User manual AUDIOVOX AVP-8380T

[. . . ] VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODEL AVP-8380T OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 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-8380T 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-8380T Video Cassette Player include: · DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. & Rewind/Review Button If this button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the VCP enters the reverse picture search mode. If pressed in STOP mode, the tape wiII rewind at high speed and the REW indicator will light orange. 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 pressed during playback, the FF indicator lights orange and the VCP enters the forward picture search mode. ) Channel up/down, Tracking +/Scan up or down through the VCP's stored channels. & In the playback mode, this button allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback. 1 Auto Repeat Button The VCP cycles through the following mode and the indicator lights orange. The tape will play to the end, rewind to the beginning and play again. 2 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 !IN Connector Connect the TV antenna (or cable 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 136B1864) * Connector description # DC 12V Jack When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12V DC. * Connector description 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. % 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. ^ Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3. 5mm jack) This connector provides a three-wire interface with receiver accessory. (P/N 136-B2129) CAUTION: This VCP is for 12Vdc use only; DO NOT use in 24Vdc vehicles. If you use this unit in a 24Vdc vehicle, all the indicator lamps will blink indicating a major malfunction. Disconnect the plug from the power source immediately. 11 THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITS Power ON/OFF Selects playback audio (Hi-Fi Used to eject the cassette tape In STOP mode use this button to select between the video line inputs and VCP's tuner. [. . . ] · TV in TV mode 24 SYMPTOMS Play mode indicated but no audio or video to TV. (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. [. . . ]