Helpful Hints (cont’d) 23
You can not remove a tape from the VCP.
•Connect the AC power cord to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely. If you are using AC power, disconnect the car battery cord completely.
•Connect the car battery cord to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket completely and to the DC 13.2V Jack on the back of the VCP when you are using the VCP in the vehicle.
•Unplug the VCP power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER button on the VCP. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCP three to five times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCP is in Stop mode.
•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
•Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection tech- nology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners. If you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. The picture may be dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate. Avoid playing copies of copyright protected programs. This VCP incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer- tain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other lim- ited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
The POWER light is blinking or the 
symbol appears on the TV screen.
•Moisture may condense inside the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or when
the humidity is high. When moisture accumulates in your VCP, the
POWER light will blink on the VCP and the 
symbol will appear on the TV screen. If you try to play a tape in a VCP in which moisture has accumulated, the tape and the VCP could be damaged. If the POWER light is blinking, keep the VCP power on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours. When the POWER light stops blinking, it is safe to play a tape.