Please, help a suffering fan. I have a DVD that is in PAL (euro) format and need to convert to (NTSC) US format. Any suggestions?

I think most DVD Players now play both formats now!!

Gold319 said:

If they didn't need to convert it, they wouldn't ask, surely?!

RocknRollDave said:

Maybe he doesnt realize that his DVD Player can play both formats!! I was just suggesting this 2 save him some money!!

I know with converting of videos it can b a very expensive process!!!

Gold319 said:

Especially in the UK eh....?

Gold319 said:

Good point. Sorry!


The whole compatability issue is quite a complex one, but I won't get out of my depth here....


Anyway, sorry!

The DVD is only a couple of months old. I read the manual and it seems like it should play. The only thing I noticed was the PAL on the cover art.

Rev said:

you can buy players that have built in pal converters. id just have a look at google and see what comes up.

Usually the problem is not whether it's PAL or NTSC as most new dvd players can handle both. Region locking is usually what causes problems.

animal said:

I'll check for that. Is there any way around regional coding?

Gold319 said:

Actually its not - you can pick up a stand alone DVD recorder these days for little over $120 and it will gladly accept video connections from NTSC and PAL video's /tivo / video camera's, / PC output/ etc etc etc . so you can convert all your media such as video's to your hearts content for pennies a disc.

Rev said:

Easy ....DVD Shrink

xOSphere said:

thanks, I'll check that out.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks.php

try this