vhs

[shazbang]

If I bought a VHS tape from america would i be able to play it on my video at home?

[JackDanielsU]

doubtful

The US use a format called NTSC, here in the UK its PAL

There are of course players that will play both

[kevb0444]

Most modern VCR's support both PAL (UK) and NTSC (USA) vids. If you VCR doesn't then you can still play it, but it will be in black and white (and won't do your tape/VCR much good so be warned) Also make sure your TV is fairly modern as well as i had a PAL/NTSC VRC and it plays American Vids fine, but i used it round my Parents on there (Old) TV and it would only play them in B/W.

[Hellers]

i hope so shazbang!!

[Hellers]

hjiop

[jenstar]

Check your VCR manual (or look up the specs online if you've lost the manual). Generally, VCRs sold in the UK can handle both PAL and NTSC. (Unlike American VCRs, which are usually NTSC-only.)