How To Unlock Region Zones On A DVD Player
By Pam Farley
I am a huge anime fan, and many of the series that I follow have not been released in the United States yet, so if I order them on DVD from Japan, I would not have been able to play them on my DVD player because of the Region Zone. That is, until recently.
For those that may not know, DVDs are hard coded for world use through zones. The current codes are as follows:
- Region 1 - US and Canada
- Region 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, and Greenland
- Region 3 - S. Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Parts of South East Asia
- Region 4 - Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America (including Mexico)
- Region 5 - Eastern Europe, Russia, India, and Africa
- Region 6 - China
- Region 7 - Reserved for Special Use
- Region 8 - Cruise Ships, Airlines, etc.
- Region 9, 0, or All - Uncoded for Worldwide use
There are many reasons why this encoding is in place - licensing issues, censorship, but mainly money. Studios release movies at different times across the globe, and if it is available on DVD in the United States before it is released in France, they could potentially lose out on box office receipts if the consumer could purchase the DVD.
Consumers are often told if they have a Region 1 player, it will not play Region 2 disks. That is not truly the case. Most DVD players can be unlocked using a simple code from the remote.
In order to unlock your DVD player, you need two things: your DVD player model number and the hack found at VideoHelp.com/dvdhacks. This site is a search engine that lists thousands of hack codes to unlock your DVD player.
The latest player that I unlocked was a CyberHome CH-DVD 300 that I got from WalMart for $29.99. The process was simple and painless. Here are the steps I had to take to set it to uncoded or worldwide use:
- Power On
- Open Tray
- Press Menu, 1, 9
- Change Zone to 0 (third line from the bottom)
- Press Enter
- Press Open/Close (Eject)
Voila! One uncoded DVD player capable of playing DVDs from anywhere in the world. One word of warning: Using any hacks on your player can void your warranty, so try this at your own risk.
Comments
Pam, your work is perfect. Its help a lot. Thanks...... orly from the Philippines
I have a reproducer samsung DVD 1080P8 as I can unblock the zones and return it multiregion
Too bad, lol, our dvd player conked out just a few weeks ago!! but np, great hub. hope you can also visit my dvd players hub soon!
I have a samsung DVD 1080P8 with region 1. I'm not able to unblock it. could you please let me know how to unlock it. I have tried the steps mentened in this page, but does not help.
I have a mikomi ds-8668 set to region 2 if anyone knows the code to unlock it i be grateful thanks
Can anyone tell me if he finally found the code to unlock a Samsung 1080P8, region 1? I refer to Noble post above.
Thanks for your help ;-)
would you know how to unluck a Fisher Model: DVD-SL30?
Thanks :o)
Also looking for the 180P8 region 1 hack.
Samsung 1080P8 Region 1 hack:
1. OFF/ON your DVD 2. Open the tray 3. Press 'INFO', you'll see version code 4. Press '9' repeatedly untill you see '9' overlapped with the version code 5. OFF/ON and enjoy!
has anyone tried pixie hack with success??
Would someone help me to unlock a Pioneer DV-48AV DVD?
Would someone pls help me to unlock a SONY DVP FX 930 region 1 into free zone??
Thanks
SONY DVP FX 930 comes plays regions - ALL and region 1.
Still i m not able to play some of the self burn DVDs ,thou its playing fine for DVD with All regional code.
Pls help.
Chan,
How did you make your DVD (DVP FX930) possible to use for all regional code? I would like to unlock mine.
I have 3 DVD/VCR players, I can't find the codes to unlock any of them, Is there anybody can help me?!?
SONY SLV-D370P
RCA VC125HF
Magnavox DP170MS8 (DVD plyer only)
can you please help me unlock a SONY DVP FX 930 region 1 into free zone?
i cant see a thing !!!
I have two DVDs:
LG DVP HT-500
Pioneer XV-DV 232
I am unable to locate the unlock code for either. Can anyone help....Please
The video help site does not have anything on the LG DVD model DR41812W
Can anyone help please
Hi, I have Toshiba D-R410
1 region, on the site hasn't info.
