Ac/dc operation, Power sources – Panasonic CT-13R23 User Manual
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AC/DC Operation
Power Sources
This TV set operates on 120 volt, 60Hz AC and on 12 volt negative
ground car battery systems through the cigarette lighter socket Two
power cords (AC Power Cord and Car Battery Cord) are supplied
A. House Current Operation
Insert the AC power cord (supplied) into the socket on the rear of the TV
and connect the plug to a convenient wall outlet (120 Volt, EOHz)
This plug IS polarized for safety If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
CAUTION- TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE
BACH OF RECEIVER
B. Car Battery Operation
Prior to Use-
Before connecting the car battery cord (supplied), check the polarity of
your car battery The car cord supplied isdesignedforuse with a negative
grounded battery If your car has a positive ground, consult your
Panasonic dealer If you have any questions concerning the car polarity
or battery voltage, consult your car dealer
Connection and Use:
Remove the cigarette lighter from your car and insert the car battery cord plug in its place Insert the car cord into the
socket on the rear of the TV To turn Receiver ON, press the POWER button
Notes
1
While the car is moving, it may be difficult to obtain good reception due to signal variations
2
It IS recommended to operate with the engine idling under the following conditions
a) Very low outside temperatures likely to cause difficult engine starts
b) Viewing the Receiver for more than just a few hours (For personal safety when in a vehicle with engine idling
always keep a window slightly open to prevent being overcome from possible engine fume leaks)
3
Do not operate the set when starting the engine to avoid overloading the engine
4
When finished viewing, turn OFF POWER and disconnect power cord from cigarette lighter Failure to do so may
discharge your car battery
Fuse Replacernent
If the car cord does not seem to function normally, check if the fuse in the plug is blown If the fuse is blown, replace it with
the spare fuse supplied
Car Card Plug
Proceed as follows-
1
Turn the TV set OFF and unplug the car cord from the cigarette lighter
socket
2
Loosen and remove the cap
3
Pull out the fuse
4
Install the spare fuse supplied
5
Replace the cap
B Plug the car cord into the cigarette lighter socket and turn the TV set ON
TerminalTip
(0
, No Lina on Cord)
(0
, While Lins on Card)
Notes'
1
When the fuse is blown, replace it only with the same type, 7A-125V Never use an ordinary piece of wire
2
Always keep the cigarette lighter socket of the car clean If the socket is dirty with cigarette ash, the resulting bad
contact may overheat the car cord plug
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