User manual AUDIOVOX AVP-7280A

[. . . ] CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 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. This user manual employs the following symbols to indicate different types of warning messages. Indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions. Indicates the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the unit enclosure. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [. . . ] If this condition occurs, head cleaning cartridges may take care of the problem and restore normal picture. We recommend that head cleaning cartridges be used sparingly since they are very abrasive and can damage the video heads during prolonged use. If the problem is not resolved with the head cleaning cartridge then the unit needs to be checked by a qualified service personnel. NOTE: Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to reproduce clear pictures. Do not leave video tapes inside a hot vehicle. 6 FEATURES CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-7280A 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-7280A Video Cassette Player include: · DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. · SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Since HEAD DRUM rotation continuously compensates for 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 cassette is inserted. · 2-HEAD Hi-Fi PLAYBACK · AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK In the AUTO REPEAT mode, the VCP will , at the end of the tape , rewind and enter the playback mode. · TWO TYPES OF INFRARED (IR) INPUT FOR REMOTE CONTROL Two-wire interface with various Audiovox IR products such as VOH-681/682 and three-wire with receiver accessory (5M). ( Fast Forward/Cue Button When this button is pressed during playback, the FF indicator lights orange and the VCP enters the forward picture search mode. ) AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks Connect these jacks to the audio/video out jacks terminal of your Game machine or Camcorder using the RCA cord provided. 9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REAR PANEL !1 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3. 5mm jack) This connector provides a three-wire interface with receiver accessory. (P/N 136-2070) @ 2 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector This connector provides a two-wire interface with various Audiovox IR products such as VOH-681/682. # Channel Selection Switch For RF Modulator Set to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel is not active in your area. IN Connector Connect the TV antenna (or cable if available - home use) to this connector. 10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) % 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 to the antenna input connector terminal of your television using a coaxial cable. ( AUDIO/VIDEO IN Connector These connectors provide an interface to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors of your Game machine or Camcorder using an RCA cord. Copy Guard Protection: If a DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i. e. screen on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision copy guard protection contained on some DVD discs. CAUTION: This VCP is for 12Vdc use only; DO NOT use in 24Vdc vehicles. [. . . ] (continued) CAUSE · VCP connected by (75 OHM coax) antenna coax to TV. (AVT-1475 or 1498) · Output of VCP A/V RCA cables or coax not connected to TV input. · Shorted coax cable between VCP and TV. POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS · Switch to TV mode. · Change connections from A/V output to A/V input. · Check connector between VCP and TV. · Check connection(a). [. . . ]