Skip to main content

I Have an NTSC Tape: Can I Play It in Au...

I Have an NTSC Tape: Can I Play It in Australia?

If you’ve just received a box of tapes from the USA, Canada, or Japan, you’ve likely noticed they are labelled NTSC. If you’ve tried to pop them into your home VCR in Tamworth or Newcastle, you were probably met with a flickering, black-and-white mess—or no picture at all. So, what is NTSC, and how do […]

Can I Use PAL in Australia for Video?

Can I Use PAL in Australia for Video?

(The Simple Answer) If you’ve been digging through a box of old family tapes in Newcastle or Armidale, you’ve probably seen the letters PAL or NTSC stamped on the side. If you’re wondering, “Can I use PAL in Australia?”—the short answer is: Yes, in fact, you probably already are! But there is a “catch” that […]