Hi How can i change the region on my Phillips portable DVD pet824. i live in sydney Australia we use region 4 thank samis

It depends if the DVD player is separate to the TV or built into it. Assuming the DVD is a separate unit, it must be region 4 for Australia, unless specified otherwise (on the player's rear panel or in the operation manual). The only types of DVD players/recorders allowable in Australia are region 4, and multi-region. If the player plays region 4 DVDs, but not other regions, there's your answer. A model number and/or brand of the DVD player would help.

try cleaning the laser lens with a swab and some 91% alcohol GENTLY Then dry the lens with a swab and try again

Try changing the region by right clicking your DVD drive in explorer and select properties, go to hardware tab, select your DVD brand and type, click properties, go to DVD region, and change the region.. Just remember, any DVD only allowed to change the region for about 4 times, after that, you can't change the region anymore..

To check the software version and change
region code of your DVD Portable

1. Power ON the DVD player and open the DVD
door
2. Press the “SETUP” button on remote control,
then select the “Preference MENU”
3. Press the remote button in the sequence as
9 -> 6 -> 5 -> 3
4. The LCD display showed the existing region
code. Press (navigation up) or
(navigation down) repeatedly to select the
number from 0 to 6.
5. Refer below table for your region code setting
Region
1=USA
2=Europe
3=Asia Pacific
4=Australia, New Zealand
5=Russia, India
6=China

Select “0” setting = Region Free (confidential)

1. Open the DVD cover
2. Press setup
3. Type 9 6 5 3
4. Press the Arrow Key up or down and select 0 for region free
5. Hit OK

Hello Canada416,
Check the following link to the regional code data base for codes you can enter through the handset to unlock region codes. Let me know if this helps you or you need further assistance.

Panasonic models can't be hacked to change to region free. You need to get a hardware fix. Best to google aussie sites to find someone

Region code hack posted by Tiger1, May 24 2007:

Hi I live in Australia and added this model.



acknowledging: Region code hack posted by ZoidsGodzilla, November 22 2006: for the Samsung DVD-V5600

1. Press the DVD button on your remote (the Samsung logo appears)
2. Press the SUBTITLE button on your remote
3. With your remote enter the code: 76884
4. The current region is displayed on the top left corner of the screen. (e.g. 4)
5. Press 9 on your remote (Region free)
6. Again press the SUBTITLE button on your remote
7. Enjoy the Region free player

If your player is NOT Region 4 by default then you will need to Substitute the Numbers in Step 3 with the ones Below.

Region codes:
RC 1: 2, 9, 3, 3, 4
RC 2: 3, 8, 7, 6, 7 (or 5, 7, 5, 3, 8 )
RC 3: 5, 6, 7, 3, 2
RC 4: 7, 6, 8, 8, 4
RC 5: 5, 3, 8, 1, 4
RC 6: 2, 4, 4, 6, 2

For Example if your Player was Purchased in the usa ( Which is Region 1) then Step 3 would read :-

3. With your remote enter the code: 129334

Have Fun :0)

Dkjr & Tom,

Check http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/sony-dvp-fx810/7126. The best I´ve found.

Roberto.

Thank you .. thank you..
I bought 4 dvd's from the states that wouldn't play in Australia changed the region and it is now playing
thank you so very much