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In Reply to: Re: What's better, Pal or NTSC? posted by Dmitry on June 6, 2003 at 19:39:18:
The differences between PAL, SECAM and NTSC are slightly weighed toward PAL & SECAM in terms of scan lines (i.e., 625 to 525), but in conversion to NTSC that advantage disappears; if fact, if you are considering buying a multi-region player, be VERY selective, because they don't all convert the signals the same way. The best conversion currently available is provided by units using the Mediamatics chip (NDV8501B2) such as the JVC XV-S500BK which I own. A full explanation of why you should buy a unit with this chip's method of conversion can be found here:http://www.geocities.com/regioncodefree/mediamatics/#[1-01]
The bottom line is that this type of player performs flawlessly almost all the time, without any sound glitches, artifacts or compression problems (i.e., picture squeeze). Multi-region players not employing this chip do have the aforementioned imperfections.
As for the best version of "M" only being available in the PAL format, that has nothing to do with the conversion and everything to do with the source material. If you want to get some idea of how much better this release promises to be than the best existing U.S. version, on Criterion, just go here and scroll to the bottom:
http://dvdscan.com/silent2.htm
Note: I would recommend going back to page 1 though, and reading the entire interview because it's a fascinating read!
Cheers,
AuPh
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- In this instance, it's not so much which is better, but what is available. - Audiophilander 18:57:54 06/07/03 (0)
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