8
Specifications
Region codes
Depending on the disc, a region code that is based
on the geographic region where the disc is distributed
may be assigned. The DVD region code is set to the code
of the DVD played for the first time. The region codes set
on the console are as follows.
Region code
Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)
(Models sold in Blu-ray Disc™
region B countries only.)
(Models sold in Blu-ray Disc™
region C countries only.)
PlayStation®4
format Blu-ray™
(Models sold in PlayStation®4 format
Blu-ray™ region 2 countries only.)
Blu-ray™ region 2 countries only.)
(Models sold in PlayStation®4 format
Blu-ray™ region 4 countries only.)
(Models sold in PlayStation®4 format
Blu-ray™ region 5 countries only.)
Notices
ˎYou can change the BD/DVD region code of your console
to the disc played. You can change the region code up to
four times.
ˎDVD discs that have not been finalized cannot be played.
ˎDo not use the following discs. If you do, the console
may be damaged.
ˋ8 cm discs
ˋNon-circular discs, such as discs in the shape
of a card, star, or heart
ˋDiscs that are cracked or deformed, or discs that have
been repaired
ˋDiscs with paper or stickers on them
ˎA DualDisc features one side that conforms to the
DVD standard, and another side with audio only.
The audio-only side cannot be played on the console.
ˎWhen playing discs with content that was copied
fraudulently, abnormal sounds may be produced
or the content may not play correctly.
ˎFor continuous playback of copyright-protected BDs,
the encryption key for AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) may need to be renewed. The encryption key
is automatically renewed if the console is connected
to the internet.
ˎSome discs may not be playable due to scratches,
dust, the quality of recording, or the characteristics
of the recording device.
