Goochie Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 We bought a few VHS tapes with us that we'd like to play back - They're home movies etc. from the last 20 years. However, having tried a few VHS players from Gumtree, we've found that the local machines wont play UK tapes correctly. The reason for this is that the UK machine uses PAL format but Aussie machines are NTSC format. So, if anyone in Perth has a VHS player that was originally purchased in the UK, please get in touch. EDIT: D'oh! Turns out its the front AV connection on the TV that doesnt work correctly! Connected the VHS player to the rear connection on the TV and it works fine. Just ignore me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 i think you've just picked up some dodgy imports on Gumtree. We were definitely PAL in Australia. English tapes usually play fine (having received and bought plenty over the years) , but you are right to play it safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 NTSC is the north American setting. PAL is the Aus setting. I'd look to getting them converted and saved to disc. Plenty of places offer that service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochie Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 How strange....... We currently have a Sony VHS player that has a Australian plug fitted (moulded onto the cable) and it says "NTSC Playback" on the front. The problem is that the tape plays but it shows in black and white only and not colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochie Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 D'oh! Turns out its the front AV connection on the TV that doesnt work correctly! Connected the VHS player to the rear connection on the TV and it works fine. Just ignore me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 There you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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