SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
VAN AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A
VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
* A VIDEO MONITOR /TV is designed for rear passenger viewing only. This product may only be
installed in the rear seat compartment of tho 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.
I* * 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.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS:
The lightning flash with arrowhead
within a triangle is intended to tell the
user that parts inside the product ate a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle
Is intended to tell the user that iinpor
tant operating and servicing instructions
are in the papers with the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Rftad Instructions - All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the appli
ance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained tor future refer
ence.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - - Unplug this video product from the DC supplying outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Exception; A product
that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as tire possibil
ity of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged
by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude in the cleaning description other
wise required.
6. Attachments - - Do not use allachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product near water-for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
8. Accessories -— Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam
age to the appliance. Use only with a ^hrt, stand, tripod, bracket, nr table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the video product.-Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu
facturer.
9. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operations of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video products
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product 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 or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s in
structions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. Video products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Lightning — For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of timer, unplug it from the DC supply
ing outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the video product due to
lightning.
12. Overload — Do not overload DC supplying outlets and extension cords as Itiis can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this video product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video-product.
14. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing cov
ers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified serv
ice personnel.
15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the DC supplying outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel upder the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or adapter'is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or object have fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result In damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech
nician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-lhis indicates a need for
service.
16. Replacement Parts
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
I the original part. Unauthorized substitutiorls may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
17. Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the serv
ice technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operat
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When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
ing condition.
1. For your protection, please read these instructions completely and comply with all warnings,
cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating instructions.
2. Electrical components that are likely to be replaced in the field and that are critical with respect to
the safety are identified on the schematic diagram by the symbol■
3. Warning: This product includes critical mechanical and electrical parts which are essential for X
radiation safety. For continued safely replace critical components only with exact replacement parts
given in the parts list. Operating high voltage for this product is 20.16KV at minimum brightness.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
POWER SUPPLY
The AVT-1498 is designed for 12 Volt operation.
CAR BATTERY OPERATION
A cigarette lighter adapter cable is supplied for use in any 12 Volt, negative ground battery vehicle,
Simply insert the DC plug on the end of the cable into the DC POWER JACK (10) on the bacK of the TV
s^t, and the other end of the cable into the cigarette lighter receptacle of the vehicle. The television is
now ready for operation. (Rear of TV)
CAUTION:
MEASURE DC SOURCE
POLARITY BEFORE USE
OTHERWISE, THE SET
MAY BE DAMAGED