Pyle PLVCP, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODEL NO PLVCP OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THIS MANUAL AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ... R Y T E S T I N G F O R P U B L I C S A F E T Y R 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 ...

Page 3: ...NCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor...

Page 4: ...is 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 th...

Page 5: ...ding 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 monit...

Page 6: ...pyright 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING 7 IMPORTANT NOTES 8 FEATURES 9 IDENTIFICATION 10 TO GET STARTED 18 BASIC OPERATION 20 SPECIAL OPERATION 24 BEFORE CALLING SERV...

Page 7: ...rom battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Overloading Do not overload wall outlets 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 openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire o...

Page 8: ...ommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet 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 s...

Page 9: ...on The moisture condensation may occur inside of VCPs if used in this condition it will cause damage to the head and the tape In case of moving the VCP from a cold place to heated place Or the 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 of humidity in summer may cause the dew indicator to li...

Page 10: ...store the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing 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 When replacement of parts is required be sure the service technician ...

Page 11: ...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 If this condition occurs head cleaning cartridges may take care of this problem and restore normal picture We recommend that head cleaning cartridges be used sparingly due to the fact that they can be very abrasive ...

Page 12: ... player in a horizontal flat position only Before operating remove any paper wrapping which may have been affixed to the player during manufacturing DO NOT COVER VENTILATION OPENINGS ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE PLAYER DURING OPERATION When a cassette is inserted into the loading compartment the power is switched on automatically as long as the power cord is plugged into a DC outlet DO NOT force a cass...

Page 13: ...ust a few of the features include DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations In the Auto tracking mode the PLAY indicator lamp will blink SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Since the HEAD DRUM rotates regularly depending on the voltage change or tape condition the picture is always stable AUTO START FUNCTION This VCP will automatically power on and go into PLAY mode when a...

Page 14: ... light up in 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 keys will light up in green Hi Fi lamps In the Hi Fi output mode the lamp will light up in green Stop Eject key Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject tape ...

Page 15: ... Tracking mode this indicator lamp will blink Fast Forward Cue key If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode the VCP enters the forward picture search mode If pressed in STOP mode then the tape will fast forward at high speed The FF indicator lamp will light up in orange Cassette In lamp When the cassette is inserted the CST IN lamp will light up in red DEW lamp This indicator will flash if powe...

Page 16: ...the external fuse holder simply by unscrewing the cap If the main line fuse should blow then replace the fuse with a proper rated fuse 125V 2A RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH Set to channel 3 or 4 whichever is not being broadcasted in your area ANT IN Connect the TV antenna to this terminal ...

Page 17: ...nal of your television on using the coaxial cable DC JACK IN Connect this jack to DC source DC 12V NOTE This VCP is for 12V use only so do not use it in 24V vehicles If you use this set in a 24V vehicle all the indicator lamps will blink To avoid the malfunction of this set please disconnect the plug from the power source 1 PIN S STATUS DATA OUT 2 PIN GND 3 PIN EXT REMOTE DATA IN 4 PIN GND 5 PIN G...

Page 18: ...ne or very bright incandescent light will reduce the remote control sensitivity 2 Hold the remote control within an angle range of about 30º from either side of the remote sensor center as shown 3 When the remote control is vertical to the remote Sensor it will work within about 23feet 7m from the VCP 4 Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the VCP 30 o 30 o ...

Page 19: ...n the reverse side of the remote control 2 Install 2 batteries AAA size into the remote control Carefully install batteries to match the polarity diagrams 3 Close the battery cover It is advisable to take batteries out of the remote control when it is not in use for a long time ...

Page 20: ...16 IDENTIFICATION continued REMOTE CONTROL BASIC FUNCTIONS POWER RE PLAY TRACKING PLAYBACK REWIND REVIEW STOP PAUSE STILL FRAME RETRACKING FAST FORWARD CUE ...

