The 'D' numbers on the reverse of most European Buna Vista, Warner and some MGM DVD's just above the catalogue number is the 'Distribution Zone' number. D1' DVD's are UK only releases or versions. They often have English only soundtracks and often have BBFC cuts applied. D2' and 'D3' DVD's are European DVD's that are not sold in the UK and Ireland. These often contain the uncut or less cut versions of films for all are European neighbours.

Some non-U.S. discs from Warner, MGM, and Disney are marked with a distribution zone number. "D1" identifies a UK-only release. These often have English-only soundtracks with BBFC censoring. "D2" and "D3" identify European DVDs that are not sold in the UK and Ireland. These often contain uncut or less cut versions of films. "D4" identifies DVDs that are distributed throughout all of Europe (region 2) and Australia/New Zealand (region 4).

There are also numerous Internet based companies that offer Region 2 and many independent stores offer good ranges.

Please prepare region free DVD player, or region 2 player. Also, if your PC has DVD drive, it may be able to play region 2 DVD. // [back] [top]

You can turn your region 2 only DVD player into a multi-region player by adding a micro-chip, or with some players, can be hacked to become multi-region by pressing a combination of keys on the remote control. The former method should be done by a specialist company who will usually give you a replacement warranty as modifying your player this way will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Hacks can usually be found on the internet or newsgroups. DVD magazines are also a good source for hacks.

I highly recommend you install (at least initially) the D-Brackett?2 that comes with your MSI K9N Diamond. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problems through 16 various combinations of LED signals. (I created the following GIFs with Paint Shop Pro). This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

Most high street electrical retailers offer Region 2 players, so does nearly every specialist HI-FI/TV shop and many online shops. If you're looking for a Region 2 Player, have a look at the various reviews on some of the DVD web sites in section 9.2 to give yourself a good idea of what you need and how much it will set you back. It is also worth considering the implication of making your chosen player multi region if you want to venture into that market.

If we made it region-free, that would be in violation of our CSS License Agreement with the DVD Copy Control Association, Inc.

Region 2 discs are discs that are designed to be played within the areas designated to this particular Region. Region 2 is designated to the UK, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East. You will need a Multi-Region compatible DVD player to view Region 2 discs outside of the UK, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East. Please click on the 'DVD Region Coding' link within the 'About Us' box in the left hand column for full information about Region Coding.

If you are shown a screen stating that there has been a Region Error when you try to load your DVD disc, this means that the disc you are attempting to play contains a Region Code which is different to that of your DVD player (also meaning that your DVD player is not Multi-Region compatible) and so the disc will not run on this machine. You should never see this error when playing Region 0 discs.

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.

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That 10-10-10 on the bag or bottle is best explained by remembering "up, down, all-around". The first number is the percentage of nitrogen by weight. Nitrogen promotes growth and green-up. The second number is the percentage of phosphorus by weight and is helpful for good root growth. The third number is the percentage of potassium by weight which promotes all-around plant health such as hardiness and disease resistance. Gordon's currently has 3 liquid fertilizers and a granular weed and feed.

The only companies that should have two (2) facility ID numbers are the Major Source facilities. They have a preconstruction facility ID number and a BOP (Bureau of Operating Permits) facility ID number. The preconstruction facility ID number should only be used to file a new preconsturction permit, modification to a preconstruction permit or an amendment to a preconstruction permit.

d" stands for "development". "b" stands for "beta test". For example, version 3.0b12 is "the 12th beta test version of MT-NewsWatcher 3.0". In general, all development versions precede all beta versions. So, for example, version 3.0d17 is earlier than 3.0b15. Version 3.0 final has no letter, and is just plain "3.0". All of the development and beta versions are earlier (older) than version 3.0 final.

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.

Not a problem! You can sort, view and print data any way you like. Viewing all customers in a particular territory is as easy one or two mouse clicks to select the criteria (all customers in Northeast Ohio, for example). Each mobile user can sort and sequence information by manufacturer, year-to-date sales, customer history and much more.