GOLDSTAR N800AP (01) PDF Document

This equipment must be disconnected from the mains power supply when it is not in use. Do not allow this unit to be exposed to rain or moisture.

Please read these precautions before you operate this unit:

• Avoid extreme heat, cold, moisture and dust.
• Avoid using near a magnetic field. (This will adversely affect the units performance.)
• Be careful when the surface of the case is wiped with a volatile agent such as benzene, alcohol, thinner, etc. or a chemically processed cloth, the surface finish may deteriorate or its coating may peel.
• Use the unit only in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.
• Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If any liquids should spill into unit, serious damage could occur. In that case, please consult qualified service personnel.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes: they prevent overheating. Even soft materials such as paper and cloth may prevent proper ventilation of the unit.

If the GOLDSTAR N800AP is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condition, connect the power cord to the AC line, and allow at least two hours for the unit to dry out.

Condensation is likely to occur when:

1. The video unit is moved from a cold room to a warm room or from outdoors to inside your home.

2. A cold room is heated quickly.

3. The humidity is very high.

The OPERATE button is used to turn the unit on and off. When this button is pressed to ON, the “OPERATE” indicator will light.

The DEW INDICATOR lights if excessive moisture condenses in the unit. If the DEW indicator is ON, the unit will not operate. If this happens, leave the unit ON and let it remain at room temperature until this indicator goes off.

1. Remove the coaxial aerial cable from your TV set. Place this cable into the terminal marked “AERIAL” on the VCP.

2. Connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the “RF. OUT” terminal on the VCP with the supplied coaxial RF cable.

3. Plug into the AC outlet.

NOTE: To watch a normal TV broadcast, turn the VCP off and select a TV station with the TV’s channel selector.

1. Connect the VCP to a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks as shown above (VIDEO OUT on VCP to VIDEO IN on TV, AUDIO OUT on VCP to AUDIO IN on TV).

2. Turn the VCP on.

3. Turn the TV on and select the video position.

NOTE: If the VCP is connected as shown above, to view the TV, select the TV position of TV’s TV/VIDEO select button.

The VCP is designed for inhouse or portable use. You can power it from standard AC power or from the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle.

For AC operation, plug the AC power cord into AC outlet. (100-240V AC outlet)

For vehicle operation, plug the adaptor into a 12 Volt DC outlet or cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle. Plug the other end into DC input socket on the VCP.

WARNING FOR THE DC POWER ADAPTOR:

To be used with VCP only, and not to be used in conjunction with any other Appliance.

You must disconnect the AC plug to use the DC power. AC overrides DC.

If the GOLDSTAR N800AP is connected to the TV via the supplied coaxial RF cable, the video channel will have to be set. The RF CHANNEL CONTROL can be set to UHF channel 32-40. At the factory it is preset at channel 36. If channel 36 is not employed for broadcasts, you need not adjust the RF CHANNEL CONTROL. If necessary, set the RF CHANNEL CONTROL to a channel not employed for broadcasts as follows:

1. Turn on the TV and this unit. Press the OPERATE button.

2. Turn the TV to a channel not used for broadcasts station. Select channel 36. If used for a broadcasts station, select another channel between 32 and 40.

3. Insert a pre-recorded cassette and begin playback.

4. Set the RF CHANNEL CONTROL to match the selected TV channel. Turn the RF channel control with a small screwdriver, if necessary, until the playback picture appears on the TV.

Insert a video cassette with the window side up and the label facing you. Press the middle of the tape slowly.

The “cassette in” indicator “CST.IN” will appear.

Press the “EJECT” button.

The cassette compartment will open and the video cassette will automatically be partially ejected.

Gently remove the video cassette.

Note: The cassette may also be ejected without engaging OPERATE ON as long as the VCP is connected to the wall outlet.

Video Cassette can only be used with the window side up, and the arrow pointing away from you. Do not attempt to insert a cassette which is upside down or backwards.

Maximum playback times are as follows:

(PAL & MESECAM TAPES)

(NTSC TAPES)

Preparation:

Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO CHANNEL on your TV, the same as selected on video’s RF CHANNEL CONTROL.

To start playback:

Insert a pre-recorded video cassette.

NOTE: When a cassette is inserted, the VCP is turned ON automatically.

And if the cassette has a safety tab, press the “PLAY(X2)” button to start playback.

(During playback mode)

When the “PLAY(X2)” button is pressed during playback mode, the playback speed of the tape will double.

Press the “PLAY(X2)” button again to return to the normal playback mode.

Notes:

• Sound is muted during the double speed playback mode.
• While this function is operating, there may be some “noise streaks” in the TV picture.
• During double playback mode, press the “TRK (- or +)” buttons to minimize the noise bars.

