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Best Video Transfer Services
in Manhattan, NYC, NY.
PAL to NTSC conversion in
NYC.
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Video to DVD Transfer,
NYC
Special Sale!
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Sale
Price
(per tape)
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Regular price
(per tape)
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| 50 and over |
$13.95
each
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$29.95 each
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| 10 and over |
$15.95
each
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$29.95 each
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| 5 and over |
$17.95
each
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$29.95 each
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| 1-4 tapes |
$19.95
each
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$29.95 each
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How
to place an order with us? Bring it in or send it
over to us!
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| To qualify for these video to DVD conversion
promotional prices; |
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The tapes must be in NTSC (USA) system, not
in PAL (Europe & Africa) or SECAM (French). |
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VHS, VHS-C, 8mm ( Video8, Hi8 &
Digital8), miniDV can be combined to get quantity discount.
No other tapes, such as Standard
size DV cam tape, 3/4
inch U-matic, 1/2 inch
BetaSP ,BetaMax nor
HD (High Def) tapes can be combined (regular
prices apply). |
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Each tape must be less than 4 hours.
A longer than 4 hours tape will be transferred to two DVDs,
and the price is double. |
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One tape to one DVD Video transfer only (no
multiple tapes to a DVD) |
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No video editing, such as cut, trim
or remove a portion of a movie. |
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DVD video only. No other type of digital movie
formats such as Avi, Mov or MP4. |
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A half deposit required for orders over $50.00. |
| The price and condition subject to change without
notice. |
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How to play video on iPad, iPhone or iPod?
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Doi Camera can help digitizing
all your memories.
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We respect copyright
laws.
By submitting your tape or any other material, you agree to:
1. Leave Doi Camera and its affiliates free from copyright violations.
2. You shall indemnify and hold Doi Camera and its affiliates
against any claim, damage, loss, liability
or expense arising out of, relating to or in connection with the
copyright issue of your item(s).
Recent DVD copy right issue:
Fed
Ruling Lets Doc Makers Legally Rip DVDs
Copyright
Rules Made More Flexible
Original
document PDF file (see page 3)
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Doi
Camera Location & Hours |
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Madison Ave
store
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285 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017.
On East side of Madison Ave, between 40 & 41 street.
(212)661-0876
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat., Sun: Closed
Barrier-Free Wheelchair Accessible
store.
For more info, map
and direction of Doi Camera stores.
Contact us with your question.
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How
to place an order with us? Bring it in or send it over to us!
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Free custom made full color DVD cover. |
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Free
cover will be offered to VHS, 8mm or miniDV tapes only (not for
other type of types such as 3/4", Umatic nor D-Beta).
We reserve the right not to make covers for such DVDs of adult,
very private or medical contents.
The titles are in English only.
This free offers ends without notice. |
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How
Can We Help you?
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Price and details on each
video service:
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Tape to DVD transfer
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| The price for video to DVD transfer is $29.95
per tape. |
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Up to a 4-hour tape can be transferred
on to a DVD.
If the tape is longer than 4 hours, there will be a charge
of $19.95 for an extra DVD. |
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Transfer one tape to one DVD each, unless otherwise requested.
If you want us to transfer multiple tapes to a single DVD,
please note the following:
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The DVD quality might be much less than
one-to-one transfer.
Because we have to compress the original image a lot
to fit on a single DVD. |
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The job will take much longer.
Because, first, we have to transfer all tapes on to
a HDD, make them combined, then burn them on a DVD.
For instance, when we have 3 of 1 hour tapes, it will
take 3 hours to transfer on to a Hard Drive, then
takes some time to combine them to one movie, and takes
other 3 hours to transfer from HDD to a DVD. |
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We don't charge extra for this job, but please keep
in mind that job will take much longer
and the quality is not good as one-to-one method.
Our price is based on number of the original tape(s),
so you don't save money either.
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If you have more than 10 tapes,
please e-mail us
for better price.
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DV & miniDV Tape to DVD transfer
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| The price for DV tape to DVD transfer is $29.95 per
tape. |
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For your standard DV and mini DV tapes,
we will use DV cable(= iLink) transfer method.
The original digital data will be transferred on to a DVD in pure
digital to digital basis.
This is the very best quality DV tape to DVD transfer method there
is on the market.
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If you have an HD DV tape, we will encode
it as a standard DVD, so you can play on
regular DVD player as well as PC/Mac computers.
