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NTSC to PAL
« on: January 13, 2009, 11:10:20 AM »
Many moons ago I had a video recorder that could play both the NTSC tapes and our own PAL tapes.  However, when it came to be in my sole possession it "miraculously" was unable to do so anymore!  ::) (I won't go into detail......... :knuppel2:).   

Anyhoo, I have since found two old NTSC tapes that I would like to watch again.  I am reluctant to get another video now, and wondered what the best way would be to get these transferred onto disc or the like? 

Any helpful suggestions would be muchly appreciated   ;) O0
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 11:44:01 AM »
The easiest way would be to record from VCR to DVD Recorder in NTSC.

However many VCR'a don't playback NTSC tapes as pure NTSC signals. They output as mixture of PAL and NTSC signals known as PAL60.

Most dvd recorders can record pure NTSC but not PAL60.

You have two solutions.

Either get a VCR which will output pure NTSC and any DVD Reccorder which can record NTSC.

Get a DVD Recorder which can accept PAL60.
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 12:01:44 PM »
But my VCR WON'T PLAY them anymore Pin, so I can't record from it  :( 
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2009, 14:37:24 PM »
Quote from: obsdoc on January 13, 2009, 12:01:44 PM
But my VCR WON'T PLAY them anymore

Then you'll need to invest in one that does...

OR try (no idea what this service is like, but might be worth an email)
This converts to a PAL tape, don't know if the guy would do DVD's or not...  :-\

JON may be able to help (Cheaper than a new video)

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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2009, 15:41:30 PM »
Buy yourself a Betamax mate O0
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2009, 17:59:22 PM »
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2009, 18:35:30 PM »
i don't understand a word of this thread!  :uglystupid2:

what is NTSC?

*waits for it... ::)
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2009, 19:13:35 PM »
Quote from: snappycat on January 13, 2009, 18:35:30 PM
what is NTSC?

It stands for "Now Thump SnappyCat" :knuppel2:
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2009, 19:14:35 PM »
thank you S Dub..knew i could rely on you!   :P  ;)  ;D
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2009, 19:15:26 PM »
Quote from: snappycat on January 13, 2009, 19:14:35 PM
thank you S Dub..knew i could rely on you!   :P  ;)  ;D

You know I hate to dissapoint :angel:
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2009, 19:16:23 PM »
THanks for your advice anyway chaps and chapesses.   I had a feeling this was going to cost me!   ::)
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Re: NTSC to PAL
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2009, 23:29:18 PM »
Quote from: obsdoc on January 13, 2009, 19:16:23 PM
THanks for your advice anyway chaps and chapesses.   I had a feeling this was going to cost me!   ::)


You can buy a VHS to DVD recorder quite cheap now...I bought one a while ago for 60 brand new and its fine with PAL or NTSC.
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Re: NTSC to PAL
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2009, 05:52:49 AM »
Cheers John  O0

I had a horrid feeling I was going to have to spend some money in the end - hey ho    :(

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