Connecting TV to 12-volt Car/Truck Battery

Powering Your Spacemaker™

Connecting TV to 12-volt

Car/Truck Battery

You can power your Spacemaker™ from a 12-volt car or truck battery by using an optional DC Car Cord. You can use the order form on page 17 to order a DC Car Cord.

1.Unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet.

2.Unplug the AC cord from the side of your TV. The TV will not operate on battery power unless this cord is removed.

3.Plug the small end of the DC Car Cord into the jack labeled DC 12V on the side of the TV.

IMPORTANT

•The DC Car Cord is designed for use only in cars or trucks with negative (-) ground (negative terminal of car battery is connected to car chassis).

•The DC Car Cord should never be used in cars with a positive (+) ground.

•If you are unable to identify the negative (-) or positive (+) polarity of your car, consult your car’s owner’s manual or check with an authorized service station before use.

CAUTION: Use of an improper DC Car Cord or similar adapter may

Small Plug on DC Car Cord

Side of TV

AC POWER		DC 12V
120V 60Hz	–	c	+

result in damage to your Spacemaker™.

Replacing Fuse in Car Battery Cord

There is a safety fuse in the plug of the Car Battery Cord. If the fuse blows out, follow the steps below to replace it.

1.Unscrew the end of the plug by turning it counterclockwise.

4.Plug the other end into the cigarette lighter socket of a car or truck. (Make sure the vehicle has a negative ground as explained at right).

Cigarette Lighter Socket in Car

Large Plug

on Car Battery Cord

2.When you remove the end, you will see the fuse.

5.Operate TV as normal.

3.Replace fuse with a new 250-volt, 3-amp fuse.

4.Screw end back on plug.