We don't transfer HD tapes on to Blu-ray disk nor AVCHD format,
because there are still a lot of
confusions in the market.
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Transfer one tape to one DVD each, unless otherwise requested.
If you want us to transfer multiple tapes on to a single DVD,
please note the following:
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The image quality on the DVD might not be as
good as the one-to-one transferred DVD.
Because we have to compress the original image a lot to fit
on a single DVD.
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The job will take much longer.
To put multiple tapes, we have to transfer all tapes on to
a HDD first, make an original long video,
then burn it on a DVD.
For instance, when we have 3 of 1 hour tapes, it will take
3 hours to transfer on to a Hard Drive, then
takes some time to combine them to one movie, and takes other
3 hours to transfer from HDD to a DVD.
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We don't charge extra for this extra job, but please keep
in mind that job will take much longer
and the quality is not good as one-to-one method.
Our price is based on number of the original tape(s), so
you don't save money either.
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If you have more than 10 tapes, please
e-mail us for better price.
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BetaMax, BetaCamSP, Tape to DVD transfer
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U-matic video to DVD transfer
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DVD to BetacamSP tape transfer
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PAL to NTSC Conversion
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PAL
to
NTSC (American) Transfer.
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There is no extra fee for converting PAL
tape to NTSC DVD.
The regular price of $29.95 per tape (same as NTSC tape).
PAL VHS tape to NTSC VHS or NTSC DVD:
$29.95 per original PAL tape up to 4 hours
$19.95 for each additional hour
The above price is same for either on to a NTSC
DVD(s) or to NTSC VHS tape(s).
We don't combine multiple PAL tapes to a NTSC tape
or NTSC DVD. One to one only.
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PAL VHS Tape to NTSC DVD Transfer
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PAL DV Tape to NTSC DVD Transfer
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PAL HD DV tape to standard NTSC DVD Transfer
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PAL DV Tape to NTSC DVD transfer
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PAL VHS to NTSC VHS tape transfer
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PAL DVD to NTSC DVD Transfer
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| $29.95 per original PAL DVD. |
| Please note the following for PAL DVD to NTSC
DVD conversion services. |
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If the original PAL DVD has a main
menu, it will NOT be re-created on the NTSC DVD.
Only the main program with one language with or without one
subtitle will be transferred on to the NTSC DVD.
If you really need different languages and/or sub titles,
we will make
extra DVD(s) with additional fee of $29.95 each per setting
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The NTSC DVD we create will be region
free. |
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PAL to PAL Transfer
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Doi Camera offers
following PAL to PAL services with no extra PAL conversion charges.
( PAL
to PAL copy services are NOT as easy as you think in New York.
Because our lab must have all PAL players and PAL DVD recorders) |
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PAL DVD to PAL DVD copy
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PAL Tape to PAL DVD transfer
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No extra conversion fee
with PAL to PAL services, just regular fees apply. |
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PAL DVD to PAL DVD copy : $9.95 per
DVD (quantity discount available)
PAL Tape to PAL DVD: $29.95 per tape (up to 4 hours)
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We can make PAL DVD from
the following PAL tapes: |
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PAL VHS tape, PAL miniDV tape, PAL
DV tape, PAL 8mm tape, PAL Hi8 mm tape,
PAL Hi8 Digital tape, PAL
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HD PAL Tape to PAL DVD transfer service: |
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We can transfer PAL HD miniDV and
PAL HD DV Cam tapes to PAL standard DVD.
More details on HD video to DVD
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Some of PAL tapes we don't
work with are: |
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PAL U-matic, PAL Betamax, PAL BetaCam
(PAL BetaSP).
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DVD to DVD Copy
DVD Dupe
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DVD Copy ( DVD Dupe )
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9.95 per DVD in
either paper or plastic case up to 9 copies.
Quantity discount available over 11
copies.
Tile on DVD and/or custom made DVD cover are optional.
285 Madison Ave. Store can offer while-you-wait
(10 to 15 minutes) DVD copies.
(Depends how busy we are, so ask
us before you come) |
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Mini DVD to (regular) DVD copy
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Single sided mini
DVD to regular DVD: $9.95 per DVD
Double sided mini DVD to regular DVD: $9.95 pre side (=$19.90
for both sides on two DVDs)
The mini DVD MUST BE FINALIZED in
the same Camcorder that recorded the DVD.
Unfortunately, many customers bring un-finalized DVDs to our store.
None finalized DVD cannot be played with other players except
the camcorder that recorded it.
