If a DVD player plays PAL or SECAM, will a NTSC TV display it?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the compatibility of DVD players that support PAL or SECAM formats with NTSC televisions. Participants explore whether a DVD player capable of playing multiple formats can successfully display PAL or SECAM media on an NTSC TV.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that while NTSC DVDs will play on an NTSC TV, PAL DVDs cannot be displayed due to the TV's limitation to NTSC signals.
  • Others share personal experiences, indicating that they have successfully played NTSC DVDs on a PAL TV using a multi-region DVD player.

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There is no consensus; participants express differing views on the compatibility of PAL and SECAM media with NTSC televisions.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not clarify the technical requirements for converting or displaying different video formats, nor do they address the potential need for additional equipment.

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If a DVD player plays PAL or SECAM media (in addition to NTSC), can it be hooked into and displayed on an NTSC TV?

Probably that's an oxymoron, but you never know.
 
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EnumaElish said:
If a DVD player plays PAL or SECAM media (in addition to NTSC), can it be hooked into and displayed on an NTSC TV?

Probably that's an oxymoron, but you never know.
Well yes, it will play NTSC DVDs fine, but since the TV can only play an NTSC signal you will not be able to play a PAL DVD.
 
Thanks for your post.
 
you know I have a PAL tv and play NTSC dvds through my multi region dvd player all the time...
 

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