These countries (in addition to several other non-European countries) operate on the NTSC TV system, which is NOT compatible with the UK’s PAL system. Therefore DVDs produced here will not play in the majority of DVD players in those territories. However, most PCs & laptops should be able to play them OK. To overcome this problem, your original video must be standards converted from PAL to NTSC and we can provide this service for you. Please contact us for details.
Regional Encoding of DVDs
Regional Encoding has absolutely nothing to do with PAL & NTSC TV standards. It mostly applies to feature films and TV series. Basically we are Region 2 and the US is Region 1. In most cases Region 1 DVDs will not play here.
So, two notes of caution:
If someone offers to encode your DVD as region 1 so that it will play in the USA – beware, because it won’t, unless they standards convert it!
Be cautious buying commercial DVDs from the USA. If they are Region 1 (this should be stated on the label or in the product details) they may not play here unless you have a multi region (or region free) DVD player.
Confused? Don’t worry, we’re here to help, just get in touch.
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