how do I set my dvd player to play multi-region dvd's?

Answer 1

Hi,

I think you mean how can you DVD player be made multi-region? Each DVD is coded either for a particular region, or is created in such a way as to have no regional coding info. Most DVD players manufactured in the last 2 or 3 years have mostly done away with the hard-wired regional coding (ie, to change to multi-region you would need to open the machine and 'chip' it).

The reason most manufacturers have done away with it is that, with global trade the way it is, its much cheaper to make a single player, and then use software to code it to a certain region, than to hard wire it in and have to make 6 or 7 different players for the different regions.

If you know the make and brand - i suggest doing a google search, using the brand, model number and the words 'multi', 'region' and 'code'. This will probably find you a site that shows you how, using the remote, to set your player to play DVDs from other regions.

I have added a website address that may help.

And in answer to coco2591, it is not illegal at all.

Hope that helps!

Rod

Answer 2

Bring it down to any electronic service center in my home country with around $25 US in your pocket. Let the dude there work for it for 3-5 working days, and BANG!!! Ur DVD player is now multi-regional =)

Answer 3

I don't know of any DVD players that can do that. I think most laptops can. Well, mine can - it's an Apple MacBook. Look into computer options though, I know how frustrating the multi-region thing can be.

Answer 4

region codes are simply a copyright management tool. A zero code means that there is no copyright imbeded by the manufacturer. but there are 3 major video system and a number of variants that are mutually incompatible, so having a region zero does not mean the movie will play in your DVD player. for example your player is probably PAL, being in the UK. but many region zero discs are recorded in NTSC for the north american market. so in that case, no your player won't play it.

Answer 5

buy a new multi-region dvd player online - or you can find buy it from most local asian (chinese) electronic stores

Answer 6

you don't; unless you know of an easter egg for the brand you own. these are set at the factory for each region they are shipped to; although i have heard of some models that are selectable, but they were pricey.

Answer 7

The manufacturers don't like you doing it, but screw them. It's only so they can set artificial prices in different markets. try DVDhacks. They often have good advice. Otherwise contact me with the model number and i'll see if i can find anything.

Good luck!

Answer 8

check with the dealer you got it from, the company that made it our legally bound to make them for the region they are going to be used in, dealer is not.

Answer 9

Sorry but you can't, it is illegal.