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... what these pictorial displays mean. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to do so may result in fire, etc. E-1 VPE-V180A_English 1 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Failure to do Caution This symbol means important instructions. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Use only...
... what these pictorial displays mean. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to do so may result in fire, etc. E-1 VPE-V180A_English 1 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Failure to do Caution This symbol means important instructions. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND Use only...
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... in locations with can be used in product failure. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM OCCURS Failure to do so may result in this VCR. E-2 VPE-V180A_English 2 4/25/00, 2:02 PM s Vibration proof design/high reliability, and can be used in an accident. Important Safety Tips ...USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS This product is for repairing. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for car use only. Moisture or dust that the following accessories are included. Video Cassette Tape Only video...
... in locations with can be used in product failure. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM OCCURS Failure to do so may result in this VCR. E-2 VPE-V180A_English 2 4/25/00, 2:02 PM s Vibration proof design/high reliability, and can be used in an accident. Important Safety Tips ...USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS This product is for repairing. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for car use only. Moisture or dust that the following accessories are included. Video Cassette Tape Only video...
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... Control. • Places where the unit is likely to be damaged from the effects of problems when installing your VCR, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer. Bracket Installation Location Do not use or place this unit is mounted to vehicle vibrations. Affix the velcro. ...Affix the velcro to the position where the unit is mounted on its side or upside down, it could cause damage to the unit. • Places which are generated. E-3 VPE...
... Control. • Places where the unit is likely to be damaged from the effects of problems when installing your VCR, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer. Bracket Installation Location Do not use or place this unit is mounted to vehicle vibrations. Affix the velcro. ...Affix the velcro to the position where the unit is mounted on its side or upside down, it could cause damage to the unit. • Places which are generated. E-3 VPE...
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...) Second TV, etc. Affix this unit with the vehicle's engine running when the ignition key is removed from the monitor to the VPE-V180A. If it is equipped with the retailer where you purchased the unit. Please be sure to eject the tape from the unit before disconnecting...LEFT VIDEO Connecting other location which is turned Off before turning the vehicle's ignition key OFF. Velcro (Hard surface side) Black Ground Wire. E-4 VPE-V180A_English 4 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Note: Use one method only to the mobile monitor's Video Input terminal. If the fuse blows as soon...
...) Second TV, etc. Affix this unit with the vehicle's engine running when the ignition key is removed from the monitor to the VPE-V180A. If it is equipped with the retailer where you purchased the unit. Please be sure to eject the tape from the unit before disconnecting...LEFT VIDEO Connecting other location which is turned Off before turning the vehicle's ignition key OFF. Velcro (Hard surface side) Black Ground Wire. E-4 VPE-V180A_English 4 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Note: Use one method only to the mobile monitor's Video Input terminal. If the fuse blows as soon...
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...PLAY button FF button STOP button Rear Panel INDICATORS • POWER/MOISTURE indicator Lights up when recording. on the batteries to operate the VCR from the remote control. Blinks when abnormal temperature or moisture is detected. • SP indicator Lights up when SP tape speed is selected...EP button Cassette compartment Insert the tape here. Using the remote control VIDEO OUT 2 terminal EXTERNAL REMOTE EYE DC IN jack INPUT E-5 VPE-V180A_English 5 4/25/00, 2:02 PM VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminal VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminal Remote Control English POWER button INDEX button RESET ...
...PLAY button FF button STOP button Rear Panel INDICATORS • POWER/MOISTURE indicator Lights up when recording. on the batteries to operate the VCR from the remote control. Blinks when abnormal temperature or moisture is detected. • SP indicator Lights up when SP tape speed is selected...EP button Cassette compartment Insert the tape here. Using the remote control VIDEO OUT 2 terminal EXTERNAL REMOTE EYE DC IN jack INPUT E-5 VPE-V180A_English 5 4/25/00, 2:02 PM VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminal VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminal Remote Control English POWER button INDEX button RESET ...
