Posted by Gene E. Bloch on 01/11/60 11:45

On 4/18/2006, MaryL posted this:
> I have an Initial IDM-1731 DVD player that I bought on eBay (new in box,
> obviously never opened). The screen is small (7", which I knew when I
> ordered it), but the quality of the picture is very good. The unit will
> receive very light usage -- it was purchased to use primarily when I travel
> in summers. However, it has an *extremely short* power cord. I don't think
> I have ever been in a motel room where I could comfortably view this unit
> with that cord. I know this is a strange question, but I know virtually
> nothing about electricity or the technology used in DVDs. So: What type of
> extension cord can I safely use with a unit like this and not take risks of
> damaging it? Do I need a specific type, or would it be acceptable to just
> use the very lightest-weight cord (for portability)?
>
> Thanks,
> MaryL

Don't buy a Monster Cable extension cord :-)

If you mean the AC cord that goes directly into the wall, you can
probably go to Radio Shack or some such store and just buy a
replacement that is longer. Take the brick and its cord with you so you
can verify that the brick end of the new cord will fit. Note that I am
assuming that the AC cord is detachable from the brick, as is usual.

If you don't want to do that, then just buy any extension cord that the
plug will fit into. My older Initial player uses a two-prong plug; if
yours is the same, you won't need a three prong extension cord. That's
good, since those are very heavy. Note that two-prong plugs usually
have a fat prong and a thin one...

Any hardware store extension cord will work.

It has nothing at all to do with DVD technology...

Gino

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