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weezypenguin · 2004-08-26, 08:34 AM

Can anyone help me change thesetting on my DCT2500 from MTSC to PAL please. I have a UK TV and would like to utilize to use wiith my Shaa cable service.
Spoke to Shaw and they are no help.
MAny Thanks

weezypenguin · 2004-08-26, 08:37 AM

That should be NTSC and not MTSC

bigoranget · 2004-08-26, 08:56 AM

Its not possible to use North American Equipment on PAL TVs. You will most likely have to purchase an NTSC and/or ATSC set in order to use Shaw service.

Im not sure if there are any converters out their that might convert the NTSC signal to PAL.

smallmj · 2004-08-26, 08:58 AM

I seriously doubt that it can be done. The signals are broadcast in NTSC, and unless the receiver has some kind of conversion circuitry/prgram, you are out of luck. You'll have to buy a new TV.

Of course I could be wrong, but I doubt it.

Mark

travisc · 2004-08-26, 09:32 AM

Yeah, you've got no hope.

(Moderator hat) Please don't post all in caps. Please be more explanatory in your subject. (/moderator hat)

weezypenguin · 2004-08-26, 09:32 AM

BUt if you look at the configuration screen, it actually has a section where it states both PAL/NTSC. SO just wondered how do i try to enter this portion to possible change setting.

bigoranget · 2004-08-26, 10:24 AM

Thats probably because the receiver itself could in theory decode NTSC and PAL signals however all signals in North America are NTSC so chances are your out of luck.

jbamford · 2004-08-26, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weezypenguin

BUt if you look at the configuration screen, it actually has a section where it states both PAL/NTSC. SO just wondered how do i try to enter this portion to possible change setting.

I would hazard a guess that this is a read-only setting that reports that hardware configuration of the box. If you could switch it to PAL, then the box would only receive PAL signals - which wouldn't work with Shaw anyway.

vjose78 · 2004-08-26, 09:29 PM

Just buy a new tv!

shawguy · 2004-08-26, 09:47 PM

Depending on the size of the TV you can get a 27 inch Tv from as cheap as $200 to $500 brand new. Check out sales, etc

Shawguy

2004-08-26, 08:34 AM	#1
weezypenguin Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	URGENT HELP PLEASE Can anyone help me change thesetting on my DCT2500 from MTSC to PAL please. I have a UK TV and would like to utilize to use wiith my Shaa cable service. Spoke to Shaw and they are no help. MAny Thanks

2004-08-26, 08:37 AM	#2
weezypenguin Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	OOPS That should be NTSC and not MTSC

2004-08-26, 09:32 AM	#6
weezypenguin Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	OK BUt if you look at the configuration screen, it actually has a section where it states both PAL/NTSC. SO just wondered how do i try to enter this portion to possible change setting.

2004-08-26, 09:47 PM	#10
shawguy Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winnipeg with Shaw HD, BB20, and Phone. Posts: 3,227	Depending on the size of the TV you can get a 27 inch Tv from as cheap as $200 to $500 brand new. Check out sales, etc Shawguy __________________ - My Shaw Phone Review UPDATED - Shaw Gateway, DCT2000HT, DCT2500, DCT700, DCT6200, DCT3416, DCX3200, and DCX3400

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2004-08-26, 08:56 AM	#3
bigoranget Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hamilton Posts: 2,941	Its not possible to use North American Equipment on PAL TVs. You will most likely have to purchase an NTSC and/or ATSC set in order to use Shaw service. Im not sure if there are any converters out their that might convert the NTSC signal to PAL.

2004-08-26, 08:58 AM	#4
smallmj Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oxford, Nova Scotia Posts: 472	I seriously doubt that it can be done. The signals are broadcast in NTSC, and unless the receiver has some kind of conversion circuitry/prgram, you are out of luck. You'll have to buy a new TV. Of course I could be wrong, but I doubt it. Mark

2004-08-26, 09:32 AM	#5
travisc Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Uxbridge, ON Posts: 3,586	Yeah, you've got no hope. (Moderator hat) Please don't post all in caps. Please be more explanatory in your subject. (/moderator hat)

2004-08-26, 10:24 AM	#7
bigoranget Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hamilton Posts: 2,941	Thats probably because the receiver itself could in theory decode NTSC and PAL signals however all signals in North America are NTSC so chances are your out of luck.

2004-08-26, 09:29 PM	#9
vjose78 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,318	Just buy a new tv!