Playback on PAL TV? Can this be configured to play PAL DVDs on PAL TV? In other words, turn off the conversion from PAL to NTSC?
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You can try Australian or UK firmware upgrade.. I am in process of trying; If I gt success I will post here..Check here for more detailshttp://forum.videohelp.com/topic341659.html
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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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I have a Philips 3960/37 and love it, because you can burn almost any video format to DVD and IT WILL PLAY IT! I have always over many years bought Philips DVD players because they ( the 3 i bought over the years starting in 2001 ) have always played almost any format DVD you put into it pirate or not. and every one i have bought you can easily Google and find the simple remote buttons to push to unlock the USA only region coding almost all DVD players have have. Yes they will play a PAL DVD's and it will work on a USA TV no problem. I have always bought Philips DVD plays because they are the best. Hope that helps you!
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here is what I found.....*Plays DVD-R**/DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW***/DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatible, SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible, DVD*Plays All-Region DVDs: Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 0*Plays PAL and NTSC Region DVDs on all TVs.*Built-in PAL to NTSC Converter*64 MB Video Converter*NTSC/PAL Compatible*USB Input*DivX playback*Compact and slim design*Progressive Scan*Picture Zoom Function*Parental Lock control*Dual Voltage (110/220V) for Worldwide Use
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This player will play both formats ntsc (USA) and pal (European) So far it's played anything I've put in it. Try one you'll like it.Ken
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wont this work even with a hdmi cable??? cos i thought if we use hdmi cable then there is no such thing as ntsc/pal
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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
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here is what I found.....*Plays DVD-R**/DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW***/DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatible, SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible, DVD *Plays All-Region DVDs: Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 0 *Plays PAL and NTSC Region DVDs on all TVs. *Built-in PAL to NTSC Converter *64 MB Video Converter *NTSC/PAL Compatible *USB Input *DivX playback *Compact and slim design *Progressive Scan *Picture Zoom Function *Parental Lock control *Dual Voltage (110/220V) for Worldwide Use
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To me, that VCR plays only NTSC (U.S, Canada, Mexico, Japan, etc). It did not play my PAL VHS (common in Europe,Asia, and Africa). Sadly, the return policy from the seller was not fair to me since I would lose more money if I decided to do so. Uselessly, I ended up to keep it. Good luck!
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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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Same problem here, Almost impossible to switch between PAL & NTSC went you can't tell what you've selected while the screen is flipping and rolling. took me an hour of guessing
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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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Hi Asam Unfortunately, I bought NTSC and it did not work. But I have bought before PAL and it worked fine .. So make sure it reads PAL on the cover compatible.
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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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Jason:Mine plays NTSC and PAL region free discs fine but anything that is region locked (2, 3, etc) wont play. I played some discs that were marked region 2 pal and they would not play but others also marked region 2 pal played fine as well as region 3. I suspect that, at least in my case, that some of my dvd's might be labeled region 2 or 3 but are in fact all region or region 0. Have you checked anything that you know for sure is region locked? Its very interesting that you are having no issues at all. At least I know that it is NTSC PAL friendly. Otherwise, this player rocks
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a different region player, say for the UK, will probably play the appropriate pal type video. This is region 1 thus works w/ NTSC
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As far as I know it is not possible to unlock the HD-A3 player. You are correct it will not play PAL disks. My stupid P.O.S. Toshiba that I bought 3 years ago for $40 will play PAL but it doesn't have an HDMI connection so it's pretty useless. The regions and the PAL/NTSC can be broken in about 30 seconds by real pirates. It is just us lowly consumers who suffer due to the industry's misplaced faith in technology that doesn't work!