Audiovox AVP-7280A - Manual

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

FEATURES 7 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-7280A 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-7280A Video Cassette Player inclu...

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...

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...

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)

GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) 13 12 VOLT POWER NOTES • This VCP operates on 12Vdc only. If you apply more than 18Vdc, the VCP will automatically turnoff.• 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 veh...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

SPECIFICATIONS 25 Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice. MODEL AVP-7280A 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)...

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...