hitachi tv

[mark fox]

Hi, i was given a tv without the mains adaptor, can anybody tell me if it is possible to get an alternative replacement (non genuine) mains adaptor for a hitachi 22ld4200uk tv? the info on the back says. (15v 6a 94w). I tapped 15v into ebay and there seems to be some on there that might work but i don't want to buy one only to find out it's not right.

thanks Mark

 

[mikeyd]

You also need to know if the mains adapter is AC or DC output. Most adapters less than about 12 volts tend to be DC, but above that can be either. Is there any symbol like a solid line with a row of dashes above it, or a wavy line?. If it turns out to be DC you also need to know if the centre pin is positive or negative.

 

[davelx]

You could look in the user manual on the Hitachi web site:

http://www.hitachiserviceeu.com/scripts/userguide.php/22LD4200_EN.pdf

The polarity of the power input is shown on page 27

 

[Taylortwocities]

So you need a 15V DC power supply.
Maplin do several. Like this one:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48908

 

[maltaron]

The Maplin link is 3.6 amp. The OP needs 6amp. Do a search on Ebay for 15v supplies and check they are 6 amp+ befor buying. I found a 12v 10amp from China for £20.00 including carriage.

 

[bernardgreen]

6 amps at 15 volts = 90 watts

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43515

You can buy cheaper but you get the quality that you pay for.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Well spotted. Should pay more attention.

 

[mark fox]

thanks for the info everyone. i managed to get a universal adaptor locally and it covers many voltages. i paid £24.99 for it and he tested the telly for me and it works perfect. job done!

can i connect a freeview box to it without an external arial as i was going to buy one and use the tv in the bedroom. thanks again.

 

[Taylortwocities]

re Freeview. It will depend very much on where you live and the signal strength.

Roof aerial is best

Do a Google for Freeview Indoor Aerial.
I got this......

"If you're looking to get an indoor aerial, there are some test results on Ricability's site. One of the indoor aerials to come out top in consumer tests is the Telecam TCE2001 - this is available from Argos, priced under £20 (Cat: 534/4008).
As well as Argos, it's worth looking at the range of indoor aerials at Maplin Electronics - We've had recommendations that Maplin's Indoor aerial with booster (Cat: L29BB) performs well. "