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After reading the DVD FAQ, it suggests that if using a player that outputs RGB (via Scart), then NTSC or PAL is irrelevant, i.e. if the player has an NTSC output for a Region 1 disc, but you have a PAL TV, this is not a problem as long as you are using an RGB connection. Is this correct?

Also, does the same apply to S-Video?

no, i think your tv must support ntsc, or the picture turns out black and white.

the only other case is if your dvd player has a ntsc->pal converter.

the rgb seperates the 3 prime colours, for a clearer image, it doesnt convert between Video standard`s

sorry for the all low case, i am eating a mars........honest:P


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That`s what I thought, but look at what the FAQ says:

If you have a player that outputs NTSC only player you will need an external standards converter to allow colour or you might consider connection your player using RGB via a SCART connection if that type of connection is available on your player (see manual) as it bypasses the PAL/NTSC colour standards.

Can anybody verify that this is true? Does RGB really bypass PAL/NTSC?

Yes it does as it is a format in itself.

S-Video is the same as composite, but has seperate channels for Chromiance and Luminance.

if you have a tv with RGB scart socket, and use the RGB output of your DVD player, then yes, the colour of pal or ntsc are ignored, BUT if your TV van`t sync to 60hz, it makes no difference, as the picture will still roll..

so you`ll still need a 60hz compatible TV