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videotrading · 01-14-2005, 03:28 PM

I know that a few of you in the US can play PAL tapes. I am just wondering what kind of player you have. I have wanted to buy a 'Multi System' for awhile now, but I have heard that they only work with a certain type of television. Is this right, or is that just for pal players? Any info would be great. Thanks

lazygrae · 01-14-2005, 03:44 PM

I have a Sony multi-system vcr, it is excellent. Yes, if you are a purist, you need a PAL (or multi-system) tv in order to view PAL tapes. But there are plenty of multi-system vcrs that will also convert the PAL signal to NTSC internally so that you can view your tapes on a NTSC tv. Or you can buy a video convertor and hook it up between a PAL vcr and a NTSC tv and have it convert the signal.

I suggest you go to http://www.world-import.com/vcr.htm. It will explain in greater detail your options and you can choose/buy the product that suits your needs.

greenlantern88 · 01-15-2005, 01:48 AM

If you just want to play pal tapes on an NTSC TV, go with the Aiwa Mx-100 vcr (you can buy one of these from Ebay) or the Panasoinc AG-W1, don't buy the Samsung 5000w I bought this one and it only worked for a few months and broke down. If you plan to convert from Pal to NTSC and vice versa, go with a tenlab converter (they are more expensive than other converters but they are much better), the website that the other person requested sells the CMD-850, 950 and a newer model but I have already tried the CMD-950 model and believe me, it is inferior to the tenlab converter. But, if you cannot afford the tenlab the CMD-950 does an okay job. Hope this helps.

01-14-2005, 03:28 PM	#1
videotrading Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 14, 2002 Location: California Posts: 174	PAL to NTSC I know that a few of you in the US can play PAL tapes. I am just wondering what kind of player you have. I have wanted to buy a 'Multi System' for awhile now, but I have heard that they only work with a certain type of television. Is this right, or is that just for pal players? Any info would be great. Thanks
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01-15-2005, 01:48 AM	#3
greenlantern88 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	Multisystem Vcr If you just want to play pal tapes on an NTSC TV, go with the Aiwa Mx-100 vcr (you can buy one of these from Ebay) or the Panasoinc AG-W1, don't buy the Samsung 5000w I bought this one and it only worked for a few months and broke down. If you plan to convert from Pal to NTSC and vice versa, go with a tenlab converter (they are more expensive than other converters but they are much better), the website that the other person requested sells the CMD-850, 950 and a newer model but I have already tried the CMD-950 model and believe me, it is inferior to the tenlab converter. But, if you cannot afford the tenlab the CMD-950 does an okay job. Hope this helps.

01-14-2005, 03:44 PM	#2
lazygrae Archivist Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2003 Location: Canada, watching the grooviest gang of fuzz who ever wore a badge. Posts: 460	I have a Sony multi-system vcr, it is excellent. Yes, if you are a purist, you need a PAL (or multi-system) tv in order to view PAL tapes. But there are plenty of multi-system vcrs that will also convert the PAL signal to NTSC internally so that you can view your tapes on a NTSC tv. Or you can buy a video convertor and hook it up between a PAL vcr and a NTSC tv and have it convert the signal. I suggest you go to http://www.world-import.com/vcr.htm. It will explain in greater detail your options and you can choose/buy the product that suits your needs.