RE: MD: 240 V
Think of it this way, step-down transformers usually cost around $50 here in Australia. Compare that to the difference in price of the 2 versions of the R91 and make your own judgement. If the Japanese version comes with a 100V transformer, then I strongly suggest that you go for the world series (or HK version since it's 220V) because there are no 100V step-down transformers available here in Australia and that will upset your power supply and in turn, your beloved R91. Trust me, I've seen it happen before. Just get the 220V version of some sort and put your mind at ease. Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of L K Sent: Friday, 7 January 2000 5:10 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:MD: 240 V I'm going to buy my first MD, a Sony Mz-R91 from Hong Kong for use in Australia. I'd like to know whether its better to buy the 110V japanese version or the slightly more expensive Hongkong version which is 220V. However australia uses 240V. is it ok to just get the 110V and use some converter to change it to 240V? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: 240 V
I'm going to buy my first MD, a Sony Mz-R91 from Hong Kong for use in Australia. I'd like to know whether its better to buy the 110V japanese version or the slightly more expensive Hongkong version which is 220V. However australia uses 240V. is it ok to just get the 110V and use some converter to change it to 240V? thanks __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: 240 V
Hi, I'm going to buy my first MD, a Sony Mz-R91 from Hong Kong for use in Australia. I'd like to know whether its better to buy the 110V japanese version or the slightly more expensive Hongkong version which is 220V. However australia uses 240V. is it ok to just get the 110V and use some converter to change it to 240V? Well, the 220 is actually designed to work with any voltage of 220 to 250V, that is because all former 220V countries are gradually increasing the voltage to a final 250V. The same thing is happening here in Holland. Actually, they're standardising on 230V, +/- 5% according to information available here in the UK, but as you say, a 220V transformer will work fine - they're made to quite wide tolerances. Nope, it's going to 250, but the current standard is 230.. And yes, you could also use a transformer to convert your 240V to 110V, the diiference is that you then have two transformers, one outside your md, 240 - 110, and one inside which converts from 110 to 12 or so. the point is that loss occurs in every transformation, although this is very little there still is some. and there'll be always some current flowing in the 240 - 110 converter unless you want to turn on/off the converter and md every time, so there's some loss to. Erm, the R-91 is a portable, is it not? I think it would be a tad bulky if it had a 110 to 12V transformer inside it :-) Oops, my mistake. Sorry, what's transformer loss? I don't think it's got a lot to do with powering an MD walkman... well, a transformer converts to magnetic and back, some of the magnatism 'escapes' there's no influence on your md, but there is some loss... If you go for the Japanese one, you'll end up with a brick-in-the-wall transformer which converts from 240-110, then the 110-DC transformer which comes with the Sony. You might also end up with a Japanese to Australian plug convertor if you buy your 240-110 adaptor in Japan, which is another thing sticking out of the wall. A mate of mine had this problem when he bought a Sharp 831 from Japan - he had UK-Euro240-110110-DC which caused no end of problems with dodgy connections, so I got him a 240V to 5V power supply and put the right DC plug on it for him. Yeah, with a protable that works just fine as long as you match current and power. You'd be much better off going for the Hong Kong version, for which you may or may not need a plug convertor - don't know what Hong Kong and Australian plugs look like... As, i said that'd be the simplest solution, and for a portable it is even more so. So all in all, you would be just fine using a japanese one and a converter, but buying a Hongkong version would be better. the only thing to consider is frequency, in europe we use 60 Hz in America they use 50 Hz, I don't know about other countries, and I don't know if the md is bothered by it... if it is you'd have to use a converter anyway. Sorry matey, wrong again. Europe is 50Hz, America is 60Hz. This won't affect the MD in any way, Got them confused.. Don't I feel foolish... since the 50/60Hz AC will be rectified to DC before it goes anywhere near the MD itself. The mains frequency only affects things like TVs and mains powered clocks which rely on the mains frequency as their timebase. Yep, indeed the portable wouldn't have any problems with that, a deck however could be using the ac frequency for something, very unlikely, but it could. As I say, you're better off in all aspects with the Hong Kong one :-) yep, it'd save a lot of hassle, especially with a portable, with a deck you could consider it since you only setup once and leave for the rest of time... Next time i really got to check what I'm writing... that was soo stupid... Bye, Remko van der Vossen, [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Black Angel, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 48056779 EDA and owner of [EMAIL PROTECTED] fan of Jewel, The X-Files, Chris Carter, Mac Gyver, BtVS, Jane Jensen's Gabriel Knight Pretty; "There is a pretty girl on the Face of this magazine And all I can see are my dirty hands turning the page" Jewel - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: 240 V
md, 240 - 110, and one inside which converts from 110 to 12 or so. the point is that loss occurs in every transformation, although this is very little there still is some. and there'll be always some current flowing in the 240 - 110 converter unless you want to turn on/off the converter and md every time, so there's some loss to. Erm, the R-91 is a portable, is it not? I think it would be a tad bulky if it had a 110 to 12V transformer inside it :-) Sorry, what's transformer loss? I don't think it's got a lot to do with powering an MD walkman... I think he meant that if the 240 to 110 convertor was always plugged into the wall, even though nothing was plugged into it, the transformer would still "use" electricity (and generate heat in the process). Other than that, I'm not sure what he could have meant. If you go for the Japanese one, you'll end up with a brick-in-the-wall transformer which converts from 240-110, then the 110-DC transformer which Actually, It's 100V in Japan, not 110. It does make a difference to the point that a Japanese transformer rated to work at 100V plugged into an 110V source could damage the portable. If you are getting a Japanese model, make sure you have a 240-100V transformer (or at worst, a 240-110V then a 110V-100V). I ended up buying a 110V to 100V when i moved from Japan back to Canada. Wayne - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: 240 V
Hi I'm in Australia also; I just ordered my MZ-R91 (japanese version) from www.minidiscweb.com . They are supplying a suitable transformer for 240V for free. They didn't say exactly what it was, but i asked what i needed and they said they'd include it for no extra charge. Could try their web site see if they got any info on it. Cheers, Jason -Original Message- From: L K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 7 January 2000 5:10 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: 240 V I'm going to buy my first MD, a Sony Mz-R91 from Hong Kong for use in Australia. I'd like to know whether its better to buy the 110V japanese version or the slightly more expensive Hongkong version which is 220V. However australia uses 240V. is it ok to just get the 110V and use some converter to change it to 240V? thanks __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
