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Thread: Buying Onkyo Home Theater System (HT-S780) In US taking to India what should be my plans will it work |
    
vijay_bit Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, October 07, 2005 - 02:00 pm: |
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Hi guys..
Am a novice am planning of Buying Onkyo Home Theater System (HT-S780) In US taking to India what should be my plans will it work?.
I have searched many places for answers.
What should eb my concerns.
Thankx for the needful,
-VIJAY |
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Bronze Member Username: Diverhank
Huntington Beach, CA
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Registered: Sep-05
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| Posted on Friday, October 07, 2005 - 02:37 pm: |
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3 things to consider and verify whether they will work in your situation:
1. Power - the system uses 110/220 , 60 Hz with a US type plug. The frequency is very important even if you have the correct voltage converter.
2. DVD is probably region 1/2 only
3. Video is probably compatible with NTSC only. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:29 am: |
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are you certain it will handle 220v? I ask because you mention stuff about the DVD player, and it doesn't have a DVD player as far as I can tell. Are you sure you're looking at the correct model? |
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| Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 04:14 am: |
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Hi,
Could any one please help on this topic.
I also have same confusion. Planning to buy HT-S780 to take it to india. It does not have a DVD player. Only receiver and 7 speaker.
Will it work there ? I am worried about frequency as said by Hank.
Vijay,
did you take it to india ? did it work ?
Apprecicate if anybody could provide quick help.
Thanks
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 12:46 am: |
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Hi,
Is it not that the 780 is too haevy to carry to india?i guess it weighs some 100 pounds,with the baggage weight reduced to 46 kgs.
-Raj
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| Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 12:33 pm: |
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It will work in India and all you need to buy is a Voltage Transformer to convert 220V to 110V. In India we have 220V and you can easily get that in India. Where in India you are based at? I can give suggestion on local stores where you can get those. Don't worry about the DVD Player? You can get good ones back in India. Only thing you gotta worry is the weight |
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| Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 05:15 pm: |
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Vijay,
Were you able to take the Onkyo to India? Did you get more details on that? I was planning the same and would like to get the details.
Thanks,
Nandu |
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| Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 12:01 pm: |
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What details you require? It will work without any problem. |
New member Username: Abcdefghi
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| Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:42 pm: |
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Problem - I just got a surround sound(Zenith 5.1) so I could play with my Xbox. Well I hooked it all up ran my Xbox thru a input connection.
Then when I am playing the game only 1 speaker and the sub works?
It works fine with the DvD player...
I went to the Xbox dashboard and switched it to Dolby Surround Sound and still does the same thing...
If anyone has any suggetions please post |
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New member Username: Ssj2690
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| Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 12:38 pm: |
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I have Bose Lifestyle 18 from USa.
When i tried to play in India using the transformer, I am getting very weird problems.
1. When there is a large sound in a movie , then the surround speakers shuts off and it come to normal only when the sounds in the movie becomes normal.
So i am not sure if i am using a correct transformer ??
Will you please give me stores info wherei can get the best transformer.
I live near by Mumbai....
Please help.
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New member Username: Sarbik
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| Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 01:30 am: |
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OK, just bumped thru this grp, I have brought a onkyo system from US to India, No weight problem and all..
Regarding the shut down at high power. The step down transformer which you are using needs to handle higher power (freq). You get it in one shop at chandi.... it will work fine.. |
New member Username: Nanduca
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| Posted on Friday, June 16, 2006 - 06:10 pm: |
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Hi Sb,
How did you take the system to India? Isn't it very huge to carry?
Nandu |
New member Username: Abhiabhi
Columbus,
Ohio
USA
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 05:40 pm: |
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Hi...I am planning to carry a Bose Lifestyle 28 III series DVD home theatre system to India....Will it work in India...If so then would there be a degradation in performance...Please let know. |
New member Username: Vishal
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 01:00 am: |
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I want to purchase home theater system in US and want to ship/bring it to india, can anybody please tell me how should i manage this.
The system i am looking for is ONKYO HT-S780.
thanks in advance.. |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 10:44 am: |
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"can anybody please tell me how should i manage this."
You want shipping advice? I would say don't do it. The cost and chances of damage are high, probably enough to offset the higher cost for this unit (or nearest equivalent) in India.
Then there's the power question. As the above posts have indicated you will need a step down transformer, since neither the receiver nor the powered sub are dual voltage.
Transformers also step up or down the voltage, but they are more expensive than converters and are used with "electronic" products. Electronic products have a chip or circuit. Examples are radios, CD or DVD players, shavers, camcorder battery rechargers, computers, computer printers, fax machines, televisions and answering machines. Transformers can also be used with electric appliances and may be operated continually for many days. The advantage of converters, however, is that they are lighter and less expensive.
