Region hack for Panasonic BD players?

[Blu-ray Neo]

The cheapest route for BD region free ability?

Go online (Ebay) and get a refurbished Insignia BD player.

I got one for $31.00 and it's region free (DVD & BD) outta the box after entering a simple 4 digit code.

(Insignia NS-BRDVD4 1080p HD Internet Connectable Blu-Ray Player)

Ebay has several that start at $44.00

You may be able to find them cheaper elsewhere.

[Blu2u]

Originally Posted by jordy475

This works on my BDT220 as well!
Has anyone discovered how to bypass the DVD region codes on this, personally do not need it as I have an older oppo dvd player and well as the BDP 93 so I am all set, but it would be nice to have another region free DVD player as well.

Nothing will work, as the Panasonic does not have a NTSC/PAL converter.

[SimonBA]

Originally Posted by zoran

Does any easy region free hack available for Panasonic BD 210?

DMP-BDT110/111/115/210/215/310 - Enhanced Firmware 1.88A for selected models (EB,EE,EF,EG,GA,GC,GK,GN,GT,GW,LB,P,PC,PU,PX)

[Blu-ray Neo]

Originally Posted by Blu2u

Nothing will work, as the Panasonic does not have a NTSC/PAL converter.

That's what I thought as well....

[#1Dad Benoit]

A huge Thank You for whomever posted the pop up menu work around. Finally able to watch Dolph's The Punisher in HD after buying it from Amazon UK this summer

[CarsonDyle]

Originally Posted by HoNuts

I have a Panasonic DMP-BDT110 and it can play Region-B discs by doing a few different tricks. It won't play any PAL or 1080/50i content without modified firmware however. Here's the 3 methods that I've discovered so far:

You sir, are a god. Method 2 worked like a charm on my BDT-215. THANK YOU!!!

[KivaSeeker]

I have a question on topic, at this point hypothetical! I am learning Japanese. Lots of reasons I want to do that. At some point suppose hypothetically I might go to Japan, maybe even for a long period. I have a large movie collection! Everything from American Movies, Japanese imports, and American releases on both Blu ray and DVD. The blu rays have no problem, we share Region A with Japan, but the difference in region tells me my DVDs won't work.

I am fortunate to have so much in the blu ray format, but there are a few DVDs that would cost a fortune to replace with the Japanese blu ray. My head tells me there must be a solution to the region code conflict for DVDs worth saving. These have not only been to the benefit of entertainment, but also helped to practice my Japanese.

So my question in short: I already have a large collection, I have heard of region free players and voltage adapters, Does a player already region free need a voltage adapter. What exactly does someone need?

Thanks!

[chip75]

Originally Posted by KivaSeeker

So my question in short: I already have a large collection, I have heard of region free players and voltage adapters, Does a player already region free need a voltage adapter. What exactly does someone need?

It depends on the player, some can handle different inputs. I'd suggest a cheap player that can be hacked through the remote. Depending on the equipment some US electrical goods will work fine in Japan as they share the same outlets but have different voltage (100 vs. 120). Bizarrely there's also different electric current between regions (50hz vs. 60hz) and depending on the building some sockets can be non-polarized vs. polarized.

The best thing to do would be source a player in Japan that can be hacked (if they're not too expensive) just to watch your US DVDs there. I think there are a few members here that live in Japan but are from the US and they'd be able to give more in-depth advice.

[KivaSeeker]

Thanks! I guess like all good things, I can assume if it comes up it can work out.

[eastguy]

Originally Posted by HoNuts

I have a Panasonic DMP-BDT110 and it can play Region-B discs by doing a few different tricks. It won't play any PAL or 1080/50i content without modified firmware however. Here's the 3 methods that I've discovered so far:

Method 1 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 2 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button (You may have to press this a few times)
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 3 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press 1 and the number "1" should start blinking in the upper right corner. Press the "OK" button while 1 is blinking. You may have to try this a few times, as it usually doesn't work the first time. Try pressing OK on the first or second blink and it should work.
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Does this trick still work? Is it only on certain models? Have newer firmware updates stopped it? I only have a couple Region-B discs, and I was hoping to just buy a Panasonic player and use the trick. Any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

[Toutankhamon13]

Originally Posted by eastguy

Does this trick still work? Is it only on certain models? Have newer firmware updates stopped it? I only have a couple Region-B discs, and I was hoping to just buy a Panasonic player and use the trick. Any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Method #3 works with my BDT310 (region A), but not for all BD region B (ex: didn't work for Time Bandits & Edward Scissorhands , from Zavvi). I ended up buying a modified Sony S5100, last week, for 209$ CAN, shipped.

Good Luck!

Chris

[evenswr]

Originally Posted by HoNuts

I have a Panasonic DMP-BDT110 and it can play Region-B discs by doing a few different tricks. It won't play any PAL or 1080/50i content without modified firmware however. Here's the 3 methods that I've discovered so far:

Method 1 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 2 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button (You may have to press this a few times)
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 3 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press 1 and the number "1" should start blinking in the upper right corner. Press the "OK" button while 1 is blinking. You may have to try this a few times, as it usually doesn't work the first time. Try pressing OK on the first or second blink and it should work.
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 2 works on my DMP-BD91!!!
Thank you!!!

[jsil]

Method 3 worked for me but had to enter "1" three times. This is for a Panasonic bdt 220.

[dmt]

Everything's been working so far on all my region b's except for "Shine"....
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Shine-Blu-ray/78196/

Thanks!

[scaramunga]

Can anyone confirm that networks the persuaders blu Ray set will play on a non region free panasonic player?

Thank you!!!

[deano7879]

got a bdt 500. i ended up buying a region free firmware disk. works fine so far.

just a note for future readers. none of the methods above worked on the bdt 500.

[scaramunga]

Originally Posted by HoNuts

I have a Panasonic DMP-BDT110 and it can play Region-B discs by doing a few different tricks. It won't play any PAL or 1080/50i content without modified firmware however. Here's the 3 methods that I've discovered so far:

Method 1 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 2 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press the "Pop-Up Menu" button (You may have to press this a few times)
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Method 3 -

- Insert a disc and wait for the "Wrong Region" screen to appear
- Press Stop
- Press 1 and the number "1" should start blinking in the upper right corner. Press the "OK" button while 1 is blinking. You may have to try this a few times, as it usually doesn't work the first time. Try pressing OK on the first or second blink and it should work.
- Disc should boot to the discs main menu or start playing the movie

Thanks for the tips! Unfortunately they did not work on my pan you for a network region 2 blu Ray. Is there any other hacks or ways around the region coding? Feel free to pm me too. Thanks!

[scaramunga]

Dmp-bdt220

It is the persuaders region b blu Ray set from network

[sa5150]

I'm trying to play a pal dvd in the Panasonic bdt220 bluray player and ,It just says "can not play" I do not get a menu choice so i can hit pop up video .Is it not working because it says PAL on it , How are other people getting the remote to change to region b ?

[PaperThinWalls]

Originally Posted by sa5150

I'm trying to play a pal dvd in the Panasonic bdt220 bluray player and ,It just says "can not play" I do not get a menu choice so i can hit pop up video .Is it not working because it says PAL on it , How are other people getting the remote to change to region b ?

PAL =/= Region B. They're two separate things. This trick is strictly for bypassing the Region coding of a disc.