MODEL AVP-7380 Video Cassette Player and Built-in TV Tuner with Voice Status Annunciator Owner's Instruction Manual 128-6163 1 of 24 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 128-6163 2 of 24 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 A. Thank You Thank you for choosing the AVP-7380 Video Cassette Player with built-in TV Tuner and Voice Status Annunciator. This unit is the result of advanced technology in audio and video electronics. Please read this manual completely before operation and retain it for future reference. B. Safety Instructions 1 . Read Instructions -All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Video Cassette Player is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Cautions and Warnings -All cautions and warnings regarding the Video Cassette Player should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions -All operating instructions should be followed. 3 128-6163 3 of 24 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 - Do not place the Video Cassette Player on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The Video Cassette Player may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Video Cassette Player. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the Video Cassette Player. When used in vehicles, the Video Cassette Player must be securely fastened. 9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to insure reliable operation of the Video Cassette Player and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the Video Cassette Player on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The Video Cassette Player 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 orrack unless proper ventilation is provided. 10. Power Sources - The Video Cassette Player should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power of other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 4 128-6163 4 of 24 C. Cautions and Warnings 1. Cleaning Video Head Use only good quality VHS tapes and discard worn out tapes to prevent video head clogging. If the heads get dirty over a period of time during normal operation of the VCP, the picture will be snowy and the auto-tracking will not adjust the snow out of the picture. We recommend using cleaning cartridges sparingly to restore normal picture. 2. Placement To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain, moisture, or direct sunlight, 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 place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table to prevent it from falling. 3. Ventilation Never cover or block the slots and openings in the cabinet with a cloth or other material 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 heavy on the unit. 5. Disassemble To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 5 128-6163 5 of 24 6. Cleaning Unit Made sure unit is unplugged from power source. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. 7. Power This unit should be operated only from the type of power 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 for long periods of time, unplug it from the power source. 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 cord is Unplugged. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. After playing a video cassette, remove it from the player. Do not move the player with a cassette in the compartment. Store videocassettes in the sleeves or cases and position them vertically. D. Important Safeguards At room temperature, if you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor 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. 6 128-6163 6 of 24 When moving the VCP from a cold place to heated place. Or the temperature of surroundings goes up due to vehicle heating switched on. Or moving the VCP suddenly from air conditioned room to a place of high temperature or humidity in summer may cause the dew indicator to appear on video monitor display. When the moisture condensation occurs inside of the VCP, NEVER insert the cassette into the cassette compartment. Remove the cassette, if loaded, by pressing the STOP/EJECT key. Only operate the VCP after the moisture condensation has completely dried out. Normally, it takes about 2 hours. SERVICE --- : -if the set has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. -if the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. -when the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 7 128-6163 7 of 24 Servicing- Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 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 specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition. 8 128-6163 8 of 24 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 Model AVP-7380 Video Cassette Player include: · DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. In the Auto Tracking Mode. · SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Since HEAD DRUM rotation continuously compensates for voltage change or tape condition, the picture is always stable. · AUTO START FUNCTION This VCP will automatically power on and go into PLAY mode when a cassette is inserted. · 2-HEAD PLAYBACK · AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK In the AUTO REPEAT mode, the VCP will , at the end of the tape, rewind and enter the playback mode. · INFRARED (IR) INPUT FOR REMOTE 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 · DEW SENSOR BUTTONS Prevents a tape from being played when moisture is detected in the unit. 9 128-6163 9 5 24 of 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 Playback 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Power On/Off Button Remote Control Sensor Auto Repeat Button Stop/Eject Button Fast Rewind Button Play Button Fast Forward Button Video Input Jack Audio Left Input Jack Audio Right Input Jack 10 128-6163 10 of 24 STOP/EJECT Button (4) When pressed once, the annunciator says "Stop" and the tape is stopped. When pressed again the tape is ejected. REW/Review Button (5) If this button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the VCP enters the reverse picture search mode. If pressed in STOP mode, the annunciator says "Rewind" and the tape will rewind at high speed. PLAY Button (6) Press this key to play back a recorded tape. In the playback mode, the annunciator says "Play" and the playback indicator lights. F FWD/Cue Button (7) When this button is pressed during playback, the VCP enters the forward picture search mode. When pressed during stop, the annunciator says "Fast Forward" and the tape will fast forward at high speed. VIDEO IN Jack (8) Connect this jack to the video out jack/terminal of your Game machine, Camcorder, or Portable DVD Player. AUDIO IN L Jack (9) Connect this jack to the left audio out jack/terminal of your Game machine, Camcorder, or Portable DVD Player. AUDIO IN R Jack (10) Connect this jack to the right audio out jack/terminal of your Game machine, Camcorder, or Portable DVD Player. 11 128-6163 11 of 24 G. Rear Panel Connections DC 12V INPUT Jack (1) When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12 Vdc TV ANT. Connector (2) Connect the TV antenna to this connector. MONITOR PORT 1 Connector (3) Connects to external Monitor for remote viewing purposes. MONITOR PORT 2 Connector (4) Connects to external monitor for remote viewing purposes. MONITOR PORT 3 Connector (5) Connects to external monitor for remote viewing purposes. VIDEO INPUT Jack (6) Connect this jack to the video out jack/terminal of your Game machine, Camcorder, or Portable DVD Player. AUDIO INPUT L Jack (7) Connect this jack to the left audio out jack/terminal of your Game machine, Camcorder, or Portable DVD Player. AUDIO INPUT R Jack (8) Connect this jack to the left audio out jack/terminal of your Game machine, Camcorder, or Portable DVD Player. SPEAKER OUTPUT Jack (9) Connect the external speaker to this jack for ...