The region code is usually specified on the back of the individual DVD packages, either with a Regional Coding logo of a globe with the region number superimposed over it, or specifically spelled out. For example, while currently-released New Line and Warner DVD titles use the globe logo & number scheme, MGM/UA titles state: "This disc has been encoded for Region 1: The United States, U.S. Territories and Canada.

Every DVD movie is released with a region code which prevents a DVD player with a different region code from playing that DVD. A general rule of thumb is: if you can play the DVD, you can copy it. So if you want to copy a DVD, you'll have to make sure you can play it first. If you find yourself in a situation where you can't play the DVD because your DVD reader is set to a different region, you can purchase products on the internet that will remove region code protection from your DVD device.

The region code protection in DVD-ROM hardware may be classed into 2 types: A. Phase I (with no region code protection): The hardware itself will not protect the region and the region code is protected by the software. B. Phase II (with region code protection): Use the set region code protect on the hardware as the one for watching movies. As this is the protection by the hardware itself, you should consult DVD-RMO manufacturer for detail information.

In order to change the region code of a Kaleidescape Player or Reader, a DVD containing the new region code must be present in the Player or Reader's DVD/CD-ROM drive. Kaleidescape recommends the following procedure when changing region codes. Locate the component (Player or Reader) whose region code you wish to change on the Components tab of the Installer Web Utility. Set "When Import Finishes:" to "Keep disc in drive" and click "OK".

When a DVD player is manufactured for a particular country or geographical region it is assigned a region code. This means that the player will only allow playback of DVD discs that are released by the distribution companies in that region. For example, a disc purchased in America will not play on a machine purchased in Europe. Certain manufacturers have put backdoor routes into their players to allow the region locking to be defeated.

A 'Region Code' is a way of ensuring that material intended for 1 region of the globe cannot be viewed on a player from a non-compatible region.

The DVD 'world' is broken up into regions (see the map below). Most DVDs are hard coded with the region they are manufactured in (Ex: USA is region code 1). This coding can stop a disc from one area of the world from playing in a DVD player in another part of the world. Region coding is not mandatory or written law - media companies have adopted region codes as a way to market their releases in idividual territories and control where their DVDs are distributed to.

DVDs are encoded with a region code that denotes the area(s) of the world where distribution and playback were intended. Most DVD players are formatted to play only DVDs with the region code matching the area the player is sold. Some DVDs are coded 'Region 0' which means they will play in any DVD player.

All DVD players sold in PAL countries play both NTSC and PAL discs. These multi-standard players convert NTSC to PAL.

_As we produce our own DVDs, we have chosen not to use any Regional Coding at all. Hence you will not have any problems regarding region codes.

No, all of our videos only play on computers and we use the QuickTime format. If you need the QuickTime codec you can download it for free here.

Nearly All DVD's we sell are multiregion supported. That means they are playable in USA, UK, India, Australia..etc any part of the world.

The major movie producers in the world have set the standard to divide the world into 6 regions and require the DVD released within these 6 regions to be set with region code to protect their interest. Hence, theaters and families in each region will not be able to obtain cheaper discs from those cheaper regions and have to purchase from the normal channels so as to safeguard their interest.

DVDs are coded into 6 Regions. For example Region 1 codes will only work in the US and Canada. Some DVDs will be coded Region 0 which means it will play anywhere. International buyers please be very careful and read the descriptions to make sure you are buying DVDs that will play in your Region. Most of our DVDs will be Region 1, but some come in Region 0.

REGION 0 or REGION ALL -- Discs are uncoded and can be played Worldwide, however, PAL discs must be played in a PAL-compatible unit and NTSC discs can be played in an NTSC- and most PAL-compatible unit.

According to what the public is being told, such coding is a tool to protect copyright and film distribution rights (in other words, movie studio profits). Movies are released in theaters in different parts of the world at different times throughout the year. That Summer blockbuster in the U.S. may end up being the Christmas blockbuster overseas. If that occurs, the DVD version of the movie may be out in the U.S. while it is still showing in theaters overseas.

The DVD format introduced the concept of region code so that content providers (e.g., movie studios) can control where they release their copyrighted material. Basically, the world is divided up into regions: The region code(s) of a DVD title is embedded in its digital data. To playback a DVD title released in "region 1", you need a "region 1" DVD player. DVD players with other than "region 1" cannot playback the "region 1" DVD title.