sct@lanl-a.UUCP (04/10/84)
Does anyone know what problems and modifications one will encounter when taking a C-64 computer purchased in the U.S. to England? I know that the C-64 uses the 60 Hz. frequency for timing. What affect will the 50 Hz. power in England have? A step down transformer will be used to get the voltage down to 120 volts. Can modification kits be purchased or can Commodore modify the computer to run properly in the UK? Also, how will the 50 Hz. power affect the 1541 disk drive also purchased in the U. S. Please reply by mail to sct@lanl or post on the net. Thanks in advance.
faiman@uiuccsb.UUCP (04/12/84)
#R:lanl-a:-501600:uiuccsb:4400056:000:308 uiuccsb!faiman Apr 12 09:21:00 1984 You'll have to find out what kind of motor drives the hub in the disk drive. You'll also have to take a US monitor with you. I believe that the C-64 generates a composite NTSC video signal, ie, for a 60 Hz/525 line TV. The UK uses PAL - 50 Hz/625 lines. A local Commodore dealer should put you straight.