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IMPORTANT: Using the converter with
some rechargeable devices may damage
the converter and/or device. If you are
using the converter to operate a recharge-
able device, monitor the temperature of
the converter for about 10 minutes. If the
converter becomes abnormally hot, dis-
connect it from the device immediately;
do not use the device with the converter.
USING THE CONVERTER TO
OPERATE A TV OR AUDIO DEVICE
The converter is shielded and filtered to
minimize signal interference. Despite this,
some interference may occur with your
television picture, especially with weak
signals. Below are some suggestions to
improve reception.
1.
Try altering the position of the con-
verter, antenna cables, and television
power cord. Add an extension cord
from the converter to the TV, to isolate
its power cord and antenna cables
from the 12 volt power source.
2.
Try coiling the television power cord
and the input cables running from the
12 volt power source to the converter.
3.
Affix one or several “Ferrite Data Line
Filters” to the television power cord. Fer-
rite Data Line Filters can be purchased
at most electronic supply stores.
4.
Try grounding the converter with a 16
AWG (minimum) wire, using as short
of an extension length as possible.
NOTE: You may hear a “buzzing” sound
being emitted from inexpensive sound
systems when operated with the converter.
This is due to ineffective filters in the sound
system’s power supply. Unfortunately, this
problem can only be resolved by purchas-
ing a sound system with a higher quality
power supply or higher quality filter.
USING THE USB PORTS
The USB ports provide up to 2A each at
5V DC.
1.
Plug the device into the USB port.
2.
Turn the USB device on.
3.
Reverse these steps when finished
using the USB port.
The converter draws
power, even when the switch is OFF. To
avoid battery drain, disconnect the con-
verter when not in use.
12. POWER SOURCE
Your average automobile battery at full
charge will provide an ample power sup-
ply to the converter when the engine is
on. Keep the car running at all times when
using the converter. The actual length of
time the converter will function depends on
the age and condition of the battery and the
power demand being placed by the device
being operated with the converter.
When possible, recharge your batteries
when they are not more than 50% dis-
charged. This gives the batteries a much
longer life cycle than recharging when they
are more deeply discharged.
The power converter has a battery low
voltage shutdown at 10V±0.5V DC. With
moderate to heavy loads, this will protect
against over-discharging the battery. If the
converter is running only light loads it is
advisable to recharge before the converter
low voltage shutdown point is reached.
IMPORTANT: The converter draws low
amperage from the battery with the main
ON/OFF switch turned on and no load con-
nected. To prevent battery discharge, turn
the converter off when you are not using it.
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