can you plug it directly into the cars USB port instead of 12V lighter socket
1330373
No. As far as I know (in my Hyundai it says that specifically) the USB port should not be used for charging, but only audio input.
1330374
The camera operates on 5VDC. E-Prance provides a usb 12VDC to 5VDC cord for the camera that utilizes the cigarette lighter socket. You can purchase a USB 12VDC to 5VDC power supply from WAl-Mart that will operate camera from the power socket. My car manual warns against using socket for cigarette lighter.
1330375
Since the instructions assume one charges via the lighter in the automobile, or the USB cable on the PC, it does not explicitly state that an automobile supplied USB cable will work. But, as a retired high tech engineer, I would guess that it would work.
1330376
I don't think so due to the voltage it runs on. but I see someone answered yes they did. go on YouTube you will see it runs at a different voltage
2206900
Yes, it can plug into a car cigarette lighter port. As a matter of fact, it is the only connection type it comes with to power it. Also, dont buy a cheap AC to DC wall convertor. this thing draws more amps than those can handle and they will either blow or wont work.
434013
Get yourself a cheap 12v to 120v power inverter, plug it into your car cigarette lighter socket and blow it up that way.
876143
It doesn't have built-in USB ports, you'd need a car charger, which you could plug into the power sockets.
83892
If you mean the port that you plug electrical things into, then yes. Just don't plug it into the cigarette port. I hope this helps considering I can't determine exactly what a "car charger port thing" is and what you're looking at.
529937
No Dale. But it takes a 12v 5mm plug on the charger that's attached to a cigarette lighter plug. Just make sure the center conductor is positive 12 v.
1372130
none. you have to connect the supplied plug to the 12 volts battery of your car.
122092
No. I got a car to plug adapter and I just plug it into that. It works great.
1471367
If the question is if it has a car lighting port? No it does not I am not sure if you can purchase an attachment that would enable you to use it in the car. However if you can plug in your car with a regular plug then yes. It has a 12 Volt 1 AC adapter that it comes with. In addition the cable is not very long something I don't like about the product... I hope I was helpful.... Sarai
1373664
Yes, I got a lighter socket from Radio Shack and wired it directly to the car battery. Just takes a small hole through the firewall to the engine compartment to run the wire. Then mountit under your dash. Works Great. Make sure to buy the large enough panel! (next size up from this one.
1335006
yes you can plug into any USB plug adapter on your wall outlet or a USB car adapter to your 12 volt system.
1415159
The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other... » Read More The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. « Show Less
766285
no it does not plug into the cigarette lighter . I have mine hooked up direct from the battery .. that way the ignition does not have to be on while I am using it when I am not driving
2142099
12v cigarette lighter, although im sure if youre savvy with hardwireing you could wire it in directly by taking apart the wire
1258232
Yes, you can. It only needs a 12 volt power source; which your car battery is.
651832
Can I use the car cigar lighter outlet to charge this? I have to purchase a "cigar to cigar" cable I suppose?
1471366
No you can't plug this in your car. If you can go with any adapter or converter you can use the same as you required