Audiovox AVP8280 - Manuals

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 warnings ...

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-8280 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-8280 Video Cassette Player include...

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...

9 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) % DEW (Red)/ Hi-Fi (Green) Indicator When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicateexcessive moisture buildup inside the VCP. The unit willnot operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can beejected from the unit). When DEW mode has beenactivat...

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...

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...

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...

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) 13 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...

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)

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...

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...

18 SPECIAL OPERATION Œ TO VISUALLY SEARCH FORWARD Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode andthe tape 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

25 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL AVP-8280 POWER SUPPLY 12Vdc POWER CONSUMPTION 13Watts 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 unbalanced AVX. TAPE TYPE VHS Type TAPE SPEED SP:33.35mm/sec, LP:22.23mm/...

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 within 3...