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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: "digidandy" digidandy
Date: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:40 am ((PDT))
I see. I wonder if perhaps this one will do:

http://www.clasohlson.no/Product/Product.aspx?id=3D19637389

It supplies 12 V DC (amongst others), has adjustable polarity, and a
max load of 1.25A.



--- In   wrote:
>
> 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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