DVD Players and regions
drainer at mpinet.net
drainer at mpinet.net
Wed Apr 17 15:43:41 EDT 2002
I think the distinction between the "code free" and "multi region" systems are that the former do not work with all discs(anymore) while the latter allow you to select the region you will play when you insert the disc. (Of course, I do speak from memory, so you may want to read up on this.)
Also, keep in mind that when using certain discs, a "code free" system will not display them on a NTSC tv, as you need a video converter (just like with a multi system vcr).
I think the best bet is buying a system that allows you to select the zone you wish to play. There are stores in the US that carry them, so it may be safer to do so. And lastly remember that the quality on some of these players are horrible, and video may come out grainy... check all your options
(sorry, written in haste)
-df
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> From: Voorhees.Scott at epamail.epa.gov
> Date: 2002/04/17 Wed AM 11:15:15 EDT
> To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: RE: DVD Players and regions
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> The way I read the information on the DVDCity website, a Code Free DVD
> player should successfully play disks made in Japan, and North American
> disks pressed prior to the implementation of this new REA system, but
> not North American disks that incorporate REA from here on out. Should
> Japan choose to use REA also, that'd really muck things up. I agree,
> this is worse than the Betamax-vs-VHS format wars, especially since it's
> a conscious effort by the movie industry to limit consumer access.
>
> Scott Voorhees
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> Peter Grilli
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> owner-KineJapan at lists.acs.ohi Subject: RE: DVD Players and regions
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> 04/17/02 02:04 PM
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> Thanks, Scott, for the warning.
> So.... what is the bottom line?
> Does your warning mean that a "Code Free" DVD player will NOT be able to
> play
> discs made in Japan and North American discs?
> Will it be necessary to buy two DVD players if I need to watch DVDs made
> in
> Japan and also DVDs made in the US?
>
> This situation is getting even more confusing than the ancient
> Beta-vs-VHS
> battles of twenty years ago!
>
> Peter
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: grilli at us-japan.org [mailto:grilli at us-japan.org]On Behalf Of
> Voorhees.Scott at epamail.epa.gov
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 7:43 AM
> To: grilli at attglobal.net
> Subject: RE: DVD Players and regions
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> A cautionary note before purchasing a Code Free DVD player. On the
> website for DVDCity, there is an explanation of the new REA technology
> which will prevent the playback of DVD's purchased in North America on
> Code Free machines. The net result may be a need for two DVD players,
> should you wish to view both North American (i.e., Region 1) disks and
> disks from other regions. Here's the explanation of the REA system:
>
> "Recently, the Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA) has
> developed a new system called REA which will be included on almost all
> new region 1 DVD releases. This new technology was created to prevent
> consumers with Code Free DVD players from watching DVD discs purchased
> in North America. From now on, most region 1 DVD discs will be
> including this technology. As such, you may find in the future that some
> DVD discs bought in the United States will not work on your Code free
> DVD player. Currently, there is no word on whether or not this
> technology will be included on other regions."
>
> Note that most new computers come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive that can
> be used as a DVD player. Some computers (e.g., Japanese domestic-use
> laptops) give you several opportunities to specify which Region's disks
> are playable.
>
> Scott Voorhees
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> Peter Grilli
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> 04/17/02 01:07 PM
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> Thank you, Michiko Ito, for the link to DVDCity. There are many types
> of
> DVD players available there, at an excellent range of prices.
>
> One question (forgive my ignorance!): Does "code free DVD" mean the
> same
> thing as "region free DVD"?
> Can "code free DVD" players accomodate DVDs made for all regions?
>
> Peter Grilli
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: grilli at us-japan.org [mailto:grilli at us-japan.org]On Behalf Of Ito,
> Michiko
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 6:37 AM
> To: grilli at attglobal.net
> Subject: RE: DVD Players and regions
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> Hi,
>
> Just a note. Region free DVD players are not usually available in local
> stores. If you have hard time finding one, please try here:
>
> http://www.dvdcity.com/
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> Michiko Ito
> Japanese Studies Librarian
> East Asian Library
> University of Kansas Libraries
> Watson Library
> 1425 Jayhawk Blvd.
> Lawrence KS 60045-7544
> TEL: (785) 864-4669
> FAX: (785) 864-5311
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: =%iso-8859-1%q%Guillermo=20Gonzales%=
> [mailto:mononoaware76 at yahoo.it]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 7:58 AM
> To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Re: DVD Players and regions
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> Is that so simple?
> Ok, thank you very much.
> bye
> Guillermo
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> --- Henno Sonn <hennoso at student.teologi.uio.no> ha
> scritto: > just get multiregional player, then you can
> forget
> > about regions at all
> > h
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> > At 13:12 17.04.2002 +0200, you wrote:
> > > Hi Kinejapaners,
> > >
> > >I'm going to buy a DVD player, finally.
> > >I would like to ask some tips/warnings about
> > regions.
> > >How to choose a player if I want to be able to see
> > all
> > >regions' dvds?
> > >Sorry for the silly question...maybe I'm the last
> > on
> > >earth who doesn't know this...
> > >
> > >thanks
> > >Guillermo
> > >
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