Page 3 - 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 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 warnings ...
Page 8 - 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - FEATURES
FEATURES 7 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player. This unit is designed to satisfy allyour VHS tape playback needs and with proper use and care, will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. The features of theModel AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player include...
Page 12 - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; FRONT PANEL; Cassette Compartment; Accepts the VHS tape for playback.; Remote Control Receiver; Lights green when the cassette is inserted.
8 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 andoff. When power is applied to the unit, the power indicatorlights red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode wil...
Page 14 - REAR PANEL
10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REAR PANEL ! Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector This connector provides a two-wire interface with variousAudiovox IR products such as VOH-681/682. (P/N 136-B1864)* Connector description @ DC 12V Jack When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12VDC.* Connect...
Page 15 - use in 24Vdc vehicles. If you use this unit in a 24Vdc vehicle, all the
11 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...
Page 16 - REMOTE CONTROL
12 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL Turns the VCP on and off. Use this button to eject the cassette tape from the VCP. In STOP mode use this button to select between Video 1 and Video 2 inputs.In PLAY mode use this button to adjust the tracking. In STOP mode use this button to rewi...
Page 17 - REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT; Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a fingernail, lift the
13 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteriesas 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 sh...
Page 18 - GETTING STARTED; VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION
14 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 19 - 2 VOLT POWER NOTES; Allow the VCP to cool before use.
15 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 ve...
Page 20 - BASIC OPERATION; CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING; LOADING; • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
16 BASIC OPERATION 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. ´ When a cassette is inserted the CST-IN indicator lamp will turn on. • Upon inserting the cassette, the VCP pow...
Page 22 - SPECIAL OPERATION; TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD
18 SPECIAL OPERATION Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode and thetape will advance rapidly with the pictures. ´ TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Press the REW button once in the PLAYBACK mode andthe tape will rewind rapidly with the pictures. ˇ TO OPERATE RE-AUTO TRAC...
Page 23 - AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK
19 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 playto the end, rewind to the be...
Page 24 - VCP TO GAME MACHINE OR CAMCORDER CONNECTION
20 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. • During the Playback mode of the VCP or the C...
Page 25 - AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT; indicator lights steadily.
21 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 tracki...
Page 26 - SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
22 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 theproblem. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS There is no power to the VCP. Noise bars on screen. Operation key ...
Page 27 - 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 notoperate. PLAY mode indicated no audio or videoon to TV. • No 12V DC. • Dew feature activated (See owner’s manual for dew modeexpl...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS; MODEL AVP-8200
25 SPECIFICATIONS Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice. MODEL AVP-8200 POWER SUPPLY 12Vdc POWER CONSUMPTION 11Watts 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 unbalan...
Page 30 - 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 any partthereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship withi...
