Posted by MaryL on 01/11/96 11:45

"Gene E. Bloch" <spamfree@nobody.invalid> wrote in message
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> 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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> Gene E. Bloch (Gino)
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>
>

Thanks. Yes, the cord is replaceable, and it is a two-prong plug. I had a
laptop computer that specifically said not to use replacement units, so
that's why I was asking the question. I can see that the prongs would fit
an ordinary extension cord, and I wanted to be sure that I could not damage
something. So, I will use a light-weight extension cord to keep things
"portable."

MaryL

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