This multi-format VCR will play NTSC tapes fine, but will not show a picture with PAL or SECAM tapes--just a grey raster. The audio plays fine. I went into the menu and all the settings are correct. I have another working model in the shop to compare it to, but I don't even know where to start looking without the schematic. TIA. Kevin Wilks Kevin's TV & Video Repair Penticton BC Canada kevintv@xxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/