What are Region Codes?
Motion picture studios require that DVDs include codes preventing playback of certain discs in certain geographical regions. Players sold in each region include a built-in code. Thus, discs bought in one country may not play on players bought in another country. Regional codes are optional. Discs without codes will play on any player in any country. All SlingShot discs are made for playback in NTSC.
Region codes are very simple in concept. A DVD can be set to be playable in single and/or multiple regions during the authoring stage. DVD players sold in a particular region will only accept DVDs authorized for that region. Below is a chart outlining the 8 region codes defined in the DVD specification.
Region codes are very simple in concept. A DVD can be set to be playable in single and/or multiple regions during the authoring stage. DVD players sold in a particular region will only accept DVDs authorized for that region. Below is a chart outlining the 8 region codes defined in the DVD specification. Region # Countries included in region 1 U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa and Middle East (including Egypt) 3 Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong) 4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean 5 Eastern Europe (Former Soviet Union), Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia 6 China 7 Reserved 8 Special international venues (airplanes, cruise ships, etc.) Region codes exist for the benefit of the owner or distributor of a DVD title, and they protect the rights of a distributor in one region from encroachment by a distributor from another region. The region code is an entirely sepa
