Sapicco Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hi everyone i am new to the forums. Recently got a PC engine. I did not buy any type of converter, and play with no issue on my US tv. Was wondering if this is ok or should I buy a converter? Also, want to get a duo, but not want any Issues. Should I buy something for the ac adapter so I have no futur probleme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatPix Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Japan uses 110v 60 and 50htz power grid. US uses 120v 60htz. Given the usual tolerance range, there is no issues at all for the PSU. As for video, there is only a slight black level change so you may need to ajust brightness and contrast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Japan uses 110v 60 and 50htz power grid. US uses 120v 60htz. Given the usual tolerance range, there is no issues at all for the PSU. As for video, there is only a slight black level change so you may need to ajust brightness and contrast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks CatPix! If that's the case, I will be in the hunt for a duo and maybe one day supergrafx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Yeah, it will play fine in the US. Don't worry about it and just have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 How about the PC fx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickcris Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Don't see why that would be any different. Japanese TVs are NTSC like the ones in the US, and the electricity is 100VAC while ours is 120VAC (close enough). The only issue you may have is if you are using RF. The frequencies for their channels that they would tune to are in the 90s (channels 95 and 95 I think) on US tvs. Any Japanese console should work in the US without issue. With the pc engine though, since it uses an external power supply, you can always get a 120V supply for it if you are worried. I am using one from a slim PS2 on my Duo-R as it did not come with a power supply. The one that it originally came with would have been fine though. They used quite a bit of different plug tip sizes and output voltages on all the variants though so you'd have to make sure you get the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) How about the PC fx? Yes you are fine between USA / Japan consoles and power supplies, I have many systems from Japan (Canada is the same) at least they are similar enough. You only need worry with European / PAL console as their video output and power requirements are not compatible. Edited August 23, 2014 by OldSchoolRetroGamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks CatPix! If that's the case, I will be in the hunt for a duo and maybe one day supergrafx! Don't get a Duo. Unless it's capacitors have been changed, as well as it's laser. They're...poorly made. Pony up and get the Duo-R or Duo-RW (same system, different controller. Or do what I did and get an R system and buy the RW controller separately). You'll thank me later, I promise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 I'm gonna aim for an rx, ut I'll settle for a duo r is ican find a good deal. Thanks all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Can you explain more about the laser? I have my TurboDuo being recapped right now, but not the laser. It's a NOS one and it's barely been used, would the laser still need to be replaced? How hard is that to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The power supply for the Genesis II is suitable for the Duo-R. That is what I am using with mine as it did not come with an original power supply. I think the model number of the Sega power supply is MK-2102 or MK-2103. Both models numbers seem to be the same supply with center + and 10V .8a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 It's a NOS one and it's barely been used, would the laser still need to be replaced? Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Can you explain more about the laser? I have my TurboDuo being recapped right now, but not the laser. It's a NOS one and it's barely been used, would the laser still need to be replaced? How hard is that to do? Not hard. You can find replacement lasers on eBay rather easily, and cheaply. Supposedly the same type of laser (not the same build.. better built) was made MUCH later for other applications. So it isn't NEC's, it's by Hitachi, but it works inside it and is the same size/shape. The lasers were just poorly built. You have to remember, that was early for CD technology, and these manufacturers were trying to build their CD based systems as cheap as possible because they knew gamers wouldn't blow 500 dollars plus for a system with CD tech in it. This lead to parts that simply don't last. If you're getting the caps done, contact your modder and have him put in a new laser while it's opened up. Seriously, you WILL have a problem if you don't. Just a matter of time. Those parts just don't last like they should. Here's a link for ya, bud: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-NEW-LASER-LENS-HOP-M3-FOR-HITACHI-CD-/360626077767?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f6fd4047 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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