Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Jul 11th 2005, 12:05 pm
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Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Relocation to Australia imminent and have 10 televisions - have been advised by relocation agent not to bring TV's as they will not work -correct ? Apply to any other electrical items ?
Jul 11th 2005, 12:15 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by mlinter
Relocation to Australia imminent and have 10 televisions - have been advised by relocation agent not to bring TV's as they will not work -correct ? Apply to any other electrical items ?
You will certainly get pictures.
In some Tv's you have a option in the settings for PAL I/B/G if you see that then the sound will work too.
If they dont work wiht sound you buy a cheap VCR or DVD player or a Set-Top Box to act as a tuner and use a rgb or scart cable to connect dvd thingy to the TV and you'll be fine.
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Jul 11th 2005, 12:27 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by spalen
Deep Breath... ;-)
You will certainly get pictures.
In some Tv's you have a option in the settings for PAL I/B/G if you see that then the sound will work too.
If they dont work wiht sound you buy a cheap VCR or DVD player or a Set-Top Box to act as a tuner and use a rgb or scart cable to connect dvd thingy to the TV and you'll be fine.
Search on the search forum button up top and you'll see about 1,036,245 answers to this ;-), including details of what megahflups poppadoodles and gigawurtz the sound is broadcast on .
cheers.
You will certainly get pictures.
In some Tv's you have a option in the settings for PAL I/B/G if you see that then the sound will work too.
If they dont work wiht sound you buy a cheap VCR or DVD player or a Set-Top Box to act as a tuner and use a rgb or scart cable to connect dvd thingy to the TV and you'll be fine.
Search on the search forum button up top and you'll see about 1,036,245 answers to this ;-), including details of what megahflups poppadoodles and gigawurtz the sound is broadcast on .
cheers.
What is the satellite TV set up like there ?
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Jul 11th 2005, 12:27 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by mlinter
Relocation to Australia imminent and have 10 televisions - have been advised by relocation agent not to bring TV's as they will not work -correct ? Apply to any other electrical items ?
Jul 11th 2005, 12:29 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
In that case definitely bring them mate , even if they wont take Ausie signals they're good for DVD players in bedrooms and PS2's etc !.
www.foxtel.com.au will give you all you need to know about satellite - its the same as UK Sky , even Sky+ (foxtel IQ) not as many channels and some of the better kids channels are missing (like discovery kids :-< )
www.foxtel.com.au will give you all you need to know about satellite - its the same as UK Sky , even Sky+ (foxtel IQ) not as many channels and some of the better kids channels are missing (like discovery kids :-< )
Jul 11th 2005, 12:30 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by Amazulu
The latest TV's should work either automatically or via a setting. My Toshiba is PAL B/G capable without any modification or adjustment. Older TV's will work via a VCR or set-top box. I'd take it.
Jul 11th 2005, 12:31 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by mlinter
What is the satellite TV set up like there ?
Wellcome to the forum Mark
Jul 11th 2005, 12:35 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by Bix
It orbits the Earth I think
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Jul 11th 2005, 12:58 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
I think it will be 
Here's another site for you to watch as well Mark.....
http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...hp?showforum=1
Here's another site for you to watch as well Mark.....
http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...hp?showforum=1
Jul 11th 2005, 1:19 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by Bix
I think it will be
Here's another site for you to watch as well Mark.....
http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...hp?showforum=1
Here's another site for you to watch as well Mark.....
http://s7.invisionfree.com/BritVics/...hp?showforum=1
Jul 11th 2005, 1:37 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by mlinter
Great help, appreciated. Wife and kids really nervous as I have a job to go to. Travelling to Melbourne on Thursday for first exposure at weekend. Family coming out in early October. These sites are excellent.
Jul 11th 2005, 1:48 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by haggis supper
If they don't work we'll just have to play more golf, spend more time in bars and have lots of bbq's.
Jul 11th 2005, 2:57 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by Bix
It orbits the Earth I think
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Jul 11th 2005, 3:39 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
WOW! 10 TVs!!!
Jul 11th 2005, 5:33 pm
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Re: Do UK TV's work in Oz ?
Originally Posted by mlinter
Relocation to Australia imminent and have 10 televisions - have been advised by relocation agent not to bring TV's as they will not work -correct ? Apply to any other electrical items ?
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