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DVD Regions Explanation and Map

DVD Regions

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Region codes is a built-in feature of the DVD system designed to control where discs are viewed and distributed. All DVD hardware and software is coded using one of six numbers ( DVDs Regions 0 , 7 and 8 are special cases - see below ). The U.S. and Canada use Region 1. Region 2 discs are used in the U.K. , Europe and Japan . While Australia and the Caribbean use Region 4. These codes determine where the discs can be played.

We only sell Region 1 and Region 0 DVDs. Please ensure that you can play Region 1 or Region 0 DVDs before you buy.

You could use could our DVD Regions Map to determine your DVD's Region or browse a list of countries and Region codes ( text format ).

Region 4 Australia DVDs

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Region 0 DVD REGION 0

Region Free. Will play on any Region 0 DVD player, in all regions.

Region 1 DVD REGION 1

USA , US Territories and Canada.

Region 2 DVD REGION 2

UK , Europe , Japan , South Africa , Middle East , Egypt , Greenland.

Region 3 DVD REGION 3

Southeast Asia , East Asia , Hong Kong , Taiwan Korea , the Philippines , Indonesia

Region 4 DVD REGION 4

Australia , New Zealand , Pacific Islands , Central America , South America , Mexico , Caribbean. Buy Region 4 Australia DVDs

Region 5 DVD REGION 5

Former Soviet Union , Indian Subcontinent , Eastern Europe , Africa , North Korea , Mongolia

Region 6 DVD REGION 6

China

Region 7 and 8 DVD REGIONS 7 & 8

Special format reserved for international venues. ( Airplanes, Cruise Ship , etc.)

RCE - Regional Coding Enhancement

Many studios have included an imbedded digital technology ( RCE Regional Code Enhancement ) to protect Region 1 DVDs from being played on "Multi-Region" DVD Players.

If you are located outside of the United Sates (R1) , under normal circumstances , your DVD player will not play DVDs coded for Region 1. You will automatically receive the following (RCE) message:

“ This disc is intended for play on non-modified Region 1 players. There is nothing wrong with this Region 1 disc. To assure playback you should purchase or rent a disc designed for your region as set forth below. ”

RCE Message

For more on Regional Coding Enhancement or for a list of RCE DVDs: www.dvdtalk.com/rce.html

For more on REGION FREE DVD players browse our Wholesale DVD Directory .

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