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I never bought any adapter and my MD recorder is standard Japanese issue,
bought it in Tokyo.  There's never even been a hint of trouble and I've
used it all over the US.

The fact is that plenty of American outlets are so far out of spec that
they deliver anywhere in the range of voltage that marks the difference
between US and Japanese.

Don't worry, be happy.

Ben

In article <AiU6.63$fa.3267089@newstest.itd.umich.edu>, "Aurelian"
<adamf@engin.umich.edu> wrote:

> geoi310@ix.netcom.com wrote in message <878422177.31846@dejanews.com>...
> >Just got the r30 from Japan, and was wondering if I can use the included
> >100v to 6v dc converter here in the US?
> >
> >Do you think I might be risking damage if I plug it in?
> >
> >Any info would be appreciated.
> >
> 
> 
> Just to be safe, I would buy a $20 120V to 6V converter down at Radio Shack.
> That would be a small investment to make sure you didn't fry a $400 dollar
> unit. That's my $.02
> 
> Aurelian

In article <ben-levy-0111972246590001@du309-pcap-nca01.wgn.net>,
Benjamin G. Levy <ben-levy@westworldz.com> wrote:
>I never bought any adapter and my MD recorder is standard Japanese issue,
>bought it in Tokyo.  There's never even been a hint of trouble and I've
>used it all over the US.
>
>The fact is that plenty of American outlets are so far out of spec that
>they deliver anywhere in the range of voltage that marks the difference
>between US and Japanese.
>
>Don't worry, be happy.
>
>Ben

As a general statement this is dangerous.

The MD portables manufactured by Sharp (Sharp, Kenwood, Denon) are
**VERY** picky about supply voltage. The MiniDisc mailing list has, over
the years, been stocked with desperate messages from owners who tried
Japanese wall warts on their portables. The over-voltage effects vary from
errors on the display, failure to charge the battery, to a dead player
after an unmonitored overnight charge. If the player was purchased
overseas that would leave you in a REAL pickle.

Sony players are probably more forgiving (but the newer models do have an
over voltage warning). 

Wall warts rated for US supply voltage are plentiful and cheap - even at
Radio Shaft. 

Say what you will, I only have experience on my side.  I've got a Sharp
MD11 and I have been using the "Japanese Wall Wart" since 1994.  No
problems.

What makes you so sure that the failures you referred to are from the
power supply and not from anything else?

Frankly I asked about using it before I did and was assured that it would
not be a problem.  Most electrical supply places tell you that you don't
need anything but the pin converter to move devices between the US and
Japan.  Do you know different?

Ben

In article <63hssm$2t7@news1.panix.com>, Mike "no UCE" Schuster
<REMOVEschuster@REMOVEpanix.com> wrote:

> In article <ben-levy-0111972246590001@du309-pcap-nca01.wgn.net>,
> Benjamin G. Levy <ben-levy@westworldz.com> wrote:
> >I never bought any adapter and my MD recorder is standard Japanese issue,
> >bought it in Tokyo.  There's never even been a hint of trouble and I've
> >used it all over the US.
> >
> >The fact is that plenty of American outlets are so far out of spec that
> >they deliver anywhere in the range of voltage that marks the difference
> >between US and Japanese.
> >
> >Don't worry, be happy.
> >
> >Ben
> 
> As a general statement this is dangerous.
> 
> The MD portables manufactured by Sharp (Sharp, Kenwood, Denon) are
> **VERY** picky about supply voltage. The MiniDisc mailing list has, over
> the years, been stocked with desperate messages from owners who tried
> Japanese wall warts on their portables. The over-voltage effects vary from
> errors on the display, failure to charge the battery, to a dead player
> after an unmonitored overnight charge. If the player was purchased
> overseas that would leave you in a REAL pickle.
> 
> Sony players are probably more forgiving (but the newer models do have an
> over voltage warning). 
> 
> Wall warts rated for US supply voltage are plentiful and cheap - even at
> Radio Shaft.

geoi310@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> 
> Just got the r30 from Japan, and was wondering if I can use the included
> 100v to 6v dc converter here in the US?
> 
> Do you think I might be risking damage if I plug it in?

Modern Sony and Sharp portables will sense bad voltage and display an error.
For the R30 this error is "Hi DC In". If you see this you need an American
converter. If you don't see this, you're probably fine. If it worries you buy
an American converter and sleep soundly.

If you buy an American converter make sure
1) the plug fits, obviously
2) the amperage is high enough. For example, if the supplied adapter says
700mA, then you need one that is rated 700mA or higher.
3) the polarity is right. This can really fry a portable if you get it wrong.
The little icon next to the DC in plug tells you what polarity to use. For the
R30 I think it's positive on tip, negative on collar.

--Matt

> 100v to 6v dc converter here in the US?
----
It will work 
BUT 
It will OVER HEAT
and will go bad in time 
How soon no one knows
Most of the wall are so cheep it does not take long before they over
heat and go bad
-----
You can got to radio shack or a store like that and buy the correct one
120 volt one with the voltage out, current and plug need

hi,
it should work fine as long as you are on 110v

geoi310@ix.netcom.com wrote in message <878422177.31846@dejanews.com>...
>Just got the r30 from Japan, and was wondering if I can use the included
>100v to 6v dc converter here in the US?
>
>Do you think I might be risking damage if I plug it in?
>
>Any info would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks
>
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