Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVP7280 Audiovox
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VIDEO CASSETTE PLA YER MODEL A VP-7280 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTIONS AND W ARNINGS To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunctions, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Note to CATV system installer: When installing this equipment in the home adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
1 RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE • A VIDEO MONITOR/TV is designed for rear passenger viewing only. This product may only be installed in the rear seat compartment of the vehicle, out of the driver’s view.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE : This Video Cassette Player (VCP) is compatible with any Video Cassette Player bearing the VHS mark. The Video Cassette Player is designed to expand your opportunities for home or mobile viewing and is not intended for any usage which might violate the copy right laws.
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Video Cassette Player is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.
IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 4 MOISTURE CONDENSA TION In the normal temperature, if you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is moisture condensation. The moisture condensation may occur inside of VCPs, if used in this condition, it will cause damage to the head and the tape.
5 SERVICE –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. –If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions.
6 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads enable the VCP to read video information pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become clogged with dirt video playback will be impossible.
FEA TURES 7 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-7280 Video Cassette Player. This unit is designed to satisfy all your VHS tape playback needs and with proper use and care, will offer many years of viewing enjoyment.
CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS 8 FRONT P ANEL ! @ #$% ^ & * ( ) ! Cassette Compartment Accepts the VHS tape for playback. @ CST-IN Indicator Lights green when the cassette is inserted. # DEW Indicator When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicate excessive moisture buildup inside the VCP.
CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS (CONTINUED) 9 $ Power Button When pressed this button alternately turns the VCP on and off. When power is applied to the unit, the power indicator lights red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key.
CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS (CONTINUED) 10 REAR P ANEL ! 1 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3.5mm jack) This connector provides a two-wire interface with various Audiovox IR products such as LCM-4000/5000/5600. @ 2 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector This connector provides a two-wire interface with various Audiovox IR products such as VOH-681/682.
CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS (CONTINUED) 11 % AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors These connectors provide an interface to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors of your video monitor, using an RCA cord. ^& DC 12V Jack When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12V DC.
GETTING ST ARTED 12 VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • Connect the unit to a 12Vdc source only. • The unit should be connected to the vehicle only after verifying the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket.
GETTING ST ARTED (CONTINUED) 13 12 VOL T POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12Vdc only. If you apply more than 18Vdc, the VCP will automatically turnoff. • If the polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate. • Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat.
BASIC OPERA TION 14 CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the top) • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 15 ERASURE PROTECTION Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording can not be performed. • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • After recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver to avoid accidental re-recording.
BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 16 BASIC PLA YBACK Œ ˇØ ˆ ´ ¨.
BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 17 Œ LOADING The power is turned on automatically when the cassette is inserted even if the power switch was off. ´ PLAYBACK Press the PLAY button. Picture will appear within approximately 8 seconds. The tape will rewind automatically to the beginning after the end of the tape is reached and will eject.
SPECIAL OPERA TION 18 Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode. The tape advances rapidly with the pictures. ´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the REW button once in the PLAYBACK mode. The tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures.
SPECIAL OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 19 ¨ AUTO REPEA T PLA YBACK • Press the PLA Y button for 2 seconds in the playback mode. The AUTO REPEA T light will illuminate. The VCP cycles through the following modes and the AUTO REPEA T lamp lights red. The tape will play to the end, rewind to the beginning and play again.
SPECIAL OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 20 ˆ VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION • If you connect a V ideo Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCP , you can monitor the picture of the V ideo Game machine or Camcorder video on the video monitor connected to the output of the VCP .
SPECIAL OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 21 Ø AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP features the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted.
BEFORE CALLING AUDIOVOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT (1-800-645-4994) 22 Before calling, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS There is no power to the VCP.
23 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No back-lighting at POWER button. Power indicated with back-lighting but unit will not operate. More indicators flashing; unit will not operate. PLAY mode indicated no audio or video on to TV. • No 12V DC. • Dew feature activated (See owner’s manual for dew mode explanation).
24 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Play mode indicated but no audio or video to TV. (continued) Poor video/snowy picture or lines on screen. • VCP connected by (75 OHM coax) antenna coax to TV. TV set in “monitor mode”. • VCP connected to A/V output jacks.
SPECIFICA TIONS 25 Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice. MODEL AVP-7280 POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION WEIGHT APPROX.
36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any pa rt t.
A N I N D E P E N D E N T L A B O R A T O R Y • T E S T I N G F O R P U B L I C S A F E T Y • R This instrument is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire, casualty and electrical hazards.
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