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glockman101 · 06-25-2006, 03:34 PM

I need some help, how can I convert PAL to NTSC???? any help is appreciated. THANKS!!!!!!

lazygrae · 06-25-2006, 03:40 PM

Do a search, this has been discussed many, many times.

greenlantern88 · 06-25-2006, 05:59 PM

Hello,

The easiest way to convert PAL to NTSC is by buying a universal vcr player. They work the same way as a regular vcr to vcr dubbing, you just choose the conversion pal to ntsc or ntsc to pal. I have the Panasonic ag-w1 and it converts quite nicely. You can also buy a multi-system vcr and a converter but this is much more work. I too, have a jvc svhs multi-system pal vcr and a tenlab converter and it records great. As stated, this method does take a bit more effort than just hooking up a universal player. Anyway, I hope this helps.

Sam

wheezer210 · 06-25-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by glockman101

I need some help, how can I convert PAL to NTSC???? any help is appreciated. THANKS!!!!!!

are you converting PAL dvd to NTSC DVD?

Are they retail movies or homebrew DVD captured off PAL television?

If they are simply DVD-r(+r) recordings off PAL tv, or PAL home movies, something non-commercial then the easiest and most effective way is to have a dvd-r/+r recorder, and a multi-region dvd player. Connect audio/video from one to the other, duplicate it to a dvd-rw, then re-author in a dvd program if you choose, or simply use a -/+r disk and don't worry about re-authoring.

If they are retail then you must use your computer to convert there is a very good and indepth tutorial here:

http://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=300144

glockman101 · 06-25-2006, 09:07 PM

I am wanting to convert homebrew PAL dvd's to NTSC dvd's.
so I can just use a multi region dvd player and a recorder and it will work?

wheezer210 · 06-25-2006, 10:36 PM

yes.

stoogedog · 06-26-2006, 12:32 AM

hi, i transferred some homebrew pal dvds to region free dvds with my duplicator. they worked great. thanks

marvelousmarcus · 06-26-2006, 01:51 AM

I don't think the region code has anything to do with it. You can still have region free PAL discs. It is the format that won't change.

RedWhine56 · 06-26-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glockman101

I need some help, how can I convert PAL to NTSC???? any help is appreciated. THANKS!!!!!!

Since they are on DVD, if you have Nero Ultra (6 or 7), you can rip from the DVD & burn as NTSC with Nero.

wheezer210 · 06-26-2006, 02:15 PM

when converting PAL to NTSC or vice versa, region code is not as important as the FPS and resolution. Where most people run into problems is when they have audio and video is out of sync.

Resolution is also an issue,
PAL is generally 720 x 576 NTSC @ 25FPS
NTSC generally is 720x480 @ 29.97 fps

So you can see where they audio/video sync issues can come up.

Trust me, I have done A LOT of PAL/NTSC conversions and it is far easier to go with a multi-region DVD player>dvd recorder IF the source has a stereo track. (such as a homebrew dvd from TV or home movie on DVD)

If it is a commercial DVD with 5.1 you will HAVE to use the computer method because you have to stretch the audio track to fit the video length and frame rates, and no home equipment is capable of recording 5.1 and converting from PAL to NTSC.

Besweet with the AC3 Machine front end is best for that situation.

06-25-2006, 03:34 PM	#1
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06-25-2006, 05:59 PM	#3
greenlantern88 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	PAL to NTSC Hello, The easiest way to convert PAL to NTSC is by buying a universal vcr player. They work the same way as a regular vcr to vcr dubbing, you just choose the conversion pal to ntsc or ntsc to pal. I have the Panasonic ag-w1 and it converts quite nicely. You can also buy a multi-system vcr and a converter but this is much more work. I too, have a jvc svhs multi-system pal vcr and a tenlab converter and it records great. As stated, this method does take a bit more effort than just hooking up a universal player. Anyway, I hope this helps. Sam

06-26-2006, 12:32 AM	#7
stoogedog Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 18, 2003 Posts: 747	reply hi, i transferred some homebrew pal dvds to region free dvds with my duplicator. they worked great. thanks

06-25-2006, 09:07 PM	#5
glockman101 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 23, 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 101	I am wanting to convert homebrew PAL dvd's to NTSC dvd's. so I can just use a multi region dvd player and a recorder and it will work?

06-25-2006, 10:36 PM	#6
wheezer210 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2004 Posts: 115	yes.

06-26-2006, 01:51 AM	#8
marvelousmarcus Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2004 Posts: 150	I don't think the region code has anything to do with it. You can still have region free PAL discs. It is the format that won't change.

06-26-2006, 02:15 PM	#10
wheezer210 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2004 Posts: 115	when converting PAL to NTSC or vice versa, region code is not as important as the FPS and resolution. Where most people run into problems is when they have audio and video is out of sync. Resolution is also an issue, PAL is generally 720 x 576 NTSC @ 25FPS NTSC generally is 720x480 @ 29.97 fps So you can see where they audio/video sync issues can come up. Trust me, I have done A LOT of PAL/NTSC conversions and it is far easier to go with a multi-region DVD player>dvd recorder IF the source has a stereo track. (such as a homebrew dvd from TV or home movie on DVD) If it is a commercial DVD with 5.1 you will HAVE to use the computer method because you have to stretch the audio track to fit the video length and frame rates, and no home equipment is capable of recording 5.1 and converting from PAL to NTSC. Besweet with the AC3 Machine front end is best for that situation.