Re: will Aussie video work in UK VCR?

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From: OzDuDe
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 06:38

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Ben Thomas wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I want to make a video, using my VHS video recorder in Australia,
> and send it to my Mum in England. In the past she has not been able
> to watch video tapes from Australia using a video player and TV in
> England.
>
> In Australia we have a PAL TV system. Is England's TV system
> different?
>
> She doesn't have a PC so I can't make a VCD. Could I send a mini DV
> tape over and get it converted to VHS in England? What would that
> cost?
>
> Thanks heaps for any help.

It should work. The sound and vision are recorded exactly the same in both
countries on VHS decks. It's the reception and sound that are different
between the countries. We both use PAL so there isn't a problem. Certainly
tapes I get from the UK have no problem playing at at any time in Australia.

Oz

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