dvd regioning

lynch_3001

i know this is stupid but could somebody tell me(and anyone else not in the know) wha each region is equal to. i.e wat is europe and america etc thanks in advanced.

Basq

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lynch_3001

i thought it was but then we got into a big fight and now we are not talking anymore!!

lynch_3001

accually i just noticed the link thanks man

lynch_3001

just for those on the old 56k's here the dilio(this is from the site):
So what's all the regional jargon about then ?
DVD Region Codes
DVD region codes is a provision in the DVD Specification that requires DVD players to be hard-coded to accept DVD's that is only meant to be played within one of six designated world regions. A Code 1 disc cannot be played in a Code 3 DVD player for example. This technique was developed to enable Hollywood companies to release movies at different times in different regions.

DVD regions are defined as:
Region 1 - U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories
Region 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Middle East (including Egypt)
Region 3 - Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong)
Region 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean
Region 5 - Eastern Europe (Former Soviet Union), Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia
Region 6 - Peoples Republic of China
Region 7 - Reserved
Region 8 - Special international venues (airplanes, cruise ships, etc.)

On some DVDs you will see Region 0 code, which means that these DVDs are "region free" and can be played on any DVD player.
Movies are released on DVD at different times around the world, typically America and Canada first, Australia and Japan 6 months later, and Europe 12 months after US release. In some instances, DVD movies are available for purchase in America and Canada before they are released in European cinemas.
According to OpenDVD.org, DVD players with region codes are illegal in New Zealand. Additionally, DVD regions are rumored to violate certain World Trade Organization laws.
So what does this all mean to the consumer ?
When you are buying movies on DVD or DVD player always check what region it is for. There are several companies that sell "code free" or "region free" DVD players, so you can buy one. If you are using your computer to play DVDs, you probably know that software DVD decoders allow you to change DVD region but, usually, limited number of times.
According to DVD FAQ (http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html), some discs, such as those from Buena Vista/Touchstone/Miramax, MGM/Universal, and Polygram contain program code that checks for the proper region. These "smart discs" that do active region checking won't play on code-free players that have their region set to 0, but they can be played on code-switchable players that allow you to change the region using the remote control.
Recently, the Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA) has developed a new system called Regional Coding Enhancement (RCE) which will be included on almost all new region 1 DVD releases. This new technology was created to prevent consumers with codefree DVD players from watching DVD discs purchased in North America. From now on, most region 1 DVD discs will be including this technology.

dawballz

edit; nevermind, it did.

lynch_3001

right??

monkeyfudge

Number 7 is strange. What is it reserved for?

The moon?