2002 FORD WINDSTAR Rear Seat Entertainment System Manual

GENERAL OPERATION
²When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise it
will run the battery down.
²Do not leave the videocassette in the VCP overnight or for long
periods of time.
²When the ignition is turned ON, audio is through the headphones as
LOW volume. Press the (+) control to increase volume. To listen
through the vehicle's speaker system, press the speaker button (
)
on the media control panel.
Inserting/removing cassette
Inserting cassette
²Open the AutoVisiontVideo Entertainment System console cover.
²Insert the videocassette into the cassette compartment.
Inserting a videocassette into the VCP automatically turns the power ON
(the indicator lamp will illuminate) and the tape will begin playback.
If the vehicle is traveling over rough terrain, it may be difficult to insert
the cassette because the machine attempts to hold the cassette firmly to
prevent vibration. If this condition is encountered, either press firmly or
remove the cassette and insert it again.
The system will not allow a cassette to be inserted in the wrong position.
²Once the cassette is completely inserted, close the VCP and console
covers.
Removing cassette
1. Open the console cover, open the VCP cover and press the STOP
button.
2. Press the EJECT button.
Do not insert any foreign substances into the cassette compartment.
After removing the cassette from the VCP, close the door.
When the engine is turned OFF, the cassette is ejected from the
compartment.
To play a video game
1. Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOW
jack.
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2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively.
3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.
On-screen indicators
Playback operation
1. Press the POWER control on the VCP.
2. Insert a videocassette into the VCP.
3. The videocassette should automatically begin playback, and the
picture will appear within approximately nine seconds.
4. Press the STOP control to stop playback or press EJECT to remove
the cassette.
Fast-forward or rewind (no picture)
1. Press the FF or REW control on the VCP.
The tape will fast forward or rewind until it has reached the end or the
beginning.
2. Press the STOP control to stop or press EJECT to remove the
cassette.
Fast-forward or rewind (with picture)
1. While in playback mode, momentarily press the FF/REW key. The VCP
will search the playback direction five times faster than normal playback
mode.
2. Press the PLAY key to resume normal playback.
Special effects playback
Still playback/ Frame-to-frame playback (on remote control)
1. Press the STILL/F.ADV key while in playback mode. The playback
picture becomes still.
2. Press the STILL/F.ADV key again. Each time the control is pressed,
the pictures are played back one frame at a time.
The still playback feature can also be used in REW (reverse) mode.
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If still playback/or frame-to-frame playback is engaged for five minutes or
longer, the VCP will automatically begin playback to protect the tape.
Automatic tracking is automatically activated the moment the VCP is
turned ON or a cassette is inserted.
If a videocassette is in poor shape (i.e., badly recorded), any tracking
adjustment may result in failure. The VCP will eject the videocassette.
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
AutoVisiontVideo Entertainment
System control 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 AutoVisiontVideo Entertainment System 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.
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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 indicatorilluminates
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.
The following are some possible messages that may illuminate on your
LED display and their meanings.
Illuminates when there is a
videocassette in the system during
power off.
Illuminates when there is a
videocassette in the system during
power on.
Illuminates when a videocassette is
ejected from the system.
Flashes during wait mode.
Illuminates during power on when
there is not a videocassette present
in the system.
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Illuminates during power off when
there is not a cassette present in
the system.
Illuminates when the videocassette
is in REW (rewind) mode.
Illuminates when the videocassette
is in FF (fast forward) mode.
Illuminates when the videocassette
is in STIL (pause) mode.
Illuminates when the videocassette
is in PLAY mode.
Illuminates when the videocassette
is in REV (review) mode.
Illuminates when the videocassette
is in CUE mode.
Flashes separately when the
videocassette is in ENCORE mode.
Displays when:
²
the thermistor detects an
extremely high or low temperature
²the dew sensor is activated for high humidity
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IN-HOME USE
Your AutoVisiontVideo Entertainment System is UL registered for
in-home use. This system has the unique feature of also being a
completely portable and able to be used in your home.
To remove your AutoVisiontVideo Entertainment System from your
vehicle, depress the lever on the center console labeled VCP RELEASE.
This will release the VCP and enable you to remove the system from the
vehicle.If pressing the lever does not release your system, please
contact your dealer.
To re-install the VCP in your vehicle, insert the VCP into the console and
push lightly until the VCP clicks into place.
To use the AutoVisiontVideo Entertainment System in your home, you
will need:
²12 V DC power converter rated for 1.5 amps/min
²Patch cords with RCA style connectors
These parts are available in your local electronics store or call toll free
1 (877) 848±6434 for assistance.
AUXILIARY JACKS FOR HOME USE
1.VIDEO OUT
Connect this terminal to the
VIDEO IN terminal of your display
(LCD, TV).
2.DC jack in
Connect this jack to the DC
source (DC 12V).
3.AUDIO OUT LR
Connect these terminal(s) to the
AUDIO IN terminals of your
display (LCD, TV).
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1.VIDEO IN
Connect this terminal to the
VIDEO 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.
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