[SOLVED] cdj2000s with 120V power cords in australia

@Jaimy > You will need to assess the power requirements on the unit - it will say what voltage rating it requires. If the unit is rated 110v and you intend to use the unit in a 240v you will need to use a step up transformer.

You are better off buying the unit in your area rather than overseas as the warranty will only be valid in the region of purchase.

Yeah but Pioneer's pricing is so much cheaper in the USA - why do companies think they can routinely rip off Australians?

@Grant > You are not getting ripped off - its called economics.

The minimum federal wage in the USA is $7.25USD

The minimum wage in Australia is (if memory serves me correctly) in or around $16AUD (or about $17.13USD).

Yes but the units cost a fixed price to produce... and with internet shopping there is now essentially free trade for previously powerless consumers in a new global, connected economic zone. Companies such as Apogee produce their hardware with a 110 - 240V adaptive power supply - why can't Pioneer? Is there a middle man to feed? Pioneer (and many other companies) need to adapt to the new economic realities that global internet trade now provides the little people.

And don't get me started on region zoning of DVDs.... :-)

@Grant > Not entirely. As much as the production process can be streamlined it depends on where components are sourced.

Even consider the process after production - transport, customs duties, wage levels,  marketing, foreign exchange (currencies).

If you want to consider a model of a 'global' business lets consider Apple. My MBP works just as well in the US as it does in Ireland. Yet why does it cost 1,799EUR when the same laptop in America costs 1,799USD?

Economics.

OK cool I know you guys (and Apple) need to make as much money as possible... economics right? A bit like my personal budget.... economics.

... anyway I got my decks fairly cheap from the US and they run great with the step down transformer. It's a gamble on the warranty but you do make solid kit...

@Grant > Profit vs cost vs value to end user vs.... Its a fine balance!

I'm glad you are happy with your units!

"@Gavin:

@Jaimy > You will need to assess the power requirements on the unit - it will say what voltage rating it requires. If the unit is rated 110v and you intend to use the unit in a 240v you will need to use a step up transformer.

 You are better off buying the unit in your area rather than overseas as the warranty will only be valid in the region of purchase.

January 17, 2012 03:39."

IN THE CONTRARY, you will need a Step-DOWN transformer (and not a 'step-up' transformer).

Correct, my mistake; a step-DOWN transformer.

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Hey - so I realise this is a fairly out of date post and that there many others on here that essentially cover the same topic but I do still have one question in relation to this which I was hoping you could help me with.

I have CDJ2000s and a DJM 900 from the US, to be used in the UK. I've bought three (yes three!) step down transformers (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-230v-to-110v-300w-voltage-converter-vr05f), one for each piece of equipment, because talk of surge protectors was confusing/worrying me further.

The above step down transformer deals with the voltage but what about frequency, as the equipment is 60 Hz and UK runs on 50 Hz? Is this also covered by the step down transformer or is that a separate issue/challenge altogether?  I've read that it's fine unless there's a specific type of motor used in the electrical equipment, and then read something entirely different elsewhere.  With all of the conflicting information available I was hoping to get the okay from people either speaking from experience having set up the same in the UK, or from a wonderful Pioneer technician.... please pretty please before I pop a blood vessel ha! :)

Many thanks

Katie

CDJ2000's are multi-voltage and can handle 100-240V, 50 or 60Hz. Simply connect the appropriate power cord / adapter plug and go to town.