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AutoVisionTsystem
Features
²2±head hi-fi playback
²AutoPlay feature
²Digital auto tracking
²Dual stereo headphone with electric volume control
²Self docking connection for easy mobile installation
²Latching system for secure safety
²Carrying handle for portability
²Water resistant tape door
²On screen display
²Protection circuits
Playback and format
²The videocassette player of your AutoVisiontsystem can only be used
in the ªplaybackº mode. You are not able to record with your system.
²The system plays standard videocassettes marked ªVHSº (or ªS-VHS).
VCP protection circuits
Tape protection circuit
²When the system is in PAUSE mode, the tape mechanism will
continue to create tension on the tape.
²When the VCP is in still playback, FFWD (fast forward) or REW
(reverse) mode for more than five minutes, the tape protection circuit
automatically returns the system to PLAY mode to avoid damage to
the tape.
Your AutoVision System is also equipped with a Dew sensor circuit and a
High/low temperature sensor circuit. For more information on these
circuits, please refer toHumidity and moisture condensationand
Temperature extremesin the Introduction chapter.
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VCP controls
1.LEDdisplay
The display lamp will light up in green when power is supplied to the
videocassette player.
2.POWERkey
Press to toggle between ON/OFF. When the power is ON, other keys
(PLAY, FF, REW, STOP) will illuminate.
3.PLAYkey
Press to playback a videocassette tape.
4.REWIND/REVIEWbutton
Press to enter the reverse picture mode when in PLAYBACK mode. If in
STOP mode, the tape will rewind at a high speed.
5.FAST FORWARD/CUEbutton
Press to enter forward picture search mode when in PLAYBACK mode. If
in STOP mode, the tape will fast-forward at a high speed.
6.STOPbutton
Press to stop the tape.
7.HEADPHONE VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYSbutton
For home use only, please refer to theIn-Home Usesection.
8.EJECTbutton
Located inside the videocassette cover. Press to eject the tape.
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Remote control
The remote control enables third row passengers to control the rear seat
entertainment system. The remote control willnotoperate from the
second row seats. The sensor for the remote control is located on the
rear of the entertainment system.
1.POWERbutton
Press to turn the videocassette player (VCP) ON or OFF.
2.ENCOREbutton
Press to reverse the casssette for 5 seconds. Normal playback will then
resume when in PLAYBACK mode.
3.STILL/ADVANCE(frame advance button)
Press to temporarily suspend playback. Press again to make the tape
advance one frame at a time.
4.RETRACKINGbutton
Press to activate Auto Tracking in the playback mode.
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Media select
Press the MEDIA control to toggle
between AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD,
CDDJ, VCP and AUX modes. When
selected, the media source will
illuminate.
²AM
AM radio frequency band
²FM1, FM2
FM radio frequency bands
²TAPE
cassette tape (if equipped)
²CD
single cd player (if equipped)
²CDDJ
compact disc changer (if equipped)
²VCP
video cassette player
²AUX
auxiliary jack input
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Encore (on remote control)
²Press the ENCORE control while in playback mode.
The VCP will reverse to the previous five seconds of the selection and
then operate at normal playback mode.
Auxiliary input jacks
The auxiliary input jacks on the
AutoVisiontcontrol panel accepts
video and audio connectors for all
standard video games (Nintendot,
PlayStationt, etc.) Other compatible
devices such as DVD players,
camcorders and portable CD players
can also be connected to the
auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jack is color-coded for
identification purposes. They are as
follows:
²YELLOW (1)Ð video input
²WHITE (2)Ð left channel audio
input
²RED (3)Ð right channel audio
input
Press the MEDIA control until AUX is illuminated in the control panel.
This will allow you to view the video and listen to the audio from the
auxiliary input.
To listen to another audio source while viewing video from the auxiliary
input, press the MEDIA control until the desired media source is
illuminated.
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Video source selection
The MEDIA control determines
which video (VCP or Auxiliary
input) is seen on the AutoVisiont
screen.
When the vehicle ignition is ON and
the system is not in VCP mode, the
AutoVisiontselects the Auxiliary
input as the video source. (If there
is not a video source connected to
the Auxiliary input jack, the screen
will be blank.)
AutoPlay feature
Your AutoVisiontsystem is equipped with an AutoPlay Feature. When a
video cassette is inserted into the player, video and audio sources are
automatically switched to VCP. This will override any other selections
currently made.
Indications on the VCP
The operation and status of the VCP can be checked by the indications
appearing on the LED display.
1. ThePower indicatorflashes on
during POWER ON and will blink
when in emergency mode.
2. TheHI-FI indicatorilluminates
when a HI-FI tape is loaded.
3. TheHP1 inciatorilluminates
when the headphone jack 1 is
plugged in.
4. TheHP2 indicatorilluminates
when the headphone jack 2 is
plugged in.
5. TheOperation indicatorsilluminate when the system is powered
ON, a HIFI tape is being played, or headphones are being used.
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1.VIDEO IN
Connect this terminal to the
AUDIO OUT terminal of your
other apparatus (DVD, game
machine, etc.).
2.AUDIO IN LR
Connect these terminal(s) to the
AUDIO OUT terminals of your
other apparatus (DVD, game
machine, etc.).
3.
Plug headphones into these jacks.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or
the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.
If your changer does not work, it may be that:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC (140ÉF). Allow the
player to cool down before operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is
inserted.
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CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.
CD AND CD PLAYER CARE
²Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
²Do not insert more than one disc at a time.
²Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
²After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.
CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to
12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.
CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE
²Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
²Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or
extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
²Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
²Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not
being played.
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