Sony VAIO VGCRB40 Owner's Manual page 103

Changing the recording format
If the recording format is set to PAL, the Add Video Recorded with Media Center feature is not available.
To change recording formats:
1. After starting DVgate Plus
2.
Click Switch Video Format.
A warning message appears.
3. Click Yes.
The Video Format Settings window appears.
4. Click to select the option, NTSC (Japan, U.S. etc.).
5. Click OK.
software, click Settings from the menu bar.
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