Effects of (EMI) On the Video System

Almost all electric or electronic devices radiate energy in the form of radio waves, also known as EMI. EMI can be produced from such thing as common residential TV antennas, personal hair dryers, microwave ovens, utility power lines, and cellular phones (and other communication devices) in passing vehicles.

Not all devices produce the same level of EMI radiation - some very weak, some very strong. However, under the right circumstances, some devices may emit enough EMI that it effects the video entertainment system. However, in some cases EMI may not only cause objectionable video distortion, but will actually turn off the Video Cassette Player (VCP). When this happens, simply turn on the VCP and resume playing. If the problem persists, check your surroundings for possible EM sources, such as utility power lines. Wait until the vehicle is clear of the source and try it again.

The video entertainment system augments the in-dash audio system with video and four additional headphone/earphone jacks for private listing enjoyment.

The video entertainment system is really two separate systems-audio and video-that can be operated independently of each other.

The video entertainment system consists of:
^ A video Cassette Player (VCP) housed in the console below the instrument panel.
^ A separate infrared remote to control the video playback functions of the VCP.
^ A video screen in the overhead entertainment console

The audio system consists of:
^ Auxiliary Video Module (AVM) in the overhead entertainment console.
^ A Second Seat Audio (SSA) control in the overhead entertainment console
^ A Third Seat Audio (TSA) control forward of the right-hand third row seat armrest.
^ Rear Seat Audio (RSA) in the overhead entertainment console

The vehicle's regular in-dash audio system consists of the AM-FM stereo with cassette tape player, and the remote compact disc player. Without the video entertainment system option, audio from the in-dash system would only be available through the front and rear speakers, and the two headphone jacks in the Rear Seat Audio (RSA).