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Old 11-24-2015, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Dubis7 View Post
I have an opportunity to pick up an RCA 8-PT, but it's in India. From what I understand, it'll be PAL format, want 230V from the wall outlet, and have a different power cord. Will it be possible to convert it to NTSC, 115-120V, and provide a standard US cord? How difficult would that potentially be?
Assuming it's been restored:

1.) Power it with a ~120VAC->~240VAC boost transformer. Plug adapters are often included.

2.) Connect any RF video signal and adjust the 'vertical hold' control until the picture stabilizes. This is a B&W set, so PAL->NTSC conversion is pointless.
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