Which region code are my home recordings?

[Robert G]

I'm in the UK. When I record something on to a DVD-R on my DVD recorder (bought in the UK) connected to my AV set-up, is the recording coded as Region 0 or Region 2?

(In case it makes a difference, I'm not using my computer to make my DVD recordings).

[Bob A Job]

Region 2 is the standard encoding for European Pal discs, region '0' is region free as standard. It means that it will play on any dvd player, but may be incompatible with NTSC (American) players.

DVD recorders often record in Region 0 as it does not affect playback on most players. but there is no difference in quality unless the PAL or NTSC format is changed