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Re: Fostex FR2-LE ordered from US - how to use in Europe?

Subject: Re: Fostex FR2-LE ordered from US - how to use in Europe?
From: "" =
.uk dhole23
Date: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:24 am ((PDT))

You should be able to use any 12v dc wallwart, just check the polarity
and ampage. out of interest the dc input will accept 12v on its internal
battery connection too .
dave

digidandy wrote:
>
>
> Just bought a new Fostex FR2-LE off eBay, and I realize there will be
> some challenges with the, as far as I understand it, 120V only AC
> adaptor - because I will be using it in Norway, Europe, where we use 220V=
.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions as to what I might do? Should I buy a
> step-down transformer?
>
> I received a quote from the Fostex distributor in Norway today for a
> FR2 power supply ... they want $193 dollars for it. Insane is not a
> strong enough word.
>
> I noticed (I think) there are people on the list who have previously
> ordered from the US, and are using it in the UK. What did you guys do
> with this?
>
> Also, will a generic adapter (12 V DC) tolerating at least 1A do? Do I
> risk blowing something up? ;)
>
>



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