We cannot FINALIZE the min DVD here. It
must be done in your Camcorder.
Please see your manual how to Finalize your
disk.
Special note
for Mini DVD in HD ( High Definition mode ).
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Video conversion for iPad, iPhone &
iPod
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Convert your video so you can play on iPad, iPhone, iPod,
as well as on you PC, Mac.
Convert video for Facebook, YouTube or other Web site.
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Convert your video for iPad, iPhone, iPod & iPod
Touch.
We will burn it on a CD or DVD.
You then import that file into your iTune, sync with your device
and enjoy!
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Video/Movie files for iPhone
on iOS4
We tried different file sizes on the new iPhone.
In real world, the monitor is not big anyway, and it all depends
on the original video quality.
We couldn't tell the difference between 960
x 640 and 640 x 480 from the same source. |
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Convert your video for (older) iPod with smaller video capacity.
Tell us you have rather old model.
We can convert to a smaller file than current models.
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Facebook supports almost all video file
types.
We will convert your video to one of the above formats.
Our preference goes to mp4.
We will burn the file on a CD so you log in to your account and
upload.
Here is more details how
to upload your video on your Facebook account.
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Please provide us a less than 10 minutes movie .
We will turn your movie into Youtube upload ready file.
We don't edit the file, which means we don't cut a portion off
from your entire movie.
The file will be on a CD, that you can upload it to your YouTube
account.
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We will convert your video to a Mpeg4 (H.264) digital video
and burn it on a disk (CD or DVD).
We don't take your external hard drive nor USB stick.
$29.95 for up to 60 minutes with NTSC tape, $19.95 for each additional
hour.
$49.95 for up to 60 minutes with PAL tape, $19.95 for each additional
hour.
Unless otherwise instructed, we will convert your video as follows
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Mpeg4(=H.264) codec in MP4 container format, 25 fps(or better),
audio AAC or MP3
640 x 480(or bigger), extension will be MP4 or M4V.
This format will be the best choice for YouTube, iTunes
and other Web related video conversion.
Here are sample files for you to try on your PC or Mac.
Note that it doesn't have to "play" on your system,
as long as you know how to "import" into iTunes, it
will play on iPad, iPhone and iPod.
MP4
format with Mpeg4 codec - Our default file type (1.6 mb)
MP4 container / H.264 codec
(extension M4V) (0.5 mb)
Other digital video formats we can offer:
1-a for Windows users - Divx codex in AVI container format (.AVI)
sample file:
AVI
container / Divix codec (2 mb)
1-b: for Windows users - Mpeg4(=H.264) codec in AVI container
format (.AVI)
sample file:
AVI
container / H264 codec (1.2 mb)
1-c: for Windows users - Windows Media Player 9 codec in WMV container
format (.WMV)
Sample files:
WMV container
/ Windows Media Player 9 codec (640 x 480 standard mode )
(1.2 mb)
2-a for Mac users - Mpeg4(=H.264) codec in MP4 container format
(.MP4 or M4V)
sample file:
MP4 container / Mpeg-4
codec (640 x 480 ) (1.6 mb)
2-b for Mac users - Mpeg4(=H.264) codec in Quick Time container
format (.MOV)
sample file:
MOV container
/ mpeg4 codec (720 x 576) (1 mb)
FLV was another cross- platform (= good for PC and Mac) choice,
until Apple officially abandoned FLV support on iPad.
Some examples that we DON'T offer
-1. Uncompressed file in AVI or MOV.
-2. Intra-frame Codecs such as Mjpeg codec in MOV or DV
codec in AVI or MOV format.
Digital Video Basics Made
Easy (what is Codec, what is Container format? Learn
more)
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Tape to Tape Transfer
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The
DVD we create can be played on most DVD players and computers.
We transfer a tape to a DVD, one to one, unless otherwise requested.
$29.95 per tape. |
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VHS to VHS Tape copy (dupe)
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Mini DV tape to mini DV tape copy
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New
York State Alternate Assessment (
NYSAA ) requires Videotape
in VHS format.
If you bring your original tape( in miniDV or VHS-C ) in before
noon,
we can get a HVS tape ready for you by the end of the day. |
HD ( High Definition ) Video to DVD conversion.
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Suppose you have an HD (High Definition) camcorder and want to preserve
movies on DVD,
we are offering many options based on your system and needs.
Please follow the questionnaire below, so we can help you better.
| Do you have an HD TV? |
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No.
Unfortunately there is no chance of enjoying your movies in
HD mode.
