[ltp] O.T. NTSC vs. PAL video tape

Tony Whitmore linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Fri, 06 Aug 2004 10:19:09 +0100


Tim Prince wrote:
> At 07:33 AM 8/5/2004, Bert Haskins wrote:
> 
>> Sorry to post O.T. but this is the only list that I am on at this time.
>> Q. Will a video tape that was recorded in a NTSC vcr playback O.K. in 
>> a PAL vcr?
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> I think not.

Indeed, although it's worth mentioning that many PAL VCRs available in 
Europe now incorporate playback of NTSC VHS tapes. Of course, you'll 
also need a TV that can play back NTSC, but this is also quite common in 
models sold in Europe over the last few years.

HTH,

Tony