can this be played on PAL TV? Will this camcorder work on PAL systems, as I travel to asia frequently?
1090579
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).
1957999
Toshiba players don't play PAL. So buying hd-dvd's from Europe would be a waste of money. I own 3 Toshiba players, A2, A30 and A35 from which none playes PAL. I email cust srv from Toshiba and they told me that the players don't have a PAL decoder onboard. Bummer!
29565
I know it supports NTSC but I'm not sure if it would support PAL. If you live in Europe, China, Africa, or the Middle East I would recommend a TV you know supports PAL. If you are in the states, Japan, Korea, or South America this TV will probably work fine. Here's a list of countries that support NTSC which is what this TV can definitely support: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTSC
448743
Sorry, I couldn't say. Be careful buying this camera. The one I bought turned out to be the European model, HDR-PJ790VE, set up for PAL recording in spite of its data plate and the box both of which insisted it was an HDR-PJ790V set up for NTSC recording. You can't tell looking at it. It's not until you get into the camera menu in the area addressing frame rate that it becomes obvious. I guess the factory in China goofed.
370713
ALL DVD players play PAL DVD?????? While this does not address your main comments dedicated to region-free play, it is absolutely NOT true that ALL DVD players play both NTSC and PAL! I even recently bought a relatively expensive Panasonic DVD-Burner/multi-format Player that is pretty high end in everything and yet that does not handle PAL, so I must take exception to your glib declaration that may lead some folks who are interested in PAL DVD viewing to stop double-checking for that specification before making an unfortunate purchase.
153701
Did you ever find out if it would play PAL format DVDs? I wonder it as well, i have one and i want to buy something on PAL format but i am afraid that once i buy it the player will not play them. Anyone know?
370712
Thanks for your reply. I had equated NTSC or PAL with the region. So, if I want to play both PAL and NTSC DVDs, regardless of what region these discs are, I would need a player that can be set to region 0 = region free?
1762224
If it plays PAL, does that mean that the region coding can be overridden? That I can finally buy DVDs from overseas without a hitch? Let me know. Thanks.
474811
We regret to inform you this TV doesn't work with the PAL video system. Only NTSC and ATSC video standards.
236376
The DVRs can do PAL, but the cameras are NTSC only for North America and will now work with PAL. The customer can use same Q-See DVR and just buy PAL cameras from other country and they will work with the DVR.Thank you
1491378
Yes it Does Play PAL discs, BUT, they have to be ALL region or region A/1. Same with DVD's, if they are all region PAL, it WILL play it.gerard masters
670431
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 :)
1315441
I have never tried the - Pal - format...( european ) any DVD you buy in this country will work fine.
265667
The Sony PD170 I bought from the US records in NTSC but I converted it to PAL for the UK and Africa
1498859
It is usually NTSC unless stated specifically. If the camera is being sold by a European seller be careful and ask. PAL will not play back on American TVs which are NTSC.
1003048
It's NTSC-U, so it will only work for NTSC-U consoles. You'll need to find a PAL version.
1715777
There is no reference to PAL in the setup, only NTSC., I'm sure if you are on PAL it will be PAL. But I can only say no PAL on my unit.