We can make Standard DVD from
HD movie.
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| You have an
HD TV. Do
you have a Blu-Ray Player ? |
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No.
Regular DVD player can not play HD movies.
We can make Standard DVD from
HD movie, so your DVD player can play it.
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| I have an HD TV and a Blu-Ray Player. |
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If you have an HD TV
and a Blu-ray Player,
Please read below. |
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OK now, suppose you have an HD camcorder, an HD TV and a
Blu-ray player,
we can offer following services so you can enjoy HD home movies
on you HD TV from Blu-ray player.
To be able for us to transfer your HD movies in HD mode on
you Blu-ray player,
you must meet the following conditions ( explanation of this
limitation ):
1. You must have a HT TV( doesn't matter brand ) and a Blu-ray
player.
2. Your camcorder must be Sony.
3. Movies must be recorded on either HDD(Hard Disk Drive)
or Memory Stick.
In other word,
-1. HD DV cassette tape (recorded in Sony or other brands
HD camcorder ), goes only standard DVD transfer.
-2. Sony HD Camcorder with HDD or Memory Stick are the only
ones we can make HD disks from.
-3. Sony's Memory Stick is often used for still Photograph(not
for HD movie), just to make sure.
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HD (High Definition) back up. |
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If you have Sony HD camcorder with HDD (Hard Disk
Drive),
and either Sony or Panasonic Blu-ray player,
we can make HD disk for you to enjoy on your HD TV(whatever
the brand).
Please bring the Camcorder with AC adapter. |
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If you have Sony HD camcorder that records HD
movies on Memory Stick,
and either Sony or Panasonic Blu-ray player,
we can make HD disk for you to enjoy on your HD TV(whatever
the brand).
Please bring the Memory Stick card (normally we don't need your
camcorder). |
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We don't transfer HD DV tape to Blu-ray DVD.
see HD DV to standard DVD services. |
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HD to Standard DVD
services.
You can enjoy your HD movies on your regular DVD player and
PC/Mac in standard mode. |
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HD mode DVC( Mini DV tape or DV cassette) tape.
We can transfer to regular DVD (not in HD mode).
$29.95 per tape. |
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HCSD card (used by Panasonic, Sanyo,
Samsung, JVC and others)
We transfer all movies from either internal memory or external
SD card.
Please bring your Camcorder, SD card and an AC adapter.
$29.95 for the first hour, $19.95 for each additional hour. |
| HD mini DVD recording type |
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If you have a Blu-ray
Player:
We can make a copy of the HD mini DVD to a regular DVD disk
at $9.95 per disk.
If the original is double sided mini DVD, you need two regular
DVDs. $9.95 x 2 = $19.90.
You must have a Blu-ray player to play this regular DVD.
If you don't have a Blu-ray Player:
We can transfer to a regular DVD, so you can enjoy on regular
DVD player.
The price is $29.95 per mini disk.
There is no extra charge because of HD mode.
There is no extra charge if the original is double-sided mini
DVD
(we will transfer both sides on a DVD).
Please bring your camcorder, mini DVD and an AC adapter. |
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AC adapter that we need with your camcorder looks like this:
What is the best Video
to DVD transfer method for you?
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Your Camcorder
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Your TV
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Your DVD Player
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Best method
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Standard quality
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Standard |
Regular DVD player |
Standard Transfer |
| HD |
Regular DVD player |
Standard Transfer*1 |
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HD (High Definition)
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Standard |
Regular DVD player |
Standard Transfer |
| HD |
Regular DVD player |
Standard Transfer*1 |
| Blu-Ray |
AVCHD transfer |
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Standard DVD players with Upconversion
function
If you have an HD TV and a Regular (= not Blu-ray) DVD player
with Upconversion capability,
you can enjoy near HD quality on your HD TV from regular DVD
that we create.
Upconversion refers to the process of taking a standard Definition
signal and transforming it into near
a high-def image quality. Many newer DVD players offer this
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Video
Transfer New York, NY
Q&A
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How can I edit
the DVD on my computer?
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disclaimer:
The information below is for your reference only.
There is a steep learning curve for a beginner.
You also need a good PC or Mac computer with video editing software.
Doi Camera will NOT take any questions about video editing,
nor
responsible about the result.
Please address your video editing questions to each application's
support forum.
You can edit the DVD we created for you.
Here is how to do it. (using all free software)
The easiest way to go is to use one of these free applications:
1. Mpeg StreamClip
for Windows or Mac.
