Probably the easiest and safest :) method is to use an Auto-transformer to step 
down the UK 240V to the US 120V.  They should be available with a UK plug on 
one side and a US socket on the other you can then simply plug in the DVI unit 
without touching any live 240V mains - they are generally packaged for 
immediate use no need to wire up.  The DVI unit takes 66W (according to the 
manual) just make sure the Auto–transformer is capable of supplying more than 
that I would look for something  >100W.  The only issue is that the 120V will 
be at 50Hz and not 60Hz which will make the internal DVI transformer less 
efficient but it should be OK.

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/autotransformers/3101156/ this one might be a 
good option to look at, there are quite a few others, the higher VA the better 
- depends on your budget.

The other issue will be the composite video output might/will need an adapter 
too in order to convert it to the UK PAL standard, it will be NTSC Composite 
output in the US version.  They are available on the well known online auction 
sites or other online retailers.  Some of them claim to convert to HDMI 
although not sure how good the quality will be from those units.   If you have 
a composite video monitor that should produce the best results.

From: M100 
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Subject: Re: [M100] Request for info on RS DV Interface

I’ve never done anything like that, so if anyone can give a little hand 
holding, then sure!

I’m fine soldering, it’s just I haven’t played around with power supplies. Once 
zapped myself with 240v mains while working on a Macintosh Plus, once was quite 
enough. Sitting in a house In the dark, because the fuse box was tripped, with 
my arm killing me., ah the memories :-P


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