Multi-region BD Player on a budget? - Page 34 - Blu-ray Forum

manicsounds · 02-13-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jla135

How can you tell if a player has automatic resume play? My first was a Panasonic that I didn't realize did not have that.

It's not the player. It's if the disc has the feature.

jla135 · 02-13-2012, 04:19 PM

Really? I did not know that. Well for whatever reason, none of my disc seem to have that feature. Anytime I watch Batman Begins and cut the player off mid movie, I always have to find my spot again. Actually, that's with a lot of films.

clckworang · 02-16-2012, 07:13 PM

I posted this in another thread, but I thought it was worth bringing up here as well as another possibility.

I have not been able to personally verify this because I don't have any non-Region A Blu-rays, but someone at DVDTalk posted this information about the Panasonic DMP-BD60:

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All the information I have found on the internet has indicated that this player can only play Region B and C discs with a mod chip, with no remote solutions available. This is not the case!

All you need to do is load up the disc. When the message pops up that says the disc will only play in a Region B or C player pops up, press "stop" on the remote control. Then press "1" on the remote, followed by "enter." This will bypass the message and load up the disc to play normally.

Hard to believe that there's such a simple solution available. I'm assuming this works on the DMP-BD80 as well and possibly other Panasonic player.

Someone else posted that it worked on his DMP-BDT210, which is a 3D player (and the one I have). Others said it worked on the BD85 and BDT100 as well. This trick apparently does NOT work for DVDs for other regions.

Like I said, I personally have not had a chance to verify that this works on my DMP-BDT210, but this trick could be the answer we've been looking for.

smeesmay · 02-16-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clckworang

I posted this in another thread, but I thought it was worth bringing up here as well as another possibility.

I have not been able to personally verify this because I don't have any non-Region A Blu-rays, but someone at DVDTalk posted this information about the Panasonic DMP-BD60:

Someone else posted that it worked on his DMP-BDT210, which is a 3D player (and the one I have). Others said it worked on the BD85 and BDT100 as well. This trick apparently does NOT work for DVDs for other regions.

Like I said, I personally have not had a chance to verify that this works on my DMP-BDT210, but this trick could be the answer we've been looking for.

I have the 210 and some region b blus....I'll give it a shot tonight. only thing that has me worried is the conversion from 50 to 60hrz. Ill report in the morning

clckworang · 02-16-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smeesmay

I have the 210 and some region b blus....I'll give it a shot tonight. only thing that has me worried is the conversion from 50 to 60hrz. Ill report in the morning

Awesome. Some more verification that it works is definitely appreciated. I will be SO happy if it does.

Caesu · 02-19-2012, 11:07 PM

I have a question which has probably been asked but I dont have the patience to dig about,

Is it not posible to just order a blu ray player from the UK and have it shipped (for example some sellers on amazon will ship a blu ray player internationally) to North America?

That way you can have 1 player for Region A and another for say Region B?

You would just have to get a converter for the plug right?

That way you can avoid playing back and forth region codes and get a name brand instead of Seiki or Insignias?

This sounds to easy to be true, and I do realize it will be 2x more expensive but I I think the pros (name brand, no code switching around) outweigh the cons (price, shipping, warranty).

manicsounds · 02-20-2012, 05:54 AM

And 1 more player for Region C as well? Plus a region free DVD player for the old DVDs? If you have the space I guess...

I knew a guy years ago who spent a lot on anime DVDs in Japan, I told him that US or UK releases are much cheaper than the Japanese ones.

He ended up buying a Region 1 US DVD player, and a Region 2 PAL UK DVD player, in addition to his Japanese player, and paying insane prices on the hardware instead of just getting a cheaper region free player....

slimdude · 02-20-2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by manicsounds

I knew a guy years ago who spent a lot on anime DVDs in Japan, I told him that US or UK releases are much cheaper than the Japanese ones.

He ended up buying a Region 1 US DVD player, and a Region 2 PAL UK DVD player, in addition to his Japanese player, and paying insane prices on the hardware instead of just getting a cheaper region free player....

Not only buying multiple blu-ray players but, importing blu-rays from all over the world is quite expensive too. They're not cheap!

manicsounds · 02-20-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

Not only buying multiple blu-ray players but, importing blu-rays from all over the world is quite expensive too. They're not cheap!

I live in Japan, and importing discs have been MUCH cheaper than buying the Japanese versions locally. And much faster, as Japan tends to release things way after other countries. I've saved A LOT of money getting non-Japanese versions... but then again, I've spent so much money on movies altogether that I could feed a malnutritioned village for a few years...

Caesu · 02-20-2012, 06:12 PM

True, good points and after I posted I looked into converting 220v to 110v, which is more complicated then I thought it would be it seems...

DetroitSquirreL · 02-20-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

Not only buying multiple blu-ray players but, importing blu-rays from all over the world is quite expensive too. They're not cheap!

VERY incorrect. I use Amazon UK for BD that are also released in the US and the UK versions are region free (sometimes region B locked) & are cheaper to have it shipped to me then it is to go 1 mile down the road at get it from Best Buy!!

