Audiovox ADC120 - DC to AC Power Inverter User manual


TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1
INTRODUGION 3
FEATURES
3
HOW
THIS
INVERTER
WORKS
5
Inverter
Output
Waveform
~
5
Recha
rgeable Devices 6
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
7
Power Source Requirement and Runtimes 7
Rated
Versus
Actual Current Draw
of
Equipment 7
Operation
of
the
110/120 Volt
AC
Outlet 8
Operation
of
the
USB
Power Port 8
Protective Featu
res
9
Operating Tips 10
CARE
AN
DMAl
NTE
NAN
CE
11
Storage
11
Fuse
Replacement
(DC
Accessory Adapter)
11
TROUBLESHOOTING
12
Common AudioNisual Problems 12
Fault
LED
lights/Alert
Buzzer Sounds 12
Common Power
Output
Problems 13
SPECiFiCATIONS
14
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1
INTRODUGION 3
FEATURES
3
HOW
THIS
INVERTER
WORKS
5
Inverter
Output
Waveform
~
5
Recha
rgeable Devices 6
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
7
Power Source Requirement and Runtimes 7
Rated
Versus
Actual Current Draw
of
Equipment 7
Operation
of
the
110/120 Volt
AC
Outlet 8
Operation
of
the
USB
Power Port 8
Protective Featu
res
9
Operating Tips 10
CARE
AN
DMAl
NTE
NAN
CE
11
Storage
11
Fuse
Replacement
(DC
Accessory Adapter)
11
TROUBLESHOOTING
12
Common AudioNisual Problems 12
Fault
LED
lights/Alert
Buzzer Sounds 12
Common Power
Output
Problems 13
SPECiFiCATIONS
14

oWARNINGS
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE,
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
EXPLOSION
OR
INJURY:
-Do
not
connect
to
AC
distribution wiring.
-Remove appliance plug
from
outlet
strip
or
turn
off
inverter before
working
on
the
appliance.
Multiple
outlet
power strips
with
switches and circuit breakers only
interrupt
power
to
the
"hot
'receptacle terminals.
The
"neutral" terminals remain powered
with
respect
to
the
"ground" terminals.
-Not
approved
for
ignition
protected areas.
Do
not
make
any electrical connections
or
disconnections in areas
designated
as
IGNITION
PROTEGEO.
This includes
DC
cigarette
lighter
type plug connection
or
airplane adapter.
-Do
not
operate
the
inverter near flammable materials,
fumes
or
gases.
-Provide adequate ventilation and refrain
from
placing
items on
or
around
the
inverter during operation.
-Proper cooling
is
essential when operating the inverter.
Do
not
place
the
unit
near
the
vehicle1s
heat
vent
or in
water
or
in direct sunlight.
-NEVER
immerse
the
unit
in
water
or
any
other
liquid,
or
use
when wet.
-DO
NOT
insert foreign objects
into
the
AC
outlet
or
the
USB
outlet.
-DO
NOT
attempt
to
connect
or
set up
the
unit
or
its
components
while
operating your vehicle. Inattention
to
the
road may result in aserious accident.
oWARNINGS
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE,
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
EXPLOSION
OR
INJURY:
-Do
not
connect
to
AC
distribution wiring.
-Remove appliance plug
from
outlet
strip
or
turn
off
inverter before
working
on
the
appliance.
Multiple
outlet
power strips
with
switches and circuit breakers only
interrupt
power
to
the
"hot
'receptacle terminals.
The
"neutral" terminals remain powered
with
respect
to
the
"ground" terminals.
-Not
approved
for
ignition
protected areas.
Do
not
make
any electrical connections
or
disconnections in areas
designated
as
IGNITION
PROTEGEO.
This includes
DC
cigarette
lighter
type plug connection
or
airplane adapter.
-Do
not
operate
the
inverter near flammable materials,
fumes
or
gases.
-Provide adequate ventilation and refrain
from
placing
items on
or
around
the
inverter during operation.
-Proper cooling
is
essential when operating the inverter.
Do
not
place
the
unit
near
the
vehicle1s
heat
vent
or in
water
or
in direct sunlight.
-NEVER
immerse
the
unit
in
water
or
any
other
liquid,
or
use
when wet.
-DO
NOT
insert foreign objects
into
the
AC
outlet
or
the
USB
outlet.
-DO
NOT
attempt
to
connect
or
set up
the
unit
or
its
components
while
operating your vehicle. Inattention
to
the
road may result in aserious accident.

