How do I find out if my VCR player will play PAL format tapes?

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tricksy_ma

I have a Magnavox MWR20V6 dvd/vhs combo and also an RCA VR355, I wanted to get a movie off Ebay, but it is ONLY available in PAL format.

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You don't say what country you are in. If you are in the United States, then your VCR will most likely NOT play a video in PAL format. PAL format is used in areas such as South America, Asia, and Australia. The format is not compatible with US television. In the US we use the NTSC standard (and now ATSC for hi-def).

Transferring video from VHS to computer, is it possible?

Anonymous

I have a DVD/VHS combo player. It has an HDMI output, and my computer has an HDMI port. So, can I hook them up and use some kind of software to record what's on my VHS tapes to my computer? The VHS tapes are home made, not copyrighted stuff, if that matters.

I know I can transfer to DVD in the same unit but I can't seem to finalize my discs, and I just want it on my computer anyways.

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Yes let me find the link quick on YouTube.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=GgAh7XwkAlo


There ya go hope it helps.

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If i bought a region 1 dvd player will i be able to play it on my tv in the uk?

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Tomoya

there are certain programs on DVDs that are only on region 1 types,so i have to buy a region 1 dvd player.

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Believe it or not that is a tricky question and here's why:

DVD players are typically sold to play DVDs by region code and usually only sold in the region prevalent to the standard. However, there are several players on the market that are known as "multi-region" capable and have the ability to play any region format. Likewise some are even capable of software upgrading to the region it resides in (mostly internet capable and blu-ray at that) Simple enough....

Here's the tricky part (and in laymens terms as best I can describe) depending on the DVD being played, it may ONLY recognize a region "x" and not a multi region player. Additionally, and where most problems occur, is the modulation (the video signal being pumped out) can vary WILDLY from country to country. We use ATSC and NTSC in the US, however many foreign countries use PAL and SEACAM standards (read on for WHY). Additionally the power supply of the DVD player may not support the voltage FREQUENCY of the country intended for use. We use a 60Hz 120V based system in the US but many countries outside the US may use a 50Hz 220V system- most of the power adapters available may change the VOLTAGE but do nothing for the FREQUENCY.

Long story short and a pretty common occurrence:

You may have a multi region DVD player with a Radio Shack 20 dollar power adapter thinking all is well, but when you arrive- SURPRISE!! Your picture has a nifty white bar rolling through it and that's assuming you found an actual compatible connection on the back of the TV you're using!

My suggestion: don't bother taking it. Buy a NEW one when you get there (they're basically disposable nowadays). OR better yet, buy an iPad or a Android Tablet BOTH capable of playing overseas by way of flipping a switch in the settings- and load your favorites for WHEREVER you go!

How to burn MPG movie to DVD then play on TV?

Shi guang

I'm new to burning DVDs and I want to know how to burn MPG type movie to a DVD then play on the TV using the DVD player.
Thanks in advance.
If it is a free verson is there any way to NOT get the water mark???

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you should convert MPG file to DVD format file ,like .VOB .then you can burn video to DVD via nero.

Aunsoft Video Converter helps you convert between various formats. It is the must-have conversion tool for video lovers, and enables you to enjoy movies on computer, to further edit video for creation, to present video on HDTV, and to publish video online in web-friendly format. You can control your video and music on popular portable devices including iPad, Nexus One, HTC Hero, Zune, iPod, PSP, Apple TV, iPhone anytime anywhere.

Aunsoft Video Converter supports a lot of video and audio formats. It can convert TiVo to MPEG for you, making it easy for you to burn the output MPEG file to DVD with burning software. Then you can enjoy recorded TV shows anytime you want. It converts MKV, MTS, M2TS, TOD, MOD, TS, FLV, MXF to MP4, WMV for you to play different videos on portable devices like iPad, iPhone 4, Zune, PSP, XboX 360, Apple TV, WD TV, Nexus One, HTC Android Phones, HTC Legend, Archos, Sansa.

With this powerful converter, you can also convert videos for video editing software like Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, and upload video to YouTube and MySpace to share videos.

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