Transformers are sold in various sizes based on how much wattage they can support. Therefore one must pay careful attention to the wattage ratings of the appliances to be plugged into a transformer. The wattage rating of the transformer must always be larger than the wattage rating of the appliance to be plugged into it (plus a 25% buffer to allow for heat build-up in the transformer or converter). When plugging multiple items into a power strip, then into the transformer, you must calculate the combined wattage of all appliances and the power strip, then add an additional 25% to that total.
Transformers and converters only convert the voltage, not the frequency. The difference in cycles may cause the motor in a 50 Hz appliance to operate slightly faster when used on 60 Hz electricity. This cycle difference will cause electric clocks and timing circuits to keep incorrect time: European alarm clocks will run faster on 60 Hz electricity and American clocks will lose some 10 minutes every hour when used in Europe. However, most modern electronic equipment like battery chargers, computers, printers, stereos, DVD players, etc. are usually not affected by the difference in cycles and adjust themselves accordingly the slower cycles.
http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm#country_i
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New member Username: Pratech
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| Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 11:52 am: |
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how did u guys manage to take a bulky home theatre to india? didnt u have any custom problems? I wud be interested if it is possible, so plz give me some more info.
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New member Username: Puneetsinghal
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| Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 11:12 am: |
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Hi,
I was planning to buy Bose Lifestyle 18 from USA and use in India. Had a couple of queries:
1) Is the DVD Player code free or it will be US Specific.
2) WIll it work fine using the transformer for voltage conversion.
3) Will the system have international warranty.
Would appreacite if you can help me on this.
Thanks,
Puneet |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
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| Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 06:54 pm: |
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1) That Bose is of course made for the US market, therefore it will play Region 1 DVD only. It will not play India's Region 5 discs without some modification.
2) See my post above. In other words it will work.
3) You will have to contact Bose with that question. They have a very good customer service department. They should, considering what they charge for their stuff.
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New member Username: Puneetsinghal
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| Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 01:42 am: |
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Hi John,
Thanks for the quick revert.
Had one more clarification to make:Will the system be only NTSC Compatile or it will work on any LCD which I belive nowdays can play both PAL and NTSC formats.
Thanks,
Puneet |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
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| Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 10:05 am: |
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The Bose's output is NTSC only, but if your LCD display supports NTSC then there should not be a problem. |
New member Username: Sumitsethi1612gmailcom
Boston,
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 08:51 am: |
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Hi all,
I bought Bose Companion 3 from US to India.
I am using a step down transformer with specification 240v to 120v and 50/60 HZ. The speakers works fine with low bass but when I increase the bass the speaker shut down and work only with low bass sound.
Can anybody please help me with it? |
New member Username: Duke_19007
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| Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 02:16 am: |
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JUST MAKE SURE YOU DONT DO IT SUMIT |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 03:49 am: |
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Sumit,
You will need to find a step down transformer with higher a amperage and wattage rating. Look at the current draw of the unit you are using and you will need to match that. You can't just get a transformer with the right voltage without considering other factors into play. |
New member Username: Don007
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Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 12:34 am: |
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Hello there:
There are a few sure ways:
1. Solid state frequency (& also voltage)changer (compact costly)(Go for double the device Wattage)
2. Ask Tech Support the design freq range for the device. Denon, though sold for USA 60Hz, can accomodate +/-15Hz per dsgn manual. Use Step down transformer. Twice the wattage the device is rated for.
3. Use Car battery. Charge it with Indian charger and use American Inverter Pure Sine type (If tech support okays Modified sine wave... go for that.
4. Buy @ ebay.co.uk / amazon.co.uk and ship to India (Works for sure and items are sometimes cheaper than US equivalent; including shipping).
(My way!!) Wow effect with Fedex huge box!!
5. Go to India... take family for Pride-Shopping and pay twice and buy inferior product. Be happy for having paid for "Shopping Experience" Ignore the product. |
New member Username: Matbhuvi
Hackensack,
NJ
United States
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 12:40 pm: |
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Onkyo is available in India. You can buy the 7.1 channel HT systems. Why do you need to get it from UK/US? I am not sure about the price difference. I have contacted Onkyo India for the price. Let me get that and then decide whether it is worth to bribe customs with $100 and get this.. |
New member Username: Matbhuvi
Hackensack,
NJ
United States
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Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 11:39 am: |
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Well..looks like it is worth it.
List price in India
HT-S 990 - Rs. 70000/-
HT SR 800 - Rs. 54000/-
In US: SR 800 is around $350. A good regulator might cost around $100 or Rs. 2500?
Even in worst case, there is a saving of Rs 15000 |
New member Username: Setu_garg
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Registered: May-08
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| Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 08:13 pm: |
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How do you take such a system past customs at big airports like Delhi ?
Also, wont this increase the baggage weight ? Do we pay extra to the airline ? I think thats too costly. |
New member Username: Dennistan
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Registered: Jul-08
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| Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 07:09 pm: |
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i brought the bose companion 5. plan to bring it to used at Malaysia. 220v what should i do . if i need the voltage tranform, can you please let me know which one or example of the model. thank you |