-This
is
not
atoy-keep away
from
children.
-INSTALL
AND
OPERATE
UNIT
ONLY
AS
DESCRIBED
IN
THIS
USER'S
MANUAL.
ACAUTIONS
1.Always
use
the inverter where there
is
adequate
ventilation.
Do
not
block ventilation slots.
2.ALWAYS
turn the inverter
OFF
by disconnecting
it
from the
DC
accessory
outlet
when
not
in
use.
3.This inverter will
not
operate high wattage appliances
or
equipment
that
produce heat, such
as
hair dryers,
microwave ovens and toasters.
4.This inverter
is
not
tested
for
use
with
medical devices.
5.00
not
open either the inverter
or
the detachable
FM
Transmitter-there
is
no user-serviceable parts inside.
6.When using this
unit
in avehicle, check the vehicle
owner1s
manual
for
maximum power rating and
re-
commended output. It may be necessary
to
change
the vehicle accessory outlet's in-line fuse
to
ahigher
rating.
Do
not
install in engine compartment-install in
awell ventilated area.
7.00
not
use
with
positive ground electrical system*.
Reverse
polarity connection will result in ablown fuse and
may
cause
permanent damage
to
the inverter and will
void warranty.
*The
majority
of
modern
automobiles,
RVs,
trucks,
and boats are negative
ground.
-This
is
not
atoy-keep away
from
children.
-INSTALL
AND
OPERATE
UNIT
ONLY
AS
DESCRIBED
IN
THIS
USER'S
MANUAL.
ACAUTIONS
1.Always
use
the inverter where there
is
adequate
ventilation.
Do
not
block ventilation slots.
2.ALWAYS
turn the inverter
OFF
by disconnecting
it
from the
DC
accessory
outlet
when
not
in
use.
3.This inverter will
not
operate high wattage appliances
or
equipment
that
produce heat, such
as
hair dryers,
microwave ovens and toasters.
4.This inverter
is
not
tested
for
use
with
medical devices.
5.00
not
open either the inverter
or
the detachable
FM
Transmitter-there
is
no user-serviceable parts inside.
6.When using this
unit
in avehicle, check the vehicle
owner1s
manual
for
maximum power rating and
re-
commended output. It may be necessary
to
change
the vehicle accessory outlet's in-line fuse
to
ahigher
rating.
Do
not
install in engine compartment-install in
awell ventilated area.
7.00
not
use
with
positive ground electrical system*.
Reverse
polarity connection will result in ablown fuse and
may
cause
permanent damage
to
the inverter and will
void warranty.
*The
majority
of
modern
automobiles,
RVs,
trucks,
and boats are negative
ground.

_UCTION
',-
'_'
_,-
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter.
This
inverter
can
be
used
to
operate
personal
electronics
and
mobile
office
equipment.
It
can
also
be
used
to
recharge
110/120-
Volt
AC
devices
that
have
an
appropriate
recharging
adapter
with
a
standard
North
American
two
or
three-prong
plug.
Please
read
this
users
Manual
carefully
before
use
to
ensure
optimum
performance
and
to
avoid
damage
to
this
Product.
•120
watts
output*
•Electronic circuit protection prevents damage due
to
overload/insufficient ventilation (overheat condition)
•Low-battery production-
unit
automatically shuts
down
when battery discharges below
10.5+/-0.5
volts.
•Automotive and airplane 12-Volt
DC
qQ;9pters
•5-Volt
DC
USB
power
port
•Bi-color Power/Fault
LED
•Compact
size,
efficient an
•Convenient carrying bag
Llser's
iV1C1nuai
_UCTION
',-
'_'
_,-
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter.
This
inverter
can
be
used
to
operate
personal
electronics
and
mobile
office
equipment.
It
can
also
be
used
to
recharge
110/120-
Volt
AC
devices
that
have
an
appropriate
recharging
adapter
with
a
standard
North
American
two
or
three-prong
plug.
Please
read
this
users
Manual
carefully
before
use
to
ensure
optimum
performance
and
to
avoid
damage
to
this
Product.
•120
watts
output*
•Electronic circuit protection prevents damage due
to
overload/insufficient ventilation (overheat condition)
•Low-battery production-
unit
automatically shuts
down
when battery discharges below
10.5+/-0.5
volts.
•Automotive and airplane 12-Volt
DC
qQ;9pters
•5-Volt
DC
USB
power
port
•Bi-color Power/Fault
LED
•Compact
size,
efficient an
•Convenient carrying bag
Llser's
iV1C1nuai

