VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS AVP-7180 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE VAN, RV, MARINE AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS UDIOVOX PECIALIZED PPLICATIONS, L.L.C.
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, including anywhere 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 is compatible with any Video Cassette Player bearing the VHS mark. The VCP is designed to expand your opportunities for home viewing and not 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. DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION…………………………………………………………………………………..
DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain best results and to avoid malfunction, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS VCP.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it 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 FFC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the appliance, or the ones described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. USE Power Sources-This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
Water and Moisture- Do not use power line operated sets near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Accessories- Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.
- Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. Power-Cord Protection- Route the power cord in order not to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance. - Do not place the set over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
SERVICE Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicing personnel under the following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. - - If the set has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the VCP reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that they become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES • • • • • • • • • • • • • Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the supply socket. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Keep the unit away from radiators or other sources of heat. Do not operate or store the unit close to strong magnetic fields.
FEATURES CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new VHS VCP. This VCP is an exciting, new VCP designed to satisfy all your VHS tape play and recording needs. And, with proper use and care, your new VCP will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. Just a few of the features include. • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. In the Auto tracking mode, the play indicator lamp will blink.
IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL ¬ Cassette Compartment - Power key ® Stop/Eject key When power is supplied to the set, power indicator lamp will always light up in red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switched on, the power lamp will light up in green. ¯ 10 Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject Tape. Rewind/Review key If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the VCP enters the reverse picture search mode.
IDENTIFICATION (continued) ° PLAY key ³ DEW lamp/Hi-Fi R Press this key to playback a recorded tape, or to release special operations such as the search modes. In the playback mode the indicator lamp will be lit in orange, and in Auto tracking mode, this indicator lamp will blink. This indicator will flash (if power is on) to indicate excessive moisture has been inside of VCP. This unit will not operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can be ejected from the unit).
IDENTIFICATION (continued) REAR PANEL 1 3 2 4 CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINIST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE ____A,____V FUSE. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÉME TYPE. 5 8 ¬ FUSE HOLDER This main line fuse is accessible with the external fuse holder simply by unscrewing the cap. If the main line fuse should blow then replace the fuse with a proper rated fuse (125V, 2A).
IDENTIFICATION (continued) ¯ VIDEO OUT Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ° AUDIO OUT L/R Connect this terminal to AUDIO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ± RF OUT Connect this terminal to antenna terminal of your television, using the coaxial cable. ²³ DC JACK IN Connect this jack to DC source (DC 12V).
TO GET STARTED VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • You can apply this method to DC 12V output only. • Please connect to the vehicle only after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket.
12 VOLT POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12V DC only. If you apply more than 18 volts then the VCP will automatically turn off. • If this polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate. • Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat. If inside temperature of vehicle is over 100°F, do not use VCP. Allow VCP to cool before use. Verify power polarity before connection.
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING ¶ Push the cassette into the cassette ¸ Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in compartment gently. (Arrow mark at top) the PLAYBACK mode). This first press will stop the tape. The cassette-in indicator lamp will be lit. • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted ¹ Pull the cassette out gently. · The cassette-in indicator lamp is lit up.
BASIC OPERATION (continued) ERASURE PROTECTION Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording cannot be performed. • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • TO RECORD AGAIN • After recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver if you don’t want to record over the tap. • Cover the tab opening with cellophane tape.
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BASIC OPERATION (continued) ¶ LOADING · PLAYBACK ¸ STOP The power is on automatically when the cassette is inserted even if the power was off. Press the PLAY key, then the pictures will appear within approximately 8 seconds. The tape will rewind automatically to the beginning after playing to the end. Press the STOP/EJECT key once. The tape will stop. ¹ FAST FORWARDING º REWINDING » EJECTING Press the FF key in the STOP mode. The tape advances at high speed without any picture or sound.
SPECIAL OPERATION The VCP enters the playback mode during special operations as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During special operations, noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not a fault with this unit. ¶ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD · TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the FF key once in the PLAYBACK mode. The tape will advance rapidly with the pictures. Press the rewind key once in PLAYBACK mode. The tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures.
SPECIAL OPERATION (continued) º AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has an Auto tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • Playback indicator lamp blinks during auto tracking operation. If the tracking is completed, the playback indicator lamp lights on. • If noise bars appear in the picture during playback, press the PLAY key to operate Re-Tracking function.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL Before calling service personnel, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the trouble. SYMPTOMS There is no power to the VCP. ♦ ♦ CAUSE The power cord is not connected. The polarity of power cord is not correct. The TV is not set to the video channel, 3 or 4. Tracking is not adjusted. No picture on screen when playing back a recorded tape. Noise bars on screen.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE No power No backlighting at power button. ♦ No 12V DC. Power indicated with backlighting-unit will not operate. ♦ (Unit in dew mode) Dew feature activated (see owner’s manual). ♦ No tape in unit. ♦ Low voltage ♦ Unit in emergency mode. More indicators flashing, unit will not operate. PLAY mode indicated no audio or video ♦ VCP connected to A/V Input jack, to TV. RCA patch cables set in TV mode. 23 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ♦ Check to insure Video Switch is in ON position.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE Play mode indicated no audio ♦ VCP connected by (75 Ω coax) or video to TV. (continued from antenna coax to TV. the previous page) Set in the “monitor mode”. ♦ VCP connected to A/V output jacks. (AVT-1400 or 1475) ♦ Output of VCP A/V RCA cables or coax not connected to TV input. ♦ Switchable input device used between TV and VCP (game prep). ♦ Poor connection between VCP output and TV input. ♦ Reversed A/V inputs to TV. ♦ Shorted coax cable between VCP and TV.
SPECIFICATION MODEL POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION WEIGHT APPROX. VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS TAPE TYPE TAPE SPEED FF/REW TIME (T-120) VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) OPERATING CONDITION HUMIDITY OPERATING POWER VOLTAGE AVP-7180 DC 12V 12W 265 X 91 X 295 (W X H X D) mm 3.4 kg NTSC Color 75 Ω unbalanced AVX. VHS Type SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 22.23 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec Approx. 5 min.
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90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO AUDIOVOX VIDEO PRODUCT Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC (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 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
U L This instrument is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire, casualty and electrical hazards. AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS, LLC. 23319 COOPER DR.
