Audiovox AVP-8380T, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODELAVP 8380TOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...cates the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVIC...

Page 3: ...nt 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 gu...

Page 4: ...he vehicle 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 p...

Page 5: ...l shipping carton and packing materials they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCP For maximumprotection repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3...

Page 6: ...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 ve...

Page 7: ...temperature of surroundings goes up due to room heating switched on Or moving the VCP suddenly from air conditioned room to a place of high temperature and or humidity in summer may cause the dew ind...

Page 8: ...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 Wh...

Page 9: ...tape When the heads are dirty the picture can get snowy and the tracking control will have little or no effect If this condition occurs head cleaning cartridges may take care of the problem and restor...

Page 10: ...le AUTO START FUNCTION This VCP will automatically power on and go into PLAY mode when a cassette is inserted 4 HEAD Hi Fi PLAYBACK AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK In the AUTO REPEAT mode the VCP will at the end...

Page 11: ...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 swi...

Page 12: ...on Press this key to play back a recorded tape In the playback mode the playback indicator lights orange and in Auto Tracking mode this indicator will blink Fast Forward Cue Button When this button is...

Page 13: ...e if available home use to this connector Infrared IR INPUT Connector This connector provides a two wire interface with various Audiovox IR products such as VOH 681 682 P N 136 B1864 Connector descrip...

Page 14: ...e AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors of your Game machine or Camcorder using an RCA cord Infrared IR INPUT Connector 3 5mm jack This connector provides a three wire interface with receiver accessory Remote Ey...

Page 15: ...he tracking Reverse picture search in playback mode Rewind in stop mode Playback Retracking in playback mode Forward picture search in playback mode Fast forward in stop mode Auto repeat ON OFF Still...

Page 16: ...escribed below 1 Turn the Remote Control face down Using a fingernail lift the battery cover up and off 2 Install the 3V Lithium Cell battery as shown Make sure that proper polarity is observed NOTE I...

Page 17: ...STARTED 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 negat...

Page 18: ...y 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...

Page 19: ...care for 1 Press the ADD REM button to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS 2 To go to the channel you want to add or remove use the CH or button or enter a specific channel number using the number button...

Page 20: ...nserting the cassette the VCP power will turn on and cassette will begin to play as long as DC power is applied to the VCP Press the VCP STOP EJECT button twice in the PLAYBACK mode The first press st...

Page 21: ...omaticallytothe beginningaftertheendofthetapeis reachedandwilleject Press the STOP EJECT button once The tape will stop STOP Press the FF button in the STOP mode The tape advances at high speed withou...

Page 22: ...button once in the PLAYBACK mode and the tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures TO OPERATE RE AUTO TRACKING Press the PLAY button during playback and the VCP will enter the Re Auto Tracking mode...

Page 23: ...wing 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 REWINDING PLAYBACK Other controls have no effect during...

Page 24: ...you connect a Video Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCP you can view the Video Game machine or Camcorder video on a video monitor connected to the output of the VCP During the Playback mode of the...

Page 25: ...layback indicator will blink during the auto tracking operation When tracking is completed the Playback indicator lights steadily If noise bars appear in the picture during Playback press the PLAY key...

Page 26: ...t Tracking is not adjusted If the cassette or the VCP is not in normal condition every LED indicator lights and the VCP is inoperative Safety device works to protect the cassette when it is inserted i...

Page 27: ...ircuit fuse at source of power see vehicle converter manual Check in line fuse of power cord in lighter plug Power cord unplugged from 12V outlet or at rear of unit Retain power to player and allow un...

Page 28: ...put Switchable input device used between TV and VCP game prep Poor connection between VCP output and TV input Reversed A V inputs to TV ShortedcoaxcablebetweenVCPandTV Dirty heads Switch to TV mode Ch...

Page 29: ...GNAL SYSTEM NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT RF VHS Composite video 1Vpp 75 ohms unbalanced AVX TAPE TYPE VHS Type TAPE SPEED SP 33 35mm sec LP 22 23mm sec SLP 11 12mm sec FF REW TIME T 120 Approx 3 min...

Page 30: ...ctory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCE...

Page 31: ...signed 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 pu...