I need ALL Regions.
HELP ME PLEASE!!
Please mail me meugalex@mail.ru
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How did you make your DVD (Sony DVP FX930) possible to use for all regional codes
I would appreciate it, if you guys can help me out here..
What menu is it?
How did you make your DVD (Sony DVP FX930) possible to use for all regional codes?
I really appreciate that. Actually, it plays DVD's region 1 only.
Thanks a lot.
i have a bd player sony bdp-s1 , it's possible to unlock for region free? thanks
I just bought a Sony DVD portable for my kid: Sony DVP-FX930 It only plays DVD's region 1, which is not good for them as I need Region 2. Can you please help?
I really appreciate that.
Thank you.
How did you make your DVD (Sony DVP FX930) possible to use for all regional codes?
thanks
anyone know how 2 unlock dvd samsung c350???
Also trying to unlock samsung dvd-c350.... anyone?
I have a Samsung DVD-C350 that's locked to region 3, and I wanted to play a region 1 disc. After trying everything I could find, I discovered that this works:
Make sure no disc is in player.
Press Power button on player (not remote) to turn on player.
Wait for No Disc message on TV screen.
(The following buttons are on the remote.)
Press Repeat (plain, not A-B)
Press Fast Rewind >|
Press Fast Forward >>
Press Previous Chapter |||
You will get a menu full of numbers.** I don't know what any of the numbers mean but taking clues from instructions available for H1080 DVD players, I highlighted all numbers from 1 to 9. Use arrow buttons and Enter button to highlight or unhighlight numbers.
** NOTE: I recommend you backup the original highlights in the numbers menu by noting it down on the back of the player's manual or some place safe. You may want to revert to the original settings when you want to send the device for warranty or if something goes wrong.
Press Play button (on remote) to save the new highlights. The player will turn off.
Wait 5 seconds then press Power button on player (not remote).
You will get a Language menu. Select English (or any language) and you can pop in a Region 1 disc immediately.
This worked for my region 1 disc and my C350 DVD player played it like a piece of cake! I'm not sure if the above arrangement of highlights will work for other regions, but the instructions I found says it will make the player region-free. Do let us know if it works for you!
Could also be true for DVD-C350K, DVDC360, DVD-C450 and DVD-C450K since they're in same series.
MODERATOR, please reject previous commment. I will post corrected comment after this.
I have a Samsung DVD-C350 that's locked to region 3, and I wanted to play a region 1 disc. After trying everything I could find, I discovered that this works:
Make sure no disc is in player. Press Power button on player (not remote) to turn on player. Wait for No Disc message on TV screen. (The following buttons are on the remote.) Press Repeat (plain, not A-B). Press Fast Rewind (two arrows to left, no line). Press Next Chapter (two arrows to right with line). Press Fast Forward. Press Previous Chapter. Press Play.
You will get a menu full of numbers.** I don't know what any of the numbers mean but taking clues from instructions available for H1080 DVD players, I highlighted all numbers from 1 to 9. Use arrow buttons and Enter button to highlight or unhighlight numbers.
** NOTE: I recommend you backup the original highlights in the numbers menu by noting it down on the back of the player's manual or some place safe. You may want to revert to the original settings when you want to send the device for warranty or if something goes wrong.
Press Play button (on remote) to save the new highlights. The player will turn off. Wait 5 seconds then press Power button on player (not remote). You will get a Language menu. Select English (or any language) and you can pop in a Region 1 disc immediately.
This worked for my region 1 disc and my C350 DVD player played it like a piece of cake! I'm not sure if the above arrangement of highlights will work for other regions, but the instructions I found says it will make the player region-free. Do let us know if it works for you!
The above instructions could also work for DVD-C350K, DVDC360, DVD-C450 and DVD-C450K since they're in same series.