7
1.
Bi-COLOR
POWER/FAULT
LED
2.
HIGH
SPEED
COOLING
FAN
3.
USB
POWER
PORT
4.
STANDARD
NORTH
AMERICAN
11
O/120-VOLT
AC
OUTLET
5.
12-VOLT
DC
ADAPTER
INPUT
TERMINAL
6.
12-VOLT
DC
VEHICLE
ACCESSORY
ADAPTER
7.
EM
12-VOLT
DC
AIRPLANE
CORD
euo
7
1.
Bi-COLOR
POWER/FAULT
LED
2.
HIGH
SPEED
COOLING
FAN
3.
USB
POWER
PORT
4.
STANDARD
NORTH
AMERICAN
11
O/120-VOLT
AC
OUTLET
5.
12-VOLT
DC
ADAPTER
INPUT
TERMINAL
6.
12-VOLT
DC
VEHICLE
ACCESSORY
ADAPTER
7.
EM
12-VOLT
DC
AIRPLANE
CORD
euo

•
This inverter
is
an
electronic device
that
converts
low
voltage
DC
(direct current) electricity
from
abattery
to
110/120 Volt
AC
(alternating current) household power. In
designing this inverter, we have incorporated design
techniques previously employed in
computer
power
supplies.
This
result
of
these design innovations
is
asmaller,
lighter
and easier-to-use power inverter. The AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
converts power in
two
stages. The
first stage
is
aDC-to-DC conversion process
that
raises
the
low
voltage
DC
at
the inverter
input
to
145 volts
DC.
The
second
is
a
MOFSFET
bridge stage
that
converts the high
voltage
DC
into
110/120 volts, 60
Hz
AC.
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
Output
Waveform
This
AC
output
waveform
of
this inverter
is
known
as
a
modified sine wave.
It
is
astepped waveform
that
has
characteristics similar
to
the
sine wave shape
of
utility
power. This type
of
waveform
is
suitable
for
most
AC
loads,
including linear and switching power supplies used in
electronic equipment, transformers, and small motors.
r--_
............ ............ -...
..
145 volts peak
.
..
•.
0
0...........
...
- -
....
00 . . . . . .
..
. 0- 000 115 volts RMS
..............
-
-_-00
The
lIIodlfled
sine
wave
produced
by
your
Inverter
•
This inverter
is
an
electronic device
that
converts
low
voltage
DC
(direct current) electricity
from
abattery
to
110/120 Volt
AC
(alternating current) household power.
In
designing this inverter, we have incorporated design
techniques previously employed in
computer
power
supplies.
This
result
of
these design innovations
is
asmaller,
lighter
and easier-to-use power inverter. The AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
converts power in
two
stages. The
first stage
is
aDC-to-DC conversion process
that
raises
the
low
voltage
DC
at
the inverter
input
to
145 volts
DC.
The
second
is
a
MOFSFET
bridge stage
that
converts the high
voltage
DC
into
110/120 volts, 60
Hz
AC.
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
Output
Waveform
This
AC
output
waveform
of
this inverter
is
known
as
a
modified sine wave.
It
is
astepped waveform
that
has
characteristics similar
to
the
sine wave shape
of
utility
power. This type
of
waveform
is
suitable
for
most
AC
loads,
including linear and switching power supplies used in
electronic equipment, transformers, and small motors.
r--_
............ ............ -...
..
145 volts peak
.
..
•.
0
0...........
...
- -
....
00 . . . . . .
..
. 0- 000 115 volts RMS
..............
-
-_-00
The
lIIodlfled
sine
wave
produced
by
your
Inverter

