does the bdp-s590 play pal and ntsc dvds
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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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From the Sony User Guide. Discs that cannot be played: * A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).
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Almost every Blu-ray or DVD player from Sony will only play discs for the region it is sold. Only a modified Sony player will play multiple regions , which will of course void its warranty.
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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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From the Sony User Guide.Discs that cannot be played:* A disc recorded in a color system otherthan NTSC, such as PAL (this playerconforms to the NTSC color system).
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No. Many Blu-rays are NOT region encoded; you can check yours to see if they have an A/B/C designation. If not, you are good to go on Blu-ray. If region is an issue for your collection, you can check out hacks like this to make your player region free: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/panasonic-dmp-bd65/10861 (similar model) If you have DVDs you want to play back, you will run into PAL (Europe) vs NTSC (US) issues even if you apply a region code hack like this. You would have to search for a firmware hack to play PAL DVDs.
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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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I have never tried the - Pal - format...( european ) any DVD you buy in this country will work fine.
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No, I did my research after reading your question, and it looks like Blu-Ray uses a "region coding" system similar to DVD players.But if you're desperate to play PAL DVDs, Amazon's independent sellers have a lot of players that are region free, and you can get them for cheap. I got one for $50, and it's played any DVD I've thrown at it, regardless of region.
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As far as I know, this will allow you to play your NTSC DVD on a NTSC player but watch it on a Pal tv. It is a simple conversion box without any computing ability so will let you watch but it won't let you convert the files in any way and save them differently.
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I did some checking around and the NTSC's version I purchased. It is said to be compatible with PAL systems. I hope this helps. (You may need a US PSN account for any upcoming downloadable content.)
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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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Is it possible to upload to Sony BDP-S560 codec software to allow it to read european blue-ray disks?
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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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I don't know. I have only used Region 1. I believe the software handles this, like regular DVD's.
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There is no PAL HD DVD or NTSC HD DVD. There is only HD DVD.It is in DVD where there remains PAL DVDs and NTSC DVDs.An HD-A3 purchased in America will play HD DVD purchased from all over the world.
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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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Does anyone know whether it will convert PAL/NTSC DVD when using TV out and connecting to NTSC/PAL TV? The manual says, that the DVD has to match the TVs system, which would mean it won't convert.I need a player I can take oversees and hook up to a TV over there. It also would be nice to be able to do the same with PAL discs over here. So far from high end players I found only Pana LS91/97 which are close to that, but it requires service remote to unlock regions and is stil missing PAL->NTSC conversion.
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I have the Sylvania NB500SL9 1080p Blu-Ray Player. Unlike the three older and cheaper DVD players, the Sylvania doesn't play PAL DVD.
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All DVD players will play PAL and NTSC. That's not the same as "region free." Generally, you select either NTSC or PAL output in the setup. A PAL DVD would have to be region free for you to be able to play it.
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Yes, it converts the PAL signal to play on an NTSC TV. You don't have to do anything special if it's an all-region disc. For discs that are region specific, you have to reset through the preferences menu, which is explained in other reviews.