The comment(s) above has instructions which I thought will make the region-3 player become region-free. But it only changed the player to get locked to region-1. I found out when I tried region-1, region-3 and region-6 discs. Only region-1 played. Once I returned the numbers menu to the original default setting, only region-3 played.
I had received an anonymous comment in my blog with alternate instructions. I tried the alternate instructions (after returning the numbers menu to the original default), and found that my DVD player Samsung DVD-C350 is now region-free. I could play all the three discs of different regions without any "Wrong region" message.
Click my name in this comment (not previous comments) to go to my blog post where I have posted the alternate instructions. The original comment by the anonymous person is also available. Thanks a zillion to Anonymous!
The above instructions could also work for DVD-C350K, DVDC360, DVD-C450 and DVD-C450K since they're in same series.
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Hi,
I am wondering if there are unlock codes for a Panasonic DVD A7D player.
Thanks and appreciate any help.
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Hi!
I just get a DVP-FX750 from SONY. I bought it in the States, for a Christmas present for my sun. I didn't know anything about that region code, but unfortunately it doesn't works in Europe. Can anyone help me to unlock it?
Thank you and I appreciate
Koroszlan
I have an Electrohome TV Model 20ET201F. 20" with VHS and DVD players incorporated. It will not play UK zone DVD's. Is there a code for this Model?
I WANT UNLOCK CODE FOR TEVION 40656
Hi Justice, try this:
1.With the DVD player turned on, press the 'Setup' button on your remote control, to enter the system menu.
2.Press the right arrow button on your remote control until you have the 'Password Setup Page' displayed.
3.Then press '8888' using your remote control. This will subsequently display a 'Region Code' screen.
4.Using the up and down arrows on your remote control you can specify the region you require. To enable multi-regional play we recommend setting the unit to: Region Code 0.
5.Press the 'Enter' button on your remote control to confirm
hi !!
any hints regarding the sony DVP- FX 750 ??? it runs only on region 1 and i need it with regions 2 and 4 !!! heeelp !!!!
110220electronics.com got the region free dvd player http://www.110220electronics.com
Do you khow how to unlock a dvd player RCA DRC99731?
I have sony dvp-fx820 not able to make it region free. Any ideas? thanks
I have a reproducer sony DVP-FX950 and DVP-FX750 as I can unblock the zones and return it multiregion
maorisjrc ,, how so you unlock DVP FX750 Thanks
No, I'm waiting for answer "maorisjrc@hotmail.com"
Fantastic
i really need help with my dvd player...samsung DVD C450K...just cant find any hacks on google..could really appreciate anyone's help..thanks!!
I have a sony dvd player model DVP SR500H,I can't see dvd region 4, what can i do
pleased help me
Hello, I am looking how to unlock a Toshiba D-VR60DTKF...any clues? Thanks!
Hi all,
I'm looking to unlock a portable DVD player, Digital Electronics model no:10F-0002 can't find any information anywhere, please help.
GOOD STUFF MATE, WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!
Any clues on how to unlock a Magnavox MDV3000/F7?
Can anyone help unlocking a Panasonic SA-PT980??
I have a Samsung digital home enternainment system HT-D453HK and would like to unlock it from the region it is in but are unable to fimd any info about how is there anybody who can help me please
Hi i need unlock a DVD - Vehicle entertainment system form my honda ridgeline truck, only player dvd zone 1, i need zone 4, thanks
Is HT-C350 and DVD 350 the same??
how can I get the codes to unlock the HT-C350
I have a Sony DVP-FX750 and need to change it from Region 1 to Region 2 for Europe, please help anyone? e-mail g_tomasdottir@hotmail.com
Can you unlock a player without a remote?
region code for Sony SLV-D380P please? I am not able to find in any search engine :(
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Hi.
I hvae the SONY BDV-E380 BlueRay DVD-Region 2/BD-Region B.
I wish to make the DVD part Region-free/Multiregion.
