Converting UK video tapes for US TV
Oct 5th 2003, 5:33 am
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Converting UK video tapes for US TV
Does anyone know what kind of converter or equipment you need here in the U.S. to be able to watch VCR tapes recorded from UK TV? I don't have a clue about electronics and don't know where to start.
Oct 5th 2003, 5:51 am
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Re: Converting UK video tapes for US TV
Originally posted by jennywren
Does anyone know what kind of converter or equipment you need here in the U.S. to be able to watch VCR tapes recorded from UK TV? I don't have a clue about electronics and don't know where to start.
Does anyone know what kind of converter or equipment you need here in the U.S. to be able to watch VCR tapes recorded from UK TV? I don't have a clue about electronics and don't know where to start.
It was either on here or on saveeastenders.com that I saw the thread - sorry you'll have to search I'm a bit brain dead with all the time I've been spending online at the mo...
Oct 5th 2003, 5:55 am
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Re: Converting UK video tapes for US TV
Originally posted by jennywren
Does anyone know what kind of converter or equipment you need here in the U.S. to be able to watch VCR tapes recorded from UK TV? I don't have a clue about electronics and don't know where to start.
Does anyone know what kind of converter or equipment you need here in the U.S. to be able to watch VCR tapes recorded from UK TV? I don't have a clue about electronics and don't know where to start.
sorry - soooo tired.
p.s. I'm off home on Saturday for 4 weeks, back in November - have been talking to people about Tape Trains and also about viewing my tapes I'm bringing back - I live in DFW area - any good to you? My family have been taping Omnibus editions - and sister has always done so - she has last 3 weeks and is keeping them for me - so by the time I come back I should have about 8 weeks worth....
Oct 5th 2003, 6:38 am
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I have one of those multi region tape recorders too.
They were really expensive a few years back.
I picked mine up on ebay for $300. It's made by Emerson and works a treat.
It has some sort of auto selection electronics that detects the tape format and converts the output to what ever type of tv you are using.
I would really recomend you try these out.
They were really expensive a few years back.
I picked mine up on ebay for $300. It's made by Emerson and works a treat.
It has some sort of auto selection electronics that detects the tape format and converts the output to what ever type of tv you are using.
I would really recomend you try these out.
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Oct 5th 2003, 6:59 am
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Re: Converting UK video tapes for US TV
Originally posted by ArsNo2
sorry - soooo tired.
p.s. I'm off home on Saturday for 4 weeks, back in November - have been talking to people about Tape Trains and also about viewing my tapes I'm bringing back - I live in DFW area - any good to you? My family have been taping Omnibus editions - and sister has always done so - she has last 3 weeks and is keeping them for me - so by the time I come back I should have about 8 weeks worth....
sorry - soooo tired.
p.s. I'm off home on Saturday for 4 weeks, back in November - have been talking to people about Tape Trains and also about viewing my tapes I'm bringing back - I live in DFW area - any good to you? My family have been taping Omnibus editions - and sister has always done so - she has last 3 weeks and is keeping them for me - so by the time I come back I should have about 8 weeks worth....
I'm definitely interested in joining a Tape Train. I live in northeast Kansas. I've tried downloading the EE episodes to my computer but to no avail. I'm trying to convince my aunt in the UK to tape the omnibus for me but right now I don't have the right VCR to view it so hence my question. But in the meantime I'm missing episodes so any help you can offer to bridge the gap would be great!
Oct 5th 2003, 8:25 am
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Re: Converting UK video tapes for US TV
Originally posted by jennywren
I'm definitely interested in joining a Tape Train. I live in northeast Kansas. I've tried downloading the EE episodes to my computer but to no avail. I'm trying to convince my aunt in the UK to tape the omnibus for me but right now I don't have the right VCR to view it so hence my question. But in the meantime I'm missing episodes so any help you can offer to bridge the gap would be great!
I'm definitely interested in joining a Tape Train. I live in northeast Kansas. I've tried downloading the EE episodes to my computer but to no avail. I'm trying to convince my aunt in the UK to tape the omnibus for me but right now I don't have the right VCR to view it so hence my question. But in the meantime I'm missing episodes so any help you can offer to bridge the gap would be great!
I just downloaded all the episodes with no problem (having a cable modem helps), what problems were you having? If its just the how to, I can help. PM me.
Oct 5th 2003, 12:19 pm
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Taffy
Where are you downloading these from?
I have a cable modem and this would really impress the wife.
She was dressed in black yesturday in mourning.
Where are you downloading these from?
I have a cable modem and this would really impress the wife.
She was dressed in black yesturday in mourning.
Oct 5th 2003, 2:16 pm
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Originally posted by excpomea
Taffy
Where are you downloading these from?
I have a cable modem and this would really impress the wife.
She was dressed in black yesturday in mourning.
Taffy
Where are you downloading these from?
I have a cable modem and this would really impress the wife.
She was dressed in black yesturday in mourning.
Check your mailbox - have sent you a PM and email
Oct 5th 2003, 4:41 pm
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Have had a look online at both costcos & wal-mart and cannot see a worldwide video. Anyone got any particular make & model numbes out there that I could try and use to find one. Loathed to throw out the ideos if I don't have to.
Cheers
Cheers
Oct 5th 2003, 5:29 pm
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Originally posted by doctor scrumpy
Have had a look online at both costcos & wal-mart and cannot see a worldwide video. Anyone got any particular make & model numbes out there that I could try and use to find one. Loathed to throw out the ideos if I don't have to.
Cheers
Have had a look online at both costcos & wal-mart and cannot see a worldwide video. Anyone got any particular make & model numbes out there that I could try and use to find one. Loathed to throw out the ideos if I don't have to.
Cheers
http://www.world-import.com/samar.htm
http://www.world-import.com/vcr.htm
http://www.world-import.com/302.htm
http://www.world-import.com/converter-vcr.htm
see FAQ::
http://www.world-import.com/info.htm
Oct 5th 2003, 7:53 pm
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Originally posted by Taffyles
Check your mailbox - have sent you a PM and email
Check your mailbox - have sent you a PM and email
Elaine
Oct 5th 2003, 11:40 pm
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My wife is American and in her two years in UK, she became an Eastenders fan. Would love to know where on the web she can watch EE.
Oct 6th 2003, 12:46 am
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Have emailed you both
Oct 6th 2003, 4:29 am
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Originally posted by Taffyles
Have emailed you both
Have emailed you both
Cheers Taffy.
It works a treat. Took about 15 mins to download the latest episode.
Oct 6th 2003, 4:34 am
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Originally posted by doctor scrumpy
Have had a look online at both costcos & wal-mart and cannot see a worldwide video. Anyone got any particular make & model numbes out there that I could try and use to find one. Loathed to throw out the ideos if I don't have to.
Cheers
Have had a look online at both costcos & wal-mart and cannot see a worldwide video. Anyone got any particular make & model numbes out there that I could try and use to find one. Loathed to throw out the ideos if I don't have to.
Cheers
They go for about $250 or so.
