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**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:26 AM

I got a nice headset a friend sent me from Japan as gift, but of course it's the wrong plug etc.

Am I right in thinking I need a step-up transformer for it to work? As voltage in Japan is 100v, here in UK it's 230/240v.

I got a basic plug converter but don't want to be pumping 200 odd volts straight into something that can't handle it.

Advise?

**dahlilaninfo** · 10-28-2010, 06:29 AM

I got a nice headset a friend sent me from Japan as gift, but of course it's the wrong plug etc.

Am I right in thinking I need a step-up transformer for it to work? As voltage in Japan is 100v, here in UK it's 230/240v.

I got a basic plug converter but don't want to be pumping 200 odd volts straight into something that can't handle it.

Advise?

Japan is 240 and 110v. You'd have to find out from their website or plug itself.

**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:31 AM

Since when was Japan 240? not what my friend tell me or websites! Never knew if they also 240?

It says 100v on the plug for the headset also (wireless hub)

**dahlilaninfo** · 10-28-2010, 06:34 AM

Since when was Japan 240? not what my friend tell me or websites! Never knew if they also 240?

Sorry I was wrong 60hz and 50hz read wikipedia wrong

Yeah you'd need a step-down transformer. Probably something like this.

**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:38 AM

No Worries

Yeah hz seems good, can't afford a damn transformer right now though so might sell this headset, which would be a shame as it's looking pretty nice.

http://bluetin.com/catalog/cordless-...eadphones.html

**dahlilaninfo** · 10-28-2010, 06:41 AM

They're DC? Why not just an all-in-one jobby for like a fiver?

**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:43 AM

Dunno if they work? Ones I was looking at cost like £30+

Fancy a look?

edit:

Seen some US ones earlier for about £12 odd though. But only seem to find step down ones pretty cheaper (uk to Japanese)

**dahlilaninfo** · 10-28-2010, 06:47 AM

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32754

Something like that

**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:50 AM

Would be nice if something like that can work, not sure if it would work though? Would need confirmation before buying though, can't afford to potentially waste money

Am not an electrician!

**dahlilaninfo** · 10-28-2010, 06:56 AM

Accessories
Cord: 1.0m (φ3.5 ⇔ stereo mini stereo φ3.5)
AC Adapter: DC12V 300mA (JEITA)
Rechargeable Ni-MH AAA type × 2

from http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/prod...ath-cl350.html

As long as plug fits, job done.

**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:57 AM

Am glad you could understand all that Japanese

**PareKeect** · 10-28-2010, 06:58 AM

It could work though yeah, have to think about this, actually I might have one laying around somewhere I use from one of my keyboards.

**PareKeect** · 10-31-2010, 11:23 AM

One I got is 300MA, still work okay?

Have to find my extension plugs somewhere though to get connection

**TeLMgNva** · 10-31-2010, 03:09 PM

One I got is 300MA, still work okay?

Have to find my extension plugs somewhere though to get connection

Look at the power requirements. Remember that W = V*A. Assuming it doesn't draw more than a few hundred milliamps, it should be good. 300mA * 100V = 30W.

**prehighaltitudesjj** · 10-31-2010, 08:42 PM

Here's an English language spec' sheet - page 2, 100-240V AC with a pin adaptor so, no worries, mate![thumbup]

http://sgm.co.nz/manuals/Public/Audi...s/ATHCL350.pdf

10-28-2010, 06:26 AM	#1
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Japanese to UK plug voltage help I got a nice headset a friend sent me from Japan as gift, but of course it's the wrong plug etc. Am I right in thinking I need a step-up transformer for it to work? As voltage in Japan is 100v, here in UK it's 230/240v. I got a basic plug converter but don't want to be pumping 200 odd volts straight into something that can't handle it. Advise? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:29 AM	#2
dahlilaninfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	I got a nice headset a friend sent me from Japan as gift, but of course it's the wrong plug etc. Am I right in thinking I need a step-up transformer for it to work? As voltage in Japan is 100v, here in UK it's 230/240v. I got a basic plug converter but don't want to be pumping 200 odd volts straight into something that can't handle it. Advise? Japan is 240 and 110v. You'd have to find out from their website or plug itself. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:31 AM	#3
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Since when was Japan 240? not what my friend tell me or websites! Never knew if they also 240? It says 100v on the plug for the headset also (wireless hub) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:34 AM	#4
dahlilaninfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Since when was Japan 240? not what my friend tell me or websites! Never knew if they also 240? Sorry I was wrong 60hz and 50hz read wikipedia wrong Yeah you'd need a step-down transformer. Probably something like this. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:38 AM	#5
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	No Worries Yeah hz seems good, can't afford a damn transformer right now though so might sell this headset, which would be a shame as it's looking pretty nice. http://bluetin.com/catalog/cordless-...eadphones.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:41 AM	#6
dahlilaninfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	They're DC? Why not just an all-in-one jobby for like a fiver? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:43 AM	#7
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Dunno if they work? Ones I was looking at cost like £30+ Fancy a look? edit: Seen some US ones earlier for about £12 odd though. But only seem to find step down ones pretty cheaper (uk to Japanese) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:47 AM	#8
dahlilaninfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32754 Something like that Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:50 AM	#9
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Would be nice if something like that can work, not sure if it would work though? Would need confirmation before buying though, can't afford to potentially waste money Am not an electrician! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:56 AM	#10
dahlilaninfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Accessories Cord: 1.0m (φ3.5 ⇔ stereo mini stereo φ3.5) AC Adapter: DC12V 300mA (JEITA) Rechargeable Ni-MH AAA type × 2 from http://www.audio-technica.co.jp/prod...ath-cl350.html As long as plug fits, job done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:57 AM	#11
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Am glad you could understand all that Japanese Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-28-2010, 06:58 AM	#12
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	It could work though yeah, have to think about this, actually I might have one laying around somewhere I use from one of my keyboards. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#13
PareKeect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	One I got is 300MA, still work okay? Have to find my extension plugs somewhere though to get connection Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2010, 03:09 PM	#14
TeLMgNva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 580 Senior Member	One I got is 300MA, still work okay? Have to find my extension plugs somewhere though to get connection Look at the power requirements. Remember that W = VA. Assuming it doesn't draw more than a few hundred milliamps, it should be good. 300mA 100V = 30W. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-31-2010, 08:42 PM	#15
prehighaltitudesjj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Here's an English language spec' sheet - page 2, 100-240V AC with a pin adaptor so, no worries, mate![thumbup] http://sgm.co.nz/manuals/Public/Audi...s/ATHCL350.pdf Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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