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3rd Nov 2014, 5:33 am | #1 |
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PAL System compatibility issue
I would appreciate very much if someone could clarify a technical query I have in regards to an old JVC product, model no: JX-C7 Video Corrector unit (photos attached). I have seen this used product for sale and I've been informed this unit was purchased originally in Germany.
The unit has power rating of 220V 50HZ with a EU mains plug and being a German sold product, as far as I am aware the German PAL system is B/G and the UK PAL system is PAL I My purpose for this unit is to be AV connected in between a VCR and a DVD Recorder to adjust for video picture and colour correction, hence therefore my question is would there be a PAL AV compatibility issue here ?? OR is this purely for RF modulation purposes only ? |
3rd Nov 2014, 11:11 am | #2 |
Octode
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Re: PAL System compatibility issue
The B/G vs I is an issue only where rf modulation is involved. With regard to 'baseband video' i.e. CVBS or composite, it has no meaning. I would imagine that the unit will be OK running on a 230/240 volt supply but, if there is a mains tapping adjustment and you feel confident to change it, then you could adjust it to 240V.
Just a note; if you have some 'sell through' videos which have Macrovision or similar protection and you wish to copy these, this unit may not remove the 'anti-copy' component if you have a fussy DVD recorder and you'll get the "no record of copyright material" screen. |
3rd Nov 2014, 12:38 pm | #3 |
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Re: PAL System compatibility issue
Many thanks my friend for clarifying those points to me.
As for the Macrovision issue, I did have this in mind and was thinking if I was to have this unit, I would need to insert a Macrovision decoder prior to this Video Corrector if I was to copy such 'anti-copy' video signals. |
6th Nov 2014, 10:20 pm | #4 |
Hexode
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Re: PAL System compatibility issue
I think you'll find many retailers are unwilling to sell a unit for the specific purpose of removing Macrovision after receiving legal threats.
What you should ask for is a "video stabilising unit" which does exactly the same thing but avoids accusations of copyright infringement. |