ASA AVP-7180 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER

PPLICATIONS, L.L.C.

DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS

AVP-7180 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE VAN, RV, MARINE

AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS

UDIOVOX PECIALIZED

♦ A VIDEO MONITOR/TV is designed for rear passenger viewing only. This product may only be installed in

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

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 drivers attention to surrounding traffic conditions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTE: This Video Cassette Player is compatible with any Video Cassette Player bearing the VHS mark. The VCP is designed to expand your opportunities for home viewing and not for any usage which might violate the copyright laws.

Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCP. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory.

DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION…………………………………………………………………………………..1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS……………………………………………………………………………………..3 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING…………………………………………………………………………………………7 IMPORTANT NOTES………………………………………………………………………………………………8 FEATURES………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 IDENTIFICATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………10 TO GET STARTED……………………………………………………………………………………………….14 BASIC OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………………………16 SPECIAL OPERATION…………………………………………………………………………………………..20 BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL………………………………………………………………….22 SPECIFICATION………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC

PERSONNEL.

a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR PEUVENT ⊇TRE INS⊃R⊃ES ℵ FOND SANS QU’AUCUNE PARTIE NE RESTE ℵ DECOUVERT.

Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain best results and to avoid malfunction, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS VCP.

CAUTION

RISK OF SHOCKS

ELECTRIC

DO NOT OPEN

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR PR⊃VENIR LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE ET D’⊃LECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL ℵ LA

OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR ⊃VITER LES CHOCS ⊃LECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE (POLARIS⊃E) AVEC UN CORDON PROLONGERATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORITE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES BROCHES

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute

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 appliance

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. In particular, it 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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FFC Rules. These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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 communications. 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 radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

USE

Power Sources-This set should be operated

Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets,

Attachments- Do not use attachments not

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the appliance, or the ones described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supply at your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For these sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

extension cords or convenience receptacle beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry- Never push objects of any kind into the set through the openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning- Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Water and Moisture- Do not use power

line operated sets near water- for example,

Ventilation- the slots and openings in the cabinet

Portable Cart Warning- An appliance and cart

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

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.

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.

- Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

- Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

- Never place the set in a confined

Power-Cord Protection- Route the power cord in

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

space such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

order not to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

- Do not place the set over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

In normal 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 VCP's, if used in this condition, it will cause damage to the head and the tape.

If the VCP is moved from a cold place to heated place, or the temperature of the VCP’s surroundings goes up due to room heat being switched on. Or if the VCP suddenly moved from an air conditioned room to place with a of high degree of humidity in summer. This may cause the dew indicator light to light up. Do not use the VCP in this condition.

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 moisture condensation has completely dried out. Normally, it takes about two hours.

SERVICE

Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the set

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

Servicing- Do not attempt to service the set

qualified servicing personnel under the following conditions:

- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

- If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

- 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.

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement 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.

- If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

-When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

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 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. 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 qualified service personnel.

NOTE: Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to reproduce clear pictures. To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

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