Make the Philips 8.5" region free Is there a way to make the Philips 8.5" portable dvd player region free. I bought in the states but would like to get region 2(Europe). Is there any adaptions I can possibly make? Make the Philips 8.5" region free Is there a way to make the Philips 8.5" portable dvd player region free. I bought in the states but would like to get region 2(Europe). Is there any... » Read More Make the Philips 8.5" region free Is there a way to make the Philips 8.5" portable dvd player region free. I bought in the states but would like to get region 2(Europe). Is there any adaptions I can possibly make? « Show Less
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Without a disk inserted:press setupgo to the prefernces page.type 9 6 5 3select region (0 for allregions)press okThis is suppose to work, as I found it on a web search. Let me know if it works for you and you are welcome!cheers :)
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Dear sir,Thank you so much for your time. It works perfectly, this is excellent news, so I do not have to return the item.Once again, thank you.Regards..Alan
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HiWhich preferences - press set up and get a choice of general setup, video setup or password setup - cant find preferences anywhere?
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Hi,On mine, there are 5 tabs across the top of the set up page.1 general2 video3 password4 preferences5 a red XCan't help you any more than that, guess you must have a different modelCheers..A
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Just tried it with a Region 2 DVD. It will play it, but the output on mine is set to be NTSC and my television will not read the PAL signal. I could hear the music that play on the menu, but there was no picture and an error message informing me the signal was incorrect appeared. This does not automatically convert the signal to NTSC. You would be better off buying a dedicated region free player for playback and use this for the HDD.
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There is an after market hardware mod that will successfully make it region free. It is user installable externally; but would require a tech to install it permanently internally. I paid $29 for the hardware (it's a small circuit board), & it plugs in externally to 2 ports (1 USB port & if I remember right) also the e-sata port.It works perfectly on dvd, I haven't purchased any Blu-rays that aren't region A yet.
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Short answer: The unit is physically capable of playing PAL, but it will refuse because it is region-locked.I can't link to the manual from Amazon, but if you search for P10.1ES_EN_UM.PDF you should find it. Page 22-23 explain the following: The player is region-locked, though they apparently make players for all 6 regions. The USA is region 1, and NTSC is the format we use here, so it's unlikely you'll ever see a "normal" PAL dvd that is also region 1. If you do happen to have a region-free PAL DVD, it should play just fine.
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Comes as Region 1 BUT has VERY simple instructions to change it to Region 0. Will then let you play ALL regions. There are 7 quick steps which should take all of 2 minutes (tops), which includes connecting it to you tv . Love the machine especially now that it has an "open" button. When I need to replace my other DVD player it will be with this one.
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I've been searching through websites that sell electronics...I did see region free dvd players and region free blu rays but I guess you have to buy it through them. Ebay even has a lot.
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Thanks, Bishop, for your reply. I liked your last statement (very funny!). A couple of hours after i went out to get this model at Best Buy (i just couldn't wait!), a friend showed me the all-region equivalent (also from Pioneer) featured on this same Amazon site! Well, at least they claim it's all region, but seems some customers have had to get guarantees from the supplier that the unit will indeed play all types of discs. A bit confusing. ;)
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As far as i know you can use downloadable programs and software such as vlc media player which allows you to play a dvd regardless of the region.p.s Im not a computer wiz when it comes to dvds but im sure with a few minutes of research you can come up with your answer.VLC Media Player-( http://www.downloadster.org/lp/vlc-player/354/?_u=8lgn9qing2ajg83bhfvbh70bappahscpb17bum2a2ko2lp9rs331-28238245d0382006e38babdfc4b8d8f6 )
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I just put a dvd in and it plays it. I dont have to do anything to it. So no I do not have to chose a region code. It does it all by itself, put in the dvd and push play. I love it so far. I have dvds from America and from other Countries.
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For some different region discs in order for it to be compatible with this player, you might have to use the remote & manually change the zone for it to be compatible. I know that some region discs change automatically to be compatible. If using the remote doesn't work or adjusting the cords in the back of the TV, then I don't know what the issue is.
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I'm very very disappointed. My Oppo BDP-80 just arrived, and I can't get it to play any Region 2 DVDs from Europe. I must have misunderstood the "universal" aspect of this player because the sole reason I bought it was to play both Region 1 and Region 2 DVDs. I am not technically-savvy enough to open and start picking at the circuitboards to make it region free. If someone has a very easy fix to make it region-free, please let me know. Otherwise I"m sending this item back to Amazon.
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Googled a number of "region free" dvd players, a Samsung for as little as $40.00. LG also has "region free" players. Could not pin down a player that interfaces with computer but a bit more googling might find one.
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You can play DVD's with other TV systems, like PAL, which is the system in Europe and also DVD's from other world regions like Asia, Australia, etc. . There are 6 regions, and the US is 1, if you buy a DVD in Spain, for example will be 2, and you won't be able to play that in a regular DVD but with this multiregion DVD player you will be OK. This is a wonderful DVD player..
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These players are originally region one. They are actually then modified to be region free by a third part or by the seller. If done correctly they player would be working 100% perfect and there would be no loss in picture quality. It will be up to par as expected. However you must check the sellers background, see how long they have been around and if you can contact them after the sale by phone for support. Most legitamite companies have been around for years I've seen some for 2-3 decades. I did a search on google for region free blu-ray player and purchased mine. It's works great. I had a snag with one disc, and the company sent me some software to fix it very quickly.
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Burketop, I'd like to know where you found that Samsung players play PAL? Because I have a BDr-D25052 which play all types of DVD & BluRay but NOT PAL and a chat with Samsung support advised ALL their players SOLD IN THE USA are REGION A and will NOT play PAL. So far not much luck trying to unlock it and make it region free. Thanks for any guidance!
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If region is an issue for your collection, you can check out hacks like this to make your player region free: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/panasonic-dmp-bd65/10861 (similar model)I have tried this hack with a couple of Panasonic DVD / BD players with success to make DVD into region free.But, for some reason, I couldn't hack with DMP-BD75.when the power to the unit is turned on, home screen appears. when pressing 1, 2, 3, ..9 the first press 1, it recognize as OK button or something. anyway, maybe this BD can not be hacked.
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Dear dsrussellI live in Brazil, and we are fortunatly in Region Code A, then I wont have problems if I buy it.I saw in your comment that this player plays ALL regions of convencional DVDs, is it btrue??I'm buyng this player next week when a friend of mine wil be in the USA.Please, can you confirm this info to me?thank you very much for your attention.Elton Oliveira