2. Handbreake
for Windows or Mac.
Also, you can Google search with "Video file converter",
"How to edit DVD video" or "DVD Video Edit".
For Windows, use free software from Microsoft "Windows Movie
Maker".
Google search with "How to Edit DVD with Windows Movie Maker".
For Mac people, you can use iMovie.
Google search with "How to convert DVD clips to iMovie".
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How can I play my video on iPad, iPhone or iPod?
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Even if you have a DVD Video of your own, you can't just copy
the contents and let iPad, iPhone or iPod play.
iPad, iPhone and iPod need DIFFERENT KIND OF VIDEO FORMAT THAN
DVD VIDEO.
DVD video ( such as Hollywood movies ) is based on rather old
Mpeg 2 technology.
iTunes family wants more advanced, more compact video format called
Mpeg 4 (or H,264).
So the first step is to convert ( =change ) your video to Mpeg
4 format, such as MP4 or Dvix.
Once this video conversion is done, you will import( = drag &
drop )that file into your iTunes library
on your PC/Mac( not the iTunes on your iPad, iPhone or iPod ).
Plug in your iPad, iPhone or iPod, and "synchronize"
it from iTunes menu.
iTunes on your PC/Mac will send the video into your iPad, iPhone
or iPod
When the synchronize is completed, you will see the icon on your
iPad, tap it to play.
That's it.
Sounds simple, right ?
There are many applications that do this job, some are free.
Google search it first for more details.
If you don't want to do it, we can do it for you.
Please see Video conversion for iPad,
iPhone and iPod.
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Why VHS tape to DVD transfer
is necessary?
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Here is the bottom line - Once it digitized, image will be preserved
"forever".
1. The image on VHS tape has been fading day-by-day, and it will
be totally gone eventually.
2. The machine (VCR) is almost out of market. You can't see the
tape in the future.
3. DVD disk as a plastic media won't last long, but the digital
file can be copied on another media perfectly.
The material of the VHS tape degrades as time goes by.
It's a magnetic tape and deteriorates even if it's not watched
for years.
The magnetic info will be eventually totally gone from the tape
or the tape itself goes bad.
Also, then popular Video tape player - is almost gone now.
This means that you can't play these tapes in the near future.
VHS to DVD conversion process stops the degradation of your original
video
and preserves your movies on the DVD as a digital file.
In other word, the deterioration that's been happening to your
tape is now stopped,
and will stay unchanged "forever".
"Forever"?
Yes, we all know that DVD media is far from perfect nor it doesn't
last forever.
However, the digital information on on the disc will never be
degraded and will be preserved
as exactly as it is forever.
Think it this way - put your digital file on the WEB site or on
a network server.
Does your movie ever fade?
Once it's digitized, your image stays forever as is.
All you have to do is to keep changing media that the image is
on (like DVD or Network server) for future generations.
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We are pretty quick in general.
Because almost all video transfer work is processed in-house at
our New York lab,
a simple tape to DVD transfer will be ready next day afternoon.
Same day or a couple of hours RUSH service might be available
with 50% price up. Please contact
us with your particular needs.
Multiple tapes take longer.
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Almost any kind tapes, including, VHS,
S-VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8,
MiniDV tape in SD format, MiniDV tape in HD format, Standard DV
tape,
DVCAM tape, HDV tape, U-matic and so on.
We handle PAL video tapes as well as NTSC system.
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Although we will try to make the DVD quality
as best as we can, the DVD image quality form a
LP/EP(longer) mode tape, might not as good as from a SP mode tape.
This is simply because you tried to put more image on a tape,
the image was poorer than
the regular mode recording.
The longer you tried to record, the lower quality you got on the
tape already.
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We will put up to a 4-hour tape on a single
DVD without any additional charge.
A longer than 4 hours tape will be transferred to multiple DVDs.
The first 4 hour DVD is $29.95 and the additional DVD is $19.95.
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Absolutely Yes.
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We respect your privacy and confidentiality seriously.
Being in photo business since 1971, no other companies are better
than us to keep customers' information tight.
-1. Most jobs are processed in-house by experienced professional
technicians.
-2. The technician will only watch your
tape what is necessary for quality control.
-3. Once a work is done, all temporary files
will be deleted from our system.
To put it in writing, we have our Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure
Agreement Form ready for you.
You can download the form, type in your (company) name and address,
and print two copies.
Sign and date both, then bring the forms with your work.
