However, DVD also has a confusion and often complicated side: Region Coding.
The DVD world is divided into six major geographical regions, with two additional regions reserved for specialized use.
Region code numbers are on the back of each DVD package.
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The Reasons for DVD Region Coding
Coding is a tool to protect copyright and film distribution rights.
A summer blockbuster in the U.S. may end up being the Christmas blockbuster overseas.
There is no further region code restriction on home-recorded DVDs.
