Audiovox AVP-7000 User manual

VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM
DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD
BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS
AVP-7000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AUDIOVDX ~peCI.WZED APPUCAT1ONS. LLC.

RECOMMENDEDGUIDEUNESFORTHEUSEOFA VIDEOMONITORf1VINA MOTORVEHICLE
.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. 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.

CONTENTS
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS. ..
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. 3
IDENTIFICATION 13 6
IMPORTANT NOTES .
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CONNECTION.7
FEATURES
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL .20
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MOISTURE CONDENSATION
TROUBLE SHOOTING .21
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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
SPECIFICATION .23
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BASIC OPERATIONS .

Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance
To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunction, please read the following instructions carefully before using.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. within an
equilateral triangle. is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Q
A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
, operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the
.literature accompanying the VGP.
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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 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 Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrv technician for
help.
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USE
Power Sources- This set should be
operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical
power supplied at your home. consult
your dealer or local power company. For
those sets designed to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions.
ObJect and Liquid Entry- Never push
obJects of any kind into the set through
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts Ihat
could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill Iquid of any kind on the set.
-Never block the slots and openings by
placing Ihe set on a bed. sofa. rug or
other similar surface.
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Water and Moisture. Do not use power-
line operated sets near water-for
example. near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub. in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool. etc.
Ventilation- The slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for necessary
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings
must never be blocked or covered. A"achments. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
as they may cause hazards.
-Nevercovertheslotsandopeningswith
adoth orothermaterials.
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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.

