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Posted by Russ Green (Member # 6997) on June 18, 2019, 12:18 PM:
Hi everyone ive just purchased a SS1200 projector from Mexico and need to alter the voltage which is easy to do but im unsure wether to set it to 220v or 250v wondered if anyone could help im in the u.k. Thanks Russ
Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on June 18, 2019, 12:27 PM:
It is Always adviced to st the projector on a higher voltage than the one you get at home. When 220 volts was the norm (it's now 230) in Europe, projectors came from the factory set at 240 volts. This way, you protect the bulb and extend its life. If for a specific show you need extra light, you can always set the projector on 220 vols for a limited time.
Posted by Russ Green (Member # 6997) on June 18, 2019, 12:31 PM:
Ok thanks ill set it to 250v as there isnt a 240v option and give it a try thanks foryour help.Russ
Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on June 18, 2019, 12:48 PM:
Hope evrything will be ok. Bulbs generally don't like travels.
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on June 18, 2019, 02:47 PM:
I wouldn't suggest setting it to 220 volts in the UK.
There is a two position High/Low lamp switch just below the built-in screen. As the Chinon SS1200 has a 150 watt lamp it will work quite happily on the Low setting. For a bigger screen you can always switch to Full.
Posted by Leon Norris (Member # 3151) on June 18, 2019, 02:53 PM:
Good luck with your new machine! I have heard its a nice projector! Enjoy!
Posted by Russ Green (Member # 6997) on June 18, 2019, 03:59 PM:
Well folks set the voltage to 250 had a quick look around the controls then ran the dirty dozen 400ft through it and must say im very impressed the picture is lovely ans clear and the sound is excellentthe projector runs really well.Russ
Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on June 18, 2019, 04:05 PM:
Good news, Russ.
Posted by Leon Norris (Member # 3151) on June 18, 2019, 05:49 PM:
Have fun!And give it a good test run!
Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on June 19, 2019, 03:31 AM:
I have its badged brother, the Revue Lux Sound 80 Stereo, and agree that it's a great projector.
https://van-eck.net/itable.php?lang=en&size=6&cat=film&merk=139&type=Lux%20sound%2080%20stereo
Posted by Leon Norris (Member # 3151) on June 20, 2019, 10:12 AM:
There also was a ss1000 model! That looked like the ss1200 model! They were nice machines!
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