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Regional Code
Last modified: Tuesday, March 06, 2007
DVD movies are usually coded with what is called a
country or regional code or a zone lock. The three names, however, mean the same
thing. DVD movies are given a regional code and the code on the DVD movie must
match that of the DVD player to be viewed. DVD region codes are numbered 1
through to 8; with the first six being specific geographical regions and seven
and eight being reserved for special play arenas.
Region 1 (R1): USA, Canada
Region 2 (R2): Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, Greenland
Region 3 (R3): S.Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of South East Asia
Region 4 (R4): Australia, New Zealand, Latin America (including Mexico)
Region 5 (R5): Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa
Region 6 (R6): China
Region 7 (R7): Reserved for unspecified special use
Region 8 (R8): Reserved for cruise ships, airlines and so on
All-region Discs (also called Region 0) are un-coded and can be played
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Webopedia Quick Reference: DVD Regional (Country) Codes DVD movies are usually coded with what is called a country or regional code or a zone lock. The three names, however, mean the same thing. DVD movies are given a regional code and the code on the DVD movie must match that of the DVD player to be viewed.
