Optimus 27 owner manual DEW Protection System, Using Vehicle Battery Power

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Always plug the AC adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the AC outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the outlet before you unplug it from the recorder.

into the VCP’s DC IN 12V jack, and plug the other into the TV’s DC 12-volt jack. Then connect the cigarette-lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

The supplied DC adapter lets you power your VCP and a portable TV (not sup- plied) from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.

Cautions:

The TV you use must have a DC 12- volt jack (with the center tip set to positive) that accepts the adapter’s plug (5.5 x 2.1 mm (depth/diame- ter)).

Always plug the DC adapter into the VCP and TV before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cig- arette lighter socket before you unplug it from the VCP and TV.

The VCP continues to draw a small amount of current from the vehicle’s battery even after you turn it off, so be sure to disconnect the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket when you are not using the VCP and TV, to prevent your vehi- cle’s battery from being drained.

The DC power cord has two barrel plugs on one end and a cigarette-lighter plug on the other end. To connect DC power, plug one of the adapter’s barrel plugs

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Caution: Before plugging the power cord’s cigarette-lighter plug into your ve- hicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, make sure the knurled ring is screwed firmly onto the plug.

DEW PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Your VCP’s dew protection system helps prevent damage caused by moisture that can form on the VCP’s tape heads, such as when you move the VCP from a cold area to a warm one. When the system senses moisture on the tape head(s), DEW turns on and the VCP does not let you play a tape.

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Contents Model 27 AC-DC Video Cassette Player Features Moisture Contents Accessories PreparationChoosing a Location Making Connections Connecting a Standard TV Connecting a TV/Monitor Connecting a VCR Connecting a Video Processor Setting the Channel Switch Connecting PowerUsing AC Power Using Vehicle Battery Power DEW Protection SystemInstalling the Remote CONTROL’S Batteries Using the Remote Control OperationPlaying a Video Tape FAST-FORWARD/REWIND Visual Search/Double-Speed PlaybackAutomatic Features Auto Power-OnAuto Playback FREEZE-FRAME Tracking ControlAuto Repeat Playback Watching Broadcast TV Copying a Video TapeTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Causes RemedyCare and Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads Video Tape TipsReplacing the Fuse FCC Wants YOU to Know Specifications GeneralRadio Shack Limited Warranty