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Re: [vintagesynthrepair] Re: Arp Odyssey Power 110/220V?

2005-10-28 by Michael Adler Miltersen

Hi Kyle.

I got a converter called MW - and it's 45 Watts. The electronics guy 
told me that would be allright. I hope it is - well, it works.

Michael.


On 28/10-2005, at 23.07, Kyle Reed wrote:

> What brand of converter did you get?  What rating - 100 Watts??  
> Thanks.
>
> Michael Adler Miltersen <michael@...> wrote:Hi Steve, and 
> everyone else.
>>
>> Thank you so much for the reply's - i treasure this forum.
>>
>> I made a very very easy solution, and bought a 220>110 converter for
>> 20$. It works like a charm.
>>
>> I appreciate the input. You guys has been great.
>>
>> Best,
>> Michael.
>>
>> On 28/10-2005, at 7.17, Steve wrote:
>>
>> > OK, I have my Odyssey apart for cleaning and took the opportunity to
>> > examine the back panel connections to the power supply board. There
>> > are stake-on connectors and even a sticker on the rear panel that
>> > indicates where the wire should be pushed on for 110 or 240 VAC
>> > operation. No tools required. (Except a Philips head screwdriver to
>> > remove the six side screws and eight bottom ones.) This information
>> > applies to the yellow on black Mark II model (2813), but may be the
>> > same for white and orange units, too.
>> >
>> > Steve
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --- In vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Alcorn"
>> > wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Michael,
>> > >Â 
>> > > If you trace the wires from the cord through the switch to the
>> > transformer, you will find that they connect to the black and white
>> > leads of the transformer for 110VAC operation. For 220VAC operation
>> > the black and blue leads should be used. (This may be easy, if you
>> > find a jumper between the blue and white lead. Simply remove it.) If
>> > you don't feel comfortable making the change, any electronics repair
>> > place can easily do it if you give them the unit and the schematic.
>> > It's less than a five-minute job.
>> > >Â 
>> > > Steve
>> > >Â 
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>> > [mailto:vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Michael 
>> Adler
>> > Miltersen
>> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 1:17 PM
>> > > To: vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>> > > Subject: Re: [vintagesynthrepair] Arp Odyssey Power 110/220V?
>> > >Â 
>> > > Hi again Brian
>> > >
>> > > Ok, I must admit - I know nothing about electronics like that. To
>> > move any wire's around, or anything like that - is just too risky
>> > business for me, when I don't know what I'm doing.
>> > >
>> > > But I appreciate what you're saying.
>> > >
>> > > Best,
>> > > Michael
>> > >
>> > > On 25/10-2005, at 18.57, Brian Davies wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > 0000,0000,8080>I can only suggest that you locate the
>> > mains transformer and see what tappings may be on there.  Possibly 
>> you
>> > will have to take a soldering iron to
>> > it.
>> > > > 0000,0000,8080>
>> >
>> > > >
>> > 0000,0000,8080>Brian> fontfamily>
>> > > > 0000,0000,8080>
>> >
>> > >
>> > > >
>> > Helvetica>From:> fontfamily>> Helvetica> 
>> vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>> > [mailto:vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com]
>> > On Behalf Of
>> > Michael Adler
>> > Miltersen
>> > > >
>> > Helvetica>Sent:> fontfamily>> Helvetica> Tuesday, 25 October, 2005
>> > 17:51
>> > > >
>> > Helvetica>To:> fontfamily>> Helvetica>
>> > vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>> > > >
>> > Helvetica>Subject:> fontfamily>> Helvetica> Re: 
>> [vintagesynthrepair] Arp Odyssey Power
>> > 110/220V?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hello again
>> > Brian.
>> > >
>> > > I just opened the Arp, and i
>> > do not see any tap or anything of that kind? Any other
>> > suggetions?
>> > >
>> > > > Helvetica>Best,
>> > > > Helvetica>Michael.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On 25/10-2005, at 18.30,
>> > Brian Davies wrote:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hi
>> > Michael
>> > >
>> > > Looking at the power unit
>> > circuit diagram all you need to do is swap the tapping point from 
>> 115V
>> > to 230V, note that the whole of Europe now operates on 230V although
>> > if you measure the voltage you will probably find that it is 
>> actually
>> > 220V in Denmark, while here in the UK it is 240V as
>> > measured!
>> > >
>> > > Given that the diagram
>> > clearly shows a tapping system on the input transformer you should
>> > find some easy means to adjust the tapping.
>> > >
>> > > > Helvetica>Regards
>> > >
>> > > Brian
>> > G3OYU
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > > Helvetica>From:> Helvetica>vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com
>> > [mailto:vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
>> > freeloverdk
>> > > > Helvetica>Sent:> Helvetica>Tuesday, 25 October, 2005
>> > 16:53
>> > > > Helvetica>To:>
>> > Helvetica>vintagesynthrepair@yahoogroups.com> fontfamily>
>> > > >
>> > Helvetica>Subject:> param
>> > Helvetica>[vintagesynthrepair] Arp Odyssey Power
>> > 110/220V?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Hi
>> > All.
>> > >
>> > > I have a question. I just
>> > received an Arp Odyssey (Whiteface) in the mail today i bought
>> >
>> > > from Canada. I live in
>> > Denmark (Europe)
>> > >
>> > > The wall-plugs here is
>> > different, and we have 220 V in stead of 110 V. I have a
>> > converter
>> > > for the PLUG ONLY, but Do i
>> > also need an external converter to convert my power from
>> >
>> > > 220 to 110 V before i plug
>> > it in? I'm not sure if the Arp adjusts itself?
>> > >
>> > > From this diagram i found,
>> > it looks as if the Arp can tale 115-230 V - but I'm not sure this
>> >
>> > > is right. Can anyone please
>> > help me with this?
>> > >
>> > > >
>> > Helvetica>http://www.physicsenterprises.andrews.edu/
>> > diy_archive/manuals/arp/odyssey/ody_38.gif
>> > >
>> > > > Helvetica>Best,
>> > > Michael, Copenhagen,
>> > Denmark
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
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michael adler miltersen
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sepia productions / sepiamusic
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vesterbrogade 58, 3. floor
dk-1620 copenhagen
mobile: +[45] 40 86 86 00

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