Neo Geo CD pal version power supply??

thrall

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Hello how do i get this system to work on usa
dc current it has that weird power supply with
the wide straight pins at the end!!...is there some kind of modification i must do to the power supply in order for it to work...is this a simple process or ???....anyones help in much appreciated thx..... :)
 

thrall

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hello all i prolly should have said AC/DC power
supply pal version...thx.... <img src="graemlins/help.gif" border="0" alt="[Help]" />
 

Takumaji

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Take a close look at the label on your PAL Neo CD's power supply. You should see something like "INPUT: 110V - 240V", which means that you could plug in the p/s right away, since it can handle the 110V of your country.

AFAIK, all power supplies of Neo CDs are build that way.

If the plug itself doesn't fit, you could check a travel supply store for a simple plug-adaptor for EU/UK/JPN-to-US plugs.
 

thrall

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Hello ty very much now thats done....now i have to convert the signal because when i turn the power on the sys...all i see is white lines all over my TV screen...think i saw somethin over at nickthefury's webpage and thx again for your help!!....lataz.... <img src="graemlins/glee.gif" border="0" alt="[Glee]" />
 

Amano Jacu

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Yeah, you'll have to do the PAL->NTSC mod explained in <a href="http://nickthfury.cjb.net/." target="_blank">http://nickthfury.cjb.net/.</a>
That is replacing the resistor R47, cutting the wire JN1 and removing the jumper R26.

Good luck.
 

thrall

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Whoa??!!! i dunno if i want to attempt this...I might ruin my system arg....does any1 know of some1 i can send my sys to get modded....err
thx
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NeoDragoN

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Surely you can get some sort of power converter we have em here (stepdowns) to play Jap/USA consoles.......maybe you guys have stepups.... :D
 

Amano Jacu

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Originally posted by NeoDragoN:
<strong>Surely you can get some sort of power converter we have em here (stepdowns) to play Jap/USA consoles.......maybe you guys have stepups.... :D </strong><hr></blockquote>

Careful Neodragon, as Takumaji pointed out the NGCD power supply accepts both 110 and 220 V, so he doesn't need a step up converter, just a small adaptor that converts the 2 round pins European plug to the American type plug (2 flat pins)

Well, the mod is not that complicated thrall, the only tricky part is replacing the resistor...
I had a lot of trouble with it myself, check <a href="http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000851" target="_blank">http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000851</a> .
Maybe if you have some friend that knows a bit about electronics he can do it for you.
To have the machine sent somewhere to have the mod made would possibly be more expensive than buying an US console directly, but you can try to make a post here looking for somebody. Maybe JMkurtz does, or at <a href="http://www.neogeousa.com" target="_blank">www.neogeousa.com</a>
If you try it and have any trouble just post here and we'll try to help.

Good luck.
 

thrall

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hey Amano thx for your help and support here it is much appreciated....once again this is the best place for all info on NEO GEO...ooh btw im getting ready to buy my 1st aes system....has to be mint or better with box...etc...very picky
theres a few on ebay well just have to wait and see peace out....Thrall... :D
 
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