Audiovox AVT-597 User manual

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
VAN AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A
VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
* A VIDEO MONITOR rrv 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. 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 attention to surrounding
traffic conditions.
5" COLOR TV/MONITOR
DC OPERATION WITH REMOTE CONTROL
AVT -597 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS:
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The lightning flash with arrowhead
within a triangle is intended to tell the
user that parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to persons.
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The exclamation point within atriangle
is intended to tell the user that impor-
tant operating and servicing instructions
are in the papers with the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSEIHIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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1. Read Instructions -All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the appli-
ance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions -The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer-
ence.
3. Heed Warnings -All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions -All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning -Unplug this video product from the DC supplying outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Exception; A product
that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibil-
ity of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged
by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude in the cleaning description other
wise required.
6. Attachments -Do not 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 wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
8. Accessories -Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam-
age to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu-
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9. Ventilation -Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operations of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing t.he video products
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or
never 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 manufac-
turer's instructions 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 timer, unplug it 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 this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
13. Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind into 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 the DC supplying outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or adapter is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or object have fallen into the video product.
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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 operating instructions as an 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.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for
service.
16. Replacement Parts -When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions 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 determine that the video product is in proper operat-
ing condition.

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~1. For your protection, please,read these instructions completely and comply with all warnings
cautions and instructions placed 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 with respect to
the safety are identified on.the schematic diagram by the symbol& .
3. Warning: This product includes critical mechanical and electrical parts which are essential for X
radiation safety. For continued safety replace critical components only with exact replacement parts
given in the parts list. Operating high voltage for this product is 11KV at minimum brightness.
POWER SUPPLY
The AVT-597 is designed for 12 Volt operation
CAR BATTERY OPERATION
A cigarette lighter adapter cable is supplied for use in any 12 Volt, negative ground vehicle. Simply
insert the DC plug on the end of the cable into the DC POWER JACK (13) on the back of the TV set and
the other end of the cable into the cigarette lighter receptacle of the vehicle. The TV is now ready for
operation.
DC JACK
Cigarette
Lighter socket of car (12V)
Remove plug from cigarette lighter receptacle when unit is not in use

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~1. CHANNEL UP BUTTON
2. CHANNEL DOWN BUTTON
3. VOLUME UP BUTTON
4. VOLUME DOWN BUTTON
5. TVNIDEO SELECTOR BUTTON
6. PICTURE CONTROL UP BUTTON
7. PICTURE CONTROL DOWN
BUTTON
8. PICTURE CONTROL SELECTOR
BUTTON
9. POWER BUTTON
10. LED POWER INDICATOR
11. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
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12. ANTENNA TERMINAL
13. DC POWER JACK
14. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
15. AUDIO OUTPUT JACK
16. VIDEO OUTPUT JACK
17. AUDIO INPUT JACK
18. VIDEO INPUT JACK
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Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install batteries as described below.
1. Turn the Remote Control face down. Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it
off.
2. Install two .~' batteries as shown. Make sure that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3. Slide the cover back until it clicks.
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(1) TV PARTS:
1. POWER ON/OFF
Press this button to turn on the set.
The channel number will be displayed on
screen, and the picture will appear in a few
seconds. Press the button again to turn the set
off.
2. DIRECT ACCESS (0-9, 1--) BUTTONS
Use these buttons to make a direct channel
selection. The channel number chosen wi" be
displayed on the screen for about 4 seconds.
The direct access is carried out with 0-9 keys (0-
99ch) and .'1--" key (100-125ch).
3. CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to advance to the next higher
(.6.) or lower ("') channel.
4. VOLUME/PICTURE SELECTOR UP/DOWN
BUTTONS

