Audio international VCP-015-01 Series User manual

7300 Industry Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72117
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Guide to Operations
Multi-Standard Video Cassette Player
Model #’s: VCP-015-01-x
Document #560040
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The VCP-015-01-x has been specially
engineered to meet aircraft use requirements.
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
If you have any questions, please contact Audio International, Inc. See the
last page of this booklet for the nearest AI representative.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Cover Page………………………………………………………………………….. 1
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………… 4
Product Features…………………………………………………………………… 5
Warnings………………………………………………………………………...…... 6
Cautions……………………………………………………………………...……… 7
Introduction……………………………………………………………...…………... 8
Illustration of VCP-015-01-x……………………………………………………….. 9
Viewing a Tape…….……………………………………………………………….. 10
Output System Setting …………………………………………………………….. 12
Convenient Functions……………………………………………………………… 13
Troubleshooting Guide…………………………………………………………….. 14
Authorized Representatives………………………………………………………. 15
PROPRIETARY NOTICE: Despite any6 copyright notice, the data and information disclosed herein is
unpublished and contains confidential, proprietary design owned by Audio International Incorporated.
Neither this data nor the data contained herein shall be reproduced, used or disclosed to anyone without
the written authorization of Audio International Incorporated.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
•Custom Design for Aircraft: Operates directly from 28 VDC
Compact, lightweight package
Meets DO-160C, Section 21 Category Z EMI
standards
•Multiple Control Options: Optional infrared remote controllable
RS-485 digital data bus compatible
•High Quality Output: Mono output level up to 5 Volts RMS
Full range (200 Hz – 8 kHz) frequency
response
•Multi-Standard: Plays NTSC and PAL cassettes
Outputs in NTSC or PAL mode.
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WARNINGS
•DO NOT attempt to open the case. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
•DO NOT place foreign objects into openings. Contact
with foreign objects may result in dangerous voltage or
electric shock.
•DO NOT place unit near hot air ducts, heating elements,
or other heat sources.
STOP
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CAUTIONS
•DO NOT use this unit other than for its intended purpose.
Doing so might lead to electric shock or injury or damage to
the equipment.
•DO NOT use near water, moisture, or volatile sprays. Do
not use any type of solvent when cleaning (surface damage
may occur).
•USE THIS unit in a horizontal position only..
•DO NOT leave cassette tapes loaded in the unit with no
power applied.
CAUTION
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INTRODUCTION
•The names and functions of the VCP-015-01-x front panel are as follows:
1. Stop Button - To stop the tape.
2. Reverse Button - To rewind the tape or to start a reverse visual
search.
3. Play Button - To start tape viewing
4. Fast Forward - To fast-forward the tape or to start a forward
visual search.
5. Pause/Still Button - To temporarily stop the tape during
playback.
6. Eject Button - To eject a cassette from the unit.
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ILLUSTRATION OF FRONT PANEL
Tape Insertion Slot
Refer to Page 8 for names and functions
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VIEWING A TAPE
NOTE: If VCP is powered down while a cassette tape is left loaded in
the unit, the tape must be ejected and reinserted before normal
operations of the unit.
1. Insert a cassette into the tape slot. The unit will start playback
automatically upon insertion of the tape.
2. Press the button to stop playback.
3. To fast forward the tape, press the button.
4. To rewind the tape, press the button..
5. To eject the tape, press the button.
6. To pause the screen during playback, press the button. (To return to
normal viewing, press the button.)
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7. While the tape is playing, press the or button for less than one
second and the tape will reverse search or fast-forward search until the
or button is pressed. Pressing the or button for greater
than one second and the tape will continue to “search”until the button is
released.
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OUTPUT SYSTEM SETTING
According to the OUTPUT SYSTEM setting, the color system of signals to the
monitor or video distribution system changes as follows:
Color system of
input/playback
signals
OUTPUT
SYSTEM
Setting*
Output signals’
color systems
NTSC NTSC
NTSC PAL PAL
NTSC NTSC
PAL PAL PAL
*Plays all versions of PAL & NTSC
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
•Automatic Playback –When a cassette without erasure prevention tabs is
inserted, playback begins automatically.
•When the VCP reaches the end of the cassette, the video player will
automatically rewind the cassette. Once the VCP has rewound the
cassette, the VCP will stop. The EJECT button on the front panel must be
pressed to unload the cassette.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
No Power Faulty wiring
Circuit breaker not ON
Connect to 28 VDC. Check connections.
Turn circuit breaker to ON position.
Picture is unclear Video heads may be dirty. Use a commercial head cleaner.
Video not present Cassette not installed
Tape defective
Video connector not operational
Install cassette
Replace tape.
Reconnect or repair cable
Audio not present Tape defective
Power/Audio connector not
operational
Replace tape
Reconnect or repair cable
Buttons not operating Moisture may have condensed inside
the unit. Allow unit to warm to room temperature and moisture has evaporated.
Tape cannot be
inserted Foreign object in tape slot Remove foreign object
Unit does not eject
tape EJECT button not functioning See above or play tape to end for automatic rewind and ejection
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
Audio International, Inc.
–Home Office Audio International, Inc. –Midwest Operations
7300 Industry Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72117 8925 West Maple Street, Suite #1 Wichita, KS 67209
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
Audio International, Inc.
–Canadian Operations
200 Cote Vertu Road West
Dorval, Quebec H4S-1Y9
Phone [phone], Ext. 2459
Fax [phone]
Audio International, Inc.
–Western Operations
1255 Aero Park Blvd.
Tucson, AZ. 82706
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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