I just bought a new LCD tv here in the UK and plan to take it to North America when I move.
2006-12-06 07:25:55 · 9 answers · asked by everbritelove 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Actually we just bought the television...and plan to take it to Jamaica. I know I can get an adapter and then I won`t have to worry about the current, but will it work with the right adapter, or do I have to worry about PAL & NTSC issues.
2006-12-06 19:26:06 · update #1
That is correct - you won't be able to plug it in, not in the US or in Canada. However, you may be able to buy an adapter or transformer, so check at the store where you bought it about an adapter package so that you can use in in North America.
This site may get you started on the road to a definite answer to your question.
2006-12-06 07:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that all the negative answers have shown.
This is what you can do to find out if it will work or not. In the owners manual or on the set itself. Look for NTSC compatible. If it is you should have got a conversion plug with the set. This will enable you to plug it in to either a UK or North American outlet. It should have a dial in the back of the set, to change voltage for the power converter in the set. Alot of the newer sets work anywhere & have done away with the dial in the back. Check with the store where you bought it. They should be able to tell you right on the phone if the model you bought will or will not work & what to do. Good Luck
2006-12-06 07:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by oilfieldinsultant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, 2 things wrong. The electrical outlets are different here in the US, and TV's in Europe are PAL. In the US we use NTSC. It's just on how many frames per second there are.
2006-12-06 07:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a "multi system" it will work. My family brought a TV and VCR from England back to the US in the 80s and they were fine, but they have to be specifically designed to work in both.
2006-12-06 07:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! that would be crazy! there is the difference in power outlets thogh so get a transformer or something
2006-12-06 07:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Nevin Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plug won't even fit the wall in the US
2006-12-06 07:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by skyhigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u dont pay tv lincine so maybe in the uk they tag the tvs so whe u buy it u hve to pay it or f u outside it wont work and u cant get ya money back of idk 4 sure ad btw us isnt north amercia amercia is a area D U MEAN CANDA or alaska
2006-12-06 07:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i don't think so, but what i do know is that american aplliences don't work in the UK
2006-12-06 07:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by bobby d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work but only receives PBS.......sorry
2006-12-06 07:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by white61water 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