A very practical question regarding Japanese electricity supplies

[Gavin Rees]

Hi Jasper, 

First step is to read the back of the power supply that you have. On it it
should have a range of voltages it will accept. Japan is 110, and Europe
mostly 240V. You will need to check the frequencies too.

But most power supplies for video cameras are rated to work everywhere. ie
They say on the back 100-240V 50/60 HZ. So all you have to worry about is
getting the right kind of plug.

All the PAL designation means is that it won't be able to send a picture to
a standard Japanese NTSC Tv.

The minidisc is more problematic. I had to buy a new power supply for my
Sony one, when I came back to Britain for the UK.

All the best,

Gavin

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>From: Jasper Sharp <j.sharp at publitec.vnu.com>
>To: "'KineJapan Film Mailing List'" <kinejapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu>
>Subject: A very practical question regarding Japanese electricity supplies
>Date: Wed, Sep 20, 2000, 3:47 pm
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> Hello fellow Kinejappaners,
> My gosh this list has been quiet of late. I hope there's still a few people
> out there who can answer my question.
> I am heading off to Japan for two weeks with nothing more than a rucksack, a
> railpass, a rendez-vous in Kyoto and a video camera, the last of these
> things being the problem. Having bought the thing in Holland, it is PAL
> standard and will need recharging according to European standards. So, does
> anyone have any experience about recharging or electrifying European things
> from the Japanese power supply? Can I buy an adapter here in Holland or is
> it better to get in Japan. I will also need something to charge my minidisc
> player as well (essential, obviously...)
> And whilst I'm on the subject, I have two weeks and aside from Tokyo and
> Kyoto I'm wondering where else to go. As I mentioned, I have the railpass,
> so I basically have the freedom to go where I want within those two weeks,
> and after the big cities I'm rather tempted to get off the beaten track a
> bit and practice my elementary Japanese, hopefully somewhere a little
> cheaper than in the big city. Hokkaido appeals in this respect, but I think
> it might be a little too far to get to in the time I have allowed myself.
> Any other suggestions?
> Look forward to hearing your replies,
>
> Regards,
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> Jasper
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