We will sign them both and return one copy for you.
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Do you convert copy protected
videos to DVD?
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Absolutely not.
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What kind of DVD
brand you use for my job?
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The DVD we create will be viewed decades and decades later.
So the DVD media we use must be the very best quality in the market.
After an intensive study and years of experience we've decided
to use professional grade
Taiyo-Yuden's Premium Line DVD (made in Japan) for our jobs.*
Taiyo-Yuden is recognized as an industrial leader in the manufacturing
of its highest quality
and most reliable DVDs on the market.
Simply, they are the best professional grade DVD's in today's
market.
We didn't stop there - not only we use Taiyo-Yuden brand, what
we are using is their
top-of-the DVD product line called "Premium Line" (as
oppose to Value line).
You can't find any better DVDs in the market.
Also Sony DVD might be used for Sony's High Definition jobs, such
as AVCHD or Blu-Ray.
We firmly believe that your memory deserves much more than these
cheap DVDs.
* Taiyo Yuden is a registered trade name
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Can you transfer
multiple tapes on to a single DVD?
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We prefer to transfer one tape to one DVD, because that gives
the very best quality possible.
However, if requested, we can put multiple tapes on to a single
DVD.
Please note the followings:
To make a single DVD, first we transfer all tapes to a HDD then
burn it on a DVD.
-1. DVD quality might be less than one-to-one transfer.
-2. Takes longer than normal because of the two-step workflow.
-3. Unlike other companies, we don't charge additional fee for
this extra work.
-4. Our price is based on per original tapes, so you don't save
money by doing this either.
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Yes.
Most of the DVD players can play the DVDs we create.
However, regardless of who created the DVD, there are some DVD
players that gives problem.
Even Hollywood movie DVDs - which
supposed to be playable on all DVD players -
might not work on your DVD player. This happens more often with
older DVD players.
If that happens to you, we will re-burn on a different DVD media.
(No refund will be made as long as it plays on many other DVD
players)
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Will the DVD you create
play on my PC or Mac?
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Yes, it will work on your computer if your
PC/Mac has a DVD drive.
Please try a Hollywood Movie DVD on you PC/Mac - if it woks, ours
will work also.
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No. We do not offer any editing services.
We will transfer whatever on the tape to a DVD as a whole.
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How can I edit Mpeg4
(MP4) video file in Windows Movie Maker?
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MP4 is a very popular digital movie format that
YouTube, Myspce Facebook, iPod, iTouch, iPhone are all adopting
it.
This popularity comes from its highly compressive, still keeps
good quality function.
You can get a 2 hour video footage in less than 2 GB, which can
be stored on a single DVD.
Mac users have no problem enjoying this new format.
You can just double click on the file and QuickTime Player comes
up and play it.
To edit the file, you can just drag it into iMovie.
Very easy, because MP4 was developed from Quick Time (MOV) platform.
Windows can not play MP4 in its original setting,.
To view the MP4 movie on Windows, you need to download a free
software called QuickTime
Player from Apple.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
If you want to edit MP4 file on Windows, in Windows Media Player
or Windows Movie Maker,
you might (or might not ) need to download a free software called
mp4cam2avi.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mp4cam2avi/
This software change MP4 files to Windows Movie Maker native AVI
format,
that Windows Movie Maker can read and edit it.
An alternative choice to "Windows Movie Maker + mpecam2avi " is
to use an Apple made video editing software called "Quicktime
Pro".
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
You have to pay for it, but it is very easy to use.
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Of course. DVD copies make great gifts
for family members. $9.95 each.
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Our final DVD is regional code free. There
is no regional restrictions on our DVD.
What is the DVD region code ?
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Can you transfer PAL
tape to USA (NTSC) DVD?
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Absolutely, Yes.
Because Doi Camera is located in Mid Town Manhattan, New York
and United Nations on the same 42nd Street within 15 minutes
walk,
we are handling many international tapes from all over the world
daily.
PAL tapes will be converted to NTSC US standard,
so you can enjoy on American TV & DVD player system.
There is a set up charge of $15.00 per order (NOT per tape)
If you have 20 PAL VHS tapes, the set up charge is still $15.00
only
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Adult and Private video transfer
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We will accept "Adult" or "Private" content video tapes under
the following guide lines:
1. No child porn ( absolutely NO exceptions ).
2. No commercial copy right.
3. There will be no color indexed cover case for the DVDs.
4. We reserve the right to refuse the job when our lab
operator(s) feels offensive against his/her belief.
