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5 Jul 2003, 23:10
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Child Eating Zombie Clown
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Regional DVD encoding
Is there any way to get around it?
I want to buy 28 days later (from an overseas source), but it's encoded in Region 2, and I have a Region 1 DVD player..
I know I could download it, flavius, but I'd rather buy it.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:14
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Re: Regional DVD encoding
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Originally posted by Mirai
Is there any way to get around it?
I want to buy 28 days later (from an overseas source), but it's encoded in Region 2, and I have a Region 1 DVD player..
I know I could download it, flavius, but I'd rather buy it.
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yes
there is
i'm unsure whether there are rules on discussing multi region firmware patches for dvd players so i'll let you google your dvd player model instead
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5 Jul 2003, 23:16
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The Twilight of the Gods
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As far as I know, it's allowed by UK law.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:17
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Slacker
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Most players will have a remote hack that will unlock all regions. A remote hack is generally the better option as you can set it back again, unlike a chip where you'll generally lose your warranty, if you have one.
Just look up your player make and model on http://www.vcdhelp.com
It's not illegal, so there shouldn't be any problem with it on here.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:18
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Cooki-Monster
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Re: Regional DVD encoding
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Originally posted by Mirai
Is there any way to get around it?
I want to buy 28 days later (from an overseas source), but it's encoded in Region 2, and I have a Region 1 DVD player..
I know I could download it, flavius, but I'd rather buy it.
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im sure ur dvd player has a remote hack to enable you to make it region free.
what make of dvd player have u got.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:20
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
As far as I know, it's allowed by UK law.
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Lucky he's not UKian then.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:22
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Quote:
Originally posted by Flavius
hacks and such are illegal, thus u should close this thread asap!
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they're not
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5 Jul 2003, 23:23
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Quote:
Originally posted by queball
Lucky he's not UKian then.
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However, these forums and their parent company are based in the UK.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:24
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Slacker
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Quote:
Originally posted by Flavius
dont dvd's allow u to change zones like 5 times or so ?
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PC drives generally do, yes. Standalone players can be switched or completely unlocked at your leisure though.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:24
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http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/info/m...n/hackable.asp
search your model number there to see if you can hack it
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5 Jul 2003, 23:29
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The Twilight of the Gods
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Quote:
Originally posted by Flavius
then why are they called 'hacks'
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I believe that UK law states that the product has to fulfil the purpose it was bought for, which is why CDs that won't play on computers aren't strictly legal. You're trying to play a DVD on a DVD player; it's similar to it being ok to crack games if you own them.
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5 Jul 2003, 23:29
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Quote:
Originally posted by Flavius
then why are they called 'hacks'
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vbulletin modifications are called hacks too
hacking is
cracking is
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5 Jul 2003, 23:58
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Child Eating Zombie Clown
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Re: Re: Regional DVD encoding
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Originally posted by cookiemay
im sure ur dvd player has a remote hack to enable you to make it region free.
what make of dvd player have u got.
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RCA RC5920P
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6 Jul 2003, 00:08
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Cooki-Monster
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Re: Re: Re: Regional DVD encoding
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Originally posted by Mirai
RCA RC5920P
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dont seem to be any hacks for it.
Go and get a better dvd player one that is multi region
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6 Jul 2003, 00:19
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Child Eating Zombie Clown
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Regional DVD encoding
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Originally posted by cookiemay
dont seem to be any hacks for it.
Go and get a better dvd player one that is multi region
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Dammit
btw that dvd player is the best RCA playet you can buy atm.
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Die You Bitch Minister of Insanity - "Timete Nostrum Piscem Furoris"
My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever, we begin bombing in 5 minutes - President Ronald Reagan, in a radio check where he did not realize the microphone was on and the station broadcasting
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6 Jul 2003, 00:21
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Theres one for RCA RC5910P on vcdhelp.com which I assume is the previous model. Might be worth a shot.
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6 Jul 2003, 00:24
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Child Eating Zombie Clown
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Quote:
Originally posted by Eddie
Theres one for RCA RC5910P on vcdhelp.com which I assume is the previous model. Might be worth a shot.
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url?
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