All items on our site marked VHS are VHS NTSC video tape format (Canada & USA) for playback in a North American VCR.

We do not carry PAL or SECAM for those customers outside of North America that require this format. However, many non-US VCRs are dual format and will play the NTSC format. Check your manual for this feature.

Some VCRs are dual format and will play both NTSC and PAL videos. Please check your manual before ordering.

All DVDs for purchase on our site will be designated either All Region or Region 1. All Region are not specific to any one region, and can be played on all DVD players in the US or abroad. Region 1 will work with North American DVD players only. Though again, many DVD players are multi-format. Check your manual for this feature.

World Video Formats

The NTSC Standard (National Television System Committee) is used by many countries on the American continent as well as many Asian countries including Japan.

The PAL standard (Phase Alternating Line) was implemented in most European countries except for France.

The SECAM standard (Sequential Couleur Avec Memoire or Sequential Colour with Memory) was implemented in France.

This information has been researched from various sources and is believed to be accurate. No responsibility can be assumed for any errors.

If you spot any errors or omissions please email us with your corrections at General info: general info subject = general info. Please see our contact page for email instructions.

World DVD Formats

DVD Regions:

1: U.S., Canada, U.S. Territories, Bermuda
2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Middle East (including Egypt)
3: Southeast Asia and East Asia (including Hong Kong)
4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean
5: Eastern Europe (Former Soviet Union), Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, and Mongolia
6: China
7: Reserved
8: Special international venues (airplanes, cruise ships, etc.)

DVD Region Codes - What You Need To Know