Audiovox AVP-7200A manual

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    VIDEO CASSETTE PLA YER MODEL A VP-7200A OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    CAUTIONS AND W ARNINGS To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunctions, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Indicates a warning or notice reg[...]

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    Note to CATV system installer: When installing this equipment in the home adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, 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 t[...]

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    1 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 the vehicle, out of the driver’s view. • Installation in any other area of the vehicle within the driver’s view, is illegal in most[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE : This Video Cassette Player (VCP) is compatible with any Video Cassette bearing the VHS mark. The Video Cassette Player is des igned to expand your opportunities for home or mobile viewing and is not intended for any usage which might violate the copyright laws. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials; the[...]

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    3 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[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 4 MOISTURE CONDENSA TION In the 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 of VCPs which, if used in this condition, will cause damage to the head and the tape. When movin[...]

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    5 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 req[...]

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    6 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads enable the VCP to read video information pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become clogged with dirt video playback will be impossible. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is ex[...]

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    FEA TURES 7 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-7200A 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-7200A Video Cassette Player include: • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays cl[...]

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    CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS 8 FRONT P ANEL ! Cassette Compartment Accepts the VHS tape for playback. @ CST-IN Indicator Lights green when the cassette is inserted. # DEW Indicator When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicate excessive moisture buildup inside the VCP. The unit will not operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can b[...]

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    CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS (CONTINUED) 9 $ Power Button When pressed this button alternately turns the VCP on and off. When power is applied to the unit, the power indicator lights red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switched on, the power lamp will light up in red and the other function button[...]

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    CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS (CONTINUED) 10 REAR P ANEL ! 1 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3.5mm jack) This connector provides a three-wire interface with receiver accessory. Remove the sticker to use receiver accessory (remote eye).(P/N 136-2070) @ 2 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector This connector provides a two-wire interface with various Audiovox IR pr[...]

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    CONTROLS AND INDICA TORS (CONTINUED) 11 % AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Connectors These connectors provide an interface to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors of your video monitor, using an RCA cord. ^& DC 12V Jack When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12V DC. * Connector description for & * RF OUT Connector This connector provides an interface [...]

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    GETTING ST ARTED 12 VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • Connect the unit to a 12Vdc source only. • The unit should be connected to the vehicle only after verifying the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket. (12Vdc with negative ground)[...]

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    GETTING ST ARTED (CONTINUED) 13 12 VOL T POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12Vdc only. If you apply more than 18Vdc, the VCP will automatically turn off. • If the polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate. • Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat. If the inside temperature of the vehicle is over 100F, do not use the VCP. [...]

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    BASIC OPERA TION 14 CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the top) • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. ´ The CST-IN indicator lamp lights green. • Upon inserting the cassette, the VCP power turns on and cassette play begins as long as DC power is applied to[...]

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    BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 15 ERASURE PROTECTION Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording can not be performed. • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • After recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver to avoid accidental re-recording. • TO RECORD AGAIN • Cover t[...]

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    BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 16 BASIC PLA YBACK[...]

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    BASIC OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 17 Œ LOADING The power is turned on automatically when the cassette is inserted even if the power switch was off. ´ PLAYBACK Press the PLAY button. Picture will appear within approximately 8 seconds. The tape will rewind automatically to the beginning after the end of the tape is reached and will eject. Press the STOP[...]

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    SPECIAL OPERA TION 18 Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode. The tape advances rapidly with the pictures. ´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the REW button once in the PLAYBACK mode. The tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures. ˇ TO OPERATE RE-AUTO TRACKING Press the PLAY button during play-back. The VCP e[...]

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    SPECIAL OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 19 ¨ AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK • Press the PLAY button for 2 seconds in the playback mode. The AUTO REPEAT light will illuminate. The VCP cycles through the following modes and the AUTO REPEAT lamp lights red. The tape will play to the end, rewind to the beginning and play again. “PLAYBACK THE END OF THE TAPE REWINDIN[...]

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    SPECIAL OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 20 ˆ VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION • If you connect a Video Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCP, you can monitor the picture of the Video Game machine or Camcorder video on the video monitor connected to the output of the VCP. • If you connect external video sources to the VCP using both Front an[...]

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    SPECIAL OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 21 Ø AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP features the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • The orange Playback indicator blinks during auto tracking operation. When track[...]

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    BEFORE CALLING AUDIOVOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT (1-800-645-4994) 22 Before calling, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS There is no power to the VCP. No picture on screen when playing back a recorded tape. Noise bars on screen. Operati[...]

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    23 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No back-lighting at POWER button. Power indicated with back-lighting but unit will not operate. More indicators flashing; unit will not operate. PLAY mode indicated no audio or video on to TV. • No 12V DC. • Dew feature activated (See owner’s manual for dew mode explanation). • No tape in unit. • Low v[...]

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    24 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Play mode indicated but no audio or video to TV. (continued) Poor video/snowy picture or lines on screen. • VCP connected by (75 OHM coax) antenna coax to TV. TV set in “monitor mode”. • VCP connected to A/V output jacks. (AVT-1475 or 1498) • Output of VCP A/V RCA cables or coax not connected to TV inp[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS 25 Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice. MODEL AVP-7200A POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION WEIGHT APPROX. VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS TAPE TYPE TAPE SPEED FF/REW TIME (T-120) VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) OPERATING CONDITION HUMIDITY OPERATING POWER VOL[...]

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    26 36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (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 36 months from the date of original purchase, s[...]

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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 hazards. Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Model A VP-7200A Video Cassette Player . (128-596[...]