Just placed an order. Have a question: is there any specific instruction for using it as a multi-region or just follow the manual from the factory?
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No special instructions; works fine with different regions but some US Blu-rays strangely get blocked and can't be played!
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It is the same as using any other DVD player, and is simple to use. It is very sharp with 3D and blue ray. The only difference in this multi-region model is it can read a lot of zones for other parts of the world, like Asia, Europe...
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This DVD comes already setup. You don't have to do anything. Just place any DVD or BluRay from any region and press play.
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Configuration (hacking) the the Yamaha BD-S473 wasn't necessary. My experience can best be described as "plug 'n play."
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Just use straight out of the box with no special instructions. Note no wifi.
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I would be extremely surprised if it was region-free. If it WAS, you would think they would tout that. By the way, don't buy the 55 at the ridiculous prices currently on offer ($699 as I write). It was around $340 a few weeks ago, and will hopefully settle back down that way soon!
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Hi, I only used equipment from Europe and didn't try the option. I'm sure it'll work good. I didn't have any problem so far.
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Hi, I bought both the dual and the international version...both works great...you decide what you want
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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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This device is multi-region for DVD out of the box. But it is not completely for BD as there is a Region Code Instructions set on a piece of paper. I tried it successfully on mine. - No disc inserted - Press "Setup" - Enter code "1369" - DVD code is set to 0 which means multi-region - Blu Ray code is 1 for region A, 2 for region B and 4 for region C - press "Setup" again to saveIf you set Blu Ray code to 2 it should now read your region B disk.
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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 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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You can double check but I'm pretty sure that you set the region in whatever software you're using.
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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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I've read people complain of this, but I cannot find where on the write ups this player says its multi-regional.Both the Sony website and the users manual say explicitly this player is only for region 1.
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you will find it hard getting a region free player in the US. There are some people out there that have ways to de-code them and I would love to know anyone who knows how to do it on this model.
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Well, I hate to be a bearer of bad news, like me, I believed you purchased a knockoff from China. The firmware is substandard and the box is crap. I suggest you try getting a refund and this time purchase a box made by Matricom, which a USA company and will have a small g on the front. I purchased a box from them last week, hooked it up and it is working great, so far. Good luck getting a refund, I was unsuccessful, the company changed it's name.
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First and foremost the Panasonic EH69 was specifically built as an export device for Europe. When I purchased mine (reviewed here on amazon) I made certain that the unit would work here the USA. This is most likely why the outside of the carton is displaying region code 2. If you have unpacked your unit, does it have the ability to select multiple voltages, specifically 110-117 for North America? Secondly, you should have an accessory included, one North American plug adapter, which converts the European style plug to our standard receptacle plug. If you do not have these two features, I would contact the place of purchase and attempt a refund/return. I purchased my unit w/o any warranty whatsoever knowing the risk involved but I had also conversed with the seller ensuring the unit was manufactured with multiple voltages. If your missing only the plug adapter then those are available online for purchase and it wouldn't be a deal breaker.
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Hi Dasa:I'm having trouble with your advice on how to change to region 0. I've followed your instructions but end up at the password screen. The region code doesn't appear. What am I doing wrong? Is it possible that this region hack doesn't work anymore?LAR
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You can play CD's and DVD's from any Country. That's why I got mine, because I am getting some old german Movies from Germany, the ones I grew up with and it is so nostalgic. I love my Toshiba Multi region. Just wish they had one Years ago.
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Dear S Mitra, my unit (BDX1400) will NOT play european (PAL) DVDs. It ejects them with the message "Wrong Region"Am I doing something wrong? How do you make it work?