Portable TV (160-0165) Power Faxback Doc. # 7817 BATTERIES Your TV uses six AA batteries (not supplied). For best results, we recommend alkaline batteries such as Radio shack Cat. No. 23-552. 1. Lift the stand, and slide off the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert six AA alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the battery compartment. CAUTION: Installing the batteries incorrectly can damage the TV. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover. NOTE: The TV can operate for about 3 hours with alkaline batteries. When the sound level lowers or the picture becomes unstable, replace the batteries. AC POWER You can power the TV from a standard AC outlet. You must use an optional AC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the TVs DC IN 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the TV or the adapter. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 9V. We recommend Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1651. NOTES: Do not leave the adapter plugged into the AC outlet or connected to the TV when you are not using the TV. Always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet first. The internal batteries automatically disconnect when you plug the adapter into the DC IN 9v jack. The adapter might become warn after extended period of use. This is normal. VEHICLE BATTERY POWER You can use an optional DC adapter to power the TV from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket if your vehicle has a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system. You must use a DC adapter that supplies 9 volts and delivers at least 500 mA. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the TVs DC IN 9V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the TV or the adapter. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 9v. We recommend Radio Shack Cat. No. 270- 1562. CAUTION: Always connect the adapter to the TV before you connect it to the cigarette-lighter socket. then, disconnect it from the cigarette-lighter socket before you disconnect it from the TV. NOTES: If the TV does not operate properly when you use DC power, be sure the cigarette-lighter socket is clean and that the adapter's plug is pushed all the way into the socket. Do not leave the adapter plugged into the cigarette-lighter socket or connected to the TV when you are not using the TV. The internal batteries automatically disconnect when you plug the adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. (ALL-10/13/94)