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Using Country/Region Codes

DVDs sometimes come with country/region codes imprinted as part of the disc data. These codes prevent DVD movies from being played in countries/regions of the world that are different from where they were sold. You can play DVDs from other countries/regions only five times before the country/region code locks and becomes permanent. Once the code locks, you can only play DVDs from that country/region. When the country/region code locks, if you need help, contact HP Support.

The country/region number is usually placed over a world globe printed on the DVD packaging and disc.

DVDs without country/region codes will play on any player or drive in any country/region.

The six major DVD countries/regions are:

■Country/Region 1: North America

■Country/Region 2: Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa

■Country/Region 3: Southeast Asia

■Country/Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Central and South America

■Country/Region 5: Northwest Asia, North Africa

■Country/Region 6: China

WinDVD is not pre-set to a particular country/region — the country/region code of the first DVD movie you play determines your DVD country/region.

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