We believe that no one at our company should be forced to work
against his/her religious or moral belief.
This refusal may occur after we take your order, because we have
no obligation to review video for content
at the time of receiving your video. We will not be responsible
any extra expense this refusal will cause you.
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A
DVD copy from my digital camera doesn't play on DVD player.
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I copied all files from my digital camera to a DVD, but the DVD
doesn't play on DVD player, why?
First of all, not all "DVD" disk will run on DVD player.
DVD players can play on the "DVD-Video Disk", which
means a DVD disk should be written as in accordance with "DVD-Video"
format.
The video files have to encoded in a certain format, and contained
in a certain way with audio files, how about chapters, in what
order to play, is it repeatable, is this for USA or for Europe?
DVD player needs all that kind of information.
If you just copy files loosely on a DVD, that DVD doesn't have
any information for DVD player, therefore, no play.
In other word, DVD player is made to play only "DVD-Video
Disks", no plain(=data) DVD disk can play on DVD player.
What is DVD-Video Disk? Please see next column.
Let's think about a little more details.
A digital camera contains two kinds of files 1) photos and 2)
movies.
Do you want only photos play as a sideshow, photos & movies
or movies only?
1. Photos - there are two ways to "play" photos on
DVD player, as if all photos go slide show.
-1. Some DVD players (not all but many) "play" jpg files.
Check your DVD player (it normally written on the unit saying
"plays Jpeg files" or check owner's manual).
If you fine your DVD player capable, you can just burn all jpg
files (= photo files) on a CD or DVD, and let the DVD player play
these files as a slide show.
The problems with this method are: 1)vertical photos will be shown
in horizontal 2)video will not play.
-2. Using software, you can create a DVD-Video Disk, that DVD
player can play.
There are many software offering this kind of function.
a) for Windows users - Free from Microsoft; Windows Movie Maker.
How to do it is here.
b) for Mac users - iPhoto + iDVD (put jpg files into iPhoto >
share with iDVD). How to do it is here.
Or
-3. We can do it for you for at $29.95. We can put your background
music(s) at $15.00 extra.
We can combine jpeg photos and videos together.
2. Video files from Digital Camera
-1. If you want still photos (jpg files) and video together, you
have to use software to create a DVD-Video Disk.
-2. If you want only video files played on DVD player, please
see next column.
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A
DVD copy form my camcorder doesn't play on DVD player.
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I copied video files from a card of my camera/camcorder and made
a DVD, but the DVD doesn't play on my DVD player, why?
We've seen many customers at our stores puzzled because she made
a DVD disk from her camcorder but that DVD doesn't play on her
DVD player, and sometimes not even on her computer.
What she thought was - it's a "DVD" disk and the DVD
has many "Video files" on, it should play like a DVD
movie, why not?
In other cases - a DVD copy made from a camcorder play on my
DVD player but not my friend's one, why?, or a DVD copy from a
camcorder plays on my Mac or PC but not other Mac or PC, why?
These problems all come from the same issue, which is, to make
a DVD player run, the DVD disk has to be written in a certain
way that DVD player can understand how to play it.
Imagine how many DVD video disks and DVD players working in the
world, from various DVD player manufactures, various DVD video
productions, various countries in different TV systems. They need
an absolute rule.
To standardize this situation, the video industry comes together
and made a very strict rule.
Every one, including DVD player manufacture, DVD video producer
and YOU have to follow the rule so that your DVD video can be
played on (almost) any kind of DVD player on earth as long as
within the same TV system(NTSC=USA, PAL=Europe).
The rule is called "DVD-Video" format.
The DVD-Video is NOT just any videos on a DVD, but has a very
strict rule to follow.
A DVD disk (it doesn't matter DVD-R, DVD+R) burned (= recorded
) as "DVD-Video" is called "DVD-Video Disk".
This DVD-Video Disk is the one that plays on any DVD players (within
the same TV system ) and most PC/Mac computers around the world.
The "DVD-Video disk" has to have a Video_TS folder which
contains video files in Mpeg2 codec and stored in VOB (Video OBject)
container format, it must have IFO files and BUP files as well.
Digital Video Basics Made
Easy ( what is the container format?)
So the answer to the above problem is - a DVD disk which has
copied video files on will not work on DVD players, because the
DVD disk is not written as "DVD-Video disk".
DVD player plays only DVD-Video disks ( except some DVD players
play Xvid or MP4).
