Need help to region unlock a ub820 bluray player, (for dvds not blurays)

Forums › Home Theatre (including HTPC and EPG Collector) › Need help to region unlock a ub820 bluray player, (for dvds not blurays)

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#312057 12-Mar-2024 16:50

Hi everyone.

I am in Christchurch and have a lot of disabilities, so I spend a lot of time watching DVDs, my New Player is a Panasonic UB820, some of my DVDs say they are region 2 and will not play, I am not sure how to unlock it but I was told I need some kind of remote?

I was hoping someone here might know exactly what I have to do.

Many thanks

Madeline

1 | 2

3229 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#3205789 12-Mar-2024 17:29

This thread suggest Panasonic service agent will do it for you:

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=34&topicid=287130

CPU: AMD 5900x | RAM: GSKILL Trident Z Neo RGB F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC-32-GB | MB: Asus X570-E | GFX: EVGA FTW3 Ultra RTX 3080Ti| Monitor: LG 27GL850-B 2560x1440

Quic: https://account.quic.nz/refer/473833 R473833EQKIBX

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#3205792 12-Mar-2024 17:47

Oh thank you so much, I will have to work out how to get to one, there does seem to be a few in the city, so that is great!

Oblivian

7297 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

#3205839 12-Mar-2024 20:39

If you get it from harveys or noels ask if they have a dezone remote for it with their tech team.
Should have offered at time of sale I'd have thought. Though it is older now, so perhaps not new for them to care now?

But they all blast a bunch of code strings and poof. Out comes the tray and it's done.

Comes back to an old quirk that ruled us out from being locked around 2005. Can't recall the details.

Rickles

2933 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#3206461 14-Mar-2024 22:17

Will THIS help?

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#3206476 14-Mar-2024 22:46

Hi there, it says "the one for all remote" is that this? https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/products/one-for-all-contour-4-device-universal-remote?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpZWeTSqms2JGl1aNDQwKoUjodUCVDI-OaPwOsHHLrUJ6_GhJZnziIQaAtoSEALw_wcB I am not sure what this "magic" button is. Sorry, I am not very good at all of this.

robjg63

4098 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

#3206509 15-Mar-2024 08:23

Madeline:

Hi there, it says "the one for all remote" is that this? https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/products/one-for-all-contour-4-device-universal-remote?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwMqvBhCtARIsAIXsZpZWeTSqms2JGl1aNDQwKoUjodUCVDI-OaPwOsHHLrUJ6_GhJZnziIQaAtoSEALw_wcB I am not sure what this "magic" button is. Sorry, I am not very good at all of this.

No one was suggesting you need to buy another remote (unless yours is broken).

The suggestions are that the sellers or service people have a special 'service' remote that they can use to send a special string of commands to your DVD/Blu-ray player that turns off the DVD region checking function. That will then allow your DVD to play DVDs from anywhere without issue.

Probably best you make a few phone calls and see who can do it.

Service centre page here.

Don't try the Heatpump centres though 🙂

Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself - A. H. Weiler

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#3206525 15-Mar-2024 09:25

Thanks :) so much.

It will be a while before I will be able to find anyone kind enough to take me anywhere like that, sadly. I only really go places where I am funded to go!

I will definitely make a plan for it though! I just have to find someone willing to take me, make the call, and take it in. With or without me.

Everything is such a mission!!

I thought that person who linked that post above was saying I could do it here at home if I spent money on a new remote. Sorry if I misunderstood! I don't mind paying money if it can get it fixed from home, I wonder if any of those places would do house calls.

Equinox IT

Cloud spending continues to surge globally, but most organisations haven’t made the changes necessary to maximise the value and cost-efficiency benefits of their cloud investments. Download the whitepaper From Overspend to Advantage now.

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#3206526 15-Mar-2024 09:35

Sigh, none of them will be willing to do it here. It was worth a try. I think it will just have to be a long term planning thing for me :)

Rickles

2933 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#3206527 15-Mar-2024 09:40

@Madeline .... where do you live?

Someone local might be able to petition a Panasonic service agent for you.

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#3206530 15-Mar-2024 09:42

I live in Christchurch :) In Bryndwr/Papanui area.

I did phone some of the service centers this morning but the