metallicaband
05-17-07, 12:00 AM
Hi all,
I'm thinking about ordering a Sony SXRD A3000 TV later this year (they only offer XBR2s with rediclus prices where I live -Bahrain- (3600-6000 US$), so ordering one via internet is the best solution for me, specially because I'm not interested in XBR's features or price tag).
The voltage here is like the UK, 230v 50hz, I checked the KDS-50A2000 manual and the power requirement for the unit was: 110v 60hz, which unfortunately means it isn't multi-voltage compatible..
Hope someone could answer these questions:
- Can I just use a step-down power transformer for the TV ? or do I have to do something about the frequency too ? (I searched the forums and found This (http://hifi-india.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-to-hook-up-your-us-ntsc-tv-to-work.html), it says: You don't need to be concerned about the frequency difference in the US and India (60 Hz AC in US vs. 50 Hz AC in India) as most electronic equipment such as TV's dont really care about AC and convert it to DC inside anyways. The AC frequency difference will make a difference when you have heavy duty equipment such as a dishwasher or microwave oven, so is this true with RP HDTVs too ? or will it have any effect at all in the TV's performance or damaging the TV even in long term basis ?
2- IF it's fine to just use a step-down transformer (230v to 110v with enough Watts) to run the TV without any problem, are there transformers that can handle heavy using, like 40 hours straight for example ? (just want to know how reliable these things are).
3- As an alternative solution, is it possible to change the TV's powersupply to one that uses 230v 50hz power ?
4- This isn't a RP question, but I'll ask anyway since it's a bit related, are there any HT equipment that are effected by the hz 60 and hz 50 frequency difference ? (I'm planning in getting an AV receiver, Speakers, PS3 ..etc from the US too, don't have many options available here).
Any help would be really appreciated.
I'm thinking about ordering a Sony SXRD A3000 TV later this year (they only offer XBR2s with rediclus prices where I live -Bahrain- (3600-6000 US$), so ordering one via internet is the best solution for me, specially because I'm not interested in XBR's features or price tag).
The voltage here is like the UK, 230v 50hz, I checked the KDS-50A2000 manual and the power requirement for the unit was: 110v 60hz, which unfortunately means it isn't multi-voltage compatible..
Hope someone could answer these questions:
- Can I just use a step-down power transformer for the TV ? or do I have to do something about the frequency too ? (I searched the forums and found This (http://hifi-india.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-to-hook-up-your-us-ntsc-tv-to-work.html), it says: You don't need to be concerned about the frequency difference in the US and India (60 Hz AC in US vs. 50 Hz AC in India) as most electronic equipment such as TV's dont really care about AC and convert it to DC inside anyways. The AC frequency difference will make a difference when you have heavy duty equipment such as a dishwasher or microwave oven, so is this true with RP HDTVs too ? or will it have any effect at all in the TV's performance or damaging the TV even in long term basis ?
2- IF it's fine to just use a step-down transformer (230v to 110v with enough Watts) to run the TV without any problem, are there transformers that can handle heavy using, like 40 hours straight for example ? (just want to know how reliable these things are).
3- As an alternative solution, is it possible to change the TV's powersupply to one that uses 230v 50hz power ?
4- This isn't a RP question, but I'll ask anyway since it's a bit related, are there any HT equipment that are effected by the hz 60 and hz 50 frequency difference ? (I'm planning in getting an AV receiver, Speakers, PS3 ..etc from the US too, don't have many options available here).
Any help would be really appreciated.