Will your imports play in your current player? - Blu-ray Forum

iceman · 08-17-2008, 06:22 PM

Although a large portion of all Blu-ray movies are region free (when this is written about two-thirds of all Blu-ray movies are region free) below is a map of the official regions.

Region A: America, Japan, Korea, South East Asia
Region B: Greenland, Europa, Africa, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand
Region C: China, India, Russia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Central, and South Asia.

Stephan.klose · 11-28-2008, 07:50 PM

Sadly all US Fox Titles (which have some really neat US exclusives) are all Region Coded. They make up a large portion of the third that's not region free.

Luckily all Companies that changed sides from HD-DVD kept their Region free ways.

McCrutchy · 12-03-2008, 09:38 PM

I find it irritating when people act like certain import BDs are region-free and then don't specify that the extras are all coded to that region's SD format. People should differentiate in their "... is Region-free!" tidbits

patherto · 03-31-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Panasonic DMP-BD35 (Modified for Blu-ray Regions A, B and C and DVD Regions 1-6)

Well, I have a Panasonic DMP-BD35, too, and I'd *LOVE* to make it region free! Could you share your secrets with us? Thankee!

The Driver · 04-06-2009, 03:42 PM

Never liked people telling me how and when and what I do with my legally bought material. Can you imagine buying a pair of jeans in a foreign country, getting home and not being allowed to wear them because they are 'foreign'?

I think multiregion DVD happened very quickly (matter of weeks of 1997's first few UK DVDs) but Bluray has stronger technology which has the hackers busy and of course they cracked the security very quickly (although it's ongoing due to 'upgrades' of Bluray). It's a shame because I'm very happy supporting the filmmakers and distributors so I'll have to work around their stupidity.

AnyDVD does that very easily of course. I only want region free enjoyment but if the studios can't understand that then people will want much more for less. Or nothing.

BruceWayne · 04-06-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I find it irritating when people act like certain import BDs are region-free and then don't specify that the extras are all coded to that region's SD format. People should differentiate in their "... is Region-free!" tidbits

My only import (JCVD) was that way... I was disappointed for sure. Oh well

DCSholtis · 04-06-2009, 04:22 PM

Since I bought an LG BH 200 all such concerns regarding region free BDs, PAL SD extras etc. are no problem for me. Luckily my TV accepts PAL signals.

The Duke · 06-25-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I find it irritating when people act like certain import BDs are region-free and then don't specify that the extras are all coded to that region's SD format. People should differentiate in their "... is Region-free!" tidbits

I know extra features in SD included on a separate DVD are region coded for the DVD region, but are SD extra features included the blu-ray disc region coded? I didn't think they were, just usually in PAL SD video format, which of course is not playable on most North American BD players and TVs. I watch all my import BDs on an LG BH200 player set to BD Region B and PAL enabled, but I left the DVD region to Region 1 as I don't have import DVDs - and I've never encountered sny problems watching extra features in SD included on the blu-ray disc, such as JVCD UK.

Edawg72 · 08-22-2009, 11:57 PM

Just finished watching Equilibrium (Japan)

Yautja · 08-31-2009, 01:16 AM

I only have a few & they play just fine

NYorker · 03-03-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I find it irritating when people act like certain import BDs are region-free and then don't specify that the extras are all coded to that region's SD format. People should differentiate in their "... is Region-free!" tidbits

Can this be true...?
Supposing I order a BD, say, Star Trek or whatever from the US - then the movie will play but the extras will not...!?

AnimeOnBlu · 03-03-2010, 05:58 PM

US extras (that are in SD) are always 480 i/p. Many European releases from smaller distributors use 576 i/p. However, the major studios (Paramount, Warner, Fox, etc) usually use 480 i/p. Most US players will not output PAL SD and most TVs won't accept the PAL signal even if the player can output PAL SD. European TVs and Players can handle both PAL and NTSC extras.

toddly6666 · 04-09-2010, 02:01 PM

Sherwood 5004 player:

Amelie (Australia), Lucky Luke (France), Bugsy Malone (UK) all play fine.

RebelWaltz · 01-15-2011, 07:30 AM

Hi guys,

I've just experienced the same problem. I'm in Australia, and just received a Criterion Edition of The Thin Red Line on Blu-ray, and my Panny wouldn't play it.

My retailer is going to ask the geeks at his work for a hack, he's not 100% sure either?

Otherwise I've been advised that you can contact Panasonic and they can give you a code? But it will cost you.

Generally everyone reckons it is hard to do or near impossible at this stage.

ANyone anywhere have any answers or solutions please?

Regards

rdodolak · 01-15-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RebelWaltz

Hi guys,

I've just experienced the same problem. I'm in Australia, and just received a Criterion Edition of The Thin Red Line on Blu-ray, and my Panny wouldn't play it.

My retailer is going to ask the geeks at his work for a hack, he's not 100% sure either?

Otherwise I've been advised that you can contact Panasonic and they can give you a code? But it will cost you.

Generally everyone reckons it is hard to do or near impossible at this stage.

ANyone anywhere have any answers or solutions please?

Regards

You'll need to get the player modded.

Until then, you can always check the movie profiles and this forum on blu-ray.com or the following site for to see if a specific title is region locked or not.

http://bluray.liesinc.net/

I doubt Panasonic would be willing to give you a code, even for money, since it's against the BDA license. All mods are third-party solutions.

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SwaggerJagger · 03-30-2013, 10:24 PM

I have a few imported Blu-Ray. Currently have one on the way, worried it won't work tho. Could not find anywhere if it was free or locked - the back cover didn't say anything, but with my luck - it'll be locked.

marblearch · 05-08-2013, 07:21 PM

As well as many of the Criterion titles the following Region A locked titles will play on a region B Panasonic BD30 player via various button combinations on the remote control to get the player to stop and not display the region coding screen message. The Mill Creek and Echo Bridge discs time out the region coding screen after a few seconds- then the movies can be accessed.

