My Aussie TV to the UK?
Apr 26th 2004, 2:51 am
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My Aussie TV to the UK?
I know it's been asked before (sorry) but I bought my TV here in Perth. Wridgeways Removals said that Aussie TVs can be used in the UK where as an English TV can't be used in OZ
Is this correct? Will I be able to use it when we get back? Same goes for the DVD and the Video?
Thanks
Is this correct? Will I be able to use it when we get back? Same goes for the DVD and the Video?
Thanks
Apr 26th 2004, 3:09 am
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Re: My Aussie TV to the UK?
Originally posted by janeyray
I know it's been asked before (sorry) but I bought my TV here in Perth. Wridgeways Removals said that Aussie TVs can be used in the UK where as an English TV can't be used in OZ
Is this correct? Will I be able to use it when we get back? Same goes for the DVD and the Video?
Thanks
I know it's been asked before (sorry) but I bought my TV here in Perth. Wridgeways Removals said that Aussie TVs can be used in the UK where as an English TV can't be used in OZ
Is this correct? Will I be able to use it when we get back? Same goes for the DVD and the Video?
Thanks
My hubby (sitting near me ) says yes you can...all PAL as far as he knows....perhaps Mike or HP can defo that for you as they may have already done it !!
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P
Apr 26th 2004, 3:28 am
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Re: My Aussie TV to the UK?
Originally posted by Pants
Hiya Janey
My hubby (sitting near me ) says yes you can...all PAL as far as he knows....perhaps Mike or HP can defo that for you as they may have already done it !!
Cheers
P
Hiya Janey
My hubby (sitting near me ) says yes you can...all PAL as far as he knows....perhaps Mike or HP can defo that for you as they may have already done it !!
Cheers
P
Apr 26th 2004, 3:36 am
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Re: My Aussie TV to the UK?
Originally posted by janeyray
Thanks Pants !
Thanks Pants !
Will try for an open house next week...any tips please???
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Apr 26th 2004, 5:47 am
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It depends on the TV. You might not get sound. Both do use PAL but the sound signal is encoded differently in Australia. Another point is that the tube might be designed for the southern hemisphere only. The vertical element of the earths magnetic field is the opposite to the northern hemisphere. This can lead to a distorted picture after a period of time. Sounds mad but it is true.
Apr 26th 2004, 5:57 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
It depends on the TV. You might not get sound. Both do use PAL but the sound signal is encoded differently in Australia. Another point is that the tube might be designed for the southern hemisphere only. The vertical element of the earths magnetic field is the opposite to the northern hemisphere. This can lead to a distorted picture after a period of time. Sounds mad but it is true.
It depends on the TV. You might not get sound. Both do use PAL but the sound signal is encoded differently in Australia. Another point is that the tube might be designed for the southern hemisphere only. The vertical element of the earths magnetic field is the opposite to the northern hemisphere. This can lead to a distorted picture after a period of time. Sounds mad but it is true.
how would you find this out????
Apr 26th 2004, 6:41 am
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Originally posted by Pants
how would you find this out????
how would you find this out????
A suggestion would be to sell ones TV on e-bay or the trading post and buy new in the UK. I believe UK prices are very competitive.
Another option if the TV receives no sound is to buy a UK VCR and use it as the receiver. The only issue will be that you won't be able to record one channel and watch another.
Apr 26th 2004, 9:54 am
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Hi Janey,
When we moved to Oz we brought over our widescreen tv & had the sound chip changed as there was a buzzing sound, good picture but no sound.
We brought the telly back with us expecting to have the sound chip changed again but it works fine. Phew!
However, the portable tv we bought in Oz can be tuned in here with a good reception but the sound is buzzing
so I think it'll have to be fiddled with by a telly man! It won't even work with a UK video connected & I can't play videos either 
The good news is that tvs here are so cheap, cant believe it. Do an online check & see for yourself
www.comparestoreprices.co.uk
When we moved to Oz we brought over our widescreen tv & had the sound chip changed as there was a buzzing sound, good picture but no sound.
We brought the telly back with us expecting to have the sound chip changed again but it works fine. Phew!
However, the portable tv we bought in Oz can be tuned in here with a good reception but the sound is buzzing
so I think it'll have to be fiddled with by a telly man! It won't even work with a UK video connected & I can't play videos either The good news is that tvs here are so cheap, cant believe it. Do an online check & see for yourself
www.comparestoreprices.co.uk
