baboonworld
29th September 2005, 02:08 AM
I emailed sony with my model of TV to see if it would work in NZ>
Reply:
Dear Miss Rollinson
Thank you for your recent enquiry.
When taking a television overseas, there are some factors to consider.
First of all it is wise to check which television standard is
applicable in the country you are going to. The UK operates a television
standard of PAL/I ('PAL' for picture, 'I' sound). You may therefore find
that your television is not compatible as generally, television sets
manufactured for use in the United Kingdom are designed to receive the Pal I
broadcast signal only and therefore are unable to tune into other
countries broadcast signals.
Secondly, the transportation of the television can be costly and could
result in damage being caused or necessitate resetting the equipment,
particularly as there may be specific geometry and magnetism issues that
will affect the set. In addition, any spare parts or service manuals
that are required to service your television may be difficult to obtain,
resulting in lengthy and / or costly repairs.
Sony will not authorise, nor become involved in, any modifications that
will change the set specification of a product, for safety reasons.
Please note that we cannot condone any modifications that are
subsequently carried out and if the modification results in a fault developing,
this will invalidate the guarantee.
With this in mind, we strongly suggest that you give full consideration
to the feasibility of taking your television abroad as it is not
something that we would recommend.
Finally, if you need to reply to this e-mail, please quote reference
156076544 in the subject field of your e-mail.
With Regards
Hayley Marks
For and on behalf of
Sony United Kingdom Limited
Thanks for all the help sony!!! Sounds like a standard reply to me - doesnt sound like you actually know the answer!!!
Reply:
Dear Miss Rollinson
Thank you for your recent enquiry.
When taking a television overseas, there are some factors to consider.
First of all it is wise to check which television standard is
applicable in the country you are going to. The UK operates a television
standard of PAL/I ('PAL' for picture, 'I' sound). You may therefore find
that your television is not compatible as generally, television sets
manufactured for use in the United Kingdom are designed to receive the Pal I
broadcast signal only and therefore are unable to tune into other
countries broadcast signals.
Secondly, the transportation of the television can be costly and could
result in damage being caused or necessitate resetting the equipment,
particularly as there may be specific geometry and magnetism issues that
will affect the set. In addition, any spare parts or service manuals
that are required to service your television may be difficult to obtain,
resulting in lengthy and / or costly repairs.
Sony will not authorise, nor become involved in, any modifications that
will change the set specification of a product, for safety reasons.
Please note that we cannot condone any modifications that are
subsequently carried out and if the modification results in a fault developing,
this will invalidate the guarantee.
With this in mind, we strongly suggest that you give full consideration
to the feasibility of taking your television abroad as it is not
something that we would recommend.
Finally, if you need to reply to this e-mail, please quote reference
156076544 in the subject field of your e-mail.
With Regards
Hayley Marks
For and on behalf of
Sony United Kingdom Limited
Thanks for all the help sony!!! Sounds like a standard reply to me - doesnt sound like you actually know the answer!!!