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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODEL AVP-8380T OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Cautions And Warnings
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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. - Page 3 Note to CATV system installer: When installing this equipment in the home adhere 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 4 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 5: Table Of Contents
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS... 8 REMOTE CONTROL ... 12 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT ... 13 GETTING STARTED ... 14 VCP CHANNEL CONTROLS ... 16 BASIC OPERATION ... 17 SPECIAL OPERATION ... 19 BEFORE CALLING AUDIOVOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT (1-800-645-4994) ... 23 SPECIFICATIONS ... 26... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Video Cassette Player is operated. 2 Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Cautions and Warnings-All cautions and warnings regarding the Video Cassette Player should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions-All operating instructions should be followed. -
Page 7: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MOISTURE CONDENSATION In the normal temperature, if you pour a cold liquid When moving the VCP from a cold place to heated into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense place. on the surface of the glass. This is moisture Or the temperature of surroundings goes up due to condensation. - Page 8 SERVICE –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock –When the set exhibits a distinct change in by being dropped, or the cabinet has been performance, this indicates a need for service. damaged. Servicing–Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
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Page 9: Video Head Cleaning
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads enable the VCP to read video information pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become clogged with dirt video playback will be impossible. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy. -
Page 10: Features
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: •... -
Page 11: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL ! Cassette Compartment Accepts the VHS tape for playback. @ Remote Control Receiver # Power Button When pressed this button alternately turns the VCP on and off. When power is applied to the unit, the power indicator lights red. - Page 12 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) % DEW (Red)/ Hi-Fi (Green) Indicator When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicate excessive moisture buildup inside the VCP. The unit will not operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can be ejected from the unit).
- Page 13 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 136- B1864) * Connector description # DC 12V Jack...
- Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Remote Control
THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITS Power ON/OFF Selects playback audio (Hi-Fi Hi-Fi “L” Hi-Fi “R” MONO ...) Selects between the video line input and VCP’s tuner Used to eject the cassette tape In STOP mode use this button to select between the video line inputs and VCP’s tuner. In PLAY mode use this button to adjust the tracking. -
Page 16: Remote Control Battery Replacement
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT REMOTE CONTROL (backside) battery CR2025 COVER Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteries as described below. 1 Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a fingernail, lift the battery cover up and off. 2 Install the 3V Lithium Cell battery as shown. -
Page 17: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION • Connect the unit to a 12Vdc source only. • The unit should be connected to the vehicle only after verifying the polarity of the cigarette lighter socket. (12Vdc with negative ground) - Page 18 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) 12 VOLT POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12Vdc only. If you apply more than 18Vdc, the VCP will automatically turn off. • If the polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate. • Use of this VCP is not recommended in excessive heat. If the inside temperature of the vehicle is over 100F, do not use the VCP. Allow the VCP to cool before use.
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Page 19: Vcp Channel Controls
VCP CHANNEL CONTROL AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHING 1 Press the A.MEMORY button to display and start the Auto Channel Searchs. The VCP begins scanning for channels available in the area. 2 When scanning is complete, the VCP tunes to the lowest channel available. 3 After completing Auto Channel Search, pressing the CH + or - buttons should only select active channels. -
Page 20: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the top) • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. ´ When a cassette is inserted the CST-IN indicator lamp will turn on. • Upon inserting the cassette, the VCP power will turn on and cassette will begin to play as long as DC power is applied to the VCP. - Page 21 BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) Œ LOADING ´ PLAYBACK Press the PLAY button. Picture will The power is turned on automatically appear within approximately 8 seconds. when the cassette is inserted even if The tape will rewind automatically to the the power switch was off. beginning after the end of the tape is reached and will eject.
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Page 22: Special Operation
SPECIAL OPERATION The VCP will enter the playback mode as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During special operations, noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not due to a VCP malfunction. Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode and the tape will advance rapidly with the pictures. - Page 23 SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) ¨ AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK • Press the PLAY button for 2 seconds or A.REPEAT button in the playback mode. The AUTO REPEAT light will illuminate. The VCP cycles through the following modes and the AUTO REPEAT lamp lights red. The tape will play to the end, rewind to the beginning and play again.
- Page 24 SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) ˆ VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION • If you connect a Video Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCP, you can view the Video Game machine or Camcorder video on a video monitor connected to the output of the VCP. •...
- Page 25 SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) Ø AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP features the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it will play clear pictures. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • The orange Playback indicator will blink during the auto tracking operation. When tracking is completed, the Playback indicator lights steadily.
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Page 26: Before Calling Audiovox Technical Support (1-800-645-4994)
BEFORE CALLING AUDIOVOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT (1-800-645-4994) Before calling, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem. SYMPTOMS • The power cord is not connected. There is no power to the VCP. - Page 27 SYMPTOMS No back-lighting at POWER button. • No 12V DC. Power indicated with back-lighting but • Dew feature activated (See unit will not operate. owner’s manual for dew mode explanation). • No tape in unit. • Low voltage. More indicators flashing; unit will not operate. •...
- Page 28 SYMPTOMS Play mode indicated but no audio or • VCP connected by (75 OHM coax) video to TV. (continued) antenna coax to TV. TV set in “monitor mode”. • VCP connected to A/V output jacks. (AVT-1475 or 1498) • Output of VCP A/V RCA cables or coax not connected to TV input.
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Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL AVP-8380T POWER SUPPLY 12Vdc POWER CONSUMPTION 14Watts DIMENSION 248 X 91 X 260 (W X H X D) mm WEIGHT APPROX. 3 kg VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (RF) VHS Composite video 1Vpp, 75 ohms unbalanced AVX. - Page 30 Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (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 36 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
- Page 31 Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Model AVP-8380T Video Cassette Player. 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. Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd.,...