The
modified sine wave produced
by
this inverter
has
an
RMS
(root mean square) voltage
of
110/120 volts. Most
AC
voltmeters (both digital and analog) are sensitive
to
the average value
of
the waveform rather than the
RMS
value.
They
are calibrated
for
RMS
voltage under the
assumption
that
the waveform measured will
be
apure
sine wave.
Non-TRUE
RMS
meters will read about 20
to
30 volts
low
when measuring the
output
of
this inverter.
For
accurate measurement
of
the
output
voltage
of
this
unit,
use
a
TRUE
RMS
reading voltmeter
such
as
aFluke
87,
Fluke
8080A, Beckman 4410 or Triplett 4200.
ACAUTIONS
Rechargeable Devices
•
Certain
rechargeable
devices are
designed
to
be
charged
by
plugging
them
directly
into
an
AC
receptacle. These devices
may
damage
the
inverter
or
the
charging
circuit.
•
When
using
a
rechargeable
device,
monitor
its
temperature
for
the
initial
ten
minutes
of
use
to
determine
if
it
produces
excessive
heat.
•
If
excessive
heat
is
produced,
this
indicates
the
device
should
not
be used
with
this
inverter.
•This
problem
does
not
occur
with
most
of
the
battery-
operated
equipment.
Most
of
these devices use a
separate
charger
or
transformer
that
is
plugged
into
an
AC
receptacle.
•The
inverter
is
capable
off
running
most
chargers and
transformers.
The
modified sine wave produced
by
this inverter
has
an
RMS
(root mean square) voltage
of
110/120 volts. Most
AC
voltmeters (both digital and analog) are sensitive
to
the average value
of
the waveform rather than the
RMS
value.
They
are calibrated
for
RMS
voltage under the
assumption
that
the waveform measured will
be
apure
sine wave.
Non-TRUE
RMS
meters will read about 20
to
30 volts
low
when measuring the
output
of
this inverter.
For
accurate measurement
of
the
output
voltage
of
this
unit,
use
a
TRUE
RMS
reading voltmeter
such
as
aFluke
87,
Fluke
8080A, Beckman 4410 or Triplett 4200.
ACAUTIONS
Rechargeable Devices
•
Certain
rechargeable
devices are
designed
to
be
charged
by
plugging
them
directly
into
an
AC
receptacle. These devices
may
damage
the
inverter
or
the
charging
circuit.
•
When
using
a
rechargeable
device,
monitor
its
temperature
for
the
initial
ten
minutes
of
use
to
determine
if
it
produces
excessive
heat.
•
If
excessive
heat
is
produced,
this
indicates
the
device
should
not
be used
with
this
inverter.
•This
problem
does
not
occur
with
most
of
the
battery-
operated
equipment.
Most
of
these devices use a
separate
charger
or
transformer
that
is
plugged
into
an
AC
receptacle.
•The
inverter
is
capable
off
running
most
chargers and
transformers.

