ASA Electronics FlexVision AVP-7285 Operating Instructions Manual

Dc operation w/specialized tape mechanism dlc coated video head backlighting of function buttons

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VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER

DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM

DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD

BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS

AVP-7285 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VAN, RV, MARINE,

AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS

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Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS AVP-7285 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR VAN, RV, MARINE, AND OTHER MOBILE APPLICATIONS...
Page 2: Drawing Your Attention
DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION Thank you purchasing AUDIOVOX 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 CAUTION equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence...
Page 3 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 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. •...
Page 5: 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 6: 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 only Overloading–Do not overload wall outlets, Attachments–Do not use attachments not...
Page 7 Water and Moisture–Do not use powerline Ventilation–The slots and openings in the cabinet Portable Cart Warning–An appliance and cart operated sets near water-for example, near a are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure combination should be moved with care. Quick bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may...
Page 8: Moisture Condensation
–Never place the set in a confined space such as a Power-Cord Protection–Route the power cord in –Do not place the set over a radiator or heat bookcase, or built-in cabinet unless proper order not to be walked on or pinched by items register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Page 9 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 qualified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been yourself as opening or removing covers may expose service personnel under the following conditions: damaged.
Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Identification
IDENTIFICATION FRONT PANEL &* ! Cassette Compartment # Stop/Eject key Press this key to stop tape and once more to eject tape. @ Power key $ Rewind/Review key When power is supplied to the set, the power indicator lamp will always light up in red. If this key is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the VCP enters the reverse picture search mode.
Page 14 IDENTIFICATION (continued) % PLAY key * DEW lamp / Hi-Fi R This indicator will flash (if power is on) to indicate Press this key to playback a recorded tape, or to release excessive moisture has been inside of VCP. This unit will special operations such as the search modes.
Page 15 IDENTIFICATION (continued) REAR PANEL & * ! FUSE HOLDER @ IR INPUT This main line fuse is accessible with the external fuse Connect this terminal to remote control out. holder simply by unscrewing the cap. If the main line fuse # RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH should blow then replace the fuse with a proper rated fuse Set to channel 3 or 4, whichever is not being broadcasted in...
Page 16 IDENTIFICATION (continued) $ ANT. IN Connect the TV antenna to this terminal. % 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 provide. &* DC JACK IN Connect this jack to DC source (DC 12V).
Page 17: 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) Portable TV CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET (DC12V) AUDIO IN...
Page 18 12 VOLT POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12V DC only. If you apply more than 18 volts then 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 inside temperature of vehicle is over 100F, do not use VCP. Allow VCP to cool before use.
Page 19: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. Œ Press the STOP/EJECT key twice on the VCP (in the PLAYBACK mode). This first press will stop the tape. The (Arrow mark at the top) second press will eject the tape.
Page 20 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 21 BASIC OPERATION (continued) BASIC PLAYBACK Œ ˇØ ˆ ´ ¨...
Page 22 BASIC OPERATION (continued) Œ LOADING ´ PLAYBACK ˇ STOP The power is on automatically when Press the PLAY key, then pictures will Press the STOP/EJECT key once. the cassette is inserted even if the appear within approximately 8 seconds. The tape will stop . power was off.
Page 23: 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. Œ...
Page 24 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.
Page 25: 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 • The power cord is not connected. There is no power to the VCP.
Page 26 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No power. • Check CH Video Switch is in ON position. 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). •...
Page 27 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Play mode indicated no audio or video to • VCP connected by (75 OHM coax) • Switch to TV mode. TV. (continued from the previous page) antenna coax to TV. Set in “monitor mode”. • VCP connected to A/V output jacks. •...
Page 28: Specification
SPECIFICATION MODEL AVP-7285 POWER SUPPLY DC 12V POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION 265 X 91 X 295 (W X H X D) mm WEIGHT APPROX. 3.4 kg VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM NTSC Color VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS 75Ω unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE...
Page 29 ACCESSORIES LIST DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER AVT-597 5” Color Television with remote (12 Volt) 08000597 AVT-975 9” Color Television with remote (12 Volt) 08000975 AVT-1475 13” Color Television with remote (12 Volt) 08001475 BPA-501-12-4 amp Adapter for use with AVT-975 9” 0891412 and AVT-1475 13”...
Page 30 ACCESSORY PART LIST Rechargeable Vacuums Part Number Vac-21 4110021 Comes with cigarette plug, 13ft. Curly cord, includes surface mounting bracket which also stores cord, high velocity blower and filter element Vac-32 4110032 Recharges in one hour, slow trickle charge, mounting bracket designed to withstand high vibration, high velocity blower and filter element Headphones HP-175...
Page 31 90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO AUDIOVOX VIDEO PRODUCT ( 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 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
Page 32 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 SPECIALTY MARKETS CO., LP. 23319 COOPER DR. ELKHART, IN 46514 (219) 266 - 1886...