Multi region on my Panasonic?

lloydi · 05-04-2007, 23:01

I just bought a Panasonic dmr-ez45 VCR/DVD recorder combo. It's advertised on various websites as multi region, but the specs on the back say region 2.

Do I need to something specific to make it multi region? Or have I bought a dud?

russellelly · 05-04-2007, 23:05

Most Panasonics need to be chipped or a special remote used to make them multiregion - they certainly won't be out-the-box, and there's not usually simple remote hacks. Some retailers (usually online) sell them ready hacked, which is probably what you're seeing.

lloydi · 05-04-2007, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by russellelly

Most Panasonics need to be chipped or a special remote used to make them multiregion - they certainly won't be out-the-box, and there's not usually simple remote hacks. Some retailers (usually online) sell them ready hacked, which is probably what you're seeing.

Oh bugger. I thought I was buying a multi region one. Can anyone here who has this model confirm whether I can get it multi region or not? Bit worried now ...

mooghead · 06-04-2007, 09:59

I have a panny DMRE55 dvd recorder, says region 2 but plays multi.

Hugh Jarse · 06-04-2007, 13:37

If the place/website you bought it from say it was multi-region then it should be. If not, you've every right to return it. Ones bought from places like Currys etc won't be multi-region.

Even ones that are multi-region will still say region 2 on the box etc. though as that's how they were made originally.

mooghead · 06-04-2007, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by lloydi

Oh bugger. I thought I was buying a multi region one. Can anyone here who has this model confirm whether I can get it multi region or not? Bit worried now ...

Do a 'backup' of a region 2 you already have using dvd decrypter and dvd shrink. DVD shrink lets you choose which region you want the disc to be when you burn it (if any) and give it a try, will only cost you a blank dvd.

mminoletti · 07-04-2007, 22:44

I have used Region Hack for my two Panasonic players, very good

Osamede · 09-04-2007, 02:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by lloydi

Can anyone here who has this model confirm whether I can get it multi region or not? Bit worried now ...

Bookmark this site. Worth knowing about and buying from:
http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22

05-04-2007, 23:01	#1
lloydi Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 59	Multi region on my Panasonic? I just bought a Panasonic dmr-ez45 VCR/DVD recorder combo. It's advertised on various websites as multi region, but the specs on the back say region 2. Do I need to something specific to make it multi region? Or have I bought a dud?

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mminoletti Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MILTON KEYNES Posts: 189	I have used Region Hack for my two Panasonic players, very good Last edited by mminoletti : 07-04-2007 at 22:45.

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russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,720	Most Panasonics need to be chipped or a special remote used to make them multiregion - they certainly won't be out-the-box, and there's not usually simple remote hacks. Some retailers (usually online) sell them ready hacked, which is probably what you're seeing.

05-04-2007, 23:21	#3
lloydi Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 59	Quote: Originally Posted by russellelly Most Panasonics need to be chipped or a special remote used to make them multiregion - they certainly won't be out-the-box, and there's not usually simple remote hacks. Some retailers (usually online) sell them ready hacked, which is probably what you're seeing. Oh bugger. I thought I was buying a multi region one. Can anyone here who has this model confirm whether I can get it multi region or not? Bit worried now ...

06-04-2007, 09:59	#4
mooghead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572	I have a panny DMRE55 dvd recorder, says region 2 but plays multi.

06-04-2007, 13:37	#5
Hugh Jarse Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 418	If the place/website you bought it from say it was multi-region then it should be. If not, you've every right to return it. Ones bought from places like Currys etc won't be multi-region. Even ones that are multi-region will still say region 2 on the box etc. though as that's how they were made originally.

06-04-2007, 13:59	#6
mooghead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572	Quote: Originally Posted by lloydi Oh bugger. I thought I was buying a multi region one. Can anyone here who has this model confirm whether I can get it multi region or not? Bit worried now ... Do a 'backup' of a region 2 you already have using dvd decrypter and dvd shrink. DVD shrink lets you choose which region you want the disc to be when you burn it (if any) and give it a try, will only cost you a blank dvd.

09-04-2007, 02:17	#8
Osamede Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Posts: 34	Quote: Originally Posted by lloydi Can anyone here who has this model confirm whether I can get it multi region or not? Bit worried now ... Bookmark this site. Worth knowing about and buying from: http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22

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