OPPO that can work in Region 0? The Oppo 970 can be modified (easily) to decode all Regions. But I am getting interested in the 981 for my larger DLP screens. Can the 981 be modified to read Region 0?Also I see that the 981 needs "careful calibration" when being set up to feed a large screen DLP. Anyone know what that entails, or where the procedure is laid out? OPPO that can work in Region 0? The Oppo 970 can be modified (easily) to decode all Regions. But I am getting interested in the 981 for my larger DLP screens. Can the 981 be modified to read... » Read More OPPO that can work in Region 0? The Oppo 970 can be modified (easily) to decode all Regions. But I am getting interested in the 981 for my larger DLP screens. Can the 981 be modified to read Region 0?Also I see that the 981 needs "careful calibration" when being set up to feed a large screen DLP. Anyone know what that entails, or where the procedure is laid out? « Show Less
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Ware - thanks for instructions, the good news and the calibrate info. Very much appreciated. I have two 970s and like them but for the big LCD I want to try to get as good a picture as possible so will order a 981. At least that looks like the best bet. I hope so.Whoops! Meant "...big DLP..." if that matters.Thanks again!
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All Oppo's can be hacked to be region free. The process is the same for each:1. Remove any DVD from the player2. Press Setup.3. Press "9210" in quick succession. A new window should appear.4. Press "0" to set the Region to R0.5. Press Setup to exit. Calibration requires a calibration DVD which will display test patterns on your screen that will help you adjust tint, color, sharpness, and other parameters for optimal performance. There are several options for these DVDs, such as Avia or Avical DVE. Do a google search for "calibration DVD" for more answers on this one. All Oppo's can be hacked to be region free. The process is the same for each:1. Remove any DVD from the player2. Press Setup.3. Press "9210" in quick succession. A new window should appear.4. Press "0" to set the Region to R0.5. Press Setup to exit. Calibration requires a calibration DVD which will display test patterns on your screen that will help you adjust tint, color, sharpness, and other parameters for optimal performance. There are several options for these DVDs, such as Avia or Avical DVE. Do a google search for... » Read More All Oppo's can be hacked to be region free. The process is the same for each:1. Remove any DVD from the player2. Press Setup.3. Press "9210" in quick succession. A new window should appear.4. Press "0" to set the Region to R0.5. Press Setup to exit. Calibration requires a calibration DVD which will display test patterns on your screen that will help you adjust tint, color, sharpness, and other parameters for optimal performance. There are several options for these DVDs, such as Avia or Avical DVE. Do a google search for "calibration DVD" for more answers on this one. « Show Less
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@ JonThe Oppo 980 has several video outputs. There is the HDMI, Component Video, S-Video and the Composite Video.I believe that HDCP is an issue when playing back on HDMI but it should not be an issue for Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video. I would like to suggest that you check directly with Oppo at www.oppodigital.com. The tech support guys there have been very helpful on past queries.Please let us know what Oppo's response is so it will be of help to other similar inquiries in the future.
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The P990 works on 900, 1900 and 2100Mhz 3G networks. The P990 is intended for Europe/International. The P999 only works on 1700 and 2100Mhz 3G networks (as per specifications given in this description). The P999 is a different phone altogether with different HSDPA for 3G networks. The P999 is intended for North America, not International. So the description of the item "P990 and International" doesn't match the specifications. Buyer be aware! You are libel to get anything. (Note also there is a P990h, which is a Spanish version of the P990. If you want a P990 for other than South America, then the P990h isn't your phone either.) The P990 works on 900, 1900 and 2100Mhz 3G networks. The P990 is intended for Europe/International. The P999 only works on 1700 and 2100Mhz 3G networks (as per specifications given in this description). The P999 is a different phone altogether with different HSDPA for 3G networks. The P999 is intended for North America, not International. So the description of the item "P990 and International" doesn't match the specifications. Buyer be aware! You are libel to get anything. (Note also there is a P990h, which is a Spanish version of the P990. If you want a P990 for other than South... » Read More The P990 works on 900, 1900 and 2100Mhz 3G networks. The P990 is intended for Europe/International. The P999 only works on 1700 and 2100Mhz 3G networks (as per specifications given in this description). The P999 is a different phone altogether with different HSDPA for 3G networks. The P999 is intended for North America, not International. So the description of the item "P990 and International" doesn't match the specifications. Buyer be aware! You are libel to get anything. (Note also there is a P990h, which is a Spanish version of the P990. If you want a P990 for other than South America, then the P990h isn't your phone either.) « Show Less
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Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your DV 981HD at converting PAL TO NTSC and the reverse? The procedure of making the Oppo Region Free seems easy enough. Any glitches?Do I really want to import foreign SD DVD's? Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your... » Read More Thanks, again, Larry. So, for the HD A-35 user, the upconversion of the Oppo chipsets is no better in action than the A-35? The Oppo site mentions, as I recall, a different video processor in each Oppo, the 980, the 981 and the 983. I seem to recall that the 981 has a Farouja (spelling) processor? With, as you say "picture quality of a DVD played back on the HD-A35...about equal to the PQ of a DVD played back on Oppo's new top of the line DV-983H", there's no upconversion benefit in owning the Oppo.That leaves universality the big benefit: How is your DV 981HD at converting PAL TO NTSC and the reverse? The procedure of making the Oppo Region Free seems easy enough. Any glitches?Do I really want to import foreign SD DVD's? « Show Less
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Yes, all regions. You have to set it to region zero (all regions). There's a code to input, look it up. But it's very easy.
