PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your Concertmate 970 in any of these ways.
•Internal batteries (see “Using Bat- teries”)
•Standard AC power using an optional AC adapter (see “Using AC Power” on Page 6)
•A vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using an optional DC adapter (see “Using Vehicle Battery Power” on Page 6)
Notes:
•Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries.
•Always disconnect the adapter when you finish using the Con- certmate 970.
1.Press the tab on the battery com- partment cover, then pull up to remove the cover.
2.Put the batteries in the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
3.Replace the cover.
Notes:
•If you won’t be using the Concert- mate 970 with batteries for a week or more, or if you will be using only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries.
Using Batteries
Your Concertmate 970 can use six AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No.
Cautions:
•Only use fresh batteries of the required size and type.
•Be sure POWER/MODE is set to OFF while you install batteries.
•If the Concertmate 970 sounds weak or does not work properly, replace all six batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Caution: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
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