American/European video recorder.

[honkytonkman]

Is it possible to get a video recorder in the UK that is both NTSC and PAL format? Or am I stuck with having my tapes converted. Thanks

[Cetti]

Yes it is - We've had a Panasonic for about 3 years or more, and I'm sure there are other brands. It's handy because we buy deleted UK films from the US very easily.

[troy]

Cetti's right. And they're extremely easy to get hold of, I bought mine from Argos only last year.

[honkytonkman]

Thanks!! I have looked on the internet and can see UK video recorders that also play NTSC.. but they say "suitable television required". But I can't seem to see TVs that state they are NTSC compatible.. :( Do you - Cetti and troy have special TVs??

[sft42]

HonkyTonk most new video's above �100 will be NTSC compatible as will most new TV's. If you're buying from a high st. store they should be able to supply you with a spec sheet which will give you any info you need. Failing this find out which model you like then just check the makers website.

[Cetti]

I've just checked our TV handbook and it doesn't say anything about being compatible for NTSC format and ours is about 6 years old, so I should imagine what has been said - any "UK Standard " TV should be fine. It might be an idea to stick to the well known names though Sony, Panasonic, Akai etc.

[troy]

I have a Sony TV, and this receives an NTSC single just fine. The TV I had before (a Matsui if my memory serves) was about 5 years old before I got rid of it, and this too worked with my VCR. Hope this helps.

[troy]

Sorry - I meant ntsc SIGNAL.

[honkytonkman]

Thanks to everyone! Am off shopping now... :)