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JetService From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 4798 posts, RR: 13
Posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 452 times:

I have a Power adapter that plugs into a Canon Dig. Camcorder. But I don't have the half that goes from the box to the wall outlet. I found one that fits, but not sure if I can use it. I'm afraid to try it and end up cooking something. Anyone know if I can use this safely? The Canon adapter has the following specs:

Input-100V-240V 50/60Hz
Output DC 8.4V ===1.5A

The adapter to the plug I want to use has this...
Input-100V-240V 47-63Hz
Output +5V====4.0A

Is it safe to use?

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UTA_flyingHIGH From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52
Reply 1, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 448 times:

NO WAY ! Do NOT do this as the power/voltage outputs are not the same !
If you do your camcorder will say Rhaa !

UTA

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Sebolino From France, joined May 2001, 3667 posts, RR: 5
Reply 2, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 448 times:

I don't understand exactlty what you want to do, but if your camcorder needs 8.4 V, and that you give him 5V, it won't burn anything. But it won't work.

UTA_flyingHIGH From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52
Reply 3, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 446 times:

Sebolino, look at the power rating :
4.0 amps instead of 1.5 amps. That can fry equipment Sad

UTA

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JetService From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 4798 posts, RR: 13
Reply 4, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 445 times:

Let me explain better, I have the camcorders original adapter which is the first one listed above. I'm only missing the larger cord that goes from the wall to the box. I need to know if those are different. I don't want to use the other box with the different rating, only its larger cord for the correct box. Does that make sense?

Thank for your replies.

(And what does Rhaa mean?)

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UTA_flyingHIGH From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52
Reply 5, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 437 times:

As long as the original transformer is used (or one with equivalent ratings) any power cord will do. Rhaa !

UTA

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Sebolino From France, joined May 2001, 3667 posts, RR: 5
Reply 6, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 437 times:

OK, I see.

It sounds safe if the cord can stand a higher current.

Flying_high: The current indication is a maximum current in output of the adaptor.

UTA_flyingHIGH From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52
Reply 7, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 433 times:

True Sebolino. I need some vacances.

UTA

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JetService From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 4798 posts, RR: 13
Reply 8, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 431 times:

Thanks fellas!!!! That saves me a LOT of trouble.

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Mt99 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 6364 posts, RR: 7
Reply 9, posted (8 years 6 months 3 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 408 times:

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It will probably fry it.

You need to understand that it is POWER (not current, not voltage) that makes things go

POWER = VOLTAGE x CURRENT

The cam will SUCK (you dont "push" power, you "suck" power) as much power as it needs:

If the voltage is too low it will suck more current (melting stuff).

If the voltage is too high it will suck less current (not melting stuff, but flashovers could occur in the electronics)

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Ok read the previous responsed.. the cord will prob be OK... Still let this be a lesson for you crazy kids regarding DC power - Courtesy of Dr. Ohm Wink/being sarcastic

[Edited 2004-12-01 21:38:09]

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