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... to resume playback Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the unit automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape and blinks on another VCR. Basic Operations English Playing a tape 1. Press (PLAY). Insert the tape into the cassette compart- To Still picture Frame advance Operation ...for 5 minutes or longer, this unit will rewind and then turn off automatically. (Auto Rewind) 4. To eject the tape, open the protection shut- VPE-V180A_English 6 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Hold the button down . If so, manually adjust the tracking. ter, then press (EJECT). Open the ...
... to resume playback Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the unit automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape and blinks on another VCR. Basic Operations English Playing a tape 1. Press (PLAY). Insert the tape into the cassette compart- To Still picture Frame advance Operation ...for 5 minutes or longer, this unit will rewind and then turn off automatically. (Auto Rewind) 4. To eject the tape, open the protection shut- VPE-V180A_English 6 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Hold the button down . If so, manually adjust the tracking. ter, then press (EJECT). Open the ...
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... your monitor does not provide multiple input terminals. (For details, contact the Alpine dealer where you with no video image. Please read the operating instructions supplied .... Recording while you would like to make the proper connections. Insert the tape into the VCR. Make sure its record protection tab is completed, press (STOP). • To stop recording... while driving. Press REC simultaneously, then press (PAUSE) to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminals will blink. 4. VPE-V180A_English 7 E-7 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Recording Recording (Connections with this unit's VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminal....
... your monitor does not provide multiple input terminals. (For details, contact the Alpine dealer where you with no video image. Please read the operating instructions supplied .... Recording while you would like to make the proper connections. Insert the tape into the VCR. Make sure its record protection tab is completed, press (STOP). • To stop recording... while driving. Press REC simultaneously, then press (PAUSE) to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminals will blink. 4. VPE-V180A_English 7 E-7 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Recording Recording (Connections with this unit's VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminal....
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... INHIBIT NO Changing menu options Press ENTER to select the desired setting. (Initial settings are indicated in the AUDIO INPUT item on the MENU screen) E-8 VPE-V180A_English 8 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Make sure the setting corresponds with the type of the operation is only an approximation. dio equipment. • L/MONO to...
... INHIBIT NO Changing menu options Press ENTER to select the desired setting. (Initial settings are indicated in the AUDIO INPUT item on the MENU screen) E-8 VPE-V180A_English 8 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Make sure the setting corresponds with the type of the operation is only an approximation. dio equipment. • L/MONO to...
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... will inform you if the unit reaches abnormal temperature or condensation levels. Tip • An index signal is not registered when the VCR is pressed. Auto operation function Auto Repeat When the tape ends, it is pressed, the number decreases or increases respectively. 3. Press... 3. Do not leave tapes in your desired program is registered, and starts playback from there. 1. When the point is turned off . VPE-V180A_English 9 E-9 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Press TRACKING/SELECT correspond- If the unit is found . Additional Information Moisture indicator Index Scan ...
... will inform you if the unit reaches abnormal temperature or condensation levels. Tip • An index signal is not registered when the VCR is pressed. Auto operation function Auto Repeat When the tape ends, it is pressed, the number decreases or increases respectively. 3. Press... 3. Do not leave tapes in your desired program is registered, and starts playback from there. 1. When the point is turned off . VPE-V180A_English 9 E-9 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Press TRACKING/SELECT correspond- If the unit is found . Additional Information Moisture indicator Index Scan ...
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... Please wipe off dirt on . • Check connections and correct any obstacle between the Monitor and VCR, then connect them correctly. • Make sure you encounter a problem, please review the items in... • Remove any problems. • Check the vehicle's battery voltage. • Moisture condensation. VPE-V180A_English 10 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Symptom The POWER button does not function. When the product ...damage to the products finish. Also, do not leave products made of your authorized ALPINE dealer. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is wiped with...
... Please wipe off dirt on . • Check connections and correct any obstacle between the Monitor and VCR, then connect them correctly. • Make sure you encounter a problem, please review the items in... • Remove any problems. • Check the vehicle's battery voltage. • Moisture condensation. VPE-V180A_English 10 4/25/00, 2:02 PM Symptom The POWER button does not function. When the product ...damage to the products finish. Also, do not leave products made of your authorized ALPINE dealer. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is wiped with...