Where can I get an NTSC to PAL convertor unit? [Archive]

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TP2K

03-10-2001, 17:14

As header; I have a non-NTSC compaitble TV in the bedroom which I would like to get a NTSC to PAL convertor for (assuming it's financially economical of course!)...

Can anyone point me in the right direction, please?

Dan Druff

03-10-2001, 17:33

Try Lektropacks (http://www.lektropacks.co.uk/acatalog/cn-100p.html)

LV426

05-10-2001, 11:06

Standards converters, like those supplied by Lekropacks are VERY expensive - several hundred pounds.

A cheaper option is to buy a DVD player which CAN output a TRUE PAL50 signal from an NTSC DVD. Such as various Samsung and LG models, I believe.

whiffin

07-10-2001, 12:28

When I looked into this I found it was cheaper to buy a new tv.

I'm assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that as it doesn't handle NTSC it isn't that good any way

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MikeK

07-10-2001, 12:42

CPC do a couple at around £50 each.

I have no idea how good/bad they are though!

It states that they aren't recommended for TVs without a VHOLD control, and aren't suitable for making PAL recordings.

TP2K

07-10-2001, 18:10

Thanks for the info, chaps.

The TV is only about 18 months old, and a small 14in Sony portable, but it seems it does lack the NTSC capability. :(