Realistic DX-440 warranty Using Household AC, Using AN Automotive Batiery

3.Insert six D batteries in the main bat- tery compartment. Position them as shown in the illustration on the back of the radio. For best results, use alkaline batteries such as Radio Shack® Cat. No. 23-550.

4.Insert the bottom projections on the edge of the battery compartment cover inside the lower edge of the compartment opening. Lower the cover, and snap the top latch down until it clicks closed.

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USING HOUSEHOLD AC

You can power the DX-440 from house- hold AC using an optional AC adapter, Cat. No. 273-1455. Plug the small con- nector of the adapter into the DC IN 9V socket on the side of the unit. Plug the adapter into a standard household outlet.

Note: When you use AC, the DX-440 automatically disconnects the internal batteries.

273-1455 AC Adapter

USING AN AUTOMOTIVE BATIERY

You can operate the DX-440 in a car, boat, or recreational vehicle that is equipped with a 12 Volt DC, negative ground battery. Use a DC adapter (Cat. No. 14-844).

14-844

DC Adapter

Insert the adapter plug into the jack marked DC IN 9V on the side of the DX-440. Plug the other end of the adapter into the lighter socket of the vehicle.

Note: When you connect the adapter, the DX-440 automatically disconnects the internal batteries.

Caution :Do not let the adapter'sbarrel plug contact any metal parts of the vehicle when the adapter is plugged into the lighter socket of the vehicle but not yet plugged into the DX-440. A harmful short can occur that can damage the adapter or the vehicle's electrical system.

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