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About Italian movies in PAL format
How do I watch movies in PAL format?
Most of the VHS tapes sold in Italy are in PAL format. This is the standard format used in Europe. In USA and Canada the format in use is NTSC. PAL VHS tapes can be viewed on any TV using a multisystem VCR with a built-in converter.
In France the current format is SECAM and PAL tapes will be seen in black and white.

Come guardo i film in formato PAL?
Quasi tutti i video venduti in Italia sono in formato VHS PAL. Questo è il formato standard usato in Europa.
In America il formato usato è NTSC e le cassette PAL non si possono vedere sui videoregistratori NTSC. Le videocassette in formato PAL sono visibili con qualsiasi TV usando un videoregistratore multisystem.
In Francia è usato il formato SECAM. Sui videoregistratori SECAM è possibile utilizzare le cassette PAL, però la visione sarà in bianco e nero e non a colori. Tutti i videoregistratori italiani sono compatibili con il formato PAL.
About DVD Region Encoding
There are currently 6 global region codes that identify specific DVDs that are compatible with the players typically sold in that region. The majority of all current titles play in only one specific region unless otherwise noted. Most of the DVDs sold by Amazon.com are encoded for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada) only and may not work on DVD players in other countries. Listed below are the six regions.
  1. U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda
  2. Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, including Egypt
  3. Southeast Asia, East Asia, including Hong Kong
  4. Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
  5. Former Soviet Union, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia
  6. China

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