The Cell
15 Minutes
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
The Edge
Blood Simple
Apt Pupil
Sleepwalkers
Book of Blood
Blindness
They/Cursed
The Night Listener/Shadow of a Doubt
The Replacement Killers/Truth or Consequences N.M

Hintermann · 08-16-2013, 08:16 PM

I have a few US imports that were listed as "Region Free" and so far all of them ha played on my Panasonic DMP BD-65. I have installed all 3 upgrades available from their website.

I also have a couple of Indian BDs that the seller swore were Region Free although the cover did not specify this. They played without any hitch too.

bfett9 · 08-03-2014, 10:36 PM

Question about Disney movies from the UK

on Zavvi alot of them are listed as Reegion B, whereas amazon UK often lists them as All regions.

I've been burned by Amazon UK before got sherlock series one and it ended up being only for 50 hz players.

I am currently looking at several disney movies like monster's inc, and Toy story trilogy. Zavvi says b whereas amazon uk says all or region free, just trying to get a handle, also wondering if it is the same for Marvel movies like Iron Man 3.

08-17-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
iceman Developer Top contributor Member since:May 2003 Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:121 DVD collection:26 MA collection:1 Digital collection:6 iTunes collection:10 iTunes music:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:1	Will your imports play in your current player? Although a large portion of all Blu-ray movies are region free (when this is written about two-thirds of all Blu-ray movies are region free) below is a map of the official regions. Region A: America, Japan, Korea, South East Asia Region B: Greenland, Europa, Africa, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand Region C: China, India, Russia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Central, and South Asia. Last edited by Iceman; 09-03-2008 at 05:34 PM.

12-03-2008, 09:38 PM	#3
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I find it irritating when people act like certain import BDs are region-free and then don't specify that the extras are all coded to that region's SD format. People should differentiate in their "... is Region-free!" tidbits Last edited by McCrutchy; 12-03-2008 at 10:40 PM.

01-15-2011, 07:30 AM	#14
RebelWaltz New Member Member since:Jan 2011	Panasonic DMP-BD35 region hack? Hi guys, I've just experienced the same problem. I'm in Australia, and just received a Criterion Edition of The Thin Red Line on Blu-ray, and my Panny wouldn't play it. My retailer is going to ask the geeks at his work for a hack, he's not 100% sure either? Otherwise I've been advised that you can contact Panasonic and they can give you a code? But it will cost you. Generally everyone reckons it is hard to do or near impossible at this stage. ANyone anywhere have any answers or solutions please? Regards

05-08-2013, 07:21 PM	#18
marblearch Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray reviews:35	As well as many of the Criterion titles the following Region A locked titles will play on a region B Panasonic BD30 player via various button combinations on the remote control to get the player to stop and not display the region coding screen message. The Mill Creek and Echo Bridge discs time out the region coding screen after a few seconds- then the movies can be accessed. The Cell 15 Minutes Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) The Edge Blood Simple Apt Pupil Sleepwalkers Book of Blood Blindness They/Cursed The Night Listener/Shadow of a Doubt The Replacement Killers/Truth or Consequences N.M Last edited by marblearch; 05-08-2013 at 07:38 PM.

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The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Never liked people telling me how and when and what I do with my legally bought material. Can you imagine buying a pair of jeans in a foreign country, getting home and not being allowed to wear them because they are 'foreign'? I think multiregion DVD happened very quickly (matter of weeks of 1997's first few UK DVDs) but Bluray has stronger technology which has the hackers busy and of course they cracked the security very quickly (although it's ongoing due to 'upgrades' of Bluray). It's a shame because I'm very happy supporting the filmmakers and distributors so I'll have to work around their stupidity. AnyDVD does that very easily of course. I only want region free enjoyment but if the studios can't understand that then people will want much more for less. Or nothing.

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Edawg72 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:1400 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	Just finished watching Equilibrium (Japan)

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Yautja Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:6	I only have a few & they play just fine

03-03-2010, 05:58 PM	#12
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	US extras (that are in SD) are always 480 i/p. Many European releases from smaller distributors use 576 i/p. However, the major studios (Paramount, Warner, Fox, etc) usually use 480 i/p. Most US players will not output PAL SD and most TVs won't accept the PAL signal even if the player can output PAL SD. European TVs and Players can handle both PAL and NTSC extras.

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toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Sherwood 5004 player: Amelie (Australia), Lucky Luke (France), Bugsy Malone (UK) all play fine.

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SwaggerJagger Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:California! 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:1009 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 57 Trading Score:106	I have a few imported Blu-Ray. Currently have one on the way, worried it won't work tho. Could not find anywhere if it was free or locked - the back cover didn't say anything, but with my luck - it'll be locked.

08-16-2013, 08:16 PM	#19
Hintermann Special Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Bexhill on Sea, UK Blu-ray reviews:2	I have a few US imports that were listed as "Region Free" and so far all of them ha played on my Panasonic DMP BD-65. I have installed all 3 upgrades available from their website. I also have a couple of Indian BDs that the seller swore were Region Free although the cover did not specify this. They played without any hitch too.

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bfett9 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2013 Trading Score:109	Question about Disney movies from the UK on Zavvi alot of them are listed as Reegion B, whereas amazon UK often lists them as All regions. I've been burned by Amazon UK before got sherlock series one and it ended up being only for 50 hz players. I am currently looking at several disney movies like monster's inc, and Toy story trilogy. Zavvi says b whereas amazon uk says all or region free, just trying to get a handle, also wondering if it is the same for Marvel movies like Iron Man 3.

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