ASA Electronics FlexVision AVP-7285 Manuale utente
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
DC OPERATION W/SPECIALIZED TAPE MECHANISM
DLC COATED VIDEO HEAD
BACKLIGHTING OF FUNCTION BUTTONS
AVP-7285OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
SPECIALLYDESIGNEDFORVAN,RV,MARINE,
ANDOTHERMOBILEAPPLICATIONS
DRAWING YOUR ATTENTION
Thankyoupurchasing AUDIOVOXVCP,developedtoprovideadvancedfeaturesandfunctionsforhighqualityperformance.
Toobtainthebestresultsandtoavoidmalfunction,PLEASECAREFULLYREADTHEDESCRIPTIONSANDOPERATINGPROCEDURE
CONTAINEDINTHISOWNER’SMANUALPRIORTOOPERATINGTHISVCP.
CAUTION: TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK DONOT USETHIS (POLARIZED)PLUG WITHAN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OROTHER
OUTLETUNLESS THE BLADES CANBE FULLYINSERTED TOPREVENT BLADEEXPOSURE.
WARNING:TOPREVENT FIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK, DONOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbolwithinan
equilateraltriangleisintendedtoalerttheuser to the presence
ofuninsulated“dangerousvoltage”withintheproduct’s
enclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitudeto constitute a
riskofelectricshocktopersons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleis intended
toalerttheusertothepresenceof important operating and
maintenance(servicing)instructionsintheliterature
accompanyingtheappliance.
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCKS
DONOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT:POUR PRÉVENIRLES RISQUESD’INCENDIE ET D’ÉLECTROCUTION,NE PASEXPOSER CETAPPAREIL ÀLA PLUIENI À
L’HUMIDITÉ.
ATTENTION:POUR ÉVITERLES CHOCSÉLECTRIQUES, NEPAS UTILISERCETTE FICHE(POLARISÉE) AVEC UN CORDON PROLONGATEUR,
UNEPRISE DECOURANT OUUNE AUTRESORITE DECOURANT, SAUF SI LES BROCHESPEUVENT ÊTREINSÉRÉES ÀFOND
SANSQU’AUCUNE PARTIENE RESTEÀ DECOUVERT.
Note to CATV system installer:
ThisreminderisprovidedtocalltheCATVsysteminstaller’sattentiontoArticle820-40oftheNECthatprovidesguidelinesfor
propergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthatthecablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuilding,as
closetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
NOTE:
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC
Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyandifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
instructionsmaycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnot
occurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe
determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
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RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
• AVIDEOMONITOR/TVisdesignedforrearpassengerviewingonly.Thisproductmayonlybeinstalledintherearseat
compartmentofthevehicle,outofthedriver’sview.
• Installationinanyotherareaofthevehicle,includinganywherewithinthedriver’sview,isillegalinmoststates,provincesand
countriesandmayleadtodriverdistractionresultinginanaccident,injuryand/ordeath.Ifyouareunsureofregulations
regardingthis,pleaseconsultyourlocallawstodeterminehowthisappliestoyou.
• Usersshouldbeawareofthepossiblenoisedistractioncausedbytheuseoftheproductandshouldcarefullymonitorthe
volumesoasnottointerferewiththedriver’sattentiontosurroundingtrafficconditions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE:This VideoCassette Playeris compatiblewith anyVideo Cassette Player bearing theVHS mark.The VCPis designedto expandyour
opportunitiesfor homeviewing andnot forany usagewhich might violate the copyrightlaws.
Savethe originalshipping cartonand packingmaterials; theywill come in handy ifyou everhave toship yourVCP. Formaximumprotection,
repackthe setas itwas originallypacked atthe factory.
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS..........................................................................................................................................................................3
VIDEOHEADCLEANING...............................................................................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANTNOTES......................................................................................................................................................................................8
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................9
IDENTIFICATION..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
TOGETSTARTED.........................................................................................................................................................................................14
BASICOPERATION .....................................................................................................................................................................................16
SPECIALOPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................................20
BEFORECALLINGSERVICEPERSONNEL..................................................................................................................................................22
SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................................................................25
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Foryourprotection,pleasereadthesesafetyinstructionscompletelybeforeoperatingtheappliance,andkeepthismanual
forfuturereference.
Carefullyobserveallwarnings,precautions,andinstructionsontheappliance,ortheonesdescribedintheoperating
instructionsandadheretothem.
USE
Power Sources–Thissetshould be operated only
fromthetypeofpowersourceindicatedon the
markinglabel.Ifyouarenotsureof the type of
electricalpowersupplyatyourhome,consultyour
dealerorlocalpowercompany.Forthosesets
designedtooperatefrombatterypower,orother
sources,refertotheoperatinginstructions.
Overloading–Donotoverloadwall outlets,
extensioncordsorconveniencereceptaclebeyond
theircapacity,sincethiscanresultinfire or electric
shock.
Object and Liquid Entry–Never push objects of
anykindintothesetthroughopeningsas they may
touchdangerousvoltagepointsorshortoutparts
thatcouldresultinafireorelectric shock.
Neverspillliquidofanykindonthe set.
Attachments–Donotuseattachments not
recommendedbythemanufacturer,astheymay
causehazards.
Cleaning–Unplugthesetfromthe wall outlet
beforecleaningorpolishingit.Donotuse liquid
cleanersoraerosolcleaners.Useaclothlightly
dampenedwithwaterforcleaningtheexteriorof
theset.
DC 12V?
