DVD Regions Explanation and Map
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 Free. Will play on any Region 0 DVD player, in all regions.
DVD REGION 0
USA , US Territories and Canada.
DVD REGION 1
UK , Europe , Japan , South Africa , Middle East , Egypt , Greenland.
DVD REGION 2
Southeast Asia , East Asia , Hong Kong , Taiwan Korea , the Philippines , Indonesia
DVD REGION 3
Australia , New Zealand , Pacific Islands , Central America , South America , Mexico , Caribbean. Buy Region 4 Australia DVDs
DVD REGION 4
Former Soviet Union , Indian Subcontinent , Eastern Europe , Africa , North Korea , Mongolia
DVD REGION 5
China
DVD REGION 6
Special format reserved for international venues. ( Airplanes, Cruise Ship , etc.)
DVD REGIONS 7 & 8
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. ”
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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