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I need a Blu-ray player capable of reading A-zone discs in Europe. It seems there is no Blu-Ray zone unlock for most models, so I am considering purchasing a dedicated BR player on eBay. I realize there is a 110 vs 220 V difference, so I’m generally looking into AC adapter-equipped models, and it seems that Sony uses them the most. However, the US models come with 110V AC to 12V DC adapters instead of the customary 110-240V AC to 12 V DC. I understand that Sony PS consoles from the US can take 220V despite 110V markings. Can anyone verify if this also applies to any particular BR player or whether Sony AC adapters are in fact 110-240V?
Fair Havens “to any particular BR player” that will entirley depend on what model you are looking at. Tell us about the model with the " US models come with 110V AC to 12V DC adapters"? In that case you only would need to change the power adapter to a 220V-12V adapter. Update (07/02/2017) Fair Havens you are looking for a broad answer and that is very difficult to do. “verify whether US models indeed come with 120V-only PSUs or 100-240V PSUs " there are just to many models out. It would help if you have an idea about which model BR player you are looking at. Here are a few that I know off: Sony BDP-S3500 Sony UBP-X800 Sony BDP-S7200 Sony BDP-S480 Sony BDP-S5100 Sony BDP-S3700 Sony BDP-S6500 Panasonic DMP-BD87 Panasonic DMP-BDT270 Panasonic DMP-BDT360 Panasonic DMP-BD77 Panasonic DMP-BD75 and hundreds more.
If it just needs a 12V adapter, then provided you can find one with a suitable plug on the (12V) end then any generic adapter should work, and it shouldn’t be hard to find a 110/220V one. You can get adjustable (output) voltage ones which come with a range of plugs on the low voltage end. Just make sure the output Amps rating is at least as great as the original Sony adapter, and go for a reputable source - some cheap Far Easter imports are of very poor quality, some even being positively dangerous.
My UBP X800 is labeled 120v but works great with 220v. I have checked the inside power supply and some pieces says 250v
I also concur. I am setting up my Sony UBP-X800 labels 120v ~ 60hz as I typed this and it is currently working on 220v. I also have an 120v ~ PS3 for over 7 yrs now connected to 220v and it works fine when I use it.
