While re-setting the Display function it was accidently set for PAL viewing instead of NTSC. The image is now rolling vertically on the NTSC TV screen. Now, I cannot re-set the display functions because I cannot view the steps while the screen is unreadable. The manual does not supply a step-by-step link. Unplugging the player does not help. Inserting a standard NTSC DVD does not help. The menu cannot be viewed in order to clear it. Help!

Difference in vertical frequency between TV and converter.Adjust colour settings PAL or NTSC on both TV and set top box.

Hi tarigalkebul,
You mentioned that you have a video converter from your Laptop to television but the picture is rolling vertically right.
From what I see the issue is that the television is not set for the video output the laptop is providing even if there is a converter it will still be the same there are two types of video on televisions PAL and NTSC you will need to find out what you television has, but most probably your television is PAL since you are connecting a Laptop using a converter which is NTSC to fix this issue you will need another converter for a PAL to be converted to NTSC or since you are using a converter check if your converted has a switch for NTSC or PAL as an option.
I hope that this helps.
Have a nice day,
mvincentc

PLEASE CHECK PAL AND NTSC SELECTION....IF YOUR REGION IS PAL SELECT PAL IN DVD SETTINGS....OR IF YOUR REGION IS NTSC THAN SELECT NTSC IN DVD SETTINGS....ITS NOT A PROBLEM...JUST TRY TO SWITCH PAL AND NTSC IN YOUR DVD SETTINGS....U WILL DEFINATELY GET THE RESULT

Hi

You switched to PAL mode from NTSC or vice versa. Most DVDs will only output PAL or NTSC, not both. So even if the disc is region ffree, the fact that it's encoded in PAL (50hz) makes it appear like you describe - no vertical hold / black and white.

Some set top players [Apex, Phillips] will convert PAL to NTSC on the fly or vice versa.

Remember, PAL/NTSC is not the same as Region.

Here's some detailed info:

http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Articles/PALvsNTSC/PALvsNTSC.asp

http://www.sjbproductions.com/web_pages/tip_video/ntsc_pal.htm
http://www.dvdcity.com/codefree/codefree-ntsc-info.html

You can convert the DVD to NTSC, and strip the region code by following http://www.videohelp.com/guides/how-to-convert-interlaced-pal-dvd-to-ntsc-dvd-id1107#1107

-or-

http://forum.videohelp.com/topic221928.html

[This is very time consuming.]

You

What DVD



Most players are either NTSC or PAL, however increasingly DVD players from the Far East (Apex, Phillips etc)


, which is 50hz instead of 60hz, hence the lack of vertical hold

There are probably a few problems here. What are you using to play the disc? Some NTSC players will "play" a PAL disc but interpret it as NTSC with the symptom you are describing. You need a DVD player that will play PAL. Many of those will output NTSC directly when set up to do so. The other alternative is to have a PAL compatible player that will output PAL into the converter. To narrow this down specifically, please post the model numbers and the connection scheme for your equipment. Once I understand your current setup, I should be able to describe a method to get this to work for you.

Dan

maybe your tv is set to PAL mode set it to NTSC, or else your tv is out of sync.check the jungle.

First, using the remote Turn the unit off.
Then, using the remote Turn the unit on.
Next, Press the [System] button
Next, Press the [Right] Arrow (once)
Next, Press the [Down] Arrow (4 times)
Next, Press the [Right] Arrow (once)
Next, Press the [Up] Arrow (once)
Next, Press [Enter]
Last, Press the [System] button

Done

Check the video setting in the set-up menu. It may be set to PAL if you are on the NTSC system, or vice versa. Also check the TV input to ensure your're on the correct channel.

Please check the Broadcast System setting of the TV. It should be in the correct setting. If you are in the USA, it should be NTSC and Vertical frequency 60 cycles, if you are in Europe, then it should be PAL (I, or B/G) with 50 cycles Vertical frequency. Once you have made the correct selection, the problem should resolve.

I'm not ranked and I'm not a Guru, but I can solve this picture rolling when the problem is "the video was accidently changed from NTSC to PAL and you can't see what your doing to get it back". You will need the remote control unit. First, remove the disc from the tray. Now, turn the unit off with the power button. The tray will close by itself. After the display on the front of the unit goes out, turn the unit back on using the remote control. This will let you know the remote control unit is working. When the power comes back on and the display on the front of the DVD player says, "NO DISC", with the remote control and (very important) while pointing the remote at the player, (Remember to point the remote before pressing any buttons) press the "Down Arrow" button 3 times. This will take you to the "Display" box. Now, press the "Right Arrow" button 1 time. This will take you to the "TV Image"box. Now, press the "Down Arrow" 1 time, this will take you to the "PAL/NTSC" box. If you have done everything as I have tried to clearly lead you blindly to your destination. Press the "OK" button 1 time and the picture on the screen will stop rolling and change from black & white to color. You will have now changed your video output from PAL to NTSC. If you press "OK" again, it will start to roll again. If this did not take care of your problem, turn the player off and try it again.
The previous problem solvers were on the right track, but the track was rough and they just about derailed the train. Thanks to them, I had a track to follow. I had no other information, except what I found on "Fixya.com". MR. CD