changing to region code 0: How do I change to region code 0?
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from another comment above (this works; I used this good advice): 1. (No DVD in the tray. The tray closed. The unit and TV on.) 2. Press "Setup" on the remote. 3. Press the "down" arrow repeatedly until the top heading shows "Preferences." (Three presses, by my count.) a. Then press "OK" and Audio will be highlighted. b. Press the "down" arrow and the next category "Subtitles" will be highlighted. c. THEN enter this 6-digit code: "138931" Immediately the screen will show "Region Code 1". d. Press the "up" arrow and "Code 1" becomes "Code 0". All Region or Region Free. e. Press "Setup" to exit. You can redo the process to check your work if you want to.
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I just had a live chat with Panasonic and it is region encoded (the CSR said all their Blu-Ray players are region encoded) to region 1 for DVD and region A for Blu-Ray disks. HTH!
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I'm not sure if the codes are region locked. I would contact amazon support.
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After pressing the home button make sure you type in the correct code and then press "enter" Then region menu will appear. Change to the desired region code. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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You can't create NA account because it's region-locked. It'll allow you to update to new firmware like any other console.
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The ad says the DVP5982 is region free from the factory. Why is a code needed??
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Yeah I had the same problem. Although it appears that the blu ray disc player is immediately ready to reed any disc, there are a few steps to take in order to change each time the region your disc belongs to. First of all, press SETUP on your remote, then insert the 1369 code. Now press 1 to enable region A, 2 for region B, 3 for a region C disc... and finally press SETUP again. Enjoy your view!
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No it is not. Not even Canada and US versions are the same.Like some of the other brands, the software can be unlocked (hacked), to allow the region to be changed from the remote. There are websites that have directions on how.
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I beleive it is a "rest of the world" product version. On initial setup you are prompted for a Country code. I have never chosen any thing but United States and don't remember all available code. Once code is chosen you have to default device to be able to see selection again
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I live in Canada. I bought 3 of these and then found out that you cannot redeem the code in Canadian app store. Going to the US store will re-direct you to the Canadian site again. After a while I figured out a way around it. First in your account setting, change your country to US and put in a random zip code. Then on the left hand nav about halfway down you will see "Canada" or whatever country you are in, and beside the country name is an "i". Click the i, and change your location to US. The site still knows that you are not in the US so certain apps will be unavailable for you to download, but you are able to redeem your code and download what is available in your country. I live in Canada. I bought 3 of these and then found out that you cannot redeem the code in Canadian app store. Going to the US store will re-direct you to the Canadian site again. After a while I figured out a way around it. First in your account setting, change your country to US and put in a random zip code. Then on the left hand nav about halfway down you will see "Canada" or whatever country you are in, and beside the country name is an "i". Click the i, and change your location to US. The site still knows that you are not in the US so certain apps will be... » Read More I live in Canada. I bought 3 of these and then found out that you cannot redeem the code in Canadian app store. Going to the US store will re-direct you to the Canadian site again. After a while I figured out a way around it. First in your account setting, change your country to US and put in a random zip code. Then on the left hand nav about halfway down you will see "Canada" or whatever country you are in, and beside the country name is an "i". Click the i, and change your location to US. The site still knows that you are not in the US so certain apps will be unavailable for you to download, but you are able to redeem your code and download what is available in your country. « Show Less
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if you go to settings >> Region+Language >> display language >> Chinese language is there. Also you can change the region format to Chinese too.
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It is marked as a Region 4 player, but set up to work for "all" regions -- "0" through 6 are advertised, 7 & 8 are "special use" codes and may not be supported. The "all region" setting was likely done by someone other than SONY. Mine works well with Region 1 and Region 2 discs, and I've also tried it with "Region 0" PAL DVD's.
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Dasa.Your information about changing region code setting is very helpful. I just bought Philips PET1030. Do you have any chance to know the steps for that model?Thanks a lot.Mich
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Mathew, To change Blu-ray regions, turn the player on and remove any discs. Press home to go to setup menu, then press 8, 5, 2, 0 to get to the factory settings. Select BD region code and press 1, 2, or 3 for regions A, B, or C, then exit with the Home button. This has to be done whenever you use Blu-Ray discs from different zones. DVD's should already have region 0 selected so you can play any of them without doing anything. I have lots of region 2 DVD's from the UK, and even a Mike Oldfield concert encoded for regions 3, 4, and 6 which I just stick them in and play them anytime. It's a great little player. I love mine, and I think you will too once you get familiar with it. It even has features many big name brand machines don't offer, like multi-speed slo-mo and A-B repeat. Enjoy, Woody
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You could try changing the region on the box to 0 - all regions. I tossed the Panasonic in the trash, upgraded the firmware on an old Sony blu ray I had and it works Great.
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The only method I am aware of is to use the code. Did it perhaps revert to the default code?
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Yes, The answer that Carol the Dabbler gave you just might be what is wrong. Here is the ASIN Number for NON Region free [B00FF9SVWA] and the ASIN for Region Free [B00HM9TIS2]