Once
the
vehicle
accessory
adapter
is
properly
connected
to
a
12-Volt
DC
power
source,
the
bi-color
LED
indicator
lights
GREEN
when
the
inverter
is
connected
to
DC
power
and
the
unit
power
is
ON.
(If
the
bi-color
LED
indicator
lights
RED,
refer
to
the
"Troubleshooting"
section
on
page
12
of
this
manual.)
ALWAYS
TURN
THE
INVERTER
ON
BEFORE
APPLYING
POWER
TO
THE
DEVICE.
The standard
North
American 110/120 volt
AC
and
USB
outlets
allow
the
user
to
operate
multiple
devices
simultaneously. Simply plug the equipment
into
the
unit.
~
Note:
Ensure
wattage
of
all equipment simultaneously
plugged
into
the
power
inverter does
not
exceed 120-
watts
continuous.
Rated Versus
Actual
Current
Draw
of
Equipment
Most
electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and
audio/visual
equipment
have labels
that
indicate the
power
consumption in amps
or
watts.
Be
sure the
power
consumption
of
the
item
to
be operated
is
below
120-
watts.
If
the
power
consumption
is
rated in amps
AC,
simply
multiply
by the
AC
volts (110/120)
to
determine the power.
Resistive loads are the easiest
for
the inverter
to
run;
however,
it
will
not
operate larger resistive loads (such
as
electric stoves and heaters), which require
far
more
wattage
than
the
inverter can deliver. Inductive loads (such
as
TVs
and stereos) require more current
to
operate
than
do
resistive loads
of
the
same
wattage
rating.
Once
the
vehicle
accessory
adapter
is
properly
connected
to
a
12-Volt
DC
power
source,
the
bi-color
LED
indicator
lights
GREEN
when
the
inverter
is
connected
to
DC
power
and
the
unit
power
is
ON.
(If
the
bi-color
LED
indicator
lights
RED,
refer
to
the
"Troubleshooting"
section
on
page
12
of
this
manual.)
ALWAYS
TURN
THE
INVERTER
ON
BEFORE
APPLYING
POWER
TO
THE
DEVICE.
The standard
North
American 110/120 volt
AC
and
USB
outlets
allow
the
user
to
operate
multiple
devices
simultaneously. Simply plug the equipment
into
the
unit.
~
Note:
Ensure
wattage
of
all equipment simultaneously
plugged
into
the
power
inverter does
not
exceed 120-
watts
continuous.
Rated Versus
Actual
Current
Draw
of
Equipment
Most
electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and
audio/visual
equipment
have labels
that
indicate the
power
consumption in amps
or
watts.
Be
sure the
power
consumption
of
the
item
to
be operated
is
below
120-
watts.
If
the
power
consumption
is
rated in amps
AC,
simply
multiply
by the
AC
volts (110/120)
to
determine the power.
Resistive loads are the easiest
for
the inverter
to
run;
however,
it
will
not
operate larger resistive loads (such
as
electric stoves and heaters), which require
far
more
wattage
than
the
inverter can deliver. Inductive loads (such
as
TVs
and stereos) require more current
to
operate
than
do
resistive loads
of
the
same
wattage
rating.

For
safety reasons,
the
inverter
will
simply shut
down
if
it
is
overloaded.
To
restart
the
unit,
simply reinsert the12-Volt
vehicle accessory adapter
to
reset.
Operation
of
the
110/120
Volt
AC
Outlet
1.Connect
the
Power Cord
to
the
inverter.
2.Connect either
the
12-Volt
DC
Vehicle Accessory
Adapter
or
the
12-Volt
DC
Airplane Adapter
to
the end
of
the
12-
Volt Power Cord.
3.lnsert the selected adapter Plug
into
avehicle's (or
other
12-Volt
DC
power
source's)
DC
accessory
outlet
or
airplane
DC
power
outlet.
4.Rotate
the
vehicle accessory plug slightly
to
make sure
there
is
good contact.
S.The
LED
in
the
inverter
will
light
GREEN,
indicating a
proper
connection.
6.lf
the
inverter does
not
work,
make sure the ignition/
accessory switch
is
actually powering the accessory
outlet.
Some vehicles require
the
ignition
switch
to
be
turned on.
7.Plug the (110/120 Volt
AC)
appliance
into
the inverter1s
two
or
three-prong
AC
outlet
and operate normally.
Note:
The
inverter
will
not
operate appliances and
equipment
that
generate heat, such
as
hair dryers, electric
blankets, microwave ovens and toasters.
Operation
of
the
USB
Power
Port
1.Connect the Power Cord
to
the
inverter.
2.Connect either
the
12-Volt
DC
Vehicle Accessory
Adapter
or
12-Volt
DC
Airplane Adapter
to
the end
of
the 12-Volt
Power Cord.
For
safety reasons,
the
inverter
will
simply shut
down
if
it
is
overloaded.
To
restart
the
unit,
simply reinsert the12-Volt
vehicle accessory adapter
to
reset.
Operation
of
the
110/120
Volt
AC
Outlet
1.Connect
the
Power Cord
to
the
inverter.
2.Connect either
the
12-Volt
DC
Vehicle Accessory
Adapter
or
the
12-Volt
DC
Airplane Adapter
to
the end
of
the
12-
Volt Power Cord.
3.lnsert the selected adapter Plug
into
avehicle's (or
other
12-Volt
DC
power
source's)
DC
accessory
outlet
or
airplane
DC
power
outlet.
4.Rotate
the
vehicle accessory plug slightly
to
make sure
there
is
good contact.
S.The
LED
in
the
inverter
will
light
GREEN,
indicating a
proper
connection.
6.lf
the
inverter does
not
work,
make sure the ignition/
accessory switch
is
actually powering the accessory
outlet.
Some vehicles require
the
ignition
switch
to
be
turned on.
7.Plug the (110/120 Volt
AC)
appliance
into
the inverter1s
two
or
three-prong
AC
outlet
and operate normally.
Note:
The
inverter
will
not
operate appliances and
equipment
that
generate heat, such
as
hair dryers, electric
blankets, microwave ovens and toasters.
Operation
of
the
USB
Power
Port
1.Connect the Power Cord
to
the
inverter.
2.Connect either
the
12-Volt
DC
Vehicle Accessory
Adapter
or
12-Volt
DC
Airplane Adapter
to
the end
of
the 12-Volt
Power Cord.

