Ink Cassette Side Cover while 
printing is in progress. Your fingers could be pinched 
between the thermal head arms and the Ink Cassette.
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ENGLISH
Important Information
The Preheat function works so that high picture quality is 
maintained when the surrounding temperature is low. 
Therefore, even if pressing the [PRINT] button, the 
operation may not start for a while. (Printing starts within 
about 1 minute automatically.)
If the temperature of the main unit increases when 
performing multiple copying, printing pauses automatically 
to lower the temperature and the printing time becomes 
longer. However, this is not a malfunction with the product.
≥In the case of printing when using a personal computer, 
the message [Please wait until the temperature of 
printer decreases.] is displayed on the monitor of the 
personal computer.
≥In the case of printing with using a memory card, the 
message [Please wait until the temperature decreases.] 
is displayed on the monitor of a TV.
When using the Photo Printer with a PC Card (Especially 
Hard Disk Type card), temperature on the surface of the 
card may rise and it may become hot. Turn off the power 
and remove the card after a while.FCC Note: (U.S. only)
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.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, 
follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded 
interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral 
devices.
Any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void 
the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment.
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SV-AP10U 
Responsible party: Matsushita Electric 
Corporation of America One 
Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 
07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.
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Supplied Accessories
Paper Cassette (VXA7602)
Remote Controller (N2QADB000006)
AA Size Batteries (x2)
AC Power Cord (K2CA2EA00002)
Video Cable (K1EA02BA0001)
Clamp Filter (x2) (Large Size)(for AC Power Cord and 
optional USB Connection Cable)
(J0KG00000053)
Clamp Filter (x1) (Small Size)(for Video Cable)
(J0KG00000036)Stand for Vertical Layout (VYQ2551)
Feet for Horizontal Layout (VKA0376)
CD-ROM (VFF0170)
Important Information
(Including USB Connection Cable (not supplied))
In order to prevent electromagnetic interference, install 
the Clamp Filter (supplied) on the Cable as shown in the 
figure below.
≥After passing the Cable through the Clamp Filter and 
looping it around once, close the Clamp Filter until it 
clicks into place.
≥
When you attach the Clamp Filter be sure to attach it near 
the side of the Cable connected to the main unit.
USB Connection Cable (Not supplied)
AC Power Cord (Supplied)
Video Cable (Supplied)
0.4 inch
(1 cm)
5.9 inch
(15 cm)
0.4 inch
(1 cm)
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................................. 2
End User License Agreement ............................. 2
Important Information .......................................... 3
Supplied Accessories .......................................... 4
Preparation
Controls and Components................................... 6
Inserting Remote Control Batteries ..................... 8
Using the Remote Controller ............................... 8
Insertion and Connections................................... 9
Inserting a Card ................................................. 10
Inserting Paper .................................................. 10
Inserting the Ink Cassette.................................. 11
MENU Interface ................................................. 11
MENU Controls ................................................. 12
On Screen Display ............................................ 12
Basic Functions
Test Print ........................................................... 13
Switching the Pictures between 
the Album Display and the Index Display .......... 15
To Enlarge/Reduce/Rotate/Move the Picture .... 15
Printing Batches/Indexing.................................. 16
Using Date Search When Printing ..................... 16
Printing With a DPOF Marked Card .................. 17
Copying/Erasing Images from a Card  .............. 18
Recording Titles onto Cards .............................. 19
Erasing Titles From Cards ................................. 19
Viewing Slide Shows ......................................... 20
Multiple Functions
Printing Multiple Screen Shots of 
the Same Picture (MULTI FRAME MODE) ....... 21
Returning a Multiple Screen
to a Single Screen ............................................. 21
Printing Multiple Screen Shots of 
Different Pictures ............................................... 22
Creating a Personalized Picture Calendar ........ 24
Inserting Wallpaper and Printing ....................... 25
Title Functions
Inserting Illustrations and Printing ..................... 26
Switching Displays 
(Indicate/Don’t indicate/Clear) ........................... 26
Inserting Characters and Printing ...................... 27
Print in Sepia Tone ............................................ 28
Settings
Settings .............................................................. 29
Setting the Layout .............................................. 30
Connecting and Operating with a 
personal computer
Operating environment ...................................... 31
Installing the Printer Driver ................................ 32
Uninstalling the Printer Driver ............................ 39
Printing from PC ................................................ 40
Caution for Use .................................................. 43
Others
After Use ............................................................ 44
Precautions ........................................................ 44
Q&A ................................................................... 47
Before Requesting Service ................................ 48
Error Messages ................................................. 50
Error Messages for Printer Driver ...................... 51
Specifications..................................................... 52
Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only) ................... 53
Customer Services Directory 
(For U.S.A. Only) ............................................... 54
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Preparation
Controls and Components
1Power Lamp [Í]
When you turn the power on, the Power lamp 
turns green. When you turn the power off, the 
Power lamp turns red, and all images in the 
Photo Printer’s memory are deleted.
