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AC/DC VIDEO
CASSETTE PLAYER

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Page 1: ...owner s manual AC DC VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER ...

Page 2: ...me lets you pause the tape during playback so you can view a single frame Digital Auto Tracking automatically aligns the playback heads to the recorded track Dew Protection System prevents the VCP from playing a tape when the system senses moisture on the tape heads Soft Touch Controls let you easily control the VCP s functions Note The remote control requires two AAA batteries not supplied for po...

Page 3: ...ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con stitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the lite...

Page 4: ...em 12 Installing the Remote Control s Batteries 12 Operation 14 Using the Remote Control 14 Playing a Video Tape 14 On screen Display 15 Fast Forward Rewind 15 Visual Search 16 Fast Scan Forward Review 16 Freeze Frame 17 Auto Repeat Playback 17 Adjusting Tracking 17 Watching Broadcast TV 18 Copying a Video Tape 18 Troubleshooting 19 Care and Maintenance 20 Cleaning the Video Heads 21 Video Tape Ti...

Page 5: ...lied from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket AC Adapter lets you power the VCP from a standard AC outlet CHOOSING A LOCATION For safe and effective operation of your VCP consider the following when you choose an installation location Place the VCP away from direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators and heat vents Do not place the VCP in a dusty or humid area Do not block the VCP s ve...

Page 6: ...deo cable to make this connection A TV monitor is like a standard TV but it also has separate audio and video input jacks Using the separate audio and video input jacks results in a better quality picture and sound If you want to connect a VCR to the VCP for copying tapes use the connections described in Connecting a VCR on Page 9 You need an additional audio video cable to make this connection No...

Page 7: ...UHF splitter connected to your TV disconnect the antenna wire from the splitter s input terminal and leave the splitter connected to the TV If you have a separate UHF antenna leave the UHF antenna wire connected to the TV 2 Using the supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable connect the VCP s RF OUT terminal to the TV s VHF antenna terminal or the splitter s input terminal If your TV has only 300 ohm antenna ...

Page 8: ...s audio and video input jacks using a video quality shielded cable not supplied Caution You must use a video quality cable for this type of connection Do not use a standard audio cable Your local RadioShack store sells the proper type of cable 3 DC IN 12V 4 CHANNEL RF OUT ANT IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 300 ohm 75 ohm UHF VHF OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO TV In from Antenna VCP ...

Page 9: ...le Your local RadioShack store sells the correct type of cable You can connect the VCR s audio video output jacks to your TV s input jacks using another video quality shielded cable or to the antenna output jack using 75 ohm cable This lets you watch a tape while you copy it see Copying a Video Tape on Page 18 You can also connect your TV to the VCP s RF OUT terminal See Connecting a Standard TV o...

Page 10: ...before you plug it in and operate it so any moisture inside can completely evaporate If moisture has formed inside the VCP it might not operate after you connect power see Dew Protection System on Page 12 Using AC Power The supplied AC adapter lets you power the VCP from a standard AC outlet Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 14V DC and delivers at least 850 mA Its center t...

Page 11: ... DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the VCP and TV The VCP continues to draw a small amount of current from the vehicle s battery even after you turn it off so be sure to disconnect the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket when you are not using the VCP and TV to prevent your vehicle s battery from being drained The DC power cord has two barrel plugs on ...

Page 12: ...MOTE CONTROL S BATTERIES The remote control requires two AAA batteries not supplied for power For the best operation and longest life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment Cautions Use only fresh batt...

Page 13: ...he remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet 7 meters in front of the VCP If it does not operate properly within this distance replace the batteries Warning Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly ...

Page 14: ...th the main label facing up and the spine label facing out Then gently push on the center of the tape s spine until the VCP pulls the tape all the way in The POWER TV VCP and TAPE indicators light then the PLAY indicator lights and the tape automatically begins to play POWER STOP STILL REWIND PLAY POWER EJECT REWIND PLAY FAST F FAST F REPEAT A REPEAT A TAPE DEW TV VCP VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER MODEL 5...

Page 15: ... highlight F OSD 3 Repeatedly press OK so ON appears next to F OSD 4 Press MENU to exit Note If you do not press any key for a few minutes the VCP automatically exits the menu mode The current operation mode appears on display when you change the operation mode then automatically disappears in about 3 seconds When you activate the auto repeat playback function AUTO REPEAT also appears on the TV sc...

Page 16: ...dicator lights along with the FAST F or REWIND indicator and the tape begins to play forward or backward at a high speed During visual search there is no sound and the picture quality is not as good as during normal playback Press STOP to stop the tape or PLAY to stop visual search and resume normal playback Note Tapes recorded at the EP extended play speed provide the best picture during visual s...

Page 17: ...atedly press OK so ON appears next to AUTO REPEAT 4 Press MENU to exit Note If you do not press any key for a few minutes the VCP automatically exits the menu mode To disable the auto repeat playback simply repeat steps 1 4 selecting OFF at Step 3 To set the VCP for auto repeat playback before or during normal playback press A REPEAT so the A REPEAT indicator lights The tape automatically rewinds ...

Page 18: ... signals from its AUDIO VIDEO input jacks set it to the audio video source mode Note If the VCR does not have an input select switch and you later want to record VHF UHF cable channels on the VCR you might need to disconnect the VCP from the VCR s audio video input jacks 4 Select the desired recording speed on the VCR 5 Begin recording on the VCR 6 Press PLAY on the VCP to begin tape playback 7 To...

Page 19: ... tracking properly Manually adjust tracking Noise during playback Video heads are dirty See Cleaning the Video Heads on Page 21 No picture during playback The TV is not tuned to the proper channel Tune the TV to the same channel as the VCP s CHANNEL switch Interference in the playback picture The VCP is not tracking properly Manually adjust tracking Control buttons do not work when the power is on...

Page 20: ... and store the VCP only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the VCP away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the VCP gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the VCP to work improperly Use only fresh batteries...

Page 21: ...built for durability you should handle it with care Do not store video cassettes in high temperature high humidity locations Store them in a cool dry dust free environment Store your video cassettes on their ends not on their sides This prevents improper settling of the cassette s spools A video cassette s tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette s spools after numerous playing This c...

Page 22: ...amp fuse available at your local RadioShack store When you screw on the tip be sure the knurled ring is screwed firmly onto the plug THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your VCP might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your VCP is causing the interference turn off your VCP If the interference goes away your VCP is causing it Try to eliminate the interferen...

Page 23: ... Power Requirement AC 120 V 10 60 Hz 0 5 DC 12 V Power Consumption AC About 11 W DC About 11 W Dimensions HWD 33 4 101 4 117 8 Inches 94 270 325 mm Weight 6 lbs 4 oz 2 9 kg ELECTRICAL Video Output Level 1 Vp p Video Output Impedance 75 Ohms Audio Output Level 6 dBm Video S N Ratio SP More than 43 dB LP EP More than 42 dB Audio S N Ratio SP More than 42 dB LP EP More than 40 dB Specifications are t...

Page 24: ...n the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replace...

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