UK DVD's played in Oz?

#Russ#Es# · 28-04-2005, 05:23 PM

Just a quick question...Do DVD's from the UK play on Australian DVD Players. I'd love to order some DVD's and thought I would check before going through with it. The website for the DVD's says they're "PAL-Only" so I'm guessing they are compatable in Oz?

Russ

Lukeyson · 28-04-2005, 05:48 PM

Dude, they are PAL like Australia, but i think the UK are region 2, not region 4 like us.
But most DVD players dont have region coding on them here anyway.

BlueRaven · 28-04-2005, 05:56 PM

I'd make sure that the DVD player is region free first.

#Russ#Es# · 28-04-2005, 06:05 PM

I've got a Denon DVD player (DVD-800)...its a region 4 player (der!) and says in the manual that it only plays discs that have the same region no. on the back of the player (4) or if the disc is marked 'ALL'.

Are most manufacturers very strict with there region coding (or is it there just to make you buy their high-spec model that has multi-region enabled)???

I just don't want to spend AU$75 on DVD's and not be able to play them...

Dodge · 28-04-2005, 06:24 PM

i got a 1100 system and a 99 dollar system, the 1100 doesnt play different region where the cheapy does? go figure. i use to watch these uk ones on my lappie.

MRJUCY · 28-04-2005, 06:33 PM

My Phillips DVD player came region locked but there was a code to punch in on the remote to unlock it maybe other systems are similar.+

MRJUCY · 28-04-2005, 06:34 PM

nothing to see here sorry my cat pressed enter

Lukeyson · 28-04-2005, 07:08 PM

i got a sony 4 years ago that was region free from the factory.
but yeah all the cheapies (under $100) all seem to be region free and macrovision free too, unfair !

the_scotsman · 28-04-2005, 07:18 PM

I have looked everywhere on Google but cant find a code for yours.
I found this review

http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Hardwar.../Denon800.html

he mentions it plays all regions even though it specifies region 4. Most cheapies do play all regions nowadays as people have said.

loxxr6 · 28-04-2005, 07:29 PM

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My Phillips DVD player came region locked but there was a code to punch in on the remote to unlock it maybe other systems are similar.+

Like Mr Jucy said, do a search on your dvd model and see if there is a code u can enter on ur remote to change regions.

the_scotsman · 28-04-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by loxxr6

Like Mr Jucy said, do a search on your dvd model and see if there is a code u can enter on ur remote to change regions.

As I said in the post above yours, I searched for AGES for a code for that model....came up with nothing...this usually means it will be region free anyway...

If its not, sell the UK DVDs on eBay! ;)

loxxr6 · 28-04-2005, 09:42 PM

OR get someone with a pc dvd burner to run them off as region 4's.

**Peuty** · 28-04-2005, 10:38 PM

All Panasonic DVD players are region free, so if it is quality you are after thats the main choice.

chippa6 · 28-04-2005, 11:15 PM

try this website - i used it a few times to unlock regions etc

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks

Chippa

RSgerry · 29-04-2005, 12:04 AM

cant add anything more than the others Russ, but i like your car. i just bought a 1995 Cooper and love it to bits. very different to what i am used to, but it is a ton of fun.

pauljh74 · 29-04-2005, 02:25 AM

See if there's a firmware update for the Denon that can make it multi region - whether it be factory or a modified firmware. Google would be a good place to start

Paris Hilton · 29-04-2005, 06:17 PM

I had to buy a NTSC DVD player because I have alot of Japanese DVDs, and they wouldn't play on my PS2 (Modded) :(

I use my PS2 for PAL

#Russ#Es# · 29-04-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RSgerry

cant add anything more than the others Russ, but i like your car. i just bought a 1995 Cooper and love it to bits. very different to what i am used to, but it is a ton of fun.

I wish that was my mini in my avatar...although when I'm finished with mine, it will be HEAPS better than that one (VTEC power anyone?

_2: , look at the link in my sig., I'm sure you'll like what you see!)

According to videohelp.com, there are no hacks for my player...my player was no cheapie either (I paid $399, but it was marked down from $699)

I'm not sure what to do. I have looked heaps on google and haven't found that much.

#Russ#Es# · 29-04-2005, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_scotsman

I have looked everywhere on Google but cant find a code for yours.
I found this review

http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Hardwar.../Denon800.html

he mentions it plays all regions even though it specifies region 4. Most cheapies do play all regions nowadays as people have said.

I actually read the same review. It says that the player is region 2 enabled but is changed to region 4 when it comes to Oz. The reviewer says that he could play a region 1 DVD on it though (although thats no good to me!).

Thanks for searching for me though Scotsman! (I'd have to agree with his review, it does have good picture quality

: )

conordec · 30-04-2005, 12:24 AM

i wouldn't go spending big money on dvd's in the uk, come to hongkong, i just bought the first 4 CSI series 30 discs in all, 90hrs plus for AUS$21.66.
ah, gotta love asia.

#Russ#Es# · 30-04-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by conordec

i wouldn't go spending big money on dvd's in the uk, come to hongkong, i just bought the first 4 CSI series 30 discs in all, 90hrs plus for AUS$21.66.
ah, gotta love asia.

The only reason I want to buy DVDs from the UK is because they're Mini (the car) DVD's :P I'm not sure if these DVD's would be available in Asia.