How to change the Pioneer DV0-C503 DVD player from region one(US) to zero(region free) Thanks !

http://www.knoble-arts.com/user/image/unlockyourdvdregioncode.pdf
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You may have to turn to Pioneer authorized service. They may have a special remote that can accomplish this, but it can cost a bundle. Samsung players are easily turned region-free with the normal remote.

this is atomatically set by your windows program,you can only change this 3-5 times, from control panel, check computer defaults,remove power for dvd and shut off computer, then connect dvd, power up and check again what region your using,when you in the region area clik ondvd and see if it will allow you to change if not then you can;t change it..

DVD REGION FREE & BLUE-RAY REGION FREE
To changethe Region code on your DVD player, open Control Panel - System - Hardware -Device manager, and click on DVD/CD ROM drives, then right click on the DVDdrive and click Properties then click on DVD Region.
You can enter a new region and it also shows you how many changes have beenmade.
NOTE you can make only 4 changes and the player will lock permanently on the4th change.
If you want to play DVDs from any region you maybe able to upgrade the firmwareto make it region free BUT if you make a mistake or installed the wrongfirmware the player will be a piece of junk.
The best solution to make the player region free is to install a piece ofsoftware (Passkey for DVD) that allows you to play DVDs from any region andPasskey for Blu-ray that allows you to play Blu-rays from any region. There areseveral available on the Internet but my favourite is DVD-Region Free From: -
www.dvdfab.com/products,free.htm

Hi, kindly get the code here : www.regionfreedvd.net/ www.dvdripper.org/dvd-region-codes-vs-ntscpal/ www.regionfreedvd.net/players.html
www.dvdreviewer.co.uk/Forums/...region_code/page1
Best Regards, Jay__3e4r5

Hello,
The problem could be dirt on the surface of the lens.
Use a dry cotton bud to clean the surface of the lens, this you have to do gently because the lens is fragile.
If otherwise you have to change the lens.
Try websites Shopjimmy.com,Ebay.com to buy parts for replacement..

Step 1) Download the pioneer firmware here http://www.pioneerfaq.info/index.php?question=Firmwares

The site says the firmware only works on region 2 players. For this model it worked for my region 4 player in Australia

Step 2) Burn this file to a CD-ROM with name PIONEER as per these instructions - http://www.pioneerfaq.info/english/burn_guide.php

Step 3) Load the CD and your DVD player with ask you to flash the firmware. It says press play to start but instead HOLD DOWN ENTER during the entire process. DO NOT switch off your DVD during this time. When the tray opens take the CD ROM out but keep the DVD on. The flashing can take up two to three minutes. During this time HOLD DOWN ENTER ON THE REMOTE. The entire time!

Step 4) The DVD player will reboot. The tray should be empty. It will then load the tray back into the player. If the signal is disorted switch on and off.

Your done! Should work.

The most complex way of region freeing a DVD I have ever endured! :)

Check this thread:

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080820055911AAxPqVw


If you want to permanently change your firmware and you are comfortable working with this, then check this thread:

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f87/where-latest-version-1-21-pioneer-dvr-112d-firmware-thats-region-free-224385/

Originally this "hack" was for the 1708 model but it works for the 1718 model too.

1) Open the DVD Door, on remote press Setup, Right, Right, Right (that’s the arrows in the middle of remote)
2) Enter 9653,a service page will appear,
3) Use Up/Down Bottom to change region Codes
4) Set to 0 (zero) for multi-region

I bought a panasonic portable dvd player for the kids for christmas, unfortunately it displays wont play in the region. I do not have a code for it nor a remote control. The model is LS850. Can you help.?