Cheap NTSC to PAL VHS conversion?

[dvd mon]

how about a ntsc vcr and a multisystem vcr?

[johns0]

That will work if it records in pal.

[dvd mon]

how about ntsc vcr and pal vcr?

[johns0]

You need to convert the ntsc signal to pal before you record so a mutli-vcr that records in both pal and ntsc would be the best option.

[dvd mon]

cool... thanks

[jg0001]

This is the most retarded post I've read in a while... the orig poster asks "How do I do it?", gets 10 good replies, and then again asks "How do I do it?". If you can't figure it out by now, then you ARE better off paying someone else.

[spiderman2k1]

Most DVD player will change NTSC to PAL so you really do not have to do any thing. I have PAL DVD that play fine on my USA DVD player's. HTe chip's in the DVD playr change's it. There are some DVD player that will not convert PAL to NTSC I have two SOny DVD player it thos only good got PAL VCD ot NTSC but my APEC PIONEER JVC change PAL to NTSC. And if some is in Greece find out what kind of DVD player they have.

[dvd mon]

thanks for the info.... but as the topic stated. VHS

[rixware]

My company offers this service for $19 per tape (up to 2 hours in length). Instead of sticking a shameless promo here, send me a private message if you want the link.

By far the easiest way to do it is with two VCRs: an NTSC (American) deck for playback, and a multisystem (or worldwide) for recording. Some multisystem/worldwide VCRs have signal converters (for the actual NTSC to PAL/Secam step) built in. These generally result in a relatively low picture quality. The better option is to place a professional digital converter between the two decks. That's what we do.

There are other more complicated ways to do it by getting a computer involved, but the most important thing to understand is that if you want to go onto VHS, you must have a PAL/Secam (multisystem or worldwide) VCR to create the finished tape. It's not possible without one.

Cost: Multisystem deck + converter = $1000 or so (somewhat less if you are willing to do some serious research, know where to shop and/or can settle for lower picture quality... PAL/Secam VCRs can be had for as little as $100, but you'd still need a converter -- $300 minimum -- and you wouldn't be happy with the results).

Different story if you're going to DVD. Then the easiest way is to do it on the computer, though you still need some good conversion software or the picture quality will really suck. (We also can do this...)

Hope this helps.

Rick
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