substitute car adaptor the 12v car adaptor seems to have fried itself. fuse is good, but no voltage comes out and the play won't charge or run. all the input specs say 9v DC in (so does the wall charger). so it appears to require a 12v DC car voltage reduced to 9v DC adaptor. BUT, the little tiny letters next to the power input socket on the unit says 9-12 volts. so can i get another car cord from goodwill that puts straight 12-14 volts from the cigarette lighter into the DVD player without frying it? the replacement car adaptor from philips is 12$ plus shipping. goodwill cords are 1.99$//// substitute car adaptor the 12v car adaptor seems to have fried itself. fuse is good, but no voltage comes out and the play won't charge or run. all the input specs say 9v DC in (so does the... » Read More substitute car adaptor the 12v car adaptor seems to have fried itself. fuse is good, but no voltage comes out and the play won't charge or run. all the input specs say 9v DC in (so does the wall charger). so it appears to require a 12v DC car voltage reduced to 9v DC adaptor. BUT, the little tiny letters next to the power input socket on the unit says 9-12 volts. so can i get another car cord from goodwill that puts straight 12-14 volts from the cigarette lighter into the DVD player without frying it? the replacement car adaptor from philips is 12$ plus shipping. goodwill cords are 1.99$//// « Show Less
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Good information. I later emailed Panasonic about the question and they were kind enough to send me a replacement for free. When I got the new one I opened the old one and guess what? No circuitry at all inside. So it's taking the variable voltage straight out of the lighter socket. And I saw the malfunction... One of the solder joints had broke and made a disconnect. Duh.
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I'm not sure what you mean by a fuse need replacing. I've used the adaptor in Europe and have not blown the fuse that is located on the bottom of the device. But, if you have I would presume that you would need to replace the fuse. I hope what I've shared helps you. If not please ask me more specific questions.
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OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was willing to chance that something might get toasted. OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was... » Read More OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was willing to chance that something might get toasted. « Show Less
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Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery. Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's... » Read More Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery. « Show Less
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The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other... » Read More The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. « Show Less
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http://www.tmart.com/100V-AC-to-12V-DC-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Charger-Outlet-Adapter-US-Plug-Black_p184571.html?fixed_price=us_us&utm_source=base&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=88012354&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CN_8pNnl_bsCFecRMwodBiAABw Cigarette lighter only, but link above is an example of an adapter you can buy that should work for you
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To Delores: That is an excellent point. I did not realize the cigarette lighter socket is not in the usual locations. One would need to check the width of the ReVIVE PowerUP 4P Multi-port USB and compare to their own vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.
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Hi Jon, The cigarette lighter doesn't show any marking or model #'s, looks pretty standard. The only issue would be finding the correct size jack end to fit the port on the unit. The AC charger does show some info on the wall plug, "class 2 power supply, model# KU35-12-300D, input 120VAC60Hz 7W, Output 12VDC 300mA". Curious, why don't you just contact RoadPro directly and see if they offer replacement parts for their units? I have an address from the paperwork(RoadPro, 1875 Zeager Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022), perhaps you could find a corresponding # though which to reach them. Hope this helps. Later Kth Hi Jon, The cigarette lighter doesn't show any marking or model #'s, looks pretty standard. The only issue would be finding the correct size jack end to fit the port on the unit. The AC charger does show some info on the wall plug, "class 2 power supply, model# KU35-12-300D, input 120VAC60Hz 7W, Output 12VDC 300mA". Curious, why don't you just contact RoadPro directly and see if they offer replacement parts for their units? I have an address from the paperwork(RoadPro, 1875 Zeager Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022), perhaps you could find a corresponding # though which to reach... » Read More Hi Jon, The cigarette lighter doesn't show any marking or model #'s, looks pretty standard. The only issue would be finding the correct size jack end to fit the port on the unit. The AC charger does show some info on the wall plug, "class 2 power supply, model# KU35-12-300D, input 120VAC60Hz 7W, Output 12VDC 300mA". Curious, why don't you just contact RoadPro directly and see if they offer replacement parts for their units? I have an address from the paperwork(RoadPro, 1875 Zeager Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022), perhaps you could find a corresponding # though which to reach them. Hope this helps. Later Kth « Show Less
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Based on the specs off the transformer (the one I own), and the type of connector going into the charger, I'm inclined to think it would require finding a 12-volt adapter that would convert 12 volts to 2 inputs (going into the charger) of 18V and 20V respectively in a single cable. The connector plug on the back of the charger is a DIN plug with 6 pins (looks like a round PS/2 connector for mouse/keyboard). Transformer Specs for Charger: INPUT: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 1200mA OUTPUT 1: DC 18V 2000mA OUTPUT 2: DC 20V 100mA PINS: Output 1: Pin 1, 2 Output 2: Pin 3, 4 Gnd: Pin 5,6,7 Easiest route (just my opinion only) would probably be getting either an inverter, modified sine wave inverter, or pure sine wave inverter for the 12-volt plug in your car, then just plug the charger into the inverter via the transformer/adapter. My personal preference for electronics is a pure sine wave inverter, but these are a lot more expensive than a regular inverter. However, their power is cleaner and more stable (safer for electronics, in other words). I haven't researched finding a 12-volt car adapter that converts to 2 output channels of 18V/20V via a DIN 6-pin male connector, so I'm not sure how hard it would be to find that type of item in order to run this in a vehicle. My initial thought is that it would prove difficult to find/do.
