Audiovox AVP7380 - AVP 7380 - VCP Setup guide

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MODEL AVP-7380
Video Cassette Player
and
Built-in TV Tuner
with Voice Status Annunciator
Owner’s Instruction Manual

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A. Thank You
ThankyouforchoosingtheAVP-7380 VideoCassettePlayer
with built-in TV Tuner and Voice Status Annunciator. This unit is
theresultof advancedtechnologyinaudioandvideoelectronics.
Pleasereadthismanualcompletelybeforeoperationandretainit
forfuturereference.
B. Safety Instructions
1 . ReadInstructions-Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructions
should be read before the Video Cassette Player is
operated.
2. RetainInstructions-Thesafetyandoperatinginstructions
shouldberetainedforfuturereference.
3. Heed Cautions and Warnings -All cautions and warnings
regardingtheVideoCassettePlayershouldbeadhered to.
4. Follow Instructions -All operating instructions should be
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Contents
Thank You ................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 3
Cautions and Warnings ............................................................. 5
Important Safeguards................................................................. 6
Service ........................................................................................ 7
Features...................................................................................... 9
Front Panel Operation ...............................................................10
Rear Panel Connections ...........................................................11
Remote Control Operation ........................................................13
Getting Started ...........................................................................15
VCP to Vehicle Connection .......................................................15
12 Volt Power Notes ..................................................................15
Making VCP Connections..........................................................16
Basic Operation .........................................................................17
Specifications ............................................................................21
Feature List ................................................................................22
Bill of Material.............................................................................22

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5. Cleaning - Unplug or turn off vehicle power to the Video
Cassette Player before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the Video Cassette Player manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near
water; for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, near a
swimming pool or other wet locations.
8. Accessories - Donotplacethe VideoCassettePlayeron an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The Video
Cassette Player may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult,andserious damagetotheVideoCassettePlayer.Use
onlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablerecommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the Video Cassette Player.
When used in vehicles, the Video Cassette Player must be
securelyfastened.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
providedfor ventilationto insure reliableoperationofthe
VideoCassettePlayerandtoprotectitfromoverheating.
Theseopeningsmustnotbe blocked or covered.The
openings shouldneverbeblockedbyplacingtheVideo
Cassette Player on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
TheVideoCassettePlayershould never be placednearor
overaradiatororheat register.Thisvideoproduct should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case
orrackunless properventilationisprovided.
10. Power Sources - The Video Cassette Player should be
operatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedon
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
localpowercompany. For video products intendedto
operatefrombatterypowerofothersources, refer to the
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C. Cautions and Warnings
1. Cleaning Video Head
Use only good quality VHS tapes and discard worn out
tapes topreventvideoheadclogging. If the headsgetdirty
overaperiod of timeduringnormaloperationoftheVCP,
the picture will be snowy and the auto-tracking will not
adjust the snow out of the picture. We recommend using
cleaningcartridgessparinglytorestorenormalpicture.
2. Placement
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain, moisture, or direct sunlight, keep the unit
awayfrom radiators or other sources of heat. Do not
operate or store the unit close to strong magnetic fields.
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracketor tabletopreventitfromfalling.
3. Ventilation
Nevercoverorblocktheslotsandopeningsinthecabinet
withaclothorothermaterial to ensure proper ventilation.
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Do not push objects of any kind into the set through
openings; do not spill liquid of any kind on or in the set. It
may result in a fire or electric shock. Do not place anything
heavyontheunit.
5. Disassemble
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
cover(orback). Nouser-serviceablepartsinside.Refer
servicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
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D. Important Safeguards
At room temperature, if you pour a
coldliquidintoaglass,watervaporin
the air will condense on the surface
oftheglass,Thisismoistureconden-
sation. The moisture condensation
may occur inside of VCPs; if used in
this condition, it will cause damage
to the head and the tape.
6. Cleaning Unit
Madesureunitisunpluggedfrompowersource.Donot
useliquidcleaners oraerosolcleaners.Use aclothlightly
dampenedwithwaterfor cleaningtheexterior
of the set.
7. Power
Thisunitshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpower
source indicated on the marking label. Use only the
supplied power cable matching this set to avoid electric
hazards. When the unit is left unattended and unused
forlongperiodsoftime,unplugitfromthepowersource.
Always disconnect the power source first and then the
jack from the unit.
8. Cassette
Do not force a cassette into the compartment when the
power cordisUnplugged. Aninvertedcassettecannotbe
inserted.Afterplayingavideocassette,removeitfrom
the player. Do not move the player with a cassette in the
compartment.Storevideocassettesinthesleevesorcases
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When moving the VCP from a cold place
toheatedplace.
Or the temperature of surroundings goes
upduetovehicleheatingswitchedon.
Ormovingthe VCPsuddenlyfromair con-
ditioned room to a place of high
temperature or humidity in summer may
causethedewindicator toappearonvideo
monitordisplay.
Whenthemoisturecondensationoccurs
inside of the VCP, NEVER insert the
cassette into the cassette compartment.
Removethecassette,if loaded, by
pressingthe STOP/EJECTkey. Only
operatetheVCPafterthemoisture
condensationhascompletelydriedout.
Normally, it takes about 2 hours.
-ifthe set does not operate normally when
followingtheoperatinginstructions,adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operatinginstructions.Improperadjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
oftenrequireextensivework byaqualified
technician to restore the set to normal
operation.
-when the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance,thisindicatesaneed for service.
SERVICE --- :
-if the set has been subjected to excessive
shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has
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Safety Check - Upon completion of
any service or repairs to the set, ask
theservicetechnicianto perform
routine safety checks (as specified by
themanufacturer)todeterminethatthe
set is in safe operating condition.
Servicing- Do not attempt to service
the set yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerousvoltageorotherhazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Replacement of Parts - When replacement of parts is required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci-
fiedbythemanufacturerthathave the same characteristics asthe
originalparts.Unauthorized substitutionsmayresultinfire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

