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The conflict of Zones
The globe has been divided into six zones, each of them practicing a different standard. However, the basic standards are three in number. These are NTSC that is ordinarily followed in North America, PAL-M, PAL-N followed in South America, PAL in Europe and Asia and SECAM in France and a few other countries. Most of the countries do not use a pure version but rely on a combination of the standards. The basic problem that lies in all these is that, none of these standards are compatible to the other. To overcome this problem, engineers and scientists came out with Video converting VCR that can play different video tapes having any of

the mentioned standards. Therefore, a PAL standard tape can be played on an NTSC TV or a SECAM standard tape can be viewed on a PAL compatible device.

Converting Multi-System VCR An improvement over customary Multi System VCR
A multi system VCR is different from a converting Multi-system VCR, with the Multi system VCR capable of playing video tapes from anywhere in the world. But the constraint is that the video tapes must conform to the standards used by the VCR. This is not the case with a converting Multi System VCR. An ordinary Multi System VCR will not allow you to view a PAL tape on a NTSC Television and vice versa. Where-as, a

Converting Multi System VCR, converts the incompatible signals into the system friendly signals making viewing possible You may think of using a converter or other extraneous accessories by tagging them to Multi System VCR to avail the same results, but the picture quality may have to be greatly compromised.

Brand choice
Whether you are purchasing a Multi System VCR or a converting Multi System VCR, it is always better to go for a branded product. There are many named and famed companies on the fray dealing with these products but only one ended up being available for the last 5 years. The only converting VCR is the Samsung SV-5000W model, has since been discontinued but still www.planetomni.com has

a few left. In case they run out you ll need a regular multisystem VCR such as JVCs, Hitachi, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp, etc., that take the prime positions among the Multi System VCRs in the market today. The choices are often made on the basis of clarity of picture, performance, sound system, and above all the longevity. The companies are also the best providers for many of such products, including the video converting VCRs. With these VCRs (PAL-NTSC or PAL-SECAM-NTSC) you ll need either a video standards converter such as the famous TENLABs or a PAL-SECAM-NTSC TV.

What a user should look about while going for a video converting VCR
The first and foremost issue will be

compatibility. If you are in United States then you will like a Video converting VCR that will allow you play PAL tape on a NTSC TV and if you are in Europe you will like NTSC or SECAM tapes to be played properly on your PAL TV. Sometimes there will be companies that will require the buyer to have an additional converter with the machine purchased. Such converter works as an interface, between the VCR and the TV, and converts the non-compatible signals from other systems or standards into compatible ones, facilitating viewing the disc without any hassle. Sometimes, the video converting VCR may require a PAL/NTSC video converter instead of multi system TV. In a few instances, some TV manufacturers incorporate direct conversion of incompatible signal standards.

World standards on video tapes requiring a video converting VCR
In general, there are three standards which are widely followed the world over. These are NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. All other systems followed anywhere and elsewhere are offshoots of these parent standards. The NTSC system was introduced in United States way back in 1953, simultaneously with the coming of the first colour TV. While NTSC is used mostly in America, some other countries like Japan use the same standard. NTSC uses 525 lines per. PAL came in Europe during 1960. France is the only exception using SECAM. SECAM or Sequential Color with Memory standard also came up along side PAL

in the 1960 s and uses identical bandwidth and lines per frame. The only difference between PAL and SECAM is that SECAM transmits color signals sequentially. This standard is most popular in France. NTSC is not popular outside North America. SECAM is mostly used in those countries which were either under the French dominion during the days of colonialism or are the countries neighbouring France. PAL is used in South America, most of the Asian and African countries and Europe.

The alternative form
Use of video tapes is on the decline today due to use of DVD, the newer version of home entertainment component. However, DVDs suffer from the same problems of region and standard compatibility. The DVD version

of the video converting VCR is a region-free DVD, also known as code-free DVD player that can play any CD of any standard on a non-compatible device, by converting the non-standard signals into the compatible ones. A DVD obtained in France will have SECAM format whereas one obtained in UK will have PAL, and both can be played on a NTSC TV, provided that it is multipurpose, with a region free DVD player. Prices of such region free DVD players vary with brand and their specifications.

The price tag
A separate video converter coming from any of the leading companies like Hitachi, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, or Sharp will cost somewhere around $350. But the services provided by a branded

item are mostly better than cheap non-branded versions. But the competitive commercial market today has forced many of companies to come up with models with competitive prices within the range of $100. Some companies like the Samsung has come up with Hi-Fi multi-system with tape conversion and world wide TV tuner costing around $400. There are different models with cost range from $500 to $1,200 for Multi System VCR converter and SVHS Playback systems.

The impact
It was not without reasons, that even in ancient day s, man preferred to express their message through pictures instead of words and expressions. It is easier to comprehend the message delivered through visual presentations, and with effect, the language does not

constitute a bar to the understanding of the expression. Not surprising therefore, the video and visuals continue to be popular and will remain popular for sometimes to come

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