RCA Mobile Video Cassette Player manual

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    Mobile V ideo Cassette Player User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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    Caution : T o prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper [...]

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    1 Important Information FCC and Industry Canada Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radia[...]

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    2 Introduction Y our new mobile Video Cassette Player has been designed for use in vehicles, hotels, offices, and your home and should provide years of trouble-free use. Make sure to read the entire instruction manual to get the most out of your video cassette player . Y our Video Player’s Features Include: • 5.6 inch LCD Video Display Monitor [...]

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    3 T able of Contents T able of Contents Y our Video Player’ s Features ........................ 2 Installation ..................................................... 5 B e f o r e Y o u I n s t a l l .................................................... 6 I n s t a l l i n g t h e P l a y e r i n t h e C a r ................................... 7 Us[...]

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    5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 1 Installation Chapter Overview: • Safety Information • Installing the Player in a Car • Using the Player in a Hotel, Office, or Home[...]

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    Installation 6 Chapter 1 Befor e Y ou Install This section of the manual will help you properly set up the mobile video player for the best performance. Before looking at the specifics of the mobile player ’ s system, please take a moment to review the following precautions: • When in a car , the player must be power ed from the “ Accessory ?[...]

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    Installation Chapter 1 7 Installing the Player in the Car 1. Rest the player in the center of the re a r seat. 2. Insert the center seat ’ s safety belt through the player ’ s retainer holes as shown. IMPORT ANT NOTE : Secure the player with as little slack in the seatbelt as possible for safety . T ighten the seat belt snugly so the player doe[...]

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    Installation 8 Chapter 1 Using the Player in a Hotel, Of fice, or Home 1. Place the player carefully on a table or other resting surface with the bottom of the unit facing down. 2. Plug the AC power cable into the AC POWER (HOME) jack on the back panel of the player . Attach the other end of the power cord to a standard wall outlet. Make sure to in[...]

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    9 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 2 Using the System Chapter Overview: • Contr ols, Indicators, and Connectors • W atching T apes • Playing Video Games • Using the Auxiliary jacks[...]

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    Using the System 10 Chapter 2 HEADPHONE JACK #1 AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS EXTERNAL PA N EL EJECT DC POWER (CAR) AC POWER (HOME) AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS HEADPHONE JACK #2 VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN REWIND BUTTON PLA Y BUTTON PICTURE BUTTON POWER BUTTON FORWARD BUTTON STOP BUTTON Contr ols, Indicators, and Connectors[...]

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    Using the System Chapter 2 11 W atching T apes T o watch a tape, turn on the player ’ s power , raise the LCD monitor to a desired viewing level, insert the tape into the rear panel loading slot, and press the PLA Y button. Note : T o eject a tape in playback mode, press the EJECT or STOP button twice; to eject a tape in stop mode, press the EJEC[...]

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    Using the System 12 Chapter 2 Using AUX Jacks Y ou can view an image from an external source (like a camcorder) using the player ’ s A/V input jacks. A/V Jacks There are three A/V input jacks and three A/V output jacks on the player ’ s rear jack panel. Y ou can connect an external device like a game console or camcorder into the A/V input jack[...]

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    13 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3 Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • T raveling Tips • Wir ed Headphones • Specifications • Index • W arranty[...]

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    Other Information 14 Chapter 3 T r oubleshooting Tips In this section, you will find answers to common video player questions. Consulting with this section first when there is problem may help you answer common questions. No power • Check to make sure all power cord connections are tight and plugged into an operating power source. Rewind does not[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 3 15 Pr oper Car e and Storage • Keep dirt from entering the player ’ s cassette tape door . Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to the playback heads and/or tapes. • Always clos e th e LC D mon ito r when not in use. • Before handling the player or tapes , make sure your hands and face are free fro[...]

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    Other Information 16 Chapter 3 Things to A void • Never attempt to disassemble the player. There are no user - serviceable parts inside. • A void operating the player immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give i t 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a tape. • Never leave the player in[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 3 17 Storage Compartment Y our portable video player has a compartment on its top side that allows you to store the unit ’ s power cords. Notes : The storage compartment is not intended to store anything but the AC and car-adapter power cords. Placing anything else in the storage compartment may damage the unit and void [...]

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    Other Information 18 Chapter 3 Specifications Color System: NTSC Screen Size: 5.6 inches Audio T rack: 1 T rack T ape Width: 12.7 mm T ape Speed SP: 33.35 mm/s Playback Time: 180 minutes with T-180 set to the SP speed mode Fast-Forward/Rewind Time: Less than 7 minutes with T-120 Video Output: 1.0 Vp/p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced Video S/N: Better than 40 d[...]

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    Index Chapter 3 19 Index A A/V Jacks 12 AUX Jacks 12 C Care and Storage 15 Cigarette-lighter Converter 1 Cleaning 15 Control Panel 1 F Features 2 G Game Attachment 1 H Headphones 1, 16 I Installation hotel, office, or home 8 vehicle 7 L LCD Displays 1 M Monitor external 12 LCD 1 P Power 1 Precautions 6 S Safety information 2 T T apes watching 11 Ti[...]

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    W arranty 20 Chapter 3 W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 1 year from date of purchase- Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor . • The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes f[...]

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    W arranty Chapter 3 21 • Include with the shipment: 1. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or r eceipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also requir ed. 2. A brief note describing your unit ’ s problem. 3[...]

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    Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2003 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Malaysia TOCOM 1577566C Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Visit the RCA website at [...]