Cleaning- Unplug the set from the wall
outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water tor cleaning
the exterior of the set.
-Never place the set in a confined space
such as a bookcase, or txJlit in cabinet,
unless proper ventilation is provIded.
Portable Cart Warning. VGP and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the VGP and cart
combination to overturn.
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SERVICE
Damage Requiring Service-Unplug the set from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions
-If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being
dropped. or the cabinet has been damaged. Servicing- Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to danger-
ous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all sevicing to qualified service personnel.
-When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. L7
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.If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
set. -If the set does not operate normally when following the
operating instruC:;ons. Adjust only those controls that are
specified In the operating instructions. Improper adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage and will
often req"ire extensive wor1<by a qualified technician to
restore tt'.eset to normal operation.
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Replacement parts- When replacement par1s are req-
uired. be sure the service technician has used repla-
cement par1s specified by the manufac:urer that have the
same charac:eristics as the original par1S.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire. electric
shock. or other hazards.
Safety Check- Upon completion of any service or repa-
irs to the set. ask the service technician to perfolT11 rout-
ine safety checks (as specified by the manufactl;rer) to
detelT11ine that the set is in safe operating condition.
-If the set has been exposed to rain or wale(
,When the set exhibits a distinct change in perfonnance
this indicates a need for service.
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.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-
.Do not spill liquid of any kind onto the unit. If liquid is accidently spilled onto the unit, immediately remove the main plug from the
supply socket, and consult a qualified service engineer.
.Avoid places subject to strong vibration.
.Do not place anything heavy on the VCP.
.Use the video player in a horizontal (flat) position only.
.Before operating, remove any paper wrapping which may have been affixed to the VCP during manufacture.
DO NOT COVER VENTILATION OPENINGS ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE PLAYER DURING OPERATION.
.When a cassette is inserted into the loading compartment, the power is switched on automatically as long as the power cord is
plugged into a DC outlet. DO NOT force a cassette into the compartment when the power cord is unplugged.
.After playing a video cassette, remove it from the player.
DO NOT move the player with a cassette in the compartment.
.Store video cassettes in their sleeve or case and position them vertically.
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.DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING
This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations.
In the Auto tracking mode the play lamp will blink.
2. SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Since the HEAD DRUM rotates regularly independent of voltage change or tape condition. the picture is always stable.
3. AUTO START FEATURE
The VCP will automatically power on and go into PLAY mode when a cassette is inserted.
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~ Moisture condensation may occur
when the VCP is moved from a cold
place to heated place, the temperature
of surroundings goes up due to the
heat being switched on, or moving the
VCP suddenly from air conditioned
room to a place of high humidity.
@ When the moisture condensation
occurs inside of the VCP, NEVER
insert the cassette tape into the
cassette compartment.
Remove the cassette, if loaded, by
pressing the STOP/EJECT button.
Only operate the VCP after the
moisture condensation has com-
pletely dried out. This normally takes
about 1 hour.
0) At room temperature, if you pour ice
water into a glass, water vapour in
the air will condense on the surface
of the glass.
This is moisture condensation.
The moisture condensation may
occur inside of VCPs. If used in this
condition, it will cause damage to the
head and the tape.
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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.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
During normal operation of the VCP the video and audio heads can get dirty over a period of time. especially when using an old or
poor quality tape. When the heads are dirty the picture can get snowy and the tracking control will not adjust the snow out of the
picture. If this condition occurs. head cleaning cartridges may take care of this problem and restore normal picture. We recommend
that head cleaning cartridges be used sparingly due to the fact that they can be very abrasive to the video heads. If the problem is not
resolved with the head cleaning cartridge then the unit needs to be checked by a qualified service personnel.
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UNLOADING
LOADING
.Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in the
PLAYBACK mode). This first press will stop the tape.
The second press will eject the tape. The cassette-in
indicator lamp will be lit out.
.Push the cassette into the cassette compartment
gently.
(Arrow mark at the top)
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* An inverted cassette cannot be inserted
.The cassette-in indicator lamp is lit up. .Pull the cassette out gently.
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* Upon inserting the cassette, the power turns on even
, if the power was off as long as the DC power cord is
plugged in.
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* When you press the STOP/EJECT key even if the
power is off, the cassette will be ejected.
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(3)STOP
~ PLAYBACK
<D LOADING
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Press the PLAY key and the picture
will appear in approximately 8 sec-
o"nds. When end of tape is reached
then the unit will automatically rewind
tape.
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The power is on automatically when
the cassette is inserted even if the
power is off.
Press the STOP/EJECT key once
The tape will stop.
@ EJECTING
~ REWINDING
@ FAST FORWADING
Press the STOP/EJECT key once
more (in the STOP mode).
Press the FF key in the STOP mode.
The tape advances at a high speed
without any picture and sound.
Press the REW key in the STOP
mode.
The tape is rewound at a high speed
without any picture and sound.
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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.
(i) TO VISUALLY SEARCH
REVERSE
~ TO OPERATE RE-AUTO TRACKING
CD TO VISUALLY SEARCH
FORWARD
.Press the PLAY key during playback
and then the VCP enters the Re-
Auto Tracking mode.
.Press the REW key once in the play-
back mode. And then the tape is
rewound rapidly with the pictures.
Press this key once more the tape
will rewind at a high speed.
.Press the FF key once in the
playback mode. And then the tape
advances rapidly with the pictures.
Press this key once more. the tape
will advance at a high speed.
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IDENTIFICATION
FRONT PANEL
@ Stop/eject key
Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject tape.
@ Rewind/Review key
If this key is pressed in the PLA YBACK mode, the VCP
enters the reverse picture search mode. If pressed in
STOP mode, then the tape will rewind at high speed.
The REW indicator lamp will light up in orange.
CD Cassette Compartment
@ Power key
When power is supplied to the set, the 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 red and the other keys will light up in green.
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(2) CASSETTE.IN LAMP
When the cassette is inserted, the CST-IN lamp will light up in
green.
(5) PLAY KEY
Press this button to playbad< a recorded tape, or to release
special operations such as the search modes.
In the playback mode the indicator playback lamp will be ON
in orange, and in the AUTO Tracking mode this indicator lamp
will blink.
@DEW LAMP
This indicator will flash (if power is on) to indicate excessive
moisture has been inside of VGP. Unit will not operate till it
dries out sufficiently (the tape can be ejected from unit). When
DEW mode has been activated. leave unit on to allow it to dry
out completely. This will take approximately 1 hour.
@ FAST FORWARD/CUE KEY
If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode the VCP enters
the forward picture search mode. If FF is pressed while tape
is in STOP mode then unit will fast forward at high speed.
When the FF key is pressed, the indicator lamp will light up in
orange.
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REAR PANEL
CDFUSEHOLDER
The 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).
~ RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH
Set to channel 3 or channel 4, whichever is not being
broadcasted in your area.
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@ANT. IN
For connecting the 1V antenna to this terminal.
@ VIDEO OUT
Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided.
(5) AUDIO OUT
Connect this terminal to AUDIO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided.
(2) RF. OUT
For connection to the antenna terminal of a TV receiver through the coaxial cable.
~~ DC JACK IN
Connect this jack to DC Source (DC 12V).
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.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 s~et. (negative earth)
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