Does anyone know how to do this..? Thanks.
The Blueray player in the "BDV-E380" is the same as in the "BDV-T58", "BDV-E980", BDv-E880" & "HBD-E580", if its any help.
Anyone know how to unlock a Pioneer DVD-266?
To PANDA.
I found some info on how to unlock some similar Pioneer products at this link: http://www.fixya.com/support/t9093929-region_code_
I hope its a help.
I also have a SONY BDV-E380 BlueRay DVD.
I wish to make the DVD part Region-free/Multiregion.
Does anyone know how to do this..? Thanks.
I appreciate if anyone helps me to unlock "Sony portable cd/dvd player DVP-FX810" which I bought from US. Mail ID : kavi_k83@yahoo.co.in
Anyone know the Unlock code for a currys essentials C1dvd10 player as i cant seem to find the code ANYWHERE
anyone know to hack SONY BDP S570 BLURAY player for region free codes?
I have SAMSUNG C-360. Do you know the code for this player? I need unlock...
Please, if you know...send me a e-mail to: alfredericksen@gmail.com
i have just got a panasonic sa-btt270 bluray surround sound system can anyone tell me how to unlock it
Anyone know the code for a Sony BDP-BX18?
I NEED HELP WITH OUR TOSHIBA HDMI. HOW DO I UNLOCK THE REGION FOR MY UNITED STATES DVDS. THANK YOU.
a have a samsung BD-D5100 blueray unit and i am trying to unlock the unit from region 4 code (australia) to region free.the player loads and then refuses to shift from stop on the player.i have purchased a AK59-104 remote with a repeat button,but no luck so far.can you please help,luitzen.
Funny how I'm not having any trouble playing a region 3 dvds on a region 1 player without an hacks whatsoever. Could someone possibly tell me why this might be? I'm not complaining but I'd like to know if its just a fluke with one disk or if I can run out and buy some JP/HK movies to watch without having to worry if they will be blocked. I have a Panasonic dvd-F65 and a Yamaha both region 1 and they successfully played Rob-B-Hood HK special edition which is a region 3 movie.
I have magnavox mdv2100. Any answers?
I purchased a Mistral Select dvd player ($20 TOTAL!) on eBay, and it's a fabulous machine. It's region-free out of the box, and it has one unique and very appealing feature: it bypasses the FBI warning, the trailers and all the other annoyances and goes straight to the opening credits. Of course, if you want to view those things, you can press the MENU button to see them. NOTE: when you first hook it up, it might be rolling and in black & white on your monitor. Remedy: push NB on the remote several times to normalize the picture. Then press SETUP on the remote control, find LAST MEMORY and turn it off. Now you're open for business! You'll love the player. One more nice feature on the machine: there are control buttons on the front of the player. Unlike many dvd players that can only be controlled via the remote control, if your dog eats the remote, you can still play dvds or cds.
Magnovax MDV3000 , MVD2015/2016 dvd player hack
1. Turn ON the player
2. Press setup
3. Press 9999
4. You will see number 1 on the top. This is region code. Use side arrows and change the codes. Use 255 for all.
I can play DVDs from India as well as DVDs from USA.
coding for HT-C350 please soonest.. I am in south africa but it still doesnt want to play Code 2 dvd's which it played before..
I bought a Sylvania dvd player for the car model
SDVD8727 in Usa and I need to use it in Switzerland
How do I unlock
How do I unlock my Sony portable CD/DVD Player DVP-FX930 bought in the US 3 years ago and brought home to the UK but cannot play any British CDs
or DVDs?
Can someone please share the code for Samsung c350. I have tried the code posted but only sets to use region one. I want to be able to play all regions from region 3.
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i have a "JPEG" dvd player can anyone help how to make it a multiregion zone thanks
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livelonger 5 years ago
Great stuff! Thanks for the info. I have a Polish DVD that I haven't been able to see because of the (@&$(@ regional encoding. I'll try to crack it tonight.