Page 2 - the rear seat compartment of the vehicle, out of the driver’s view.
♦ 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, including anywhere within the driver’s view, is illegal in most states, provinc...
Page 3 - 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 material...
Page 4 - DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION
DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION Thank you for purchasing AUDIOVOX VCP, developed to provide advanced features and functions for high quality performance.To obtain best results and to avoid malfunction, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURECONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING T...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 3 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manualfor future reference.Carefully observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions on the appliance, or the ones described in the operatinginstructions a...
Page 8 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION
5 - Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase, or built-incabinet unless proper ventilation isprovided. Power-Cord Protection- Route the power cord in order not to be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them, paying particularattention to the plugs, receptacles, and ...
Page 9 - SERVICE
SERVICE Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing toqualified servicing personnel under the followingconditions: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. - If the set has been exposed...
Page 10 - VIDEO HEAD CLEANING; VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
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 played back. This can easily bedetermined if, during playback of a known good tape...
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. • Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refe...
Page 12 - FEATURES; DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING
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. • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKIN...
Page 13 - Cassette Compartment; When power is supplied to the set, power
IDENTIFICATION 10 FRONT PANEL ¬ Cassette Compartment - Power key When power is supplied to the set, power indicator lamp will always light up in red. The Power ON and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switched on, the power lamp will light up in green. ® Stop/Eje...
Page 14 - PLAY key
IDENTIFICATION (continued) 11 ° PLAY key Press this key to playback a recorded tape, or to release special operations such as the search modes. In the playback mode the indicator lamp will be lit in orange, and in Auto tracking mode, this indicator lamp will blink. ± Fast Forward/Cue key If this key...
Page 15 - REAR PANEL; FUSE HOLDER; This main line fuse is accessible with the external; RF OUT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH; Set to channel 3 or 4, whichever is not being
IDENTIFICATION (continued) 12 REAR PANEL CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINIST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE ____A,____V FUSE. ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÉME TYPE. 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 ¬ FUSE HOLDER This main line fuse is accessible with the external fuse holder simpl...
Page 16 - *Connector description for
IDENTIFICATION (continued) ¯ 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 provided. ± RF OUT Connect this terminal to antenna terminal of your te...
Page 17 - TO GET STARTED; You can apply this method to DC 12V output only.; VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION
TO GET STARTED • 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) 14 VCP TO VEHICLE CONNECTION
Page 18 - If this polarity is reversed, the unit will not operate.; 2 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 this 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 100 ° F, do not use VCP. Allow VCP...
Page 20 - ERASURE PROTECTION; TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
BASIC OPERATION (continued) Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.When the tab is removed, recording cannot be performed. 17 ERASURE PROTECTION • TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • After recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver if you don’t want to r...
Page 21 - BASIC PLAYBACK
Page 23 - SPECIAL OPERATION; “” stereo; TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD
SPECIAL OPERATION The VCP enters the playback mode during special operations as soon as the PLAY key is pressed. During specialoperations, noise bars and loss of color may affect the picture. This is not a fault with this unit. “” stereo ¶ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD · TO VISUALLY SEARCH REVERSE Pres...
Page 24 - AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT; indicator lamp lights on.
SPECIAL OPERATION (continued) 21 º AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENT • Since this VCP has an 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 ...
Page 25 - BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL; SYMPTOMS
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL Before calling service personnel, check the following points for a possible cause of the trouble. A minor adjustmenton your part may eliminate the trouble. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS There is no power to the VCP. ♦ The power cord is not connected. ♦ The polari...
Page 28 - SPECIFICATION; MODEL
SPECIFICATION MODEL AVP-7180 POWER SUPPLY DC 12V POWER CONSUMPTION 12W 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 75 Ω unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE VHS Type TAPE SPEED SP: 33.35 mm/sec, LP: 22.23 mm/sec, SLP: 11.12 mm/sec F...
Page 29 - ACCESSORY LIST; Description
ACCESSORY LIST Description Part Number AVT-988 9” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT988 AVT-597 5” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT597 AVT-1498 13” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT1498 AVP-7000 Video Cassette Player (12V) AVP7000 AVT-7285 Video Cassette Player (12V) AVP7285 Wireless ...
