Will an American TV work in Saudi?

redgems Active member

Member since 13 March 2010

redgemsActive member24 May 2010 20:40:46

Hi All -

Does anyone know about or have experience with bringing over an American TV to KSA?聽 We want to bring our Sony Bravia/NTSC TVs to KSA - will the TV work?

Is there anything we should be aware of before we try plugging away and subscribe to a service?

Thanks much!

MisterStretch ViP

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MisterStretchViP25 May 2010 01:57:50

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Make sure your villa has compatible power source 110 or 220.

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CAFSerial 暗网禁区25 May 2010 02:14:52

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Redgems - I have a friend who has her TV here and NO it doesn't work.聽 I've sent her a note to see why.

Alliecat ViP

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AlliecatViP25 May 2010 04:00:25

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Here at my compound the voltage is 220 (in the US we use 110 except for a few things--like it's usually wired 220 for an electric stove).

You can buy a 110-to-220 transformer so that you can use the TV's here but good ones are a bit expensive.聽 You'd also need a plug adapter.

Alethe Contributor

Member since 26 April 2010

AletheContributor25 May 2010 05:02:01

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There does not seem to be a standard in Saudi for power and plug types.聽 Even within a single compound you can find both 110 & 220 plus every possible type of wall socket.

As a result plug adapters and transformers are widely available.

redgems Active member

Member since 13 March 2010

redgemsActive member25 May 2010 10:41:38

Thanks for your responses everyone.聽 What about the NTSC to PAL issue? We're concerned whether we'll be able to receive picture once we have the TV plugged in with the adaptors.

amegy Active member

Member since 20 October 2010

amegyActive member11 June 2011 20:44:59

Hello Redgems,聽 I know this is an old post, but I have the same concern about the same type of TV.聽 Did you end up bringing your TV?聽 Should I be concerned about the system difference?聽 Thanks.