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Page 1: Operating Instructions
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODEL NO.:PLVCP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT, PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THIS MANUAL, AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Drawing Your Attention
DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION Thank you purchasing this VCP, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance. To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunction, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS VCP. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION... - Page 4 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 and, in particular, 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.
- Page 5 RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE • 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. •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
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;... -
Page 7: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. Power Sources–This set should be operated Overloading–Do not overload wall outlets, Attachments–Do not use attachments not... - Page 8 Water and Moisture–Do not use powerline Ventilation–The slots and openings in the Portable Cart Warning–An appliance and cart operated sets near water-for example, near a cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To combination should be moved with care. Quick bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a ensure reliable operation of the set, and to stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
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Page 9: Moisture Condensation
–Never place the set in a confined space such as Power-Cord Protection–Route the power cord –Do not place the set over a radiator or heat a bookcase, or built-in cabinet unless proper in order not to be walked on or pinched by items register, or where it is exposed to direct ventilation is provided. - Page 10 SERVICE Damage Requiring Service–Unplug the set –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock Servicing–Do not attempt to service the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to by being dropped, or the cabinet has been yourself as opening or removing covers may qualified service personnel under the following damaged.
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Page 11: Video Head Cleaning
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 playback. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy. -
Page 12: Important Notes
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. •... -
Page 13: Features
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. -
Page 14: Identification
IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL & !Cassette Compartment #Hi-Fi lamps @Power key In the Hi-Fi output mode, the lamp will light up in green. When power is supplied to the set, the power indicator lamp will always light up in red. $Stop/Eject key The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject tape. - Page 15 IDENTIFICATION (continued) *Cassette-In lamp %Rewind/Review key When the cassette is inserted, the CST-IN lamp will light If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the VCP up in red. enters the reverse picture search mode. If pressed in STOP mode, then the tape will rewind at high speed. The REW indicator lamp will light up in orange.
- Page 16 IDENTIFICATION (continued) REAR PANEL !FUSE HOLDER @RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH This main line fuse is accessible with the external fuse Set to channel 3 or 4, whichever is not being holder simply by unscrewing the cap. If the main line broadcasted in your area.
- Page 17 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. ^DIN JACK 1 PIN S.STATUS DATA OUT 6 PIN GND RIGHT RETURN...
- Page 18 IDENTIFICATION (continued) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE 1. Any object between the remote control and VCP will block the path of beam when it is being used. Dark walls, direct sunshine or very bright (incandescent) light will reduce the remote control sensitivity. 2.
- Page 19 IDENTIFICATION (continued) BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Remove the battery cover on 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. •...
- Page 20 IDENTIFICATION (continued) REMOTE CONTROL BASIC FUNCTIONS POWER PAUSE / STILL FRAME RE-PLAY RETRACKING TRACKING -/+ PLAYBACK REWIND/REVIEW FAST FORWARD / CUE STOP...
- Page 21 IDENTIFICATION (continued) WHEN YOU 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. •...
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Page 22: To Get Started
TO GET STARTED VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • 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 HOW TO USE THIS METHOD • You can apply this method to DC 12V output only.If you apply more than 18 volts then the power will automatically turn off. • Please connect after making sure of the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket. •...
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Page 24: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment Œ Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in the gently. (Arrow mark at the top) PLAYBACK mode). This first press will stop the tape. The second press will eject the tape. - Page 25 BASIC OPERATION (continued) ERASURE PROTECTION Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording can not be performed. • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • TO RECORD AGAIN • After recording, break off the safety tab with a •...
- Page 26 BASIC OPERATION (continued) BASIC PLAYBACK Œ ˇ Ø ˆ ´ ¨...
- Page 27 BASIC OPERATION (continued) ˇ STOP Œ LOADING ´ PLAYBACK Press the PLAY key, then pictures will The power is on automatically Press the STOP/EJECT key once. appear within approximately 8 when the cassette is inserted even The tape will stop . seconds.
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Page 28: Special Operation
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. ´... - Page 29 SPECIAL OPERATION (continued) ˆ AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has the 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 completed, the playback indicator lamp lights on.
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Page 30: Before Calling Service Personnel
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 here is no power to the VCP. •... - Page 31 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 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). • VCP (2 amp* 20X 5mm) fuse located on rear of unit.
- Page 32 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Play mode indicated no audio or • VCP connected to A/V output jacks. • Change connections from A/V video to TV. (continued from the output to A/V input. previous page) • Poor connection between VCP • Check connection(a). output and TV input.
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Page 33: Specification
SPECIFICATION MODEL PLVCP DC 12V POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION 265 X 91 X 295 (W X H X D) mm DIMENSION 3.4 kg WEIGHT APPROX. NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM 75Ω unbalanced AVX. VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS VHS Type TAPE TYPE SP : 33.35 mm/sec , LP : 22.23 mm/sec, SLP : 11.12 mm/sec...