2Power Button [Í]
Press to turn Photo Printer on/off.
3PRINT Button
Press this button to print images.
4MENU Button
Use this button to display the menu screen.
52134 Buttons/SET Button
2134 Buttons:
Use these buttons to select menu choices and 
card images.
SET Button:
Use this button to enter various selections.
6DISPLAY/CANCEL Button
DISPLAY Button:
Changes the picture display on a card among a 
Single Screen Display, an Index Display and an 
Album Display.
CANCEL Button:
Use to cancel printing and other such 
processes.
Use to exit MENU.
7Remote Control Receiver
Receives the signal from the remote controller. 
Do not obstruct the remote control receiver in 
order to avoid difficulties using the remote.
8Error Lamp
Flashes when an error has occurred.
9Card Access Lamp
Lights while the Photo Printer is accessing data 
on the Card.
10PC Card Eject Button
11SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Insert 
Location
12PC Card Insert Location
13Paper Cassette Insert Location
14Stand for Vertical Layout
Use the stand for vertical layout.
15Ink Cassette Eject Lever
16Ink Cassette Insert Location
17Power Socket
Connects the AC Power Cord (supplied).
18Paper Removal Port
19Cord Stopper
Fixes the AC Power Cord.
20USB Socket
Connects the USB Connection Cable (not 
supplied) to the USB Socket for PC.
21VIDEO OUT Socket
Connect the Video Cable (supplied) to Video 
Input Terminal of TV.
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14
SD MEMORY CARDPC CARD
EJECTACCESS
13
11
12
10
9
1516
SET
Í
DISPLAY/
CANCEL
ERROR
PRINT
MENU
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2
3
4
5
6
1
20
21VIDEO
OUT
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Controls and Components (Cont.)
ªRemote Controller
1
Remote Control Transmitter
2ALBUM Button
Press this button to change the screen between 
the Album Display and Index Display.
3CARD SELECT Button
Press this button to change the input between 
SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard and PC 
Card.
4DATE Button
Press this button to add the date when the 
picture was taken in the lower right corner.
5TITLE Button
Press this button to display the menu screen of 
[FUNCTION].
6NUMBER Button
Press this button to select the copies to print.
7PRINT (DPOF)/PRINT (ALL) Button
PRINT (DPOF) Button:
Press this button to print the pictures that were 
marked for DPOF.
PRINT (ALL) Button:
Prints all pictures when there are no pictures 
indicated with DPOF setting.
8ZOOM IN Button
Press this button to enlarge the picture and 
characters.
9ZOOM OUT Button
Press this button to reduce the picture and 
characters.
10ROTATE Button
Press this button to rotate the picture and 
characters.
11MULTI (COPY) Button
Press this button to select numbers of multiple 
screen shots of the same picture.
12MULTI (SELECT) Button
Press this button to select numbers of multiple 
screen shots of different pictures.
The buttons below have the same functions as 
ones of the Photo Printer. (The same numbers 
as the main unit are used.)
2 Power Button [Í], 3 PRINT Button, 4 MENU 
Button, 5 2134 Buttons, 5 SET Button, and 
6 DISPLAY/CANCEL Button
PRINT
DPOF/ALL
Í
SETPRINT
COPY
SELECT
MULTI DATE
NUMBER
DISPLAY/CANCEL
CARD SELECT
MENU
TITLE
ZOOM INALBUM
ZOOM OUTROTATE2 1
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Inserting Remote Control Batteries
1While pressing the indentation A in the 
direction indicated by the arrow, lift the 
cover up.
2Insert the batteries (supplied) with the 
polarity (
+ and -) correctly aligned.
3Cover is returned.
Precautions for Battery Replacement 
The service life of the batteries is approximately 1 year.
However, it varies considerably depending on the 
frequency of use.
≥When they are exhausted, replace them with two AA, 
UM3, or R6 size batteries.
≥When the batteries are exhausted, remove them 
immediately and dispose of them correctly.
≥Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the 
polarity (
+ and -) correctly aligned.
≥Do not mix old battery with new battery.
≥Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and 
Manganese.
≥Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
≥Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.
≥When you do not use the remote control for a long time, 
take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry 
place.
Using the Remote Controller
1Direct the remote controller at the remote 
control receiver 
A and press a button on 
the remote controller.
≥Distance from the Photo Printer: Within approximately 
23 feet (7 m)
≥Angle: Within approximately 40 degrees in the vertical 
direction and 60 degrees in the horizontal direction from 
the central axis
≥Do not put an the obstruction between the Photo Printer 
and remote controller.
≥Do not expose the remote control receiver to direct 
sunlight or strong light. 
≥When attaching the paper cassette, you cannot use the 
remote controller from the right angle or lower right 
angle.
