Does it play PAL on NTSC tv's? Searching the web, I see some places that say this player has an internal converter to play PAL disks on NTSC tv's and vice versa. However, the production specs say that you need an PAL-capable tv to play PAL disks? Does this player have its own converter or not? Does it play PAL on NTSC tv's? Searching the web, I see some places that say this player has an internal converter to play PAL disks on NTSC tv's and vice versa. However, the production... » Read More Does it play PAL on NTSC tv's? Searching the web, I see some places that say this player has an internal converter to play PAL disks on NTSC tv's and vice versa. However, the production specs say that you need an PAL-capable tv to play PAL disks? Does this player have its own converter or not? « Show Less
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This is inaccurate.PAL discs are converted by the player. I have one and tested it soon after it arrived. It works flawlessly on my NTSC-only TV.This player will play literally almost ANYTHING. Format, code, region, you name it.
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CHECK OUT THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION!"NTSC & PAL Playback (PAL playback requires a TV that also supports the PAL format)"ie, NO. Unlike other Philips DVD players you need a PAL TV to view PAL with this player.
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HD DVD players can play HD DVDs from any region. When dealing with 1080p or other HD resolutions, there is no pal or NTSC anymore. The only thing you have to be concerned with is SD DVD which is still region coded. ALL HD DVD MADE WILL PLAY ON ALL HD DVD PLAYERS REGARDLESS OF REGION. HD DVD IS REGION FREE
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Unfortunately no. The other reviews and the description are misleading. I was looking for an inexpensive region free player, that's why I bought this one. It will play DVDs in either format, NTSC or PAL. BUT, it will not play DVDs from other regions. And the review that gives the instructions on how to program it to be region free is completely inaccurate. It will not work. And if you go to the GPX site and look up this model, it tells you clearly that you can not program this unit to be region free. I wish I had checked prior to buying it. It is a decent player...just not region free, which I need.
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It can play all regions with a pass code, that is easy as pie to get, and use only once. Be aware, even though this player can play PAL discs it does not do PAL 2:2 cadence, so you will see a poorer picture quality if upconverting(just like crap 3:2 pulldowns on NTSC, jaggies) If you are dgital and needs this feature you need one of the OPPO's with the Fajouda video chips...the 981, or 971. Hope that helpsStill great player :)
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The N. American version will NOT play PAL or 50hz DVDs. I'd expect if Sony sold this model in a 50hz country it would play PAL but ones for the US will not play PAL.
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Only NTSC since I bought the unit for the US. My understanding is that European versions would play pal.
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I'm not an expert, but I'm 99% sure the answer is "no". PAL and NTSC models appear to always be separate and numbered separately and sold in their respective markets. This is a "search the Internet" type question, looking for maybe some kind of converter than takes an NTSC signal and modifies it for PAL playback (if that's possible).
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Thread 95245 on forum.blu-ray.com has an extremely helpful and complete discussion of the subject http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=95245 In short some will do and others won't. As some have stated already region codes (0-1 for DVD or A-C for BD) and format (resolution (480 or 576) and frame rate (50 Hz, 60 Hz)) are all independent issues that the player (and user) has to deal with. If your disk's frame rate is 50 Hz and your player will accept it's region code, then there are several ways of solving the issue and several ways you could get stuck with not being able to view the content of your disk on your tv. Your player could react in one of three ways: 1. It could plainly refuse to play the disk (some show "no play" on their front display) 2. It could play the content and output a 50 Hz signal (which your receiver and tv might or might not be able to handle) 3. It could play the content, convert it for you, and output a 60 Hz signal (this would be the easiest and most convenient for all users as any US receiver and tv would be able to display that signal without further processing) For further technical detail please refer to the following pages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code#PAL.2FSECAM_vs._NTSC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc#Video