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PICTURE SELECTOR BUTTON
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment display cycles through
"adjustment bars" for CONTRASl; BRIGHTNESS, COLOR and TINT. Then use VOLUME UP/DOWN
buttons to raise (,6..}or lower (T) the level. The display will automatically turn off if no adjustments
are made within about 6 seconds, or if any other button is depressed.
MUTE BUTTON
Press this button to cut off all sound. Pressing the button again restores sound to the previously set
level. MUTE may also be released by pressing the VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS.
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TVNIDEO BUTTON t
Any video equipment connected to the AUDIONIDEO input jacks can be used with the TV by
pressing this button.
AUTO PROGRAM BUTTON
When AUTO PROGRAM button is depressed, all channels in TV or CATV mode are searched and
tuned, and the channels with signals detected are automatically stored.
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9. SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON
This button selects between SKIP and SEARCH mode. In "SKIP mode" the IV only stops on
channels that are programmed into memory when the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used. When
SKIP mode is off, the IV will stop on all active channels.
10. ERASE/WRITE BUTTON
This button is used to manually add or erase any channel that is stored in the CHANNEL UP/DOWN
memory. The stored channel numbers are displayed in "GREEN" on the screen, and the non-stored
channel numbers are in "RED".
11. TV/CATV BUTTON
Used to select regular 69 channel Broadcast TV or 125 Channel Cable IV (Standard Cable, HRC
Cable, or IRC Cable). As the button is pressed the on screen display will cycle as follows:
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12. POWER BUTTON
This button is used to turn the unit on and off.
13. "REW" REWIND BUTTON
If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped, the tape will rewind. If this button is pushed
while the tape is playing, the VCP will go into rewind search mode. For more information on
search feature of the VCP.consult VCP owner's manual.
14. PLAY BUTTON
Press this button to activate play mode while a tape is loaded into the VCP; This button may also
be used to dis-engage search and pause modes. For more information, consult the VCP owner's
manual.
15. "F.FWD." FAST FORWARD BUTTON
If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped, tape will fast forward. If this button is pushed
while the tape is playing, the VCP will go into fast forward search mode. For more information on
search feature of the VCP.consult the VCP owner's manual.
16. REPLAY BUTTON
During playback, press this button to rewind the tape to the beginning and to ~egin PLAY mode
from there. ,
17. STOP BUTTON
Press this button to stop the tape.
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Follow this simple procedure to make channel tuning more convenient:
1. Use the TV/CATV button on the Remote Control select the broadcast system appropriate for your
home. The system selected will be displayed on the screen. If you have normal Broadcast TV, select
"TV" if you have Cable TV, select either "sm", "HAC" or "IAC" ("STD" is used by the majority of
Cable Systems. Check with your cable system operator).
2. Press the AUTO PROGRAM button on the Remote Control Unit, you will see the TV cycle through all
channels. The built-in Microprocessor will automatically note each channel that is actively
broadcasting in your area.
3. (1) Press the SKIP/SEARCH button on the Remote Control Unit until "SKIP MODE ON" is displayed
on the bottom of the screen. That's all there is to it. From now on, whenever you use the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons on the front panel or the Remote control, the TV will stop only on
active channels.
SKIP MODE
ON
SKIP MODE
OFF
(2) Press the SKIP/SEARCH button on the Remote Control Unit until "SKIP MODE OFF" is displayed
on the bottom of the screen. Tune to the desired channel using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN button
or go directly to the channel by direct access using the 0-9 buttons on the Remote Control.
To ERASE a channel, press the ERASE/WRITE button on the Remote Control Unit until the MANUAL
MEMORY has erase displayed on screen. To STORE a channel, press the button until the MANUAL
MEMORY had add displayed on screen.
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.CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
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Operation duplicates the CHANNEL UP/DOWN BunoNs on the remote control unit-
.PICTURE C NTROL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
(CONTRAS BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT)
Press to cycle t rough the 1V ON-Screen adjustments for color and picture controls.
.VOLUME U /DOWN BUTTONS
Press to increa~e or decrease the TV sound level
.EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
This jack is for the connection of an external speaker. This speaker must have a minimum of 4 ohms
impedance, and be able to handle at least 1.5 watts of power. When an external speaker is connected
the internal speaker will not operate.
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AUDIO INPUT JACK
.VI DEO OUtpUT JACK

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Connect the CAIV Cable directly to the IV antenna terminal. Your local Cable system operator's
converter box should not be required unless certain premium channels are scrambled.
Select the appropriate CAIV setting with the IV/CAIV button on the remote control.
You can now select CAIV programmes by using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN button or the DIRECT
ACCESS buttons.
The chart below lists the total channel and Cable count.
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