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

On 4/18/2006, Gene E. Bloch posted this:
> 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

A quick look on the internet and I found out that your AC cord is
removable, and has a two-prong plug.

So those two things are longer merely assumptions.

Gino

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