Page 21: ...OU USE THE REMOTE CONTROL Do not press two keys at the same time Do not expose the remote sensor to the sunshine It causes the VCP not to operate Avoid direct sunshine and strong shock Keep the remote control away from dust and moisture ...

Page 22: ...VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION TO GET STARTED You can apply this method to DC 12V output only Please connect to the vehicle only after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket negative earth ...

Page 23: ...he power will automatically turn off Please connect after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket If the polarity is reversed the unit will not operate Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat If inside temperature of vehicle is over 100F do not use VCP Allow VCP to cool before use ...

Page 24: ...ted Upon inserting the cassette the power turns on even if the power was off as long as the DC power cord is plugged in ΠPress the STOP EJECT key twice on the VCP in the PLAYBACK mode This first press will stop the tape The second press will eject the tape The cassette in indicator lamp will be lit out Pull the cassette out gently When you press the STOP EJECT key even if the power is off the cas...

Page 25: ...h 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 if you don t want to record over the tap TO RECORD AGAIN Cover the hole with cellophane tape ...

Page 26: ...22 BASIC PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION continued Œ ˇ Ø ˆ ...

Page 27: ...wind automatically to the beginning after playing to the end Press the STOP EJECT key once The tape will stop ˇ STOP Press the FF key in the STOP mode The tape advances at high speed without any picture and sound FAST FORWARDING ˆ REWINDING Press the REW key in the STOP mode The tape will rewind at high speed without any picture and sound Ø EJECTING Press the STOP EJECT key once more in the STOP m...

Page 28: ...OPERATE RE AUTO TRACKING Press the PLAY key during playback Then the VCP enters the Re Auto Tracking mode TO SELECT Hi Fi AUDIO OUTPUT During the Hi Fi program playback Hi Fi lamp lights up in green Press the PLAY key during playback then VCP enters autotracking mode During the autotracking mode press the PLAY key once more Then you can select audio output as like as below stereo L R mono stereo T...

Page 29: ...tomatically when the cassette is inserted Playback indicator lamp blinks during auto tracking operation If the tracking is completed the playback indicator lamp lights on If noise bars appear in the picture during playback press the PLAY key to operate Re Tracking function NOTE This VCP has Auto Start Feature This VCP will automatically power on and go into PLAY mode when a cassette is inserted PL...

Page 30: ...king is not adjusted If the cassette or the VCP is not in normal condition every indicator LED LAMP lights up and the VCP does not work Safety device works to protect the cassette when it is inserted incorrectly The cassette is recorded in mono VCR The first autotracking is executing until now Check the power cord Change the polarity of power cord Adjust the picture to be clear by pressing the PLA...

Page 31: ...uit fuse at source of power see vehicle converter manual In line fuse of power cord in lighter plug VCP 2 amp 20X 5mm fuse located on rear of unit Power cord unplugged from 12V outlet or at rear of unit Retain power to player and allow unit for a time to get rid of moisture After 30 minutes if dew indicator is still on completely switch power off from unit and resupply after a minute This can rese...

Page 32: ...nnected to A V output jacks Poor connection between VCP output and TV input Reversed A V inputs to TV Dirty heads Change connections from A V output to A V input Check connection a Check connection b Clean head using tape cartridge cleaner We recommend using cartridge with cloth or paper tape and cleaning drops included These are readily available at retail stores ...

Page 33: ...TYPE TAPE SPEED FF REW TIME T 120 VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT LINE AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT LINE OPERATING CONDITION HUMIDITY OPERATING POWER VOLTAGE DC 12V 12W 265 X 91 X 295 W X H X D mm 3 4 kg NTSC Color 75Ω unbalanced AVX VHS Type SP 33 35 mm sec LP 22 23 mm sec SLP 11 12 mm sec Approx 5 min 1Vpp 7Ω unbalanced NEGATIVE SYNC 5dBm 10KΩ MAX 85 RH max Temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F 12 14V MODEL PLVCP ...