can I convert a PAL-B/G signal to a PAL-I signal?

[Duster]

Hi,

Sorry if this sounds abit mad.

Is there any way you can convert a PAL-B/G signal to a PAL-I signal ? Is there a box that can be purchased that can do this?

Thanks for any info.....

[Orbitalzone]

What exactly are you trying to do?

If you're trying to use a Euro video recorder with a UK TV and find the sound doesn't work when connected via the aerial lead, then using a scart lead will sort out the problem.

If it's using a UK tv in Europe then the TV either needs modifying (if possible at reasonable cost) then again, using a Euro video via scart will allow the video to 'decode' the correct sound and vision and pass it through to the TV via the scart.

[Duster]

Hi,
Thank you for your reply.

Originally posted by Orbitalzone
What exactly are you trying to do?

If you're trying to use a Euro video recorder with a UK TV and find the sound doesn't work when connected via the aerial lead, then using a scart lead will sort out the problem.

Yes, this is what i'm trying to do.
Do you know if I use a UK digital Sky receiver with a scart lead with a Euro video recorder or a Euro DVD recorder would I be able to record sound and picture OK from the UK digital Sky receiver ?

Thanks for the info.

[GaryB]

Originally posted by Duster

Do you know if I use a UK digital Sky receiver with a scart lead with a Euro video recorder or a Euro DVD recorder would I be able to record sound and picture OK from the UK digital Sky receiver?

Yes this will work fine. The main difference between PAL B/G and PAL is the sound carrier spacing which only matters if you are using it via RF, i.e. to receive off air broadcasts or using the RF output to feed a UK TV.

[Duster]

Thanks guys, thats great help

[terry25]

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

If it's using a UK tv in Europe then the TV either needs modifying (if possible at reasonable cost) then again, using a Euro video via scart will allow the video to 'decode' the correct sound and vision and pass it through to the TV via the scart.

I am interested in the modification aspect. What needs to be modified? Is changing the tuners enough? What components needs to be changed?

[JayCee]

Terry, don't know if you're aware the post you're replying to is almost 6 yrs old.
Things have moved on a bit since then.

[terry25]

You are right Jaycee and yes it's a bit old but just in case someone has a solution, you know.

[JayCee]

Originally Posted by terry25

You are right Jaycee and yes it's a bit old but just in case someone has a solution, you know.

Years ago you would change a couple of coils or xtals but some modern sets can be changed by an adjustment to software within the service menu.
If you're asking about a particular model you need to provide the make and model no.

[Orbitalzone]

Wow a blast from the past!

I suspect many modern TV's have the ability to switch to UK or Euro PAL either as a user menu tuning option or a hidden service menu... for example many (if not all) recent Sony LCD's ask which country you're using it in and sets the settings accordingly (PAL I for UK, SECAM for France or whatever)

Older TV's needed some hardware modifications and often they never worked as well as a proper PAL BG or PAL I version (the sound would be thin and tinny)

[radioredcat]

I was asked to look at a toshiba portable because no sound just a hiss.
I found the set had somehow switched to B/G and D/K but no system I in the menu and originally only had system I and no B/G D/K.
Looking at the service manual didn't help either so it was left as it worked ok via the scart.

Terry why do you want to know this info.

[GRC50]

Hi all,

I have an old Panasonic TX-28PL10 UK standard TV which I would ideally like to convert to PAL B/G for use over here in Portugal. I can't find a free service manual online so I don't know if there's an accessible parameter somewhere to set the PAL standard of whether it's a tuner hardware change. Seems a pity to junk the TV but I can't even give it to charity without getting the sound back.

Any input gratefully received.

Thanks

GRC

[NST]

I think that set uses the Euro4H chassis, so you could try finding the manual for that. As previously suggested, you'd still be better off connecting a digital TV box (cable, satellite or terrestrial) to the SCART instead.

[GRC50]

Originally Posted by NST

I think that set uses the Euro4H chassis, so you could try finding the manual for that.

Correct and Thanks given - it does use the Euro4H chassis and I found a TX-28LB10F service manual (same chassis) online but can see no mention of changing the receiving system. Not sure if my TX-28PL10 has significant differences to LB10 (apart from widescreen & cosmetics).

Originally Posted by NST

As previously suggested, you'd still be better off connecting a digital TV box (cable, satellite or terrestrial) to the SCART instead.

Which is exactly what we did (Sky box) till we plumped for a new LCD set. Just want to try to fix the Panny for use in Portugal and then find her a deserving new home.

Obrigado (thank you)

GRC

[Chris Muriel]

Originally Posted by GRC50

Hi all,

I have an old Panasonic TX-28PL10 UK standard TV which I would ideally like to convert to PAL B/G for use over here in Portugal. I can't find a free service manual online so I don't know if there's an accessible parameter somewhere to set the PAL standard of whether it's a tuner hardware change. Seems a pity to junk the TV but I can't even give it to charity without getting the sound back.

Any input gratefully received.

Thanks

GRC

See if it has a setup or tuning menu that asks for either the PAL Standard or Country to be set before (re)tuning.

Chris muriel, Manchester