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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: SONOFPSYGNOSIS on November 19, 2010, 07:29:49 PM

Title: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: SONOFPSYGNOSIS on November 19, 2010, 07:29:49 PM

Hello all.  It is almost impossible to find an NTSC version CD32.  I have had a few oppurtunities to get a PAL version, and was contemplating the possibility of buying one, and then getting a step down converter. I think this is rather expensive though.  Ideally I want to also get a floppy drive so then I can use my Amiga floppy games on this unit as well.  If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate your help very much!:confused:

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: Homer on November 19, 2010, 07:48:44 PM

Surely a PAL CD32 with a US PSU brick would do the trick ?  Are they available ?

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: tone007 on November 19, 2010, 07:56:01 PM

A PAL capable display or Indivision would also be needed, so add that to the expense unless you already have one.

I'd just go with a 1200.  CD32 was too much of a pain for me, and I had an NTSC model!

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: SONOFPSYGNOSIS on November 19, 2010, 08:59:15 PM

I do have a u.s. Amiga CD 32 brick, but u.s. is 110, and PAL CD 32 units are 220 or 240V.  I believe I would need a step down converter in order to operate the PAL unit in the u.s.  I could be way off, often am.  Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: Iggy on November 19, 2010, 09:17:46 PM

Quote from: SONOFPSYGNOSIS;593129

I do have a u.s. Amiga CD 32 brick, but u.s. is 110, and PAL CD 32 units are 220 or 240V.  I believe I would need a step down converter in order to operate the PAL unit in the u.s.  I could be way off, often am.  Any thoughts?

Don't the US and the Pal brick reduce the line current to similar voltages suited for the CD32?
It seems like you ought to be able to us a US pwr supply to run a PAL CD32.

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: Crom00 on November 19, 2010, 09:22:06 PM

Best way to use a PAL CD32 un the USA is to get the Indiv or just get a mulstisystem Pal TV.

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: murple on November 19, 2010, 09:22:19 PM

PAL is a video standard and has nothing to do with power supply bricks. You'll need a PAL capable TV or monitor or some sort of conversion device.

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: SONOFPSYGNOSIS on November 19, 2010, 09:33:44 PM

I do have an older PAL compatible Commodore monitor.  So the u.s. power supply should run the European CD32?  I guess I was thinking that the voltage difference would have to be addressed.  If not, that is fantastic!

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: illy5603 on November 19, 2010, 09:50:45 PM

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Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: SONOFPSYGNOSIS on November 19, 2010, 10:00:15 PM

Thank you very much!!!  That is what I had hoped.  Time to break out the trusty 1084S!!!  Thanks again to everyone for your help!!!!!:hammer:

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: murple on November 19, 2010, 10:06:41 PM

A lot of newer TVs can show both NTSC and PAL, so you may be able to just plug in and go.

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: PanterHZ on November 19, 2010, 10:53:17 PM

An alternative can be to buy one of these adapters and use a VGA monitor:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-VGA-RCA-S-video-VGA-Monitor-Converter-Switch-Box-/160477537678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255d34e58e
http://cgi.ebay.com/Composite-S-video-AV-VGA-Wide-Screen-LCD-Adapter-New-/190469939065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c58e49f79
http://cgi.ebay.com/TV-S-Video-PC-VGA-XGA-LCD-Monitor-Converter-GVC-1000-/190469534061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c58de716d

Title: Re: Using a PAL CD 32 in the u.s.
Post by: icbrkr on November 21, 2010, 04:39:05 PM

Just an FYI, most Vizio TVs will display PAL as well as NTSC.  I'm using a 32" Vizio in my game room and my PAL CD32 is hooked to it.

Also, the Sharp Aquaous line seems to do PAL as well (my living room TV)