DetroitSquirreL · 02-20-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Caesu

True, good points and after I posted I looked into converting 220v to 110v, which is more complicated then I thought it would be it seems...

I bet you thought you'd just snap on an adaptor didn't ya

Caesu · 02-20-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

I bet you thought you'd just snap on an adaptor didn't ya

Hah! Ya I did...oops

jkozlow3 · 02-21-2012, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeesmay

I have the 210 and some region b blus....I'll give it a shot tonight. only thing that has me worried is the conversion from 50 to 60hrz. Ill report in the morning

Were you able to confirm smeesmay?? I want to order the region B UK Garden State release but have the Panasonic 110 and no way to play it unless this trick works for the Panasonics.

Thanks!

Darth Anakin · 02-21-2012, 02:52 PM

So is BB selling any region free BD player in-store for less than $100? Not something I would use a lot but guess I would like to have the option of getting region B and C BDs in the future.

lobo81865 · 02-21-2012, 03:05 PM

I haven't looked at this whole thread, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with a region free version of the LB BD630? I saw one on a website, and it looked pretty good. The price was around 198.00.

DetroitSquirreL · 02-21-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

So is BB selling any region free BD player in-store for less than $100? Not something I would use a lot but guess I would like to have the option of getting region B and C BDs in the future.

they don't carry any players that are region free out of the box. The Insignia can be region free with an older firmware they released but they don't carry them in-store any longer. Only via the Best Buy web site as refurbished units

jgh8xxx · 02-22-2012, 11:36 AM

I can confirm that the Panasonic hack works with my Panasonic bdt110, a player I received free from best buy! It did take a few tries, but it definitely works, as my artificial eye Bluray confirms

zoran · 02-23-2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jgh8xxx

I can confirm that the Panasonic hack works with my Panasonic bdt110, a player I received free from best buy! It did take a few tries, but it definitely works, as my artificial eye Bluray confirms

CAN some one try on bdt200

ciberlo · 03-11-2012, 06:35 PM

looking for a seiki owner for help . without warning it seems that entering the code and changing the BD region from A to B has no effect. Only region B locked bds will play, multi zone do not. no problem with dvd which all play at 0 zone. My player has the older unit firmware .fortunately all bds seem to play on my curtis player without upgrades...

02-20-2012, 05:54 AM	#667
manicsounds Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tokyo Blu-ray collection:809 Blu-ray reviews:80	And 1 more player for Region C as well? Plus a region free DVD player for the old DVDs? If you have the space I guess... I knew a guy years ago who spent a lot on anime DVDs in Japan, I told him that US or UK releases are much cheaper than the Japanese ones. He ended up buying a Region 1 US DVD player, and a Region 2 PAL UK DVD player, in addition to his Japanese player, and paying insane prices on the hardware instead of just getting a cheaper region free player.... still collecting dvds\|still small bluray collection

02-21-2012, 02:52 PM	#675
Darth Anakin Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Tatooine Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:463 DVD collection:55 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:38	So is BB selling any region free BD player in-store for less than $100? Not something I would use a lot but guess I would like to have the option of getting region B and C BDs in the future. Cowboys fan cautiously hoping for the best My twitter - terribleomens19

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02-13-2012, 04:19 PM	#662
jla135 Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:4	Really? I did not know that. Well for whatever reason, none of my disc seem to have that feature. Anytime I watch Batman Begins and cut the player off mid movie, I always have to find my spot again. Actually, that's with a lot of films.

02-19-2012, 11:07 PM	#666
Caesu Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:532 Blu-ray reviews:10	I have a question which has probably been asked but I dont have the patience to dig about, Is it not posible to just order a blu ray player from the UK and have it shipped (for example some sellers on amazon will ship a blu ray player internationally) to North America? That way you can have 1 player for Region A and another for say Region B? You would just have to get a converter for the plug right? That way you can avoid playing back and forth region codes and get a name brand instead of Seiki or Insignias? This sounds to easy to be true, and I do realize it will be 2x more expensive but I I think the pros (name brand, no code switching around) outweigh the cons (price, shipping, warranty).

02-20-2012, 06:12 PM	#670
Caesu Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:532 Blu-ray reviews:10	True, good points and after I posted I looked into converting 220v to 110v, which is more complicated then I thought it would be it seems...

02-21-2012, 03:05 PM	#676
lobo81865 Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Mississippi Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:708 DVD collection:539 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I haven't looked at this whole thread, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with a region free version of the LB BD630? I saw one on a website, and it looked pretty good. The price was around 198.00.

02-22-2012, 11:36 AM	#678
jgh8xxx New Member Member since:Nov 2011 Trading Score:1	I can confirm that the Panasonic hack works with my Panasonic bdt110, a player I received free from best buy! It did take a few tries, but it definitely works, as my artificial eye Bluray confirms

03-11-2012, 06:35 PM	#680
ciberlo New Member Member since:Jan 2012	looking for a seiki owner for help . without warning it seems that entering the code and changing the BD region from A to B has no effect. Only region B locked bds will play, multi zone do not. no problem with dvd which all play at 0 zone. My player has the older unit firmware .fortunately all bds seem to play on my curtis player without upgrades...