.Insert the selected adapter plug
into
avehicle's (or jump-
starter's)
DC
accessory outlet
or
airplane
DC
power outlet.
.Rotate the plug slightly
to
make sure there
is
good
contact.
S.The
LED
will light
GREEN,
indicating aproper connection.
.If the inverter does
not
work, make sure the ignition/
accessory
switch
is
actually powering the accessory outlet.
Some
vehicles require the ignition switch
to
be
turned on.
.
Plug
the USB-powered device
into
the
inverter's
USB
Power
Port and operate normally.
, Notes:This
inverter1s
USB
Power Port does
not
support
ata
communication.
It
only provides 5volts/SOOmA
DC
power
to
an
external USB-powered device.
he
USB
power
output
is
not
controlled by the
ON/OFF
Power.
he
USB
power
is
always on when the Power Cord
is
onnected
to
a12-Volt
DC
power source. Remember
to
isconnect the Power Cord
from
any power source when the
unit
is
not
in
use.
Protective Features
he
inverter monitors the following conditions:
Low
Battery
Voltage-This condition
is
harmful
to
the
inverter, and could damage the power source,
so
the
inverter will automatically shut
down
when
input
voltage
drops below 10.5 Volts
DC.
Input
Voltage
Too High-The inverter will automatically
shut
down
when
DC
input
voltage
exceeds
15 Volts,
as
this
can
harm the unit.
Thermal
Shutdown
Protection-The inverter will auto-
matically shut
down
when the
unit
becomes overheated.
.Insert the selected adapter plug
into
avehicle's (or jump-
starter's)
DC
accessory outlet
or
airplane
DC
power outlet.
.Rotate the plug slightly
to
make sure there
is
good
contact.
S.The
LED
will light
GREEN,
indicating aproper connection.
.If the inverter does
not
work, make sure the ignition/
accessory
switch
is
actually powering the accessory outlet.
Some
vehicles require the ignition switch
to
be
turned on.
.
Plug
the USB-powered device
into
the
inverter's
USB
Power
Port and operate normally.
, Notes:This
inverter1s
USB
Power Port does
not
support
ata
communication.
It
only provides 5volts/SOOmA
DC
power
to
an
external USB-powered device.
he
USB
power
output
is
not
controlled by the
ON/OFF
Power.
he
USB
power
is
always on when the Power Cord
is
onnected
to
a12-Volt
DC
power source. Remember
to
isconnect the Power Cord
from
any power source when the
unit
is
not
in
use.
Protective Features
he
inverter monitors the following conditions:
Low
Battery
Voltage-This condition
is
harmful
to
the
inverter, and could damage the power source,
so
the
inverter will automatically shut
down
when
input
voltage
drops below 10.5 Volts
DC.
Input
Voltage
Too High-The inverter will automatically
shut
down
when
DC
input
voltage
exceeds
15 Volts,
as
this
can
harm the unit.
Thermal
Shutdown
Protection-The inverter will auto-
matically shut
down
when the
unit
becomes overheated.

•
Overload/Short
Circuit
Protection-The inverter
will
auto-
matically shut
down
if
a
short
circuit occurs.
•
AC
Ground
Leakage-The inverter
will
automatically shut
down
when leakage current exceeds apreset safety level.
Operating
Tips
The
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
should only be
operated in locations
that
are:
•
DRY-Do
not
allow
water
or
other
liquids
to
come
into
contact
with
the inverter.
•COOL-Surrounding air temperature should ideally be
0-40°C (32-1 04°F).
Keep
the
inverter away from direct
sunlight, when possible.
•
WELL-VENTILATED-Keep
the
area surrounding the inverter
clear
to
ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do
not
place items on
or
over
the
inverter during operation. The
unit
will shut
down
if
the
internal temperature gets
too
hot.
•
SAFE-Do
not
use
the inverter near flammable materials
or
in any locations
that
may accumulate flammable fumes
or
gases.
This
is
an
electrical appliance
that
can
briefly spark
when electrical connections are made
or
broken.
•
Overload/Short
Circuit
Protection-The inverter
will
auto-
matically shut
down
if
a
short
circuit occurs.
•
AC
Ground
Leakage-The inverter
will
automatically shut
down
when leakage current exceeds apreset safety level.
Operating
Tips
The
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
should only be
operated in locations
that
are:
•
DRY-Do
not
allow
water
or
other
liquids
to
come
into
contact
with
the inverter.
•COOL-Surrounding air temperature should ideally be
0-40°C (32-1 04°F).
Keep
the
inverter away from direct
sunlight, when possible.
•
WELL-VENTILATED-Keep
the
area surrounding the inverter
clear
to
ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do
not
place items on
or
over
the
inverter during operation. The
unit
will shut
down
if
the
internal temperature gets
too
hot.
•
SAFE-Do
not
use
the inverter near flammable materials
or
in any locations
that
may accumulate flammable fumes
or
gases.
This
is
an
electrical appliance
that
can
briefly spark
when electrical connections are made
or
broken.

Storage
1.ldeal storage temperature range
is
0-40°C (32-1
04°F).
2.Store and
use
the AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
in
acool, dry place
with
adequate ventilation
for
all-around
air circulation.
3.Avoid locations
that
are exposed
to
heating units,
radiators, direct sunlight,
or
excessive
humidity or
dampness.
Fuse
Replacement (in 12-Volt
DC
Power Cord)
1.Disconnect
unit
from
12-Volt
DC
power source.
2.Remove fuse cover from
DC
power wire cord.
Remove
the fuse.
3.Replace
with
a
new
fuse (15 amp,
glass
type).
Refer
to
the illustration below.
REPLACEABLE
FUSE
15AMP
Turn
left
to
open
the
vehicle accessory adapter fuse cover.
Storage
1.ldeal storage temperature range
is
0-40°C (32-1
04°F).
2.Store and
use
the AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
in
acool, dry place
with
adequate ventilation
for
all-around
air circulation.
3.Avoid locations
that
are exposed
to
heating units,
radiators, direct sunlight,
or
excessive
humidity or
dampness.
Fuse
Replacement (in 12-Volt
DC
Power Cord)
1.Disconnect
unit
from
12-Volt
DC
power source.
2.Remove fuse cover from
DC
power wire cord.
Remove
the fuse.
3.Replace
with
a
new
fuse (15 amp,
glass
type).
Refer
to
the illustration below.
REPLACEABLE
FUSE
15AMP
Turn
left
to
open
the
vehicle accessory adapter fuse cover.

