Page 2 - CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunctions, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATINGPROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN ...
Page 3 - Note to CATV system installer:
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 ofcable ent...
Page 4 - compartment of the vehicle, out of the driver’s view.
1 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. • Installation in any other area of the vehicle wi...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE : This Video Cassette Player (VCP) is compatible with any Video Cassette bearing the VHS mark. The Video Cassette Player is designed to expand your opportunities for home or mobile viewing and is not intended for any usage which might violate the copyright laws. Save the ori...
Page 6 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.
3 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 warnin...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; MOISTURE CONDENSATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 MOISTURE CONDENSATION In the normal temperature, if you pour a cold liquidinto a glass, water vapor in the air will condenseon the surface of the glass. This is moisturecondensation. The moisture condensation mayoccur inside of VCPs which, if used in thiscondition, will cause ...
Page 8 - SERVICE
5 SERVICE –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has beendamaged. –If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust onlythose controls that are specified in the operatinginstructions. Improper adjustment of othercontro...
Page 9 - VIDEO HEAD CLEANING; VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
6 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 ...
Page 10 - FEATURES; • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING
FEATURES 7 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-7200A Video Cassette Player. This unit is designed to satisfyall your VHS tape playback needs and with proper use and care, will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. The features of theModel AVP-7200A Video Cassette Player inclu...
Page 11 - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; FRONT PANEL; Cassette Compartment; Accepts the VHS tape for playback.; DEW Indicator
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 8 FRONT PANEL ! Cassette Compartment Accepts the VHS tape for playback. @ CST-IN Indicator Lights green when the cassette is inserted. # DEW Indicator When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicateexcessive moisture buildup inside the VCP. The unit willnot operate u...
Page 12 - In the Auto Repeat Playback mode, this indicator lights red.; PLAY Button
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) 9 $ Power Button When pressed this button alternately turns the VCP on andoff. When power is applied to the unit, the power indicatorlights red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will betoggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switchedon, the power lamp will ...
Page 13 - REAR PANEL; Channel Selection Switch For RF Modulator
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) 10 REAR PANEL ! 1 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3.5mm jack) This connector provides a three-wire interface with receiveraccessory. Remove the sticker to use receiver accessory(remote eye).(P/N 136-2070) @ 2 Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector This connector provides a ...
Page 15 - GETTING STARTED; VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION
GETTING STARTED 12 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 16 - 2 VOLT POWER NOTES; Allow the VCP to cool before use.
GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) 13 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 ve...
Page 17 - BASIC OPERATION; CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING; LOADING; Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently.
BASIC OPERATION 14 CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Œ Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. (Arrow mark at the top) • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. ´ The CST-IN indicator lamp lights green. • Upon inserting the cassette, the VCP power turns on and cassette pl...
Page 18 - ERASURE PROTECTION; • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
BASIC OPERATION (CONTINUED) 15 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 • After recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver to avoid accidental r...
Page 19 - BASIC PLAYBACK
Page 21 - SPECIAL OPERATION; TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD
SPECIAL OPERATION 18 Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode.The tape advances rapidly with the pictures. ´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the REW button once in the PLAYBACK mode. The tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures. ˇ TO OPERATE RE-AUTO TRACKING Pres...
Page 22 - AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK
SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) 19 ¨ AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK • Press the PLAY button for 2 seconds 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 ag...
Page 23 - VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION
SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) 20 ˆ VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION • If you connect a Video Game machine or a Camcorder to the VCP, you can monitor the picture of the Video Game machine or Camcorder video on the video monitor connected to the output of the VCP. • If you connect external ...
Page 24 - AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL OPERATION (CONTINUED) 21 Ø AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP features the Auto Tracking Adjustment function, it can play clear pictures without special operations. • Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically when the cassette is inserted. • The orange Playback indicator blinks ...
Page 25 - SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
BEFORE CALLING AUDIOVOX TECHNICAL SUPPORT (1-800-645-4994) 22 Before calling, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate theproblem. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS There is no power to the VCP. No picture on screen when playing ba...
Page 26 - SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
23 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No back-lighting at POWER button. Power indicated with back-lighting butunit will not operate. More indicators flashing; unit will not operate. PLAY mode indicated no audio or videoon to TV. • No 12V DC. • Dew feature activated (See owner’s manual for dew modeexp...
Page 28 - SPECIFICATIONS; MODEL AVP-7200A; NTSC Color
SPECIFICATIONS 25 Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice. MODEL AVP-7200A POWER SUPPLY POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSION WEIGHT APPROX. VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM VIDEO SIGNAL, OUTPUT (RF) VHS TAPE TYPE TAPE SPEED FF/REW TIME (T-120) VIDEO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE) AUDIO SIGNAL OUTPUT (LINE)...
Page 29 - 6 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
26 36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 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 anypart thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship withi...