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Thank you very much, E. Soares - I appreciate the information you've provided, especially the link to the electronic copy of the player's manual. Although not the answer we would have liked to see, it's not at all a surprise, given the super-low price on this.If I may offer a little hint, I've had my eye on the Sherwood BDP-5004 - it's been verified by several reviewers on other Forums as being PAL/NTSC, Region-Free capable. It's the only Blu-Ray I've seen so far that has this important (to me, at least) capability. I play a lot of music DVDs that are from Europe, UK, Japan and Australia.It's about twice as expensive as this Sylvania, but the added abilities would be worth it.Thanks again!Leo Thank you very much, E. Soares - I appreciate the information you've provided, especially the link to the electronic copy of the player's manual. Although not the answer we would have liked to see, it's not at all a surprise, given the super-low price on this.If I may offer a little hint, I've had my eye on the Sherwood BDP-5004 - it's been verified by several reviewers on other Forums as being PAL/NTSC, Region-Free capable. It's the only Blu-Ray I've seen so far that has this important (to me, at least) capability. I play a lot of music DVDs that are from Europe, UK, Japan and... » Read More Thank you very much, E. Soares - I appreciate the information you've provided, especially the link to the electronic copy of the player's manual. Although not the answer we would have liked to see, it's not at all a surprise, given the super-low price on this.If I may offer a little hint, I've had my eye on the Sherwood BDP-5004 - it's been verified by several reviewers on other Forums as being PAL/NTSC, Region-Free capable. It's the only Blu-Ray I've seen so far that has this important (to me, at least) capability. I play a lot of music DVDs that are from Europe, UK, Japan and Australia.It's about twice as expensive as this Sylvania, but the added abilities would be worth it.Thanks again!Leo « Show Less
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I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source material. I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source... » Read More I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source material. « Show Less
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This player only plays region 1 or all region meaning that the disc from that region example USA or Canada disc only. Hopes this answers the question. Good day!
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Kumar: I cannot answer your question since I'm not familiar with PAL TV's. I can tell you that if a zone 1 region 1 player works on it, then this one will too.
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I would assume that all the players that Amazon.com sells have an output for NTSC TVs. Look at the tiny letters over the "r" in the word "Piooneer." In my case they read NTSC and, as I have been informed, refer to the output and thus, to your TV.
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Look for Philips players instead. Almost all their models can be set to multiregion with the remote (you'll need to find out the "secret" code for a particular model online) and play both NTSC & PAL. Pioneer plays PAL, but only region 0, this cannot be changed with the remote, only with expensive and risky modifications to the internal circuits.
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yes, the dvd player is region free right out of the box - will play any region and I have personally used the player to play both UK (region 2) and US (region 1) dvds. The unit handles going from region 2 to region 1 and back to region 2 with absolutely no hesitation. The unit is also PAL/NTSC compatible which means something completely different - if you have a UK purchased television it is in PAL format while a US television is in NTSC format - this unit can be connected to either US or UK television and the image will display correctly. The plug that is with the unit is a US plug.
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Yes it will definitely play UK (PAL) DVDs on a US TV and vis versa. The input voltages on these models and other dual mode DVDs tend to be dual 50 to 60 HZ / 110 to 220v inputs. All DVDs players can actually be set internally to output PAL or NTSC. I would not recommend this one due to the fact it has been internally converted to play PAL and / or NTSC and is based on a model for use in Asia where a non PAL / NTSC standard is used. I would recommend the Pioneer models as a more robust versions as they typically tend to be true dual mode players (PAL / NTSC). There is a tendency for DVD players that have been internally converted (sometimes by the supplier) to fail to a default for example if converted from an NTSC machine to also output PAL, will fail and only output NTSC. But yes it will play UK DVDs.
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xavier, I was looking for the same feature set: an upscaling DVD player, converting PAL to NTSC, region-unlocked. I opted for a Pioneer DV-49AV hardware modified by 220-electronics to be region free to take advantage of the high quality conversion engine; I don't think the Pioneers accept a software region unlock code. Another suggestion might be the Philips DVP5982 which appears to have an unlock code but not quite as high a quality upscaling chipset as the Pioneer; I've not tried the 5982, but I've had good experiences with the older non-upscaling DVP5140 reading region 2 PAL DVDs.