In other word, if you want a DVD disk played on a DVD player,
you must make a "DVD-Video Disk".
Technically, a DVD disk that has many video files from camcorder
loosely sitting on, is called Data disk (or data DVD), not DVD-video.
The DVD-video disk must have certain video format called VOB(
in Mpeg2 codec), information file for how the video files should
be played, and backup files. Without it, DVD player won't accept
that disk.
OK, now you know that just copying video files from your camcorder
to a DVD disk does not make the DVD disk played on DVD player,
because the DVD player can't understand (=read) the DVD disk when
the disk is not written as "DVD-Video" format.
(Also you know realized that it is not that easy to make a DVD-Video
from your camcorder)
So, the next question is obviously, how to make a "DVD-video
disk" from your camcorder?
There is no one definite answer to that, because it all depends
on type of the video that the camcorder created.
E.g. if it's an HD video, we have to down convert that AVCHD(a
Mpeg4 ) files to Mpeg2, if it's MOV files, you need Quick Time
player to see the files before encoding to Mpeg2.
1. The best way to start is to refer your camcorder's instruction
manual.
If you don't know where the instruction manual for your camcorder
is, it's on the Website, always.
Just Google search it with the name of your camcorder.
2. When you purchased your camcorder, it came with a couple of
CDs, and one of them will be a software that encode(=change) your
camcorder's video files to DVD video.
3. Ask the manufacture of your camcorder, if you can't find the
answer in the instruction manual.
Ask then using words like " How can I make a DVD-Video Disk
from my camcorder?"
4. There are many software in the market, from free to very expensive.
5. We can make DVD video disks for you:
-1. $29.95 up to the first 60 minutes from the same original camcorder/card/disk.
-2. $19.95 for each addition hour.
E.g. a) A camcorder with 4 hours videos on it HDD or SD card,
to DVD videos $29.95 + 3 x $19.95 = $89,80
b) 3 different CDs or cards to a single DVD-Video disk, 3 x $29.95
= $89, 85.
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Can
you E-mail me a Video?
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If the question is "Can you convert a VHS to a digital file
and E-mail it to me? ", then the answer is No.
Simply because we don't send any job by e-mail, period.
(what if the video was sent to a wrong person, what if YOU can't
receive that big file, what if you don't know how to download
such a big file, what if the file itself is fine but you don't
know how to play it..... too many what if's)
Can you convert a DVD to a file so I can E-mail?
This is possible.
A Mpeg4 compressed 30 minutes video file, such as Divx or MP4,
can be less than 2 GB.
Regular E-mail system won't handle such a big attachment but you
can use a third party e-mail system such as YouSendit.com.
What we do, is to burn the file on a DVD or CD, so YOU can send
to your party.
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How to upload my DVD video to YouTube?
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You can upload your video to YouTube from a DVD Video disk.
Doi Camera is not here to explain all the methods, however,
no matter which method you choose, there are 3 basic steps to
follow: 1) Rip the DVD video, 2) Make it less than 10 minutes
3) Change to a proper digital video format.
Please Google search with " How to upload DVD video to YouTube?"
Address further questions to YouTube
help center.
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How can place an order with you?
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1. Please bring to our store. or
2. Send it to us.
The very best way to place your order with us is to BRING your
tapes to one of our stores
in Manhattan, NYC.
Preferably, 285 Madison Ave. store, that's where all work is done.
Physical location is between 40th and 41st Streets on East side
of Madison Ave.
It's a storefront on ground floor.
Within two blocks from Grand Central Station.
If you are far from us, or the work is too heavy to carry, please
send your tapes to the following address:
Att: Video Dept., Doi Camera, 285 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017
(212)661-0876
We don't have any order form to fill out, but please write your
E-mail address and phone number, as well as where to return.
Upon receipt of your order, we will contact you with estimate
and payment request.
We will use either your FedEx, UPS account number or Credit card
number for return.
We don't charge you any handling nor packing fee for return.
So what you are paying for the return is the net freight cost,
it can't be clear than this.
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Other
questions?
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Please contact us with
your particular question.
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Note 1: What is DVD regional codes?
There are 6 regions for DVD players, computer's
DVD drives and associated DVD movies.
Disks that are assigned to one region cannot be played by a DVD player
from another region.
Although there are some "Code Free" players that will operate in all
regions.
Don't get confused - this is nothing to do with TV system areas such
as PAL or NTSC.
Even in the same TV system area, this regional code restriction applies.
More details on DVD
regional codes.
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