Is composite in the same between the UK and North America

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Hello fell Inmates,
I understand that NTSC and PAl are incompatible. I wonder however if I were to take the composite out of a UK spec VHS (attached to a proper voltage step down transformer) could I attach this to a North American spec television with composite in and get a picture? As I can inexpensively acquire a UK spec vhs and now live in Toronto, all I would need is a step down transformer which I already have. I already use a tube amp and a CD player with very satisfactory results. The alternative is a very expensive World Video Recorder and I am loathe to buy a VHS these days.
All the best, Jeff

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Topic - Is composite in the same between the UK and North America - Cafe Jeff 18:18:52 04/01/02 (6)

Using Foreign Equipment in North America - cfraser 18:51:08 04/04/02 (1)

Forgot: also check out TenLab stuff <nt> - cfraser 18:59:37 04/04/02 (0)

Re: Is composite in the same between the UK and North America - John C. - Aussie 19:37:38 04/01/02 (3)

NTSC in Canada... - Estes 04:39:54 04/02/02 (2)

Re: NTSC in Canada... - Cafe Jeff 06:52:41 04/02/02 (1)

Re: NTSC in Canada... - Estes 04:53:44 04/03/02 (0)

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