ISBDM Regional Encoding value vocabulary
For use with element: has regional encoding
This value vocabulary is a source of values for a has regional encoding element.
The vocabulary does not cover the full scope of the element and may be extended with additional values.
all regions
(isbdm:1283#t1000)
A regional encoding for a videodisc or video game carrier that indicates that playback is permitted on devices worldwide.
Region 1
(isbdm:1283#t1001)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and U.S. territories.
Region 2
(isbdm:1283#t1002)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, including Egypt.
Region 3
(isbdm:1283#t1003)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in Southeast Asia and East Asia, including Hong Kong.
Region 4
(isbdm:1283#t1004)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Region 5
(isbdm:1283#t1005)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in Eastern Europe, Baltic States, Russia, Central and South Asia, Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia.
Region 6
(isbdm:1283#t1006)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in China.
Region 7
(isbdm:1283#t1007)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it for special uses, such as playing protected copies sent to film industry professionals or to the media.
Region 8
(isbdm:1283#t1008)
A regional encoding for a DVD videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in international venues such as aircraft, cruise ships, spacecraft, etc.
Region A
(isbdm:1283#t1009)
A regional encoding for a Blu-ray videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.
Region B
(isbdm:1283#t1010)
A regional encoding for a Blu-ray videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Region C (Blu-ray)
(isbdm:1283#t1011)
A regional encoding for a Blu-ray videodisc encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in India, Nepal, mainland China, Russia, Central Asia, and South Asia.
Region C (video game)
(isbdm:1283#t1012)
A regional encoding for a video game carrier encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in China.
Region J
(isbdm:1283#t1013)
A regional encoding for a video game carrier encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia.
Region U/C
(isbdm:1283#t1014)
A regional encoding for a video game carrier encoded for playback by devices configured to decode it in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America.
The values, definitions, and scope notes in this vocabulary are derived from the RDA Regional Encoding value vocabulary licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, copyright © 2020 American Library Association, Canadian Federation of Library Associations, and CILIP: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.