Video Formats and DVD Regions

Due to the international nature of Michael Praed's fandom, fans need to be aware of video formats and regions before purchasing something outside their particular country.

The video format refers to the type of video broadcast standards your television uses to receive broadcasts in your country.  Your video tape player needs to match your TV.  There are multi-format players available.

DVDs are encoded for various regions.  The movie studios have jointly divided the world into zones which corresponds to their distribution system.  This is so that a program/movie can be released exclusively to a particular area.

DVD players destined for sale within a particular country are usually coded for their area's region before they are sold.  There are multi-region players offered.

Computers which play DVDs are often variable for a limited number of times, then sets itself on the last choice of region made.  There is software available to make the changes unlimited.

Just because a DVD or video tape is listed here does not mean it is available in a format compatible with your equipment!  Please check what you can play before purchasing.  Many venders won't give refunds.