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  1. 20th Aug 2004 19:30 #1
    skdvr
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    I have a DVD that is from overseas and I was wondering if there is a way to make a copy of it that is region free so that it will play here in the states. I am using DVD shrink and I clicked on region free but it is still not playing in my player... I appreciate any help that you may be able to offer...

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    A home burned DVD is region free.
    "Art is making something out of nothing and selling it." - Frank Zappa
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    skdvr, you dont mention which DVD it is, and which country its from, and what region it originally is. I have little information to go on

    However, you mention you used dvd shrink so therefore the backup disc is region free.

    I think the likely issue here is NTSC/PAL.

    You want to play the dvd in the states so i assume the original disc is PAL and your dvd player/tv (in the states) is NTSC only, therefore not capable of playing PAL discs.

    Check out some PAL to NTSC conversion guides on this forum.
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    Originally Posted by waheed
    Check out some PAL to NTSC conversion guides on this forum.

    Or buy a player that will play a PAL disk...yes they make them.
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    My Apex is multi system PAL/NTSC player and works great. AD-500W.
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    In what way does it not play ? Does it not play at all ? Works OK for a while only to crap out near the end... ?

    This be a media compatibility issue...
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    Please post some more info. We can't see your screen from here !
    If in doubt, Google it.
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