NTSC/PAL Question

[Technophyle]

My question actualy has 2 or 3 seperate questions.

I'll start with this one. Are Divx files subject to the same NTSC/PAL rules as other video formats?

If so, is there a tool I can use to dertrmine which my file is? I have tried Gspot but didn't see it.

If not, is there anything else that could be causing a "Playback Prohibited by Area Limitation " error when I try to play a DVD I made from the Divx file?

I am using WinAVI to convert the file to DVD and trying to play it on a Sony DVP-CX985V. And if it makes a difference, both the Divx and the DVD play fine on my PC.


Regards,
Technophyle

[setarip]

"Are Divx files subject to the same NTSC/PAL rules as other video formats?
If so, is there a tool I can use to dertrmine which my file is?"

PAL=25fps
NTSC=23.976fps or 29.970fps

You should be able to see this information in GSpot - as well as VirtualDub's (all versions) "File Information" (from "File" dropdown menu)...

[LT. Columbo]

or you could just right click, "properties" then "summary" to find frame rate of your avi....

[Technophyle]

I didn't realize NTSC and PAL were just different frame rates.

You have both been very helpful, thank you!


Technophyle

[LT. Columbo]

glad WE could be of some use!