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Audiovox AVP7180 manual

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    VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS AVP-7180 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE VAN, RV, MARINE AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS, L.L.C. UDIOVOX PECIALIZED[...]

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    ♦ 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, including anywhere within the driver’s view, is illegal in most states, provinces and countries and may lead to driver di[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: This Video Cassette Player is compatible with any Video Cassette Player bearing the VHS mark. The VCP is designed to expand your opportunities for home viewing and not for any usage which might violate the copyright laws. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, they will come in handy if you ever have to shi[...]

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    DRA WING YOUR ATTENTION Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain best results and to avoid malfunction, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS VCP. 1 CAUTION RISK OF SHOCKS ELECTRIC DO N[...]

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    Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding. In particular, it 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: Th[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 3 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the appliance, or the ones described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. USE Power Sources- This set [...]

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    4 Water and Moisture- Do not use power line operated sets near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Accessories- Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious [...]

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    5 - Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. Power-Cord Protection- Route the power cord in order not to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the applia[...]

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    SERVICE Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicing personnel under the following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. - If the set has been exposed to rain or water. - If the set has been subject[...]

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    VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the VCP reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that they become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound but the picture is extreme[...]

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    IMPORTANT NOTES • Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the supply socket. • To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. • Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personn[...]

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    FEATURES CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new VHS VCP. This VCP is an exciting, new VCP designed to satisfy all your VHS tape play and recording needs. And, with proper use and care, your new VCP will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. Just a few of the features include. • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without speci[...]

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    IDENTIFICATION 10 FRONT PANEL ¬ Cassette Compartment - Power key When power is supplied to the set, power indicator lamp will always 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 green. ® Stop/Eject key Press this key to stop tape and once more[...]

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    IDENTIFICATION (continued) 11 ° PLAY key Press this key to playback a recorded tape, or to release special operations such as the search modes. In the playback mode the indicator lamp will be lit in orange, and in Auto tracking mode, this indicator lamp will blink. ± Fast Forward/Cue key If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, The VCP enters[...]

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    IDENTIFICATION (continued) 12 REAR PANEL CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINIST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE ____A,____V FUSE. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÉME TYPE. 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 ¬ FUSE HOLDER This main line fuse is accessible with the external fuse holder simply by unscrewing the cap. If the main line fuse s[...]

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    IDENTIFICATION (continued) ¯ VIDEO OUT Connect this terminal to VIDEO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ° AUDIO OUT L/R Connect this terminal to AUDIO IN terminal of your television, using the RCA cord provided. ± RF OUT Connect this terminal to antenna terminal of your television, using the coaxial cable. ²³ DC JACK[...]

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    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) 14 VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION[...]

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    • This VCP operates on 12V DC only. If you apply more than 18 volts then the VCP will automatically turn off. • If this 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 100 ° F, do not use VCP. Allow VCP to cool before use. Verify power polarity [...]

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    BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING ¶ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at top) • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted · The cassette-in indicator lamp is lit up. • Upon inserting the cassette, the power turns on even if the power was off as long as the DC power cord is plugged in.[...]

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    BASIC OPERATION (continued) Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording cannot be performed. 17 ERASURE PROTECTION • 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 •[...]

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    BASIC OPERATION (continued) 18 BASIC PLAYBACK[...]

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    BASIC OPERATION (continued) 19 ¶ LOADING · PLAYBACK ¸ STOP The power is on automatically when the cassette is inserted even if the power was off. Press the PLAY key, then the pictures will appear within approximately 8 seconds. The tape will rewind automatically to the beginning after playing to the end. Press the STOP/EJECT key once. The tape w[...]

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    SPECIAL OPERATION The VCP enters the playback mode during special operations as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During special operations, noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not a fault with this unit. “” stereo ¶ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD · TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the FF key once in the PLAYBACK mode. The[...]

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    SPECIAL OPERATION (continued) 21 º AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has an Auto tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • Playback indicator lamp blinks during auto tracking operation. If the tracking is comp[...]

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    BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL Before calling service personnel, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the trouble. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS There is no power to the VCP. ♦ The power cord is not connected. ♦ The polarity of power cord is not correct. ♦ Check th[...]

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    SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No power ♦ Check to insure Video Switch is in ON position. No backlighting at power button. ♦ No 12V DC. ♦ Check circuit fuse at source of power (see vehicle/converter manual). ♦ In-line fuse of power cord (in lighter plug) is blown. ♦ VCP (2 amp *20x5mm) fuse located on rear of unit. ♦ Power cord unplu[...]

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    SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ♦ VCP connected by (75 Ω coax) antenna coax to TV. Set in the “monitor mode”. ♦ Switch to TV mode. ♦ VCP connected to A/V output jacks. (AVT-1400 or 1475) ♦ Change connector between VCP and TV. ♦ Output of VCP A/V RCA cables or coax not connected to TV input. ♦ Check connector between VCP and TV. [...]

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    SPECIFICATION MODEL AVP-7180 POWER SUPPLY DC 12V POWER CONSUMPTION 12W DIMENSION 265 X 91 X 295 (W X H X D) mm WEIGHT APPROX. 3.4 kg VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS 75 Ω unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE VHS Type TAPE SPEED SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 22.23 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec FF/REW TIME (T-120) Approx. 5 min. VIDEO SIGNAL O[...]

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    ACCESSORY LIST Description Part Number AVT-988 9” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT988 AVT-597 5” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT597 AVT-1498 13” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT1498 AVP-7000 Video Cassette Player (12V) AVP7000 AVT-7285 Video Cassette Player (12V) AVP7285 Wireless Headphone Kit: Includes 2 Sets Wireless Head[...]

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    27 90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO AUDIOVOX VIDEO PRODUCT Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC (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 90 days from the date of original pu[...]

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    AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS, LLC. 23319 COOPER DR. ELKHART, IN 46514 1-219-264-1886 L U This instrument is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire, casualty and electrical hazards.[...]