Audiovox user's guide video cassette recorder avr-1040 (21 pages)
Summary of Contents for Audiovox AVP-7000
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VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING FUNCTION BUTTONS AVP-7000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VAN, RV, MARINE,...
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RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR USE OF A VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE A VIDEO/MONITOR/TV is designed for rear passenger viewing only. This product may 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.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS………………….3 SPECIAL OPERATION……………………………..12 IMPORTANT NOTES…………………………..6 IDENTIFICATION………………………….………..13 FEATURES……………………………………...7 CONNECTION……………………………………….17 MOISTURE CONDENSATION………………..8 BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL…….20 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING……………………..9 TROUBLE SHOOTING………………………………21 BASIC OPERATIONS………………………..10 SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………23...
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Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PREVENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE ET D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET...
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Note to CATV system Installer: NOTE: This reminder is provided to call the CATV This equipment has been tested and found to comply system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the ote to CATV with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to NEC that provides guidelines for proper Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions before operating the VCP and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the VCP or the ones described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power Sources- This set should be Object and Liquid Entry- Never push operated only from the type of power...
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Cleaning- Unplug the set from the -Never place the set in a confined space Portable Cart Warning- VCP and cart -Do not place the unit near or over wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not such as a bookcase, or built in cabinet, combination should be moved with a radiator, heat register, or where it use liquid cleaners or aerosol...
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SERVICE Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the set -If the set has been subject to excessive shock Servicing-Do not attempt to service the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to by being dropped, or the cabinet has been yourself as opening or removing covers may qualified service personnel under the damaged.
Important Notes • Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the power supply socket. • To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. •...
Features 1. 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.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION ¬ ® At room temperature, if you Moisture condensation may When the moisture pour ice water into a glass, occur when the VCP is moved condensation occurs inside the water vapor will condense on from a cold place to a heated VCP, NEVER insert the tape the surface of the glass.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING 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 snowy.
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING Loading Unloading • Push the cassette into the cassette • Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the PLAYBACK mode). This first press will stop the top) tape. The second press will eject the tape. The cassette-in indicator will be lit up.
BASIC OPERATIONS ¬ ® LOADING PLAYBACK STOP Press the PLAY key and the picture will appear in approximately 8 The power is on automatically seconds. When end of tape is when the cassette is inserted Press the STOP/EJECT key reached then the unit will even if the power is off.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS 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. ¬...
IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL ¬ ® Cassette Compartment Stop/Eject key Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject tape. Power key When power is supplied to the set, the power ¯ Rewind/Review key indicator lamp will always light up in red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, toggled by pressing this key.
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° PLAY KEY ² CASSETTE-IN LAMP Press this button to playback a recorded When the cassette is inserted, the CST-IN lamp tape, or to release special operations such will light up in green. as the search modes. In the playback mode the indicator playback ³...
REAR PANEL ¬ FUSE HOLDER RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH The main line fuse is accessible with the Set the channel to 3 or channel 4, whichever is External fuse holder simply by unscrewing the not being broadcast in your area. cap.
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® ANT. IN For connecting the TV antenna to this terminal. ¯ VIDEO OUT Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ° AUDIO OUT Connect this terminal to AUDIO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ±...
VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • 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 socket. (negative earth)
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HOW TO USE THIS METHOD • You can apply this method to only DC 12V output. • If you apply more than 18 volts then the power will automatically turn off. • Please connect after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket. •...
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AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • Playback indicator lamp blinks during auto tracking operation. If the tracking is completed, the playback indicator lamp lights on.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS POWER • The power cord is not • Connect the power cord. NO POWER connected • The polarity of power cord is • Change the polarity of the not connected power cord. PLAYBACK •...
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS NO POWER Check CH Video Switch is in ON position. • Check circuit fuse at source of No back lighting at power button. NO 12VDC power (see vehicle/converter manual). • In-line fuse of power cord (in lighter plug).
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SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Switch to TV mode Play mode indicated no audio or VCP connected by (75Ù coax) Video to TV antenna coax to TV. Set in “monitor mode” • Change connections from A/V VCP connected to A/V output jacks.
SPECIFICATION MODEL AVP-7000 POWER SUPPLY DC 12V POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION 265 X 91 X 295 (W X H X D)mm WEIGHT APPROX. 3.4 kg VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC COLOR VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS 75Ù unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE VHS TYPE TAPE SPEED SP 33.35mm/sec,...
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Wireless Headphone Kit: Includes 2 sets Wireless Headphones and Transmitter WRFKIT1 BPA-501-12 4 Amp Adapter for use with AVT-988 9” and AVT-1498 13” Televisions 0891412 AC2A- 2 Amp Adapter for use with AVT-597 5” TV and AVP-7000 Video Cassette 0891436 Player Unified Remote Control...
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WARRANTY APPLIES TO AUDIOVOX VIDEO PRODUCT Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC (the company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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This instrument is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X- radiation, fire, casualty and electrical haxards. Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC 23319 Cooper Drive Elkhart, IN 46514 (219) 264-3135...
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