VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODEL AVP-8200 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Model AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player. 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. Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd.
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. • Installation in any other area of the vehicle within the driver’s view, is illegal in most states, provinces and countries and may lead to driver distraction resulting in an accident, injury and/or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: This Video Cassette Player (VCP) is compatible with any Video Cassette 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 copyright laws. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCP. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Video Cassette Player is operated. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Cautions and Warnings-All cautions and warnings regarding the Video Cassette Player should be adhered to. Follow Instructions-All operating instructions should be followed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MOISTURE CONDENSATION 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 which, if used in this condition, will cause damage to the head and the tape. When moving the VCP from a cold place to heated place. Or the temperature of surroundings goes up due to room heating switched on.
SERVICE –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. –When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. Servicing–Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy. If this is the case, have the video cassette player checked by qualified service personnel.
FEATURES CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-8200 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. The features of the Model AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player include: • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. In the Auto Tracking Mode, the PLAY indicator blinks.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switched on, the power lamp will light up in red and the other function buttons light green. $ CST-IN Indicator Lights green when the cassette is inserted. ! Cassette Compartment Accepts the VHS tape for playback. @ Remote Control Receiver # 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.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) % DEW (Red) Indicator When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicate excessive moisture buildup inside the VCP. The unit will not operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can be ejected from the unit). When DEW mode has been activated, leave the unit on to allow it to dry out completely. ) Tracking +/In the playback mode, this button allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REAR PANEL ! Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector @ DC 12V Jack When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12V DC. * Connector description This connector provides a two-wire interface with various Audiovox IR products such as VOH-681/682.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) # AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors These connectors provide an interface to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors of your video monitor, using an RCA cord. $ AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connector These connectors provide an interface to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors of your Game machine or Camcorder using an RCA cord. % Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3.5mm jack) This connector provides a three-wire interface with receiver accessory. (Remote Eye).
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL Turns the VCP on and off. Use this button to eject the cassette tape from the VCP. In STOP mode use this button to select between Video 1 and Video 2 inputs. In PLAY mode use this button to adjust the tracking. In STOP mode use this button to rewind the tape. In PLAY mode use this button to view the tape in reverse. In STOP mode use this button to start tape play. In PLAY mode use this button to enable the Auto Tracking function.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteries as described below. 1 Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a fingernail, lift the battery cover up and off. 2 Install the 3V Lithium Cell battery as shown. Make sure that proper polarity (+) is observed. NOTE : Insert the battery beneath the battery case holding pins. 3 Close the battery cover.
GETTING STARTED 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 STARTED (CONTINUED) 12 VOLT POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12Vdc only. If you apply more than 18Vdc, the VCP will automatically turn off. • If the polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate. • Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat. If the inside temperature of the vehicle is over 100F, do not use the VCP. Allow the VCP to cool before use.
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the top) Œ Press the VCP STOP/EJECT button twice (in the PLAYBACK mode). The first press stops the tape, while the second press ejects the tape. The CST-IN indicator will turn off. • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. ´ When a cassette is inserted the CST-IN indicator lamp will turn on. ´ Pull the cassette out gently.
BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) Œ LOADING The power will turn on automatically when a cassette is inserted even if the power switch was off. ´ PLAYBACK ˇ STOP When the PLAY button is pressed the 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. Press the STOP/EJECT button once to stop playback of the tape.
SPECIAL OPERATION The VCP will enter the playback mode as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During special operations, noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not due to a VCP malfunction. Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD ´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode and the tape will advance rapidly with the pictures. Press the REW button once in the PLAYBACK mode and the tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures.
SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) ¨ AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK • Press the PLAY button for 2 seconds or A.REPEAT button in the playback mode. The AUTO REPEAT light will illuminate. The VCP cycles through the following modes and the AUTO REPEAT lamp lights red. The tape will play to the end, rewind to the beginning and play again. “PLAYBACK THE END OF THE TAPE REWINDING PLAYBACK”. • Other controls have no effect during the Auto Repeat mode. • To exit the Auto Repeat mode, press the PLAY button for 2 seconds or A.
SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) ˆ VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION • If you connect a Video Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCP, you can view the Video Game machine or Camcorder video on a video monitor connected to the output of the VCP. • During the Playback mode of the VCP or the Cue/Review mode, the VCP has priority over the front and rear jacks.
SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) Ø AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP features the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it will play clear pictures. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • The orange Playback indicator will blink during the auto tracking operation. When tracking is completed, the Playback indicator lights steadily. • If noise bars appear in the picture during Playback, press the PLAY key to initiate the Auto-Tracking function.
BEFORE CALLING AUDIOVOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT (1-800-645-4994) 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. • The power cord is not connected. • The polarity of power cord is not correct. • Check the power cord. • Change the polarity of power cord. Noise bars on screen. • Tracking is not adjusted.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No back-lighting at POWER button. • No 12V DC. • Check circuit fuse at source of power (see vehicle/converter manual). • Check in-line fuse of power cord (in lighter plug). • Power cord unplugged from 12V outlet or at rear of unit. Power indicated with back-lighting but unit will not operate. • Dew feature activated (See owner’s manual for dew mode explanation). • Retain power to player and allow unit time to get rid of moisture.
SYMPTOMS Play mode indicated but no audio or video to TV. (continued) CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • VCP connected by (75 OHM coax) antenna coax to TV. TV set in “monitor mode”. • Switch to TV mode. • VCP connected to A/V output jacks. (AVT-1475 or 1498) • Change connections from A/V output to A/V input. • Output of VCP A/V RCA cables or coax not connected to TV input. • Check connector between VCP and TV. • Switchable input device used between TV and VCP (game prep).
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL AVP-8200 POWER SUPPLY 12Vdc POWER CONSUMPTION 11Watts DIMENSION 248 X 91 X 260 (W X H X D) mm WEIGHT APPROX. 3 kg VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (RF)VHS Composite video 1Vpp, 75 ohms unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE VHS Type TAPE SPEED SP:33.35mm/sec, LP:22.23mm/sec, SLP:11.12mm/sec FF/REW TIME (T-120) Approx. 3 min VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) 1Vpp 75 ohm unbalanced, NEGATIVE SYNC AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) -7.
36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 36 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
