SMART STRIP AND TV ISSUE

[Marky_1979]

Can I buy this unit in a UK format? and 2 how can I tell if my current TV has power return feature at present when I turn it on I have to flick through the av buttons to find the right channel can I stop this somehow?

[psychotech]

Not a real answer, but..

What do you mean with "a UK format" ..is it not an European format? Here in Finland similar units, not "Smart Strip", go for about 7-15€, anyway.

#2: WWW ...

Good luck.

[Marky_1979]

Yes I mean a unit that will work on UK voltage and plug socket do you have a pic of this unit?

[psychotech]

Hi there!

There's numerous firms selling these gadgets here in Europe, they're just not named Smart Strip for the obvious reasons..

Anyway, it seems that the manufacturers, or resellers for that matter, don't really seem to advertise the MASTER-SLAVE function on their stuff?!

Me and you, we've got the same current 230 V / 50 Hz, just the plugs are different. (http://kropla.com/electric2.htm)

So..

I have one in my Bombjack bartop that I paid like 12 Euros for -> Pictures:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=61679.msg614554#msg614554

And, no surprise, I've got another for "possible future needs" that was 9.90 Euros..

I don't know the manufacturer of the one used in Bombjack, but the other is made by uni-elektra -> http://www.uni-elektra.com ..You'll find more info on their stuff for UK & Ireland here http://www.uni-elektra.com/kontakt/kontaktnav.htm?uk.htm

..and in case these won't help ..there's always this .. http://www.magellans.com/store/Phone___Electric_Connectivity___Plug_Adaptors?Args=&page_number=1

Good luck

Yours,

Psychotech.

[Marky_1979]

Thank you I will get in touch with them and hopefully they will be able to help me out

[psychotech]

Hope you'll find a working solution!

..I'm sure these master/slave extensions are available in the UK also ..you'll probably just have to do some detective work to find 'em.

Good luck

Please, do tell us what you find out ..all the info & links to resellers are sure appreciated by us all!

Psycho.

[Marky_1979]

I will do Iv just written a lengthy e-mail in German so hopefully will get a reply soon or not as my German is very poor lol.

[Marky_1979]

No reply from that company at all

[BobA]

how can I tell if my current TV has power return feature at present when I turn it on I have to flick through the av buttons to find the right channel can I stop this somehow?

Just pull the plug on your TV and give it 20 seconds and plug it in again.   If it comes back to the same video you are golden.  If it does not come back on try turning it on and see if it comes back to the same video setting.  From your explaination of how it comes on when you turn it on it sounds like it doesn't remember. You don't need the power strip just to test the action of your TV.