DVP-CX985V will not spin - Sony DVP-CX985V Multi-disc DVD Player

SOURCE: i have been advised that its not possible to hack

There is an coy in Switzerland that will do firmware change to multiregion depending on your model

SOURCE: Sony remote RM-DX500 not working with Disc

There are 2 set's of command switch's for the dvd player, a 3 position command switch on the back side of the dvd player and another 3 position command switch on the inside of the remote right next to the batteries, easiest option is to remove batteries from remote and test each one of the 3 position switch's labeled 1,2 & 3 and test remote control.