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Many UK DVD players will handle this handle this NTSC->PAL conversion automatically, even some of the real cheapies.
With avi format files it's much easier than when in mpeg.
There's a guide on VideoHelp.com which might help. Look
here .
There's also a "patch" method for fooling DVD players that can help if you can't get the above to work. Again look
here .