Optical disc drives, Optical disc drives -13, Region codes for bd media – Toshiba SATELLITE A665 User Manual
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Optical disc drives
The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or BD-Writer or
BD-Combo drive. A Serial ATA interface controller is used for 12cm(4.72")
and 8cm(3.15") (Tray ODD) and 12cm(4.72") (Slot ODD) CD/DVD/BD
operation. For further information on loading and unloading discs, please
refer to the
Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi drive or BD-Writer
section in Chapter 4,
Region codes for BD media
BD is manufactured according to the specifications of three marketing
regions. When you purchase BD-Video (BDMV), make sure it matches
your player, otherwise it will not play properly.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured
according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you
purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not
play properly.
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD/BD discs. Check the
specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write. Use
TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Please refer to Chapter 4,
for further information.
Code
Region
A
Canada, United States, Japan, Southeast Asia, East Asia,
Central America, South America
B
Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa
C
China, India, Russia, Mongolia, Indian Subcontinent
Code
Region
1
Canada, United States
2
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3
South East Asia, East Asia
4
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
South America, Caribbean
5
Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6
China