≥The receiver range reverses between the Vertical and 
Horizontal layout.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
A
+
+--
A
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Insertion and Connections
ªInsertion
Be sure to insert the stand when selecting the Vertical layout and the 
feet when selecting the Horizontal layout.
Insertion for Vertical Layout
1Insert the stand into the holes as shown in the 
illustration.
2Tighten the screw to join the main unit and the stand.
Insertion for Horizontal Layout
1Attach the feet for Horizontal Layout to the four corners 
of the side which does not have a vent on the main unit. 
(Attach them to the position of mark 
A.)
≥When detaching the feet, coating may be peeled off. Do not detach 
them after attaching them.
≥Select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] under [Layout] after Insertion and 
connections. (Initial setting: [Vertical])
≥If you do not select the [Layout] menu, the direction of operation of the 
Cursor buttons will be different when using with the Horizontal layout.
ªPrecautions During Setup
As this printer gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated area. 
Place printer at least 4 (10 cm) away from any walls to the left, right, 
above or rear of printer. Do not place any objects on top of printer.
ªConnections
For Connection to TV
1Connect the AC Power Cord (supplied) with the main 
unit and AC outlet with the cord hooked to the cord 
stopper.
2Connect the Video cable (supplied) to [VIDEO OUT] 
Socket on main unit and the Video Input Socket on TV.
≥After connections, turn on the Photo Printer and TV, and switch the 
input to the video input.
For Connection to PC
1Connect the AC Power Cord (supplied) with the main 
unit and AC outlet with the cord hooked to the cord 
stopper.
2Connect the USB Connection Cable (not supplied) to the 
USB Socket on main unit and the USB Socket on PC.
≥You can purchase a generic USB A-B cable to use with this product at 
many consumer electronic retail outlets.
≥After connections, see page 31.
ªPaper That Can Be Used For Printing
The Photo Printer can use the following types of paper. Use Ink 
Cassette/Paper Sets that bear the   mark. (Print Sets that bear the 
µ mark, the ∂ mark, or no mark at all cannot be used.)
≥4 x 5-7/8 (100 x 148 mm) printing paper* *with borders: The Ink 
Cassette/Paper Set VW-APA50U is required.
≥16 Pre-Cut Adhesive paper (overcoat type): The Ink Cassette/Paper 
Set VW-APASD16U is required.
≥4 x 6 (100 x 150 mm) printing paper* (overcoat type) *without 
borders: The Ink Cassette/Paper Set VW-APKC36U is required.
≥Use the Ink Cassette with the paper provided in the same box.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE 
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE
.
A
1
2
TV
1
PC
2
Insertion
Vertical Layout
Horizontal Layout
Connections
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Inserting a Card
ªWhen using an SD Memory Card or a 
MultiMediaCard
1
Insert the card all the way into the slot.
≥The Card Access Lamp lights.
[Removing the Card]
1Push the card.
2Remove the card.
ªWhen Using a PC Card
1
Insert CF Card all the way into 1 (PC Card Adaptor/
Product Sold Separately).
2Insert 1 into the Photo Printer.
[When Removing the Card Adaptor]
1Press 2.
2Remove 1.
≥Never take the card out or turn off the power while the card is being 
accessed. This could damage the format of the card and make it 
unusable.
≥Insert/remove cards only when the power is off.
≥Card images are formatted as JPEG baselines (JFIF, EXIF, DCF 
[Design rule for Camera File system], CIFF, SISRIF) TIFF (Baseline 
TIFF Rev.6.0RGB Full Color Images compatible). 
The following types of cards can be used: 
Compact Flash, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick and Smart Media.
≥Do not insert/remove the card with the card adaptor inserted.
Inserting Paper
1Open the lid of the paper cassette (included) 1, spread 
out
 2, and stand up (or push down) 3.
≥When using 4 x 5-7/8 (100 x 148 mm) printing paper or 16 Pre-
Cut Adhesive printing paper, spread 
2, and stand up 3.
≥When using 4 x 6 (100 x 150 mm) printing paper, spread 
2, and 
push down 
3.
2Face the white (print) side of the paper up, and insert 
under 
4 (5 is the perforation line).
3While opening the paper cassette door 6 and pushing 
the Photo Printer with your hand, insert the paper 
cassette all the way into 
7.
≥Insert up to 25 sheets of 4 x 5-7/8 (100 x 148 mm) printing paper, or 
up to 36 sheets of the other types of paper.
≥Do not pull out the paper cassette during printing.
≥Pull out the paper cassette and close the paper cassette door after 
use.
≥Do not fold, bend, or turn paper upside down when inserting into 
printer.
≥If you do not insert the paper cassette all the way, when pressing the 
[PRINT] button, the error message [There is no paper cassette] will be 
displayed on the monitor connected to the unit. 
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