PAL (dvd) to NSTC (dvd) region free & conversion

[luckyvic]

Are there any freeware programs that will make PAL region and convert the format to NSTC. I've used IFOEdit to make it region free, I need to convert
PAL to NSTC. I also want to be able to keep the original menus, I would rather not have to re-author. Hopefully I can find something fairly easy to do this.

I have the Samsung C-5500 Blu-Ray DVD player (USA) and cannot be hacked.

Thanks in advance for help.

luckyvic

[vladsmythe]

Good luck with that. I spent a couple of years on this. No freeware that I know of, because I found some software that does a great job, but PM me and I can give you a couple of possible solutions. There is some nice conversion freeware that I use for other stuff, and it may work for you.

[lpmaskman]

Why you need to convert? Every normal standalone player can play both standards.

[JackDog]

You'd save yourself a lot of time and trouble if you'd just buy a cheap dvd player that plays pal dvd's. Google "pal dvd player" and you'll find a bunch of dvd players for around $20 that will do the job.

[vladsmythe]

Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi don't. Philips does. Most Blu Rays don't though.

[Unidecker]

people still use dvd players ? meh media is dead setup an htpc and never deal with that shit again... and never mess with disc's/media so no worry's on lag/skips/pops etc also or discs getting damaged. so much better and easier too.
i tossed my dvd player out the window and copy'd every disc i owned to hdds and called it a day 2 years ago..

[Unidecker]

even play bluray iso's off hdd no need for media and those problems

htpc can be done for under 100.00 check on it vlad and good day to you.

[vladsmythe]

Originally Posted by Unidecker

people still use dvd players ? meh media is dead setup an htpc and never deal with that shit again... and never mess with disc's/media so no worry's on lag/skips/pops etc also or discs getting damaged. so much better and easier too.
i tossed my dvd player out the window and copy'd every disc i owned to hdds and called it a day 2 years ago..

I'm very happy for you. I only chimed in to address (and maybe help) with luckyvic's question. I think it's a valid and fair question.

[luckyvic]

Thanks for all the responses, I sincerely appreciate them all.
But, I don't want and can't afford to buy another, not even "cheap" standard dvd player. We bought the Blu-ray after the standard player died after 10 years. I am a disabled veteran and money doesn't grow on trees.
My Samsung Blu-Ray does not have the capability play anything except but NSTC. I've been the dvdhelp and all over the web looking for a solution. I don't care about BR dvds,
just would like to the several PAL dvds that I got DAD and TTD over the years.

[vladsmythe]

luckyvic...I am trying out 3 different freeware applications and will give you my results later today.

[luckyvic]

Thank you so very much! Take your time, I can wait.

[Homebrew101]

You can also do this in IFOEdit which you already use. It doesn't work 100% of the time but almost

Edit the ifo and bup files like you probably did to change region but also change it everywhere it reads PAL to NTSC

[vladsmythe]

I would be happy to honor a disabled vet with a brand new Philips DVP2880/F7.
I think it will handle all of your video needs. Please PM me your mailing address.

[daddyray]

let's not forget using VLC on the computer....

[luckyvic]

Originally Posted by Homebrew101

You can also do this in IFOEdit which you already use. It doesn't work 100% of the time but almost

Edit the ifo and bup files like you probably did to change region but also change it everywhere it reads PAL to NTSC

I did do that and the PAL to NSTC didn't work. I can try again and see if I missed something. I am trying to convert this one,

SUPERTRAMP - Queen Mary College 1977
[ This Place Records TPR DVD 003 ]

London, Queen Mary College, 10Nov77

(a) RFM TV broadcast ("classic" Rock Masters version):
1. Give A Little Bit
2. Bloody Well Right
3. Lady
4. From Now On
5. Babaji
6. Poor Boy
7. Dreamer
8. Another Man's Woman

(b) BBC4 10Nov06 broadcast:
1. Give A Little Bit
2. Bloody Well Right
3. Dreamer
4. Another Man's Woman
5. Hide In Your Shell

video : PAL, 720x576 (4:3)
audio : Linear PCM 48kHz (a) / mp2 48kHz 384bps (b)
length: 47 minutes (a) / 29 minutes (b)

sources:
- video (a): "Rock Masters" Russian bootleg DVDR dated 2001
- video (b): BBC4 TV broadcast, 10Nov06 (DVB-S)
- audio taken from stereo pre-FM sources (except b5):
a1,a3,a5,a8,b1,b4: WW1 Superstar Concert Series #93-29 CD
a4,a7,b3: WW1 Superstar Concert Series #98-23 CD
a2,b2: WW1 BBC Classic Tracks #93-01 CD
a6: London Wavelength BBC Rock Hour #343 LP