Audiovox AVT 1498 User manual

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
VAN AND AUTOMOTIVE INOUS fHIE::.S
13" COLOR TV/MONITOR iDC OPERATION WITH REMOTE CONTROL
AVT- 1498 OPERATING INSTRUCTIO S

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 orlly be
installed in the rear seat compartment of tho vohicle, 01.1of the driver's view.
" Installation in any other area of the vehicle, including Rllywhere 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 deatll. If you are unsure of regulations regarding this, please consult your local laws to
determine how this applies to you.
* Users should be aware of the possible nOise distraction caused by the use of the product and
should carefully monitor the volume so as not to interfere with the driver's attelltion to surrounding
traffic conditions.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMI:30LS:
The lightning frash with arrowhead
within a triangle is itltended 10 tell the
user that parts il1sido tho product ale a
risk of electric shock to persons.
Tho oxclamQtion poirll willlirl a Iriangle
is interlded to tellllle IJSer trial ilnpor
tant operaling and servicing instructions
are in th,e papers with the appliance.
WARNING; TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1 RAad Instructions --All the safety and operatirlg instruction should be read before the appli-
ance i~ operated -
2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained tor tuture refer-
ence.
3. Heed Warnings -All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Ins!ructions -All operating and use inSlruc\iulls should be followed.
5. Cleaning --Unplug this video producf from the DC supplying outlet before cleaning. Do not
IJSe liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Exception; A product
that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specitic reason, such as the possibil-
ity of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unpfugged
by the user for cleaning or any other purpose. may exclude in the cleaning description other
wise required.
6. Attachments -c- Do nul use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture -Do not use this video product near water-for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl. kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a we! basement. or near a swirrlming pool. and the
like.
8. Accessories ---Do not place this video product orl an unstable cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or
table- The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child ur adult. and serious dam-
age to the appliance. Use only with a ~brt, stan?, tripod, bracket. or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the video product..Any mounting of the appliance sholJld follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu.
facturer.

9. Ventilation -Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operations of tho vidoo product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video products
on a bed. sofa. rug. or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built.in installation
such as a book case or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's in-
structions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. Video products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Lightning -For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of timcr, unplug il from the DC supply-
ing outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the video product due to
lightning.
12. Overload -Do not overload DC supplying outlets and extension cords as ttli~ (;arl Iesull in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
13. Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind irlto this video product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video-product,
14. Servicing -Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing cov-
ers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified serv-
ice personnel,
15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product from tIle DC supplying outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel u(lder the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or adapter',s damqged.
b. If liquid has been spilled. or object have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operatjTJg instructions as Qn improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech-
nician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
t. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in perforrllal1ce-lhis indicates a need for
servir:e.
16. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parIs specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substituiiot's may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
17. Safety Check --Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product. ask the serv-
ice technician to perform safety checks to delermine Ihat the video product is in proper or)eTal-
ing condition.

1. For your protection, please read these instructions completely and comply with alt warnings
cautions and instructions plRCed on the set or described in the operating instructions
2. Electrical components that are likely to be replaced in the field and that are critical Wittl respect to
the safety are identified on \he sc~lema\ic diagram by \hc symbol A .
3. Warning: This product includes critical mechanical and eleclrical paris which are esserltiallor X
radiation safety. For continued safety replace ~ritical components only with exact replacement parts
I given in the parts list. Operating high voltage for this product is 20.16KV at minimum brightness.

POWER SUPPLY
The AVT-1498 is designed for 12 Volt operation.
CAR BATTERY OPERATION
A cigarette lighter adapter cable is supplied for use in any 12 Volt, negative ground battery vehicle
Simply insert the DC plug on the end of the cabl~ into the DC POWER JACK (10) on the back uf lile TV
set. and the other end of the cable into the cigarette lighter receptacle of the vehicle. The television is
now ready for operation. (Rear of TV) 0-"7\
CAUTION:
I MEASURE OC SOURCE
POLARITY 8FFORE USE
\OTHERWISE, THE SET
MAY RE DAMAGEU
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A--- --~DCJACK
DC JACK t Car batt~~! cord -J
Cigarette Lighter
socket of car (12V)
Remove plug from cigarette lighter receptacle when unit is not in use

1. Front Panel Controls
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Q). POWER Button
.Press once to turn on TV-
.Press again to turn off TV.
~. VOLUME Buttons
.Press VOLUME "+" to increase volume, or press VOLUME ..-" to decrease volume.
.The "+" and "-,, buttons are also used to adjust the picture. When the PICTURE display disappears
from the screen. These buttons once again become the volume adjustment controls.
(J), CHANNEL Buttons
.Press CHANNEL ..to see the next higl;1er channel in memory.
.Press CHANNEL... to see the next lower channel in memory.
.The... and... buttons are also used to select desired function on the menu
@. MENU Button
.Press the MENU button, the MENU display appears.
.Press ..or... to select desired function, then press ENTER button to end the choice.
.Details about using each function are on page 11.
@. ENTER Button
.To end the choice on the first menu or the second menu.
.Details about using each function are on page 11 .
@. Remote Sensor
.Receives commands from remote control.
.When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.
(?). AUDIONIDEO Input Jack
.Use a audio/video cable to connect thls jack tp the audio/video output from a video camera, VCR,
video game, elc.
.These jacks on the front can only be used for direct audio and video input on the "VIDEO 2" mode.
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