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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.
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).
5. Operate TV as normal.
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.
2. When you remove the end, you will see the fuse.
3. Replace fuse with a new 250-volt, 3-amp fuse.
4. Screw end back on plug.
Cigarette Lighter Socket
in Car
Large Plug
on Car Battery Cord
AC POWER
120V 60Hz
DC 12V
– +
c
Side of TV
Small Plug on
DC Car Cord
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
result in damage to your Spacemaker™.