Sony PlayStation 5 Manual page 15

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�
Blu-ray Disc™ (BD)
PlayStation®4 format Blu-ray™
Notices
• You can change the BD/DVD region code of your console to the disc played� You can
change the region code up to four times�
• DVD discs that have not been finalized cannot be played�
• Do not use the following discs� If you do, the console may be damaged�
– 8cm discs
– Non-circular discs, such as discs in the shape of a card, star, or heart
– Discs that are cracked or deformed, or discs that have been repaired
– Discs with paper or stickers on them
• A 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�
• When playing discs with content that was copied fraudulently, abnormal sounds may
be produced or the content may not play correctly�
• For 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�
• Some discs may not be playable due to scratches, dust, the quality of recording, or the
characteristics of the recording device�
• In rare instances, BD and DVD may not operate properly when played on the console�
This is primarily due to variations in the manufacturing process or encoding of the
software�
Region code
System software
By updating the system software of the console, you can enjoy additional features,
improved usability, and enhanced security� Always update to the latest version�
• If you cannot update over the internet, you can use a game disc or USB drive instead�
For details, visit playstation�com/help/�
• The system software included within this product is subject to a limited license from
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc�
Refer to https://doc�dl�playstation�net/doc/ps5-eula/ for further details�
Specifications
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