The video is processed internally in order to drop some frames to get the PAL format which is 25fps. If you want to check or change the video standard, click on 'Default Settings' 'Output format' and use the drop down menu under 'Format' to make your selection.Īdditional information: How does ConvertXtoDVD technically handle this process?įor a NTSC to PAL conversion NTSC represents 29.97 fps (frames per second) and PAL 25 fps. If you select 'Automatic', ConvertXtoDVD will automatically choose for each file added the closest format that matches the original file (and the same goes as well for the aspect ratio 4:3 full screen or 16:9 widescreen). Here is how you set the video standard in ConvertXtoDVD 5:ġ) Download and install the latest version of ConvertXtoDVD 5.ĭuring the installation can select the default video format supported by your TV, if you select PAL or NTSC your files will always be converted to this format and you will not need to make any changes later in the settings. To check the standard used in your country (or region), please consult this list. Each frame is made up of 625 individual scan lines. In PAL, 25 frames are transmitted each second. PAL is the predominant video system or standard mostly used overseas (Europe, Australia.). Each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines.

In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. NTSC is the video standard used in North America and most of South America.

The two most common video standards used are NTSC and PAL.

In some cases the DVD player will support both standards and this won't be an issue, so check your player specidfications. How to convert NTSC to PAL or PAl to NTSC ?ĭepending on where you live, DVD formats are not the same and if you don't select the right format prior to converting your DVD may not be read by the DVD layer.

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