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3.
Insert six D batteries
in
the main bat-
tery compartment. Position them
as
shown
in
the illustration on the back
of the radio. For best results, use
alkaline batteries such
as
Radio
Shack® Cat.
No.
23-550.
4.
Insert the bottom projections
on
the
edge of the battery compartment
cover inside the lower edge of the
compartment opening. Lower the
cover, and snap the top latch down
until it clicks closed.
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USING HOUSEHOLD AC
You can power the DX-440 from house-
hold
AC
using
an
optional
AC
adapter,
Cat.
No.
273-1455. Plug the small con-
nector of the adapter into the
DC
IN
9V
socket
on
the side of the unit. Plug the
adapter into a standard household
outlet.
Note: When you use AC, the DX-440
automatically disconnects the internal
batteries.
273-1455
AC
Adapter
USING
AN
AUTOMOTIVE
BATIERY
You can operate the DX-440
in
a car,
boat, or recreational vehicle that is
equipped with a
12
Volt
DC,
negative
ground battery. Use a
DC
adapter (Cat.
No.
14-844).
14-844
DC
Adapter
Insert the adapter plug into the jack
marked
DC
IN
9V
on
the side
of
the
DX-440. Plug the other end of the
adapter into the lighter socket of the
vehicle.
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Note: When you connect the adapter,
the DX-440 automatically disconnects
the internal batteries.
Caution :Do not let the adapter's barrel
plug contact any metal parts of the
vehicle
when
the adapter
is
plugged into
the lighter socket of the vehicle but not
yet plugged into the DX-440. A harmful
short can occur that can damage the
adapter or the vehicle's electrical
system.
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