CTR-69  (140-1154)            Power Sources            Faxback Doc. # 7783

You can operate the CTR-69 from one of three power sources:

    Four C Batteries (not supplied)
    Standard AC Outlet
    Vehicle Battery (with optional DC adapter)

USING INTERNAL BATTERIES

When no AC power is available, you can power the CTR-69 from internal
batteries.  We recommend alkaline batteries (Cat. No. 23-8551) available
at your local Radio Shack store.  If the RECORD/LOW BATT indicator lights
during pay or the sound becomes weak or distorted, or if the playing speed
slows, replace the batteries.

To install batteries, do the following:

1.  Open the battery compartment (on the bottom of the cabinet) by pushing
    down on the compartment cover's tab.  Then, pull of the compartment
    cover.

2.  Install four C batteries, observing correct battery polarity (+ and -)
    as shown in the battery compartment.  Reversed battery polarity might
    damage the CTR-69.

3.  Close the battery compartment cover.

CAUTION:  If you do not plan to use your CTR-69 for several weeks, remove
          the batteries.  When they become weak, even long-life or leak-
          proof batteries might leak chemicals that can damage your CTR-
          69.

USING AC POWER

To use AC power, connect the supplied AC power cord to the CTR-69's AC
POWER jack.  Then, plug the other end into a standard AC outlet.

NOTE:  When you connect the CTR-69's AC power cord, the internal batteries
       are automatically disconnected.

WARNING:  To prevent a serious shock hazard, unplug the AC power cord from
          the AC outlet before you unplug the other end from the CTR-69.

USING YOUR VEHICLE'S BATTERY

You can power the CTR-69 from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket if
the vehicle has a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system.  Use a
standard fused DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 14-844D, available at your
local Radio Shack store.

CAUTION:  You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at
          least 400 mA.  Its center tip must be set to negative, and its
          plug must correctly fit the CTR-69's DC 6V jack.  Using an
          adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously
          damage the CTR-69 or the adapter.

To power the CTR-69 from a vehicle, follow these steps:

1.  Plug the power cord into the CTR-69's DC 6V jack.

2.  Insert the power cord's other end into your vehicle's cigarette-
    lighter socket.

CAUTION:  Always unplug the power cord from the cigarette-lighter socket
          before you unplug the other end from the CTR-69.

(ALL-9/30/94)