how can I know PAL or NTSC dvd?

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how can I know PAL or NTSC dvd?

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OK,
I know this sounds like a dumb question
but I got a dvd that I want to know if it is a PAL or NTSC
I looked back and front, there is nothing that says what region is
also no numbers on it as 2 for PAL and 1 for NTSC

I know the easiest way is to pop it in a DVD player to see if it works
but my dvd is universal
and my 360 is modded, maybe it knows no difference between the 2 and will play it
and the computer will play anything as far as i know

any 1 know a trick to know FOR SURE which region is it?
this is quite important for me
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Re: how can I know PAL or NTSC dvd?

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I know WinDVD will tell you if you do properties on the disc once it is loaded and you have the player up. Others might tell you too.
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Re: how can I know PAL or NTSC dvd?

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Maybe on the reflective holo on the inside ring of the disc?
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Re: how can I know PAL or NTSC dvd?

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i dont have windvd
i am using a mac

stark
there was a number 2 on the holo
but am not sure if that number represents the region or something else
as there are more numbers and serials
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kingmohd84 wrote:i dont have windvd
i am using a mac
Right, but whatever play you are using, there's probably a way to check properties on the disc or at least see what region the player is currently using.
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pictures, what dvd is it?
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a quick test would be to pop it in your PC and see what happens. if it is from a different region than your PCs it will tell you so and prevent you from viewing it. (unless you have a universal dvd drive)
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even a mac should tell you, there should be a free mac app to tell you. and i don't think macs can have universal roms.
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