CD PLAYERS, GAME BOYS, PLAY STATION, ETC.

CD PLAYERS, GAME BOYS, PLAY STATION, ETC.

1. If the charger or the device itself is multi-voltage and only requires plug adapters for their use in foreign countries. If the device is "multi-voltage" somewhere on the charging unit or body it will say (not necessarily verbatim) "input 100-240 v 50-60 hz" then you only need wall outlet plug adapters in countries where the voltage is between 100 volts and 240 volts. The voltage in Japan is the low end of the scale at 100 volts but there are some countries above 240 volts with 250 volts (mostly in Africa) so you have to be careful and ask before plugging into any outlet not clearly identified. Also, be aware that some devices are multi-voltage but only have a low end range from 110 volts or 120 volts and they will read "input 110-240v 50-60 hz" or input "120 -240v 50-60 hz".

2. If the charger or the device itself is multi-voltage and all you need are plug adapters you need to check the plug on the device to see if it is grounded (3 pins) or ungrounded (2 pins), then go to our World Electric Guide, choose your destination country, and select the grounded or ungrounded plug adapters for the country you have chosen. The selection shows both grounded and ungrounded plug adapters in a bundled kit for those customers who are often bringing both types of appliances but there are links in the text just below the Order button to allow you to order one or the other instead of both.

3. As an example, if you are going to Iraq with a multi-voltage grounded device you can see the recommended grounded plug adapters are the WA-7 and the WA-10 which can be ordered here or if the device is ungrounded you would order the ungrounded #5 an #6 here.

4. If the charger or the device itself isn't multi-voltage but the device (the device with the rotating component, such as a CD player, cassette player, etc.)is driven by a DC motor , in other words it runs on batteries, then it will not be affected by the difference in frequency. You will need a step down transformer but just for the charger. You must determine the watts of the device so that you know what size transformer to order.This information should be on the device somewhere, it is a UL requirement that this information be permanently marked on all appliances. Once you know the watts, you are ready to order. You will still need plug adapters for whatever type of transformer you get then go to our World Electric Guide, choose your destination country, and select the grounded or ungrounded plug adapters for the country you have chosen. The selection shows both grounded and ungrounded plug adapters in a bundled kit for those customers who are often bringing both types of appliances but there are links in the text just below the Order button to allow you to order one or the other instead of both.

5. If the charger or the device itself isn't multi-voltage and isn't driven by a DC motor, you will need a step down transformer. The first thing you will need to do is determine that the device is dual frequency. It must say somewhere, 50-60 hz. If it only says 60 hz then it will probably rotate 17% slower in the 50 hz environment. Secondly, you must determine the watts of the device so that you know what size transformer to order. This information should be on the device somewhere, it is a UL requirement that this information be permanently marked on all appliances. Once you know the watts, you are ready to order. One last word, never order a transformer that is too small for the job.

6. Last Word, even though PlayStation and other devices like it may only have the one frequency "60 hz" listed, it doesnt necessarily mean that it won't work properly in a "50 hz" country. I would check with the manufacturer for the final word. I have gotten mixed reports. But without exception AC (alternating motors) that aren't dual frequency will rotate 17% slower in a 50 hz environment.