recharging dvd player via car adapter
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 21, 2004 at 21:46
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Lyds
G'day EOers,
I have bought a portable DVD player and the instructions (someone has to read them) say that
"As the voltage range of the car power source is 10~15V, the car adaptor cannot be used for battery recharging.".
You can still play it off the car adaptor, just not recharge it. Seems to detract from the portability bit for
mine.
Does that make sense? It seems that an inverter is needed, but wondering if there are other options?
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Sep 21, 2004 at 21:52
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2004 at 21:52
stacks of rechargeable batteries.
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Follow Up By: Lyds - Tuesday, Sep 21, 2004 at 22:34
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2004 at 22:34
nah, it comes with its own Li ion battery.
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 at 06:22
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 at 06:22
Lyds where have you been not seen you on hear for ages.
Can you run the thing through an inverter.
And what sort of unit did you buy .
hows the new truck.
All the best
Eric
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Follow Up By: Lyds - Thursday, Sep 23, 2004 at 23:40
Thursday, Sep 23, 2004 at 23:40
Hi Eric,
Still here... not been to a meeting for a while though - bad timing.
I was more curious why going direct from battery was OK to run the thing, but not charge it.
I bought a 7" Shinco from Strathfield for about $360. Haven't used in anger as yet. But so far, not bad if you have good eye sight.
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Reply By: rolande- Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 at 16:37
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 at 16:37
What voltage does it run at? Many laptops run 17 - 19 volts and have a similar problem, except if you buy a Jaycar voltage converter for $89, will power up to 19 volts so should charge the player when not in use as
well as run it when in use.
www.jaycar.com.au
rolande
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Follow Up By: rolande- Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 at 19:05
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2004 at 19:05
Almost forgot, you could also pop down to Aldi Supermarkets (www.aldi.com.au), tomorrow and pick up a 300W inverter for $59, this should charge the unit
Rolande
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