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Old 09-10-2006, 08:27
Jaydenjames
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Can someone help please. If you buy US dvd can they played on UK Dvd player??.
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Old 09-10-2006, 10:52
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Originally Posted by Jaydenjames
Can someone help please. If you buy US dvd can they played on UK Dvd player??.
USA DVD's are R1 coded. They can be played on UK DVD players (R2) if the player has be modified to play them.

Some players already come region free, multiregion, from the box, these are normally found in supermarkets, but can be found elsewhere, e.g. online retailers. Others can be modified by using what they call a 'remote hack'. This involves the user punching in a series of codes via the remote. Then there are players that require a chip or software modifications.

Would have more of an idea what's involved with your player if you posted the make and model number.

You would also need a TV compatible with NTSC.

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Old 09-10-2006, 11:25
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Most, if not all DVD players and recorders from Richer Sounds are multiregion. If you are looking for a cheapo, then I bought an Alba from Argos at £18. Plays DVD+/- R/RW and is multi-region. Plays R1 films straight to a PAL only TV.
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