Alternate Power Sources - Radio Shack DX 275 User Manual

DX-375 (200-0212)
STANDARD AC POWER
To power your receiver from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (such as
Cat. No. 273-1654).
CAUTIONS: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and
delivers at least 300 milliamps.
negative, and it must have a plug that properly fits your
receiver's DC 3V jack.
these specifications could damage your receiver or the adapter.
If you disconnect power from the receiver for about 1 hour, all
information stored in memory will be lost.
keep the batteries installed when you use the AC adapter to
protect the memory from a power loss.
Follow these steps to power the receiver AC power.
1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 3V.
2. Connect the adapter's black barrel plug to the adapter's cord with the
TIP set to -NEG.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the receiver's DC 3V jack.
disconnects the internal batteries.
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
To power your receiver from a vehicle's battery power, you need a DC
adapter (such as Cat. No. 270-1560A).
CAUTIONS: The vehicle must have a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical
system.
You must use a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC adapter that
supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps.
Its center tip must be set to negative, and it must be set to
negative, and it must have a plug that properly fits your
receiver's DC 3V jack.
these specifications could damage your receiver or the adapter.
Plug the adapter into your receiver before you plug it into the
cigarette-lighter socket.
cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from your
receiver.
damage the adapter or your vehicle's electrical system.
Follow these steps to power your receiver from your vehicle's battery

Alternate Power Sources

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An unconnected plug might touch a metal object and
Its center tip must be set to
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