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Milosz Krzyzaniak · September 12th, 2005, 08:57 AM

Hello.

I'm an "Europe guy" and want to purchase the VX2100E (PAL version) in America. My question is will I have any troble dealing with the camcorder's charger? Will it be prepared for 110V/60Hz only or will it handle Europe's 220V/50Hz?

regards

Boyd Ostroff · September 12th, 2005, 09:28 AM

The charger should be universal and operates between 110-240 volts. The only thing which might be different would be the power cord might be setup for US "edison" parallel blade plugs. However you can get an inexpensive adaptor for that. I looked at the specs for the PAL model (vx2100e) and they indicate the AC-L15 charger which is the same listed for the US model. Also looked on Sony's parts websites, but none of these indicate what kind of plug is included.

Mike Rehmus · September 12th, 2005, 10:46 AM

You can normally buy a country-specific power cord from Sony (or use one from a product that uses the same charger-end connector).

That's why the power plugs are now removable on most gear. It's cheaper to spend the money for the connector and separate cord than it is to build products for each power distribution system.

Boyd Ostroff · September 12th, 2005, 11:56 AM

Yeah, for example Apple sells a kit with different connectors that fit their laptop "bricks." However the cost is rather high considering what you get. When I was travelling this summer I just got a plug adaptor kit from Radio Shack and it worked fine.

Mike Rehmus · September 12th, 2005, 01:12 PM

The equipment-end connector is generally a Internationally approved and registered connector and you can buy them in-country at an electrical shop much cheaper.

James Connors · September 13th, 2005, 08:28 AM

PAL cams are pretty pricey in the states.. you defo gonna make a saving? Remember you probably won't have an international warranty....

Milosz Krzyzaniak · September 13th, 2005, 08:39 AM

B&H is still about $500 cheaper than Europe. Anyway I've heard of Japan and Hong-Kong prices that are almost, as they say, half of the rest-of-the-world prices... The problem is I don't have anybody there to check it out.

James Connors · September 13th, 2005, 08:45 AM

Japan is NTSC from memory so that cost might be for a native cam. HK I think is PAL mind. B&H are cracking, I wish they were local to me!

Mike Rehmus · September 13th, 2005, 09:26 AM

Japan and Hong Kong are no longer cheap. U.S. prices can sometimes beat them. Japan is NTSC. There is a store in the U.S. that is exclusively PAL and their stuff carries a U.S. warranty. Sorry I don't remember their name, only that they are in New Jersey IIRC.

Milosz Krzyzaniak · September 13th, 2005, 09:36 AM

B&H provides PAL versions of most of their camcorders, at least for the VX.

September 12th, 2005, 08:57 AM	#1
Milosz Krzyzaniak Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 64	Buying VX2100 in America. Hello. I'm an "Europe guy" and want to purchase the VX2100E (PAL version) in America. My question is will I have any troble dealing with the camcorder's charger? Will it be prepared for 110V/60Hz only or will it handle Europe's 220V/50Hz? regards

September 12th, 2005, 10:46 AM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	You can normally buy a country-specific power cord from Sony (or use one from a product that uses the same charger-end connector). That's why the power plugs are now removable on most gear. It's cheaper to spend the money for the connector and separate cord than it is to build products for each power distribution system. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

September 12th, 2005, 01:12 PM	#5
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The equipment-end connector is generally a Internationally approved and registered connector and you can buy them in-country at an electrical shop much cheaper. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

September 13th, 2005, 09:26 AM	#9
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Japan and Hong Kong are no longer cheap. U.S. prices can sometimes beat them. Japan is NTSC. There is a store in the U.S. that is exclusively PAL and their stuff carries a U.S. warranty. Sorry I don't remember their name, only that they are in New Jersey IIRC. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

September 12th, 2005, 09:28 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	The charger should be universal and operates between 110-240 volts. The only thing which might be different would be the power cord might be setup for US "edison" parallel blade plugs. However you can get an inexpensive adaptor for that. I looked at the specs for the PAL model (vx2100e) and they indicate the AC-L15 charger which is the same listed for the US model. Also looked on Sony's parts websites, but none of these indicate what kind of plug is included.

September 12th, 2005, 11:56 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Yeah, for example Apple sells a kit with different connectors that fit their laptop "bricks." However the cost is rather high considering what you get. When I was travelling this summer I just got a plug adaptor kit from Radio Shack and it worked fine.

September 13th, 2005, 08:28 AM	#6
James Connors Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 223	PAL cams are pretty pricey in the states.. you defo gonna make a saving? Remember you probably won't have an international warranty....

September 13th, 2005, 08:39 AM	#7
Milosz Krzyzaniak Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 64	B&H is still about $500 cheaper than Europe. Anyway I've heard of Japan and Hong-Kong prices that are almost, as they say, half of the rest-of-the-world prices... The problem is I don't have anybody there to check it out.

September 13th, 2005, 08:45 AM	#8
James Connors Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 223	Japan is NTSC from memory so that cost might be for a native cam. HK I think is PAL mind. B&H are cracking, I wish they were local to me!

September 13th, 2005, 09:36 AM	#10
Milosz Krzyzaniak Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 64	B&H provides PAL versions of most of their camcorders, at least for the VX.