If you insert the cassette tape without a safety tab in place into the VCP, the video programme begins automatically. It performs the following procedures automatically:

1. Inserting a cassette into the Cassette Loading Door automatically switches on the VCP’s power. (Auto Power On)

2. The VCP starts playback automatically. (Auto Playback)

3. At the end of the tape, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning. (Auto Rewind)

4. The cassette is ejected automatically when the tape has finished rewinding. (Auto Eject)

5. The VCP is switched off.

When playback is started, the auto tracking function operates and adjusts automatically so the picture is optimized. During finding the optimum point, “A.TRK” indicator flickers on the front panel. After completing the optimum point, “A.TRK” indicator is settled on the front panel.

To perform MANUAL TRACKING adjustment:

Press the “TRK (- or +)” buttons for best picture. May also be used during searching to move the noise up or down on the screen.

Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the cassette is inserted or power cord is plugged in.

1. Press the “STILL” button to stop the picture on the screen during playback.

2. To continue normal playback, press the “PLAY(X2)” button.

Notes:

• The still picture may be unstable or noise bars may appear.
• During still playback mode, press the “STILL” button again to minimize the noise bars and press the “TRK (- or +)” buttons to eliminate the vertical jitters.
• No sound will be heard.
• If the unit is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the unit will automatically place itself in the STOP mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
• While holding down the “STILL” button during still mode, the still picture will be advanced three or four frames at a time (STILL-SLOW EFFECT).

When you press the “F/ADV.” button during still playback mode, the tape will advance frame by frame.

Operates only after the “STILL” button has been pressed.

If you want to play back tape repeatedly, press the A.REPEAT button to light the A.REPEAT indicator. When the end of the tape is reached, the unit automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning and repeats playback continuously.

To cancel the auto repeat playback mode, press the A.REPEAT button to turn off the A.REPEAT indicator.

During playback mode…

Press the desired search button (REW or FF). This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward (called CUE) and reverse (called REVIEW).

During playback, press either search buttons (REW or FF) once to begin visual search. The tape will be played back in forward or reverse direction about 7 times (PAL recorded tape)/5 times (NTSC recorded tape) faster than the normal playback speed.

To resume normal speed playback…

Press the PLAY(X2) button.

If the VCP is left in the CUE or REVIEW mode for more than about 3 minutes, the VCP will automatically place itself in the PLAY mode to protect the tape and the video heads.

During the CUE or REVIEW mode…

Pressing the search button (REW or FF) continuously for more than 1 second will be played back the tape in forward or reverse direction about 11 times (PAL recorded tape)/7 times (NTSC recorded tape) faster than the normal playback speed.

When you have reached the desired point of the tape, release the REW or FF button so that the VCP enters the normal playback mode.

When holding down the SEARCH button (REW or FF) during the fast forward or rewind mode, the picture will be viewed at 7 times (PAL recorded tape)/5 times (NTSC recorded tape) faster than the normal playback speed.

When you have reached the desired point of the tape, release the search button (REW or FF) so that the VCP enters fast rewind or fast forward mode.

NOTES:

• The audio is automatically muted in this mode, so there is no sound during searching.
• While this function is operating, there may be some “noise streaks” in the TV picture.

It is possible to copy recorded material on one tape onto that of another. In order to do this, you need access to a recording VCR which must be connected to this unit as follows:

1. Connect VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT of this unit to VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN of the recording VCR.

2. Insert a recorded cassette into this unit and a blank cassette into the recording VCR.

3. Simultaneously begin playback on this unit and record on the recording VCR.

• Check that the Power Plug is completely connected to its Power source.
• Check that the OPERATE button is set to “ON”.

• Check that the power cord completely connected to its source.
• Insert the cassette with the window side up and the safety tab facing you.

• Select the same channel on your TV as that of the RF CHANNEL CONTROL (Channel 32-40) on the VCP.
• Check that the video channel of your TV is properly adjusted.
• Press the “A.TRK or TRK (- or +)” button to minimize the noise bars (Noisy streaks only).
• Try a different cassette tape.

Locate the horizontal hold control on your TV. Turn it slowly to correct wavy picture.

Wait a few seconds. Tape should eject itself.

This VCP incorporates an automatic head cleaner which operates whenever the cassette is ejected or inserted. Therefore head cleaning should not be necessary. However if the picture playback may become blurred or interrupted even though the TV programme received is clear. Dirt accumulation on the head after long periods of use can cause these problems.

If high quality video tapes are used in this unit, the video heads should not normally require cleaning: however, it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left, while playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.

To clean the heads, obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the cleaning tape, as excessive use can shorten head life.

The Wireless Remote Control is powered by two “AAA” size batteries.

LOAD THE BATTERIES AS FOLLOWS:

1. Remove the battery compartment lid.

2. Place two batteries in the Battery Compartment as indicated inside the Battery Compartment.

3. Replace the lid.

Load the new batteries with their polarities (plus and minus) aligned properly.

If you do not intend to use the remote control unit for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.