Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15" or 19")

[philip_stevens]

Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

Anyone bought one of these from Argos?

I want to know if it can be run off a 12vdc supply, or is it just from 240vac direct without an external power-pack.

I cannot find any info via Google to show the power supply.

 

[CPD]

Re: Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

The Mikomi 15" is definitely 12v, but the wharfedale I have no idea.

 

[Bilgediver]

Re: Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

Most of the 15" I have looked at were 12 volt however as soon as you go a size up most seem to switch to 16v or above.

One wonders how sensitive these are to voltage as a boats system gets to 15 volts on charge.

There are DC to DC power supplies for things like this which give regulated outputs.

John

 

[philip_stevens]

Re: Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

Every time I go into Curry's, Comet, or other TV outlets, the first thing I do when looking for a TV for the boat, is look at the power supply. They must look at me /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

No wonder caravan shops are selling "mobile" TV's at a premium price.

I'll keep on looking, as I've just found out from another source, that the input is 240 direct.

Thanks for your help.

btw, I know what you mean about the high DC voltage when charging, but I would only use the TV when the engine is stopped. If on shore power, I would use the 240.

 

[gianenrico]

Re: Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

Having no connection whatsoever with the Company, in my experience it was a good choice to get a 19' LCD TV DVD by Amstrad (Model LCT1907D). It runs on 12 volts and has an external 220/12 volts power supply; I coupled it with a Glomex masthead aerial.
Cheers

 

[DipperToo]

Re: Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

I used a 12V stabiliser from Amperon (UK) for my 15" Toshiba which seems to work very well (and runs cool as well!). http://www.amperordirect.co.uk/products/12v_Stabiliser.asp
Not cheap but cheaper than replacing a TV !

 

[mikesyam]

Re: Wharfedale TV/DVD/Freeview TV (15\" or 19\")

Have a look at these, http://www.kjglobal.co.uk/acatalog/DM_TECH_LT20DT_built_in_DVD_freeview.html

great kit, runs from 240 down to 12v through a transformer, cut the wire out of the transformer and wire straight into your boats 12v, sure there in the makro mail at 299 + vat.