Can Sony BDP-S300 play PAL? - Blu-ray Forum

whoisquilty · 02-10-2008, 02:42 AM

I've got some Region 2 PAL DVDs. I'd like to rip them and set the region to 0. But they'll still be in PAL.

Will my BDP-S300 play PAL discs if they are Region 0? I'd like to know before I burn a DL DVD.

Kilian · 02-12-2008, 06:00 AM

I've tried it on the US Sony. It plays for a fraction of a second (I saw the FBI screen briefly) then it says it's the wrong region and the screen blacks out. But the timing on the display keeps ticking and when I pressed Menu on the remote it says Menu. So I concluded it has the hardware capable of playing PAL but is 'prevented' from outputting it.

In fact there are dual-region (1,2 for DVD, A & B for BD) US S300 and S500 players with or without HD-SDI mod now available.

Big Daddy · 02-12-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoisquilty

I've got some Region 2 PAL DVDs. I'd like to rip them and set the region to 0. But they'll still be in PAL.

Will my BDP-S300 play PAL discs if they are Region 0? I'd like to know before I burn a DL DVD.

Check this link.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/31/f...ers-appearing/

Gio · 02-12-2008, 06:28 AM

ive played some pal blu-rays on my bdp-s300 and 500 models

but wont play if region locked

had no problems with my light on drive in my pc (both pal and region locked)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106227

MrEggMan · 02-22-2008, 02:50 PM

Probably beating a dead horse...but when Capricorn One is involved, I'm going to need to absolutely confirm...

But there are a couple region free PAL BRDs that I'd love to get.

Has anyone had luck with this? A PAL DVD won't play for me on my BDP-S300. But, are Blu-Rays different than PAL DVDs?

bootman · 02-22-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrEggMan

Probably beating a dead horse...but when Capricorn One is involved, I'm going to need to absolutely confirm...

But there are a couple region free PAL BRDs that I'd love to get.

Has anyone had luck with this? A PAL DVD won't play for me on my BDP-S300. But, are Blu-Rays different than PAL DVDs?

Yes, there are no PAL or NTSC Blurays.
1080p is the same regardless.

PAL and NTSC DVD are different resolutions.

MrEggMan · 02-23-2008, 12:02 AM

So, this link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Capricorn-On...3694588&sr=8-2

...identifies the disc as PAL. This is incorrect and my player should handle it?

And, if they're different resolutions, can I expect that picture won't fill the screen?

fredreed · 02-23-2008, 12:58 AM

If You're looking to play pal movies then they will not work in American players, you will need to buy an international dvd player that will play any movie in the world. Just type in either international player or playing pal movies in yahoo or google. I believe there was another thread on this issue a while ago that stated that blu-ray players can not play pal movies. If you are unsure of what movies will play in blu-ray players then go to xploitedcinema because they have a region map of where blu-ray movies will play in.

Kirsty_Mc · 02-23-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MrEggMan

So, this link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Capricorn-On...3694588&sr=8-2

...identifies the disc as PAL. This is incorrect and my player should handle it?

And, if they're different resolutions, can I expect that picture won't fill the screen?

The information is Boll**ks!!!. Phase Alternate Line is an interlaced 625 line TV system. It has no relevance whatsoever to 1080P. On this title even the aspect ratio printed on the case (4:3) is wrong... it's scope (bars top & bottom).

richieb1971 · 02-23-2008, 01:31 AM

The best DVD player i've seen that is region free and upscales is the oppo.

www.oppodigital.com

I doubt any USA BD player will play PAL DVD out of the box.

MrEggMan · 02-23-2008, 01:55 AM

So, ignoring the DVD comments, I should be able to import Blu-Rays from Europe and play them on my BDP-S300 without any problem?

Kirsty_Mc · 02-23-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrEggMan

So, ignoring the DVD comments, I should be able to import Blu-Rays from Europe and play them on my BDP-S300 without any problem?

Region code depending. USA is A, Europe (incl. UK) is B. There are many region free and multi region titles though. It's a good idea to find some picks of the case, then you can see the region logo.

MrEggMan · 02-23-2008, 02:03 AM

Kirsty...you're a peach. Thank you!

Kirsty_Mc · 02-23-2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrEggMan

Kirsty...you're a peach. Thank you!

02-10-2008, 02:42 AM	#1
whoisquilty Member Member since:Aug 2007	Can Sony BDP-S300 play PAL? I've got some Region 2 PAL DVDs. I'd like to rip them and set the region to 0. But they'll still be in PAL. Will my BDP-S300 play PAL discs if they are Region 0? I'd like to know before I burn a DL DVD.

02-12-2008, 06:00 AM	#2
Kilian Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes and no I've tried it on the US Sony. It plays for a fraction of a second (I saw the FBI screen briefly) then it says it's the wrong region and the screen blacks out. But the timing on the display keeps ticking and when I pressed Menu on the remote it says Menu. So I concluded it has the hardware capable of playing PAL but is 'prevented' from outputting it. In fact there are dual-region (1,2 for DVD, A & B for BD) US S300 and S500 players with or without HD-SDI mod now available. Last edited by Kilian; 02-12-2008 at 06:03 AM.

02-23-2008, 12:02 AM	#7
MrEggMan Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	So, this link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Capricorn-On...3694588&sr=8-2 ...identifies the disc as PAL. This is incorrect and my player should handle it? And, if they're different resolutions, can I expect that picture won't fill the screen? Last edited by MrEggMan; 02-23-2008 at 12:08 AM.

02-23-2008, 12:58 AM	#8
fredreed Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sony BDP-S300 play pal If You're looking to play pal movies then they will not work in American players, you will need to buy an international dvd player that will play any movie in the world. Just type in either international player or playing pal movies in yahoo or google. I believe there was another thread on this issue a while ago that stated that blu-ray players can not play pal movies. If you are unsure of what movies will play in blu-ray players then go to xploitedcinema because they have a region map of where blu-ray movies will play in.

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Gio Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Kenosha, WI	ive played some pal blu-rays on my bdp-s300 and 500 models but wont play if region locked had no problems with my light on drive in my pc (both pal and region locked) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106227

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MrEggMan Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Probably beating a dead horse...but when Capricorn One is involved, I'm going to need to absolutely confirm... But there are a couple region free PAL BRDs that I'd love to get. Has anyone had luck with this? A PAL DVD won't play for me on my BDP-S300. But, are Blu-Rays different than PAL DVDs?

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richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	The best DVD player i've seen that is region free and upscales is the oppo. www.oppodigital.com I doubt any USA BD player will play PAL DVD out of the box.

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MrEggMan Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	So, ignoring the DVD comments, I should be able to import Blu-Rays from Europe and play them on my BDP-S300 without any problem?

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