![]() PAL and SECAM are set to 720×576 while NTSC is 720×480.Īt Advanced Media Integration, we can transfer all of your foreign tapes such as VHS, VHS-C S-VHS, HI 8mm and Digital 8mm in both SECAM and PAL formats. Additionally, the both the picture size and pixel aspect ratio differ between the three. With the additional lines per frame, PAL and SECAM offer a 20% increase in resolution. ![]() NTSC on the other hand, functions at 525 lines per frame and 30 frames per second. PAL and SECAM both function at 625 lines per frame and 25 frames per second. Transferring or even viewing the tape would be impossible without the correct type of player or video standards conversion equipment.Īside from compatibility issues, there are a few other noticeable differences between the formats. That means if you have a VCR purchased in North America, you would not be able to play a PAL or SECAM format tape from Europe. Although NTSC, PAL, and SECAM VHS tapes look physically the same, due to a different electronic signal, they often require format specific equipment for playback. NTSC is mostly used throughout North and South America as well as some Asian countries, while PAL and SECAM formats are used throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Looking to transfer foreign VHS films? NTSC, PAL, and SECAM are all forms of video systems or formats that have been used in various parts of the world since the advent of broadcast television and consumer recording.
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