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GoldSEar VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. GVP-F130...
CA UTIONARY NO TES WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES CAUTIONARY NOTES ................. • COMPACT SIZE, QUICK START FEATURES/TABLE OF CONTENTS ............ • CONVENIENT FRONT LOADING SYSTEM ACCESSORIES ..................• AUTO TRACKING SYSTEM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............... • JET SEARCHILOGIC MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS ..........SEARCH • PLAYBACK OF UP TO 8 POWER SOURCE ................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet Read Instructions --All the safety and operat- are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli- ing instructions should be read before the prod- able operation of the product and to protect it uct is operated.
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14. Protective Attachment Plug m This product is Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind through openings into this product as equipped with an attachment plug featuring they may touch dangerous voltage points or overload protection. This is a safety feature. See short-out parts that could result in a fire or elec- Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting tric shock.
MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS Disconnect all TV antennas from your l-V, reconnect them to the unit, and connect the unit to the TV as shown below. Disconnect the antenna leads "IV set from the rear of the "IV receiv- er and connect to the ANT. IN terminal of this unit.
POWER SOURCE When using the AC adapter CONNECTION 1. Plug the AC adaptor power cord into AC electrical outlet. NOTE: This adapter is normal fi_r use w#h an AC 120V current only. (AC ADAPTOR: 14V, 850mA) 2. Connect one end of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear of the unit.
LOADING AND UNLOADING LOADING Insert a video cassette with its label area side facing you as shown. Push the middle of the tape slowly. The "(:;ST. IN" indicator will light. UNLOADING Press the EJECT button. The cassette compartment will open and the video cassette will be automatically partially ejected.
PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe these precautions when you operate this unit. DEW WARNING If condensation occurs inside the unit, the DEW lamp illuminates and the unit will not operate. In this event, leave the power plug connected and power button on until the unit has had sufficient time to dry (about 2 hours) and the DEW lamp goes off.
PARTS AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL / FF (FAST FORWARD) BUTTON CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Press this button during the STOP mode to Load the cassette here. advance the tape, or during the PLAY mode for fast forward picture search (CUE mode). POWER Bu'n'ON AND INDICATION This button is used to turn the unit on and off, When this button is pressed to REW (REWIND) BUTTON...
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ANT. IN (ANTENNA IN) TERMINAL Connect the signal from the VHF/UHF antenna to this terminal. RF CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH RF. OUT TERMINAL Connect this terminal to the Set to Channel 3 or Channel 4 (whichever VHF/UHF antenna terminal is not being used in your area). Set your TV the back of the IV.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL You can control most functions of the VCP with the wireless remote control. remote control must have Line-of-Sight to the remote sensor on the front of the VCP. It must be with- in an angle of 30 degrees either side of center, The normal oper- ating distance is about 23 feet.
PRE-RECORDED TAPE PLAYBACK __[I ..OPERATION: 1. Press the POWER button to on, or insert a cassette tape. The ti" POWER indicator will light. NOTES: • Check to see ira cassette tape is already loaded before inserting a cas- sette into the video cassette player.
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE During the playback mode, • Press the STILL button. • This picture may be unstable or noise bars may appear. • No sound will be heard. To resume the normal speed playback. •...
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LOGIC SEARCH The VCP must be in the STOP Mode. 1. Press a search button (FF or £EW) once. Fast winding begins. 2. Press and hold the FF or REW button again. Visual search (Cue/Review) begins, so you can check what is on the tape. 3.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE TO COPY A VIDEO TAPE, THIS VIDEO PLAYER AND A VCR SHOULD BE CONNECTED AS SHOWN BELOW. Types of Cables TV set (Used for monitoring) • The VHF/RF cable should be a coaxial cable 75 ohm imped- VHF Antenna terminal ance.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Check the following points before making a service request. Correction Trouble Check that the power plug is completely connected to its source. No power. • Check if the POWER button is pressed on. Insert the cassette with the window side up and the safety tab Video cassette cannot be •...
SPECIFICATIONS General Television system EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal DC 12V Power input 16W approx. Power consumption (sP) Tape speed 1.31 inches/sec (33.35mm/sec) 0.65 inches/sec (16.67mm/sec) (LP) (EP) 0.44 inches/sec (11.12mm/sec) 1/2" (12.7mm high density tape VHS) Tape width Maximum playback (SP)
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WARRANTY PERIOD :_ • . % ..4" MODEL # "PARTS HO_V SERVICE IS HANDLED GVP-F130 ° _°90days: • 1 Year Call 1-800-243-0000, Option # 1 24 hrst_a°da3 ;, 70 s your prod a : (M_!or, TV:NCR) andS:code ready. _ " •...
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