Powering the GS100 at DVinfo.net

Paul Jason · August 5th, 2003, 06:56 PM

Everything about the GS100 sounds great! I was thinking, How do you all recharge the batteries? Will the camera use 110 volt? or will I need a step-down transformer? Thanks for all the great info the people of this forum have given me.

Rick Tugman · August 5th, 2003, 07:02 PM

As with most laptop computers of today they come with power supplies which also convert power.... This is the same for camcorders, you only need to have the right adapter. Japan uses similar power 100v 50-60 hz as the United States 120v 60hz. The plug is the same so no adapter is necessary. The power supply does the rest.

So with NTSC and the power the only thing that is missing is the Engish language menus!

:-)

Joao Oliveira · August 5th, 2003, 07:33 PM

Pardon my ignorance, I was under the impression that there would be no problems to charge these batteries in Europe or other places where the voltage is not 110. There is at least one member who is in Germany. Could you please comment? Thanks.

Allan Rejoso · August 5th, 2003, 07:45 PM

The power adapter is rated 100-240VAC (auto-volt detect). 50/60Hz. You only need to buy a plug adapter in order to connect to European type socket.

Joao Oliveira · August 5th, 2003, 08:42 PM

Thanks Allan

Marius Burz · August 6th, 2003, 02:18 AM

It works for both 220V and 110V.
I tried them both using a converter from 220 to 110 and it worked.

August 5th, 2003, 06:56 PM	#1
Paul Jason Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 163	Powering the GS100 Everything about the GS100 sounds great! I was thinking, How do you all recharge the batteries? Will the camera use 110 volt? or will I need a step-down transformer? Thanks for all the great info the people of this forum have given me.

August 5th, 2003, 07:02 PM	#2
Rick Tugman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 105	As with most laptop computers of today they come with power supplies which also convert power.... This is the same for camcorders, you only need to have the right adapter. Japan uses similar power 100v 50-60 hz as the United States 120v 60hz. The plug is the same so no adapter is necessary. The power supply does the rest. So with NTSC and the power the only thing that is missing is the Engish language menus! :-) __________________ Camera: Panasonic DV953 PC: Apple Aluminum G4 Powerbook - 15 inch Final Cut Pro 4 and other assorted goodies!

August 5th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#3
Joao Oliveira New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 21	Pardon my ignorance, I was under the impression that there would be no problems to charge these batteries in Europe or other places where the voltage is not 110. There is at least one member who is in Germany. Could you please comment? Thanks.

August 5th, 2003, 07:45 PM	#4
Allan Rejoso Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 569	The power adapter is rated 100-240VAC (auto-volt detect). 50/60Hz. You only need to buy a plug adapter in order to connect to European type socket.

August 5th, 2003, 08:42 PM	#5
Joao Oliveira New Boot Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 21	Thanks Allan

August 6th, 2003, 02:18 AM	#6
Marius Burz Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: romania Posts: 52	It works for both 220V and 110V. I tried them both using a converter from 220 to 110 and it worked.