I know little about power supplies, but I saw this and wondered if it wouldn't be any use for my situation. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-100-P1S1-Multi-Voltage-240V-to-110V-Transformer-100VA/332172908312?hash=item4d570c5718:g:GEEAAOSwb7ddLEFV Taking a 240V input and converting it to a more acceptable 110v for the DVI.
On Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 00:28, James Zeun <james.z...@gmail.com> wrote: > It's the first time I've use a device needing a different voltage, I'm > just looking online, from the looks of it I need a step down transformer. > Just looking to see if I can find something that might go inside the DVI. > > On Sat, 15 Feb 2020 at 23:56, James Zeun <james.z...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Yeah after scrolling down to the parts section, it lists two different >> transformers. I think I initially was wondering how hard it might be to >> convert the unit to UK region. I'd have to track down every part on the >> list and then hope that was all that was needed. An auto transformer would >> probably work out much simpler and less hassle. >> >> On Sat, 15 Feb 2020 at 23:44, B4 Me100 <b4me...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> You will need a 240VAC to 110VAC autotransformer to run the DVI. >>> >>> Probably an adapter for the TV too, need to convert the composite output >>> to UK standards. Unless you have a universal input monitor to use. >>> >>> The units are regionally specific. >>> >>> From: M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of James Zeun < >>> james.z...@gmail.com> >>> Reply-To: <m...@bitchin100.com> >>> Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:38 PM >>> To: <m...@bitchin100.com> >>> Subject: [M100] Using a US DVI unit in the UK >>> >>> >>> >>> Hey guys >>> >>> I've just to receipt of my very own disk video interface and i can't >>> wait to try it out. However I'd like to ask for some advice. Does the DVI >>> need a US to UK adapter or will it operate with 240v? >>> >>> Reading the service manual it lists 120v, 220v and 240v as operating >>> voltages on page 1-4. I would have thought this would only be possible with >>> the appropriate power supply fitted. However I'm by now means an authority >>> on the subject and wanted to ask for advice. >>> >>> >>> Many thanks >>> James >>> >>> >>> -- >>> My retro tech blog and general ramblings >>> http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/ >>> <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbytemyvdu.wordpress.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C14526608852e42b622a508d7b26fc990%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637174065493170981&sdata=Ehdnr62lh34bVSyvdgSauyKHrb1UYpEBd4bfehGKyzo%3D&reserved=0> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> My retro tech blog and general ramblings >> http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/ >> > > > -- > My retro tech blog and general ramblings > http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/ > -- My retro tech blog and general ramblings http://bytemyvdu.wordpress.com/