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The one I bought worked as claimed for about a month then the "fix" that a third-party did to the original Pioneer product failed. I had no recourse with Pioneer as they did not manufacture the machine to be multi-region but eventually did get my $ back from Amazon. I recently have been told that Oppo makes an excellent product for which a "kit" can be purchased (one that simply plugs into a USB port in the back of the Oppo) to make it truly multi-regional and highly reliable.
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Jorge .. I almost forgot. If you have some Region 1 DVDs, play this on the HD-A35 and be surprised at just how good the HD-A35 is at upscaling your standard Region 1 NTSC DVDs. I particularly recommend you try Star Wars 2 & 3. I think you will like what you see. =) Now, if you like what you see and want to do the same with your Region 4 DVDs, consider adding the Oppo DV-980H or Oppo DV-981HD to your list of DVD players. The HD-A35 will play only Region 1 DVDs and Region Free DVDs. My DVD collection consist of Region 1 NTSC, Region 2 PAL, and Region 3 NTSC DVDs. This is why I have the Oppo DVD player in addition to my Toshiba HD DVD player. Jorge .. I almost forgot. If you have some Region 1 DVDs, play this on the HD-A35 and be surprised at just how good the HD-A35 is at upscaling your standard Region 1 NTSC DVDs. I particularly recommend you try Star Wars 2 & 3. I think you will like what you see. =) Now, if you like what you see and want to do the same with your Region 4 DVDs, consider adding the Oppo DV-980H or Oppo DV-981HD to your list of DVD players. The HD-A35 will play only Region 1 DVDs and Region Free DVDs. My DVD collection consist of Region 1 NTSC, Region 2 PAL, and Region 3 NTSC DVDs. This is why I... » Read More Jorge .. I almost forgot. If you have some Region 1 DVDs, play this on the HD-A35 and be surprised at just how good the HD-A35 is at upscaling your standard Region 1 NTSC DVDs. I particularly recommend you try Star Wars 2 & 3. I think you will like what you see. =) Now, if you like what you see and want to do the same with your Region 4 DVDs, consider adding the Oppo DV-980H or Oppo DV-981HD to your list of DVD players. The HD-A35 will play only Region 1 DVDs and Region Free DVDs. My DVD collection consist of Region 1 NTSC, Region 2 PAL, and Region 3 NTSC DVDs. This is why I have the Oppo DVD player in addition to my Toshiba HD DVD player. « Show Less
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Does anyone know if there is a patch for multi-region viewing on the BD570 yet? It's been a great machine, but we watch international DVDs and it's a pain to have two machines for this purpose only!Thanks for any help I can get on this.Tim
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never tried. I did however have a problem with network settings at first. I just changed the regional settings on that. As far as Region 0, I don't know what that is.
