Axion ACN-3517 5" Portable Black & White AC/DC TV

by American Action, Inc.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.5 x 6.2 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005RD8C
• Item model number: ACN3517
• Batteries: 10 D batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,202 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Tune in to television from the game, the car, or the comfort of your bedroom with the ACN-3517's 5-inch black-and-white screen. The back panel sports a telescoping antenna, and you can hook up an external antenna for better reception. Screen settings include adjustments for vertical hold, brightness, and contrast. A monaural earphone jack lets you listen in private.

The unit's electronic tuner gives you access to VL, VH, and UHF channels, and it runs on 10 D batteries (standard or rechargeable, not included), an external DC power (adapter included), or AC power (adapter included).

What's in the Box
TV, AC power adapter, DC car power adapter, user's manual, and warranty information.

From the Manufacturer

Features:

• 5" B/W AC/DC TV
• Electronic tuner with VL/VH/UHF channel
• Built-in battery compartment
• Vertical hold, brightness and contrast control on rear
• 4-way power sources:
  • UL AC adaptor included
  • DC car cord included
  • 10 "D" size batteries (not included)
  • rechargeable batteries (not included)
• Individual recharge jack on rear
• Built-in telescope antenna and external antenna jack
• Earphone jack
• Audio/video input jacks
• Cabinet color: black

Specifications:

• TV tuning range: VHF low CH 2-6; VHF high CH 7-13; UHF CH 14-69
• Power source: AC 110V/60 Hz; DC 12V
• Power consumption: 15W
• Unit dimensions: 6-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 8-1/2" (W x H x D)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sleek and well made..........5 stars plus, August 19, 2002

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MotherLodeBeth "MotherLodeBeth" (Sierras of California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Axion ACN-3517 5" Portable Black & White AC/DC TV (Electronics)

We used to have a white TV similar to this that was a promotional gift from our telephone company, but it broke so we started looking around for a replacement and for the price and what features you get this is a GREAT buy. and better made than some traditional small televisions. The colour is a matte finish so it stays clean and neat looking. And there aren't a lot of dust trap nooks and crannies. Sleek and light.

We keep it in the car for when we are out and running errands and one of us stays in the car. It is handy to have on hand when I drop someone off for a doctors appointment and wait in the car. It is also great to have on outings if there is a sports program on that others want to watch.

If there is a downsize it is that it requires 10 D size batteries so buy rechargeable ones and use the plug in jack or the cigarettes adapter whenever possible rather than just the batteries. When we have gone batteries only they last for one or two shows. Which means one average length football or baseball game being broadcast. So use the adapters! And the earphone set up is nice as well. And the antenna folds down easily and out of the way.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pathectic Tuning, December 25, 2002

By 

Bill Pike (Buffalo, New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Axion ACN-3517 5" Portable Black & White AC/DC TV (Electronics)

This thing cannot tune at all. I live within 5 miles of the broadcast towers of Buffalo, New York, and I can tune in just ONE (1-not a typo) station. It seem to love this station so much that no matter what you set the tuner for, it chooses that station. The sound is just as bad; the station I get has sound, but is garbled behind reason. DO NOT BUY THIS. IT IS A WASTE OF 30 BUCKS

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Action ACN-3517 TV by Sanjay Schrapel, March 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Axion ACN-3517 5" Portable Black & White AC/DC TV (Electronics)

This is an excellent television, perfect for taking on the train, plane, bus or on long car trips. Firstly, I must say I like the look of it. Yes, it is black, but I like the shape and sometimes the really colourful (notice how I spelt colo>u<r) TVs like those from GPS make you want to look at the case more than the television. It is black and white, but colour tubes are quite expensive to make especially in really small sizes and this is only a quarter the price of some colour TVs cost. Grayscale actually produces a better picture than colour with more sharpness. You can even hook up your game console or video recorder to this courtesy of the 2 RCA jacks, and I don't really care whether I am looking at a black and white screen when I am playing games like Dave Mirra Maximum Remix for Playstation. Another great feature is I can take it on holidays with me (once we found out our cottage didn't have a TV, and this came in real handy). Definetly worth your money if you want a portable TV, and it dosen't waste batteries either like colour TVs do.