NTSC - PAL Will a TV from USA work in Britain

[Corpulent Tosser]

I am aware of the voltage a frequency differences, which can be sorted out with a step down transformer - I think.

But will the NTSC v PAL cause a problem or are most TVs now capable of using both systems ?

[Super Slo Mo]

If it's an analogue TV then it won't work. The systems aren't compatible.

If it's digital, or you use a digital box, it should be ok.

[headcase]

If the TV supports PAL then it will work to an extent, its tuner proberbly wont as im pretty sure the DTV system over there isnt exactly the sme as freeview here. A digibox would fix that though.
Voltage wise sometimes they are universal, just check with the hadbook to see if it will work with 240v50Hz

[Corpulent Tosser]

Cheers, will pass that on.

CT

[G20RG B]

It will work if it is an HD tv 1920 x 1080 resolution, BUT you will have to bypass the tuner as it will be NTSC not PAL. Just plug in via a HDMI lead or Scart a seperate tuner like Sky box or Virgin or even a Blu-ray recorder and use its tuner.
Only thing I can't besure of is the power/voltage it will have to switch between 220/240 volts and without knowing the TV It's difficult to advise.

Why not just leave it ?sell it and buy a new one here!!

[Corpulent Tosser]

G20RG B said:

It will work if it is an HD tv 1920 x 1080 resolution, BUT you will have to bypass the tuner as it will be NTSC not PAL. Just plug in via a HDMI lead or Scart a seperate tuner like Sky box or Virgin or even a Blu-ray recorder and use its tuner.
Only thing I can't besure of is the power/voltage it will have to switch between 220/240 volts and without knowing the TV It's difficult to advise.

Why not just leave it ?sell it and buy a new one here!!

I think he just wanted to know, I doubt he will actually bring it back.

[anonymous-user]

When I moved back from the US, I bought my Fujitsu plasma back.
It supported both PAL and NTSC and as an added bonus also supported both 110V and 240V power supplies.
Have a look at the back of the panel, there's a good chance that this would be the case with yours as well.

[PJ S]

Most TVs made are designed with worldwide voltages in mind - makes life easier to use one PSU rather than a number of different ones for where the TV's destined for.
As already pointed out, a external set-top box will take care of the NTSC-PAL issue by going through the SCART or HDMI/Component input.

[Otto]

I don't believe SCART is used in the US, so he will be restricted to using HDMI or composite / component (I forget which is which). Worth knowing when looking for a tuner, freeview box, Sky box etc.