UNPLUGUNPLUG
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Water and Moisture–Do not use powerline
operatedsetsnearwater-forexample,neara
bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,ina
wetbasement,ornearaswimmingpool,etc.
Accessories–Donotplacethe set on an unstable
cart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable.Theset may
fall,causingseriousinjurytoachildor an adult,
andseriousdamagetotheset.Useonly a cart
stand,tripod,bracket,ortablerecommendedby
themanufacturer.
Ventilation–Theslotsandopenings in the cabinet
areprovidedfornecessaryventilation.Toensure
reliableoperationoftheset,andtoprotect it from
overheating,theseslotsandopeningsmustnever
beblockedorcovered.
–Nevercovertheslotsandopeningswith a cloth
orothermaterials.
–Neverblocktheslotsandopeningsby placing
thesetonabed,sofa,rugor other similar surface.
Portable Cart Warning–An appliance and cart
combinationshouldbemovedwithcare.Quick
stops,excessiveforce,andunevensurfacesmay
causetheapplianceandcartcombinationto
overturn.
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–Neverplacethesetinaconfinedspace such as a
bookcase,orbuilt-incabinetunlessproper
ventilationisprovided.
Power-Cord Protection–Route the power cord in
ordernottobewalkedonorpinched by items
placeduponoragainstthem,payingparticular
attentiontotheplugs,receptacles,andthepoint
wherethecordexitsfromtheappliance.
–Donotplacethesetoveraradiator or heat
register,orwhereitisexposedtodirect sunlight.
Inthenormaltemperature,ifyoupoura cold liquid
intoaglass,watervaporintheair will condense
onthesurfaceoftheglass.Thisis moisture
condensation.Themoisturecondensationmay
occurinsideofVCPs,ifusedinthis condition, it will
causedamagetotheheadandthetape.
IncaseofmovingtheVCPfroma cold place to
heatedplace,
Orthetemperatureofsurroundingsgoesupdue to
roomheatingswitchedon.
OrmovingtheVCPsuddenlyfromairconditioned
roomtoaplaceofhightemperatureof humidity in
summer.
maycausethedewindicatortolightup. Do not
useinthiscondition.
Whenthemoisturecondensationoccursinsideof
theVCP,NEVERinsertthecassetteintothe
cassettecompartment.Removethecassette,if
loaded,bypressingtheSTOP/EJECTkey.Only
operatetheVCPafterthemoisturecondensation
hascompletelydriedout.Normally,ittakesabout 2
hours.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Whendoesthe
moisturecondensation
occurinsideofthe
VCP?
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SERVICE
Damage Requiring Service–Unplug the set
fromthewalloutletandreferservicingto qualified
servicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions:
–Whenthepowercordorplugisdamaged or
frayed.
–Ifliquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshave fallen
intotheset.
–Ifthesethasbeenexposedtorain or water.
–Ifthesethasbeensubjectedtoexcessive shock
bybeingdropped,orthecabinethasbeen
damaged.
–Ifthesetdoesnotoperatenormallywhen
followingtheoperatinginstructions,adjustonly
thosecontrolsthatarespecifiedintheoperating
instructions.Improperadjustmentofothercontrols
mayresultindamageandwilloftenrequire
extensiveworkbyaqualifiedtechniciantorestore
thesettonormaloperation.
–Whenthesetexhibitsadistinctchangein
performance,thisindicatesaneedforservice.
Servicing–Donotattempttoservice the set
yourselfasopeningorremovingcoversmayexpose
youtodangerousvoltageorotherhazards.
Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Replacement of parts–When replacement of
partsisrequired,besuretheservicetechnician has
usedreplacementpartsspecifiedbythe
manufacturerthathavethesamecharacteristicsas
theoriginalparts.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay
resultinfire,electricshock,orotherhazards.
Safety Check–Uponcompletionofany service or
repairstotheset,asktheservicetechnician to
performroutinesafetychecks(asspecifiedbythe
manufacturer)todeterminethatthesetisin safe
operatingcondition.
SERVICE DEPT
ALL SETS RECEIVE
OUR OK
SAFETY CHECK.
FRAYEDOR CUT
DCLINE
CRACKEDPLUG
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VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING
ThevideoheadsarethemeansbywhichtheVCPreadspicturesfromthetapeduringplayback.
Intheunlikelyeventthattheybecomedirtyenoughtobeclogged,nopicturewillbeplayback.Thiscaneasilybedeterminedif,
duringplaybackofaknowngoodtape,thereisgoodsound,butthepictureisextremelysnowy.Ifthisisthecase,havethevideo
cassetteplayercheckedbyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING
DuringnormaloperationoftheVCP,thevideoandaudioheadscangetdirtyoveraperiodoftime,especiallywhenusinganoldor
poorqualitytape.Whentheheadsaredirtythepicturecangetsnowyandthetrackingcontrolwillnotadjustthesnowoutofthe
picture.Ifthisconditionoccurs,headcleaningcartridgesmaytakecareofthisproblemandrestorenormalpicture.Werecommend
thatheadcleaningcartridgesbeusedsparinglyduetothefactthattheycanbeveryabrasivetothevideoheads.Iftheproblemis
notresolvedwiththeheadcleaningcartridgethentheunitneedstobecheckedbyaqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NOTE: Videoheadsmayeventuallywearoutandshouldbereplacedwhentheyfailtoreproduceclearpictures.Tohelp
preventvideohead clogging,useonlygoodqualityVHStapes.Discardwornouttapes.
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