« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?  (Read 1392 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline El Zar

  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • DVD Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,438
  • Rebelde de Kamote
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 18
HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« on: Dec 05, 2011 at 12:59 PM »
Bought a cheap SAMSUNG player for my kid. Asked the salespeople if it reads all formats. When I tried a region 1 disc on it, the monitor said "Can't read. Wrong region." I thought it was just a matter of changing some settings but I couldn't find anything on the menu. Had to bring it back to SM and replace it. The salesman said "Region 3 kasi tayo sir." Told him it was like my 7th DVD player. This was the first time I encountered a one-region only unit. I left with a SONY.
Logged

Offline AICRAG

  • Trade Count: (+15)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 761
  • Do unto others before they do unto you
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #1 on: Dec 08, 2011 at 03:22 PM »
I have always known Samsung to be region 3 only.  I bought a Samsung player in 2007 at S&S and it was region 3 only. Folks at S&S old me Samsung players that they sell are really like that.
 Had to perform a "hack" procedure to enable multi region capability.
Pioneer players are known to be region free out of the box. Had 2 pioneers that are region free and sellers always tell me that is a standard thing for their players.
Logged
Toshiba 55XL700,Dali Ikon 6,Vokal2 MKII,Cayin CD-50T,Ecosse 2.3,IXOS Coax, HK AVR340, NAD 320BEE

Offline El Zar

  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • DVD Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,438
  • Rebelde de Kamote
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 18
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #2 on: Dec 09, 2011 at 07:12 AM »
Too bad. The SAMSUNG player looked like a fine purchase.
Logged

Offline anya618

  • Trade Count: (+3196)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 21,729
  • it PAYS to be patient ;D
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 2616
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #3 on: Dec 09, 2011 at 07:13 AM »
Quote from: El Zar on Dec 09, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Too bad. The SAMSUNG player looked like a fine purchase.

anong model sir nung samsung dvd player?
Logged
viber/cp# 09175040694 (PLS INDICATE USERNAME)

Offline El Zar

  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • DVD Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,438
  • Rebelde de Kamote
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 18
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #4 on: Dec 11, 2011 at 03:38 PM »
sorry, forgot the serial number. It retails at P1,390 at SM
Logged

Offline volgard

  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Apprentice
  • *
  • Posts: 31
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #5 on: Dec 20, 2011 at 07:28 AM »
I had a Samsung DVD player before as well, same as yours it wasn't region free by default. I just searched on how to unlock it sa internet, worked for me. 'Worth a try.

Quote from: El Zar on Dec 11, 2011 at 03:38 PM
sorry, forgot the serial number. It retails at P1,390 at SM
Logged

Offline anya618

  • Trade Count: (+3196)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 21,729
  • it PAYS to be patient ;D
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 2616
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #6 on: Dec 20, 2011 at 07:31 AM »
Quote from: El Zar on Dec 11, 2011 at 03:38 PM
sorry, forgot the serial number. It retails at P1,390 at SM

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks?dvdplayer=&hits=50&Search=Search

try m sir baka andito ung model ng samsung player mo
Logged
viber/cp# 09175040694 (PLS INDICATE USERNAME)

Offline Prometheus75

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 464
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #7 on: Dec 20, 2011 at 07:45 AM »
Quote from: anya618 on Dec 20, 2011 at 07:31 AM
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks?dvdplayer=&hits=50&Search=Search

try m sir baka andito ung model ng samsung player mo

We have a Samsung BD player from the US which only plays region 1 DVDs. Is there a way we can make it play at least the DVDs region free?
Logged
Going 3D, at last! (And I don't care it it's a fad.)

Offline anya618

  • Trade Count: (+3196)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 21,729
  • it PAYS to be patient ;D
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 2616
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #8 on: Dec 20, 2011 at 07:46 AM »
Quote from: Prometheus75 on Dec 20, 2011 at 07:45 AM
We have a Samsung BD player from the US which only plays region 1 DVDs. Is there a way we can make it play at least the DVDs region free?

not sure if meron for bd players, try mo sir ung link ;D
Logged
viber/cp# 09175040694 (PLS INDICATE USERNAME)

Offline El Zar

  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • DVD Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,438
  • Rebelde de Kamote
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 18
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #9 on: Dec 20, 2011 at 12:47 PM »
Shouldn't the salespeople know this? They should be better informed or tell customers outright that the unit can only play region 3
Logged

Offline Prometheus75

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 464
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #10 on: Dec 21, 2011 at 08:14 AM »
Unfortunately, some sales agents are wont to promising you the moon for a quick sale. Which is why it's advisable to do some preliminary research on an intended purchase before making the jump (or not).

(It doesn't help, though, that sometimes even the manufacturer's own website misstates a product's specs. *cough* LG Phils *cough*)
Logged
Going 3D, at last! (And I don't care it it's a fad.)

Offline dips15

  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 844
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: HOW COME SOME NEW DVD PLAYERS ARE NOT MULTIREGION-CAPABLE?
« Reply #11 on: Dec 21, 2011 at 09:48 AM »
Actually I think all branded DVD players are locked to a certain region.  Hence the region number at the back.  But most companies just unlock this automatically for you at a certain time.  Anyway, anya's link is pretty comprehensive and should include your DVD player. 

(might be wrong about everything I said though) ;D
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »