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VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
MODEL AVP-8200 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Model AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player. This instrument is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire, casualty and electrical hazards. Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 (128-6418)
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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS To obtain the best results and to avoid malfunctions, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER. This user manual employs the following symbols to indicate CAUTION different types of warning messages. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS DO NOT OPEN Indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation. Indicates the presence of important operating and CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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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 of cable entry as practical. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reas
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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 within the driver’s view, is illegal in most states, provinces and countries and may lead to driver distraction resulting in an accident, injury and/or death. If you are unsure of regulations, please cons
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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 original shipping carton and packing materials; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCP. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory. SAFETY INSTRUCT
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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 regarding the Video Cassette Player should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions-All operating instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning-Unplug or turn off vehicle power to the Video Cassette Player
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MOISTURE CONDENSATION In the normal temperature, if you pour a cold liquid When moving the VCP from a cold place to heated When the moisture condensation occurs inside of into a glass, water vapor in the air will condense place. the VCP, NEVER insert the cassette into the on the surface of the glass. This is moisture cassette compartment. Remove the cassette, if Or the temperature of surroundings goes up due to condensation. The moisture condensation may loaded, by press
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SERVICE –If the set has been subjected to excessive shock –When the set exhibits a distinct change in Replacement of parts–When replacement of by being dropped, or the cabinet has been performance, this indicates a need for service. parts is required, be sure the service technician has damaged. used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as Servicing–Do not attempt to service the set the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may yourself as
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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 tape, there is good sound, but the picture is extremely snowy. If this is the case, have the video cassette player checked by qualified service personnel. VIDEO HEAD CLEANING NOTES During normal ope
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FEATURES CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of the Audiovox Model AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player. This unit is designed to satisfy all your VHS tape playback needs and with proper use and care, will offer many years of viewing enjoyment. The features of the Model AVP-8200 Video Cassette Player include: • DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING This VCP plays clear pictures without special operations. In the Auto Tracking Mode, the PLAY indicator blinks. • SELF PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Since HEAD DRUM rotation continuou
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL toggled by pressing this key. When the POWER is switched ! Cassette Compartment on, the power lamp will light up in red and the other Accepts the VHS tape for playback. function buttons light green. @ Remote Control Receiver $ CST-IN Indicator # Power Button Lights green when the cassette is inserted. When pressed this button alternately turns the VCP on and off. When power is applied to the unit, the power indicator lights red. The Power ON and Power OFF mo
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) % DEW (Red) Indicator ) Tracking +/- When power is on, this indicator flashes red to indicate In the playback mode, this button allows the manual excessive moisture buildup inside the VCP. The unit will reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture not operate until it dries out sufficiently (the tape can be during regular or slow motion playback. Reduces picture ejected from the unit). When DEW mode has been “jitter” during play-pause mode. activated,
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REAR PANEL ! Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector @ DC 12V Jack When using a DC power source, connect this jack to 12V This connector provides a two-wire interface with various DC. Audiovox IR products such as VOH-681/682.(P/N 136- B1864) * Connector description * Connector description 10
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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 or Camcorder using an RCA cord. % Infrared (IR) INPUT Connector (3.5mm jack) This connector provides a three-wire interface with receiver accessory. (Remote Eye). (P/N 136-B2129) CAUTION: This VCP is f
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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 rewind the tape. In PLAY mode use this button to view the tape in reverse. In STOP mode use this button to start tape play. In PLAY mode use this button to enable the Auto Tracking function. In STOP mode us
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V 3 L L E C CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONTINUED) REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteries REMOTE CONTROL as described below. (backside) 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 shown. Make sure that proper polarity (+) is observed. NOTE : Insert the battery beneath the battery case holding pins. 3 Close the battery cover. battery CR2025 COVE
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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) 14
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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 vehicle is over 100F, do not use the VCP. Allow the VCP to cool before use. 15
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BASIC OPERATION CASSETTE LOADING/UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Î Push the cassette into the cassette compartment gently. Î Press the VCP STOP/EJECT button twice (in the PLAYBACK mode). The first press stops the tape, while (Arrow mark at the top) the second press ejects the tape. The CST-IN indicator will turn off. • An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. « When a cassette is inserted the CST-IN indicator lamp « Pull the cassette out gently. will turn on. • Upon inserting the cassette, the