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http://shop.syrcadianblue.com/ Check their website. For $25 you can get the adapter for the wall and for $30, for the car. It works PERFECTLY, however, on your USB computer port. I can't tell you how fabulous this item is. The company is very good and responsive. You can ask them al kinds of questions before you make your Amazon purchase. We had one small plastic attachment that was 'broken' and the company sent us a box of them, even though we didn't buy directly from their website. Good luck. We keep it on ALL the time when we use the computer.
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Almost all power adapters of this type are switching power from AC to DC. The "premium" is just marketing hype from whet I can tell. The transformer (120-240V AC to 5 V DC) is well made. The reason I needed this transformer was the size of the plug tip. I had an LED lamp and a portable radio / scanner that needed this smaller tip size (which is + by the way). The power change from AC to DC is designated by the term adapter. A better choice of words would be transformer but you don't see that term much. I mean anything with a battery for power runs on DC (direct current). The house power you have is AC (alternating current). This AC power will be used to power the DC device and/or charge the batteries through the use of this adapter. Hope this helps.
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It comes with a car pug, it's an AC round plug. The same that comes with all the car chargers. However not all of the AC to DC adapters will work. It needs to be one of the 30.00+ adapters. I am sure it would not cost Koolatron much to include a wall plug with the system. I tried purchasing the wall cord that went into the cooler but the cooler end is a proprietary shape and Koolatron has not opted to manufacture any. For what it is work that cooler is a great shape for personal office use. Big enough to keep all of your own stuff food plus condiments. But small enough that you can take it home for cleaning every now and then. It comes with a car pug, it's an AC round plug. The same that comes with all the car chargers. However not all of the AC to DC adapters will work. It needs to be one of the 30.00+ adapters. I am sure it would not cost Koolatron much to include a wall plug with the system. I tried purchasing the wall cord that went into the cooler but the cooler end is a proprietary shape and Koolatron has not opted to manufacture any. For what it is work that cooler is a great shape for personal office use. Big enough to keep all of your own stuff food plus condiments. But small enough that you can take it... » Read More It comes with a car pug, it's an AC round plug. The same that comes with all the car chargers. However not all of the AC to DC adapters will work. It needs to be one of the 30.00+ adapters. I am sure it would not cost Koolatron much to include a wall plug with the system. I tried purchasing the wall cord that went into the cooler but the cooler end is a proprietary shape and Koolatron has not opted to manufacture any. For what it is work that cooler is a great shape for personal office use. Big enough to keep all of your own stuff food plus condiments. But small enough that you can take it home for cleaning every now and then. « Show Less
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Cigarette Lighter Socket Charger Outlet Adapter 100V AC to 12V DC.You can find one on E-Bay
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Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery.
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This just comes with the car adapter. You might be able to purchase another cord, but probably not worth it. I would look for other ones that are dual power.
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Mine came with "Foxlink" AC/DC adaptor. Input 100V~240VAC. Output 12VDC at 2.0Amp. Looks like a laptop charger. The DVR has two jacks. Input is for the power supply and a second identical jack which outputs 12VDC to supply power to an external camera. Any power supply with 12VDC @ 2.0Amps will work. Just need correct tip. Radio Shack would be first stop or electronics stores if looking for replacement.
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Seconding what everyone has said, keep in mind that the rating for the momentary is as stated: "Works at 12 Volts 10 Amp, 24 Volts 5 Amp, and 110 Volts AC 5 Amp." Now, I'm not car guru, but I did take electronics courses, but make sure that your ignition circuits do not exceed those ratings!