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Using AC Power
You can power your Concertmate-580 from a standard AC outlet using a 9- volt AC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1651.
Cautions:
•You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the Concert- mate-580’s DC9–12V IN jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate-580 or the adapter.
•Always plug the AC adapter into the Concertmate-580 before you plug it into the AC outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the Concertmate-580.
illustration
1.Plug the blue-tipped barrel plug into the cable so it reads + TIP (positive).
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2.Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the DC9–12V IN jack on the back of the Concertmate-580.
3.Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power your Concertmate-580 from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using a 12-volt DC adapter (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1562.
Cautions:
•You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 9 volts, but no more than 12 volts, and delivers at least 500 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must properly fit the Concert- mate-580’s DC9-12V IN jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Concertmate-580 or the adapter.
•Always plug the DC adapter into the Concertmate-580 before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the Concertmate-580.