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E. Features
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model
AVP-7380 Video Cassette Player. This unit is designed to satisfy
all your VHS tape playback needs and with proper use and care,
will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. The features of the
ModelAVP-7380VideoCassettePlayerinclude:
•DIGITALAUTOTRACKING
This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations.
IntheAutoTrackingMode.
•SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Since HEAD DRUM rotation continuously compensates for
voltagechangeortapecondition, the picture is alwaysstable.
•AUTO START FUNCTION
ThisVCPwillautomaticallypoweronandgointoPLAYmode
when a cassette is inserted.
•2-HEADPLAYBACK
•AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK
In the AUTO REPEAT mode, the VCP will , at the end of the
tape,rewindandentertheplaybackmode.
•INFRARED(IR)INPUT FORREMOTE CONTROL
•DC OPERATION WITH SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM
•DIAMOND-LIKE COATED (DLC) VIDEO HEAD
A special coating on the tape drum which prevents oxide and
moisture build-up.
•ILLUMINATED FUNCTION BUTTONS
•DEW SENSOR
Preventsatapefrombeingplayedwhenmoistureis detected
inthe unit.
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Features (Continued)
•3 MONITOR OUTPUT PORTS
•FRONT AND REAR A/V INPUTS
•BUILT-IN 69 CHANNEL TV TUNER
•BUILT-IN VCP STATUS ANNUNCIATOR
•FULL FUNCTION REMOTE
F. Front Panel Operation
POWER Button (1)
When pressed this button alternately turns the VCP on and off.
When power is turned on, the annunciator says “Power On”; the
power indicator lights red and the other function buttons light green.
When power is turned off, the annunciator says “Power Off”.
Remote Control Sensor (2)
Infrared sensor responds to remote control inputs for VCP
operation.
AUTO REPEAT Button (3)
When this button is pressed the VCP is in the Auto Repeat Play-
back mode, and the button indicator lights red. At the end of the
tape, the rewind function takes over; the tape will automatically
rewind to the beginning and playback will commence again.
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1. Power On/Off Button
2. Remote Control Sensor
3. Auto Repeat Button
4. Stop/Eject Button
5. Fast Rewind Button
6. Play Button
7. Fast Forward Button
8. Video Input Jack
9. Audio Left Input Jack
10. Audio Right Input Jack