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I just saw how to play various regions on this unit on www,videohelp.com. Here are the instructions: This hack was successfully applied to the Philips DVP5960/37. It is the same hack as with the Philips DVP5140: 1. Turn on the unit 2. Open the loading tray 3. Press the "Setup" button on the remote 4. Navigate to the "Preferences" page using the right arrow key 5. Enter 138931 6. You will now see the current region code displayed 7. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the region required or "0" for all regions 8. Press the "Setup" button on the remote 9. Press "OK" on the remote
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As you know, LG was made in Korea. I believe that it is a region free player. You can select and set your own region on the setting menu. I have various original Blu-ray / 3D movies made in North America, Europe, and Asia, which have been playing fine on this player. Make sure that you will compare prices before making a purchase, and that never buy a second handed player. Good luck.
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It plays automatically any dvd of any region (1 to 6). Regarding the system (NTSC or PAL) it does the same. You only have to choose (from the remote) what kind of tv you have (NTSC or PAL) and OPPO converts the signal. I have losts of dvds, region 1, 4 and 2, some of them are PAL. It works perfect with each and everyone!
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I assume you're talking blu ray movies. Play them? probably, display them correctly? I mean the ones encoded at 25fps that aren't region lock, I don't think so but I've never tried them myself. For Region B locked Blu rays no unless the console is the pal version. Region Free I'm pretty sure means for games only, there is one game I know of that is an exception to this rule: Persona 4 Arena. In short no it will not play Pal encoded Blu Rays nor display them correctly.
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To the best of my knowledge this is a region 1 blu ray player. (USA) Usually the technical specifications will specify what regions a player will operate in. Hope this helps. Btw I praised Samsung for their customer service in repairing my BD-C6500 (at no cost to me). When the player malfunctioned after I got it back they covered the shipping and repairs the second time making sure they had kept their promise to me. They even sent me an e-mail showing the unit playing the disc that wouldn't playe after I had gotten the player back. In this day and age of non responsive companies, Samsung's attention to detail and customer service was a shining example that will ensure this customer's choosing Samsung's products in the future Because of the stress free way they treated me I feel that I can fully recommend Samsung and their products.
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I boought the 570 too, but please bear in mind, there is no region unlock for this machine yet. I bought this when it first came out, exxpecting a quick patch, but so far no-one seems to have one yet. That means Blu-rays and DVDs will be region locked. It's an excellent machine, but if you don't need the web functionalities, there are other players out there that have excellent upscaling and patches for multi-region.
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Hey shiloh,I read your post and I have a Panasonic PTAE900U 720p projector. I just bought the Oppo dv 981 hd and I noticed you have an oppo as well. When you compared sd-dvd picture quality of the oppo to the sd-dvd pq of the toshiba, which was better? I noticed onmy oppo that to me 720p looked better than 1080i. The 1080i had a "washed" look to me and was not as sharp as 720p was. I just bought my oppo and am decieding whether or not to keep it, if I take it back I would go with the toshiba hd-a2. Is it worth it? or should I take it back? any advice would be greatly appreciated!Corbin Gerald Hey shiloh,I read your post and I have a Panasonic PTAE900U 720p projector. I just bought the Oppo dv 981 hd and I noticed you have an oppo as well. When you compared sd-dvd picture quality of the oppo to the sd-dvd pq of the toshiba, which was better? I noticed onmy oppo that to me 720p looked better than 1080i. The 1080i had a "washed" look to me and was not as sharp as 720p was. I just bought my oppo and am decieding whether or not to keep it, if I take it back I would go with the toshiba hd-a2. Is it worth it? or should I take it back? any advice would be greatly... » Read More Hey shiloh,I read your post and I have a Panasonic PTAE900U 720p projector. I just bought the Oppo dv 981 hd and I noticed you have an oppo as well. When you compared sd-dvd picture quality of the oppo to the sd-dvd pq of the toshiba, which was better? I noticed onmy oppo that to me 720p looked better than 1080i. The 1080i had a "washed" look to me and was not as sharp as 720p was. I just bought my oppo and am decieding whether or not to keep it, if I take it back I would go with the toshiba hd-a2. Is it worth it? or should I take it back? any advice would be greatly appreciated!Corbin Gerald « Show Less
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My understanding is that it is not Oppo's fault. Blu Ray is more difficult to hack to circumvent the regional coding and also the Blu Ray consortium is more active in threatening lawsuits against manufacturers. So Oppo was not able to simply have a hidden IR code. If you look at European sites you will see that though there are plenty of region free DVD players (almost all those sold in the UK) reflecting the fact that consumers' rights are more firmly entrenched there, there are virtually no region free Blu Ray players available.