6Vehicle Battery PowerYou can use an optional DC adapter topower the TV from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.Cautions:You must use a power sourcethat supplies 6V DC anddelivers at least 1000 mA. Itscenter tip must be set to positive and itsplug must fit the TV's DC 6V IN jack.Using an adapter that does not meetthese specifications could damage theTV or the adapter.• Always connect the DC adapter to theTV before you connect it to the powersource. When you finish, disconnect theadapter from the power source beforeyou disconnect it from the TV.1. Plug the adapter's barrel plug into theTV's DC 6V IN jack.2. Unplug your vehicle's cigarette lighterand plug the large end of the DCadapter cord into the cigarette-lightersocket.Notes:• If the TV does not operate properlywhen you use DC power, be sure thecigarette-lighter socket is clean and thatthe adapter's plug is pushed all the wayinto the socket.• Do not leave the adapter plugged intothe cigarette-lighter socket or connectedto the TV when you are not using theTV.• Always unplug the adapter from thecigarette-lighter socket first.• Internal batteries automaticallydisconnect when you plug an adapterinto the DC 6V IN jack.!16-3055A.fm Page 6 Wednesday, May 24, 2000 9:01 AM