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Hi. I keep warning people to make sure that they get a step-down transformer
if they purchase a Japanese domestic unit. My experience with Sharp units is
that if you forget to use the step-down transformer, you will get an error
message that says something like "power?".
Any dealer selling Japanese domestic units that does not include a step-down
transformer is, in my opinion, being unfair to the customer. I have been told
that the AVERAGE voltage in the US is 117 volts.
That means that in some places your unit may work fine with out the
transformer, but in the majority you will be giving the unit too much voltage.
The Sharp units must have a protective circuit in them to prevent overload.
I'm also sure that in any 24 hour period line voltage will vary by 10 volts or
more. One spike or surge and any electronic unit not designed to compensate
will be damaged.
Regards,
Larry
Graham Baker wrote:
> I think you will find the Sharp 702 will take care of itself rather than
> being damaged.
> The 6v adaptor I tried on my 702 caused the 702 to stop and display a
> warning message - something like 'input volts' came up on the screen.
> It sounds as though your 6v adaptor in reality gives something closer to 5v
> on load...
> Just make sure the adaptor is rated at 800ma as the 702 when recording or
> charging does draw a fair bit of current - make sure the adaptor is not
> overheating...
> GB
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Todd A. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, 12 April 2000 12:44
> Subject: MD: Sharp Adaptor Update
>
> >
> > Hey folks,
> >
> > Thanks for all the suggestions during my
> > Sharp 702 (non-existent) 5v adaptor
> > crisis.
> >
> > I purchased a Radio Shack universal adaptor with
> > 4.5v and 6v. (about $12!)
> >
> > The unit plays fine with 4.5v and (seems to)
> > charge fine with the 6v setting.
> >
> > I just hope this doesn't do the MD player any
> > damage over the long term. (crossing fingers)
> >
> > But...the risk is still better than shelling
> > out $60 to Sharp for a new 5v adaptor. (Thieves!)
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > -todd a
> >
> >
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