Common
AudioNisual
Problems
Problem: Buzzing Sound
In
Audio
Systems
Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes make a
buzzing sound when operated
from
the inverter, because
the
power supply in the electronic device does
not
properly
filter
the
modified sine wave produced by the inverter.
The
only solution
to
this problem
is
to
use
asound system
that
has
ahigher quality power supply.
The
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
is
shielded
to
minimize interference
with
TV
signals. However,
in
some
instances, some interference may still be visible, especially
when the
TV
signal
is
weak.
Try
the
following
to
improve
the picture:
1.Move the 120
Watt
Inverter
as
far
away
as
possible
from
the
TV
set, the antenna, and
the
antenna cables.
Use
a
short
AC
extension cord,
if
necessary.
2.Adjust the orientation
of
the
antenna cables, and
the
TV
power
cord
to
minimize interference.
3.Make sure
that
the antenna feeding
the
TV
provides an
adequate (snow-free) signal and
that
high quality,
shielded antenna cable
is
used.
Fault
LED
Lights/Alert Buzzer
Sounds
When the Power/Fault
LED
turns
from
GREEN
(indicating the
unit
is
powered)
to
RED,
a
fault
condition
is
present
and
the
unit
will automatically shut
down
shortly.
See
"Protective
Features" on page 9and "Common Power Output Problems"
below.
Common
AudioNisual
Problems
Problem: Buzzing Sound
In
Audio
Systems
Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes make a
buzzing sound when operated
from
the inverter, because
the
power supply in the electronic device does
not
properly
filter
the
modified sine wave produced by the inverter.
The
only solution
to
this problem
is
to
use
asound system
that
has
ahigher quality power supply.
The
AII-in-one
mobile
power
inverter
is
shielded
to
minimize interference
with
TV
signals. However,
in
some
instances, some interference may still be visible, especially
when the
TV
signal
is
weak.
Try
the
following
to
improve
the picture:
1.Move the 120
Watt
Inverter
as
far
away
as
possible
from
the
TV
set, the antenna, and
the
antenna cables.
Use
a
short
AC
extension cord,
if
necessary.
2.Adjust the orientation
of
the
antenna cables, and
the
TV
power
cord
to
minimize interference.
3.Make sure
that
the antenna feeding
the
TV
provides an
adequate (snow-free) signal and
that
high quality,
shielded antenna cable
is
used.
Fault
LED
Lights/Alert Buzzer
Sounds
When the Power/Fault
LED
turns
from
GREEN
(indicating the
unit
is
powered)
to
RED,
a
fault
condition
is
present
and
the
unit
will automatically shut
down
shortly.
See
"Protective
Features" on page 9and "Common Power Output Problems"
below.

Common
Power
Output
Problems
Possible Causes Recommendations
Battery voltage below
Recharge
battery
or
check
10.5 volts
DC
power supply.
Equipment being operated
draws
too
much power
Inverter
in
thermal
shutdown condition
AC
output
is
shorted
Reduce
load
to
maximum
120 watts.
Allow inverter
to
cool down.
Ensure
there
is
adequate
ventilation around the unit,
and the load
is
no more than
120 watts
for
continuous
operation.
Disconnect the
AC
appliance.
Pull
out the
DC
Power Cord
from your
vehicle1s
DC
output.
Wait afew seconds and then
re-insert the
DC
Power Cord
to
turn it back
ON.
Common
Power
Output
Problems
Possible Causes Recommendations
Battery voltage below
Recharge
battery
or
check
10.5 volts
DC
power supply.
Equipment being operated
draws
too
much power
Inverter
in
thermal
shutdown condition
AC
output
is
shorted
Reduce
load
to
maximum
120 watts.
Allow inverter
to
cool down.
Ensure
there
is
adequate
ventilation around the unit,
and the load
is
no more than
120 watts
for
continuous
operation.
Disconnect the
AC
appliance.
Pull
out the
DC
Power Cord
from your
vehicle1s
DC
output.
Wait afew seconds and then
re-insert the
DC
Power Cord
to
turn it back
ON.

Maximum Continuous Power 120 Watts
Maximum Surge Capability
{Peak
Power) 240 Watts
No Load Current Draw <O.3A
Waveform Modified Sine Wave
Operating
Input
Voltage Range 11-15 Volts
DC
AC
Receptacle
11
OV/120V
AC
(3
prong grounded)
Approximate Dimensions
11
OL
x66W x22 H/mm
4.33L x2.5W x.8H/lnch
Approximate Weight. 123.2g
.271b
Maximum Continuous Power 120 Watts
Maximum Surge Capability
{Peak
Power) 240 Watts
No Load Current Draw <O.3A
Waveform Modified Sine Wave
Operating
Input
Voltage Range 11-15 Volts
DC
AC
Receptacle
11
OV/120V
AC
(3
prong grounded)
Approximate Dimensions
11
OL
x66W x22 H/mm
4.33L x2.5W x.8H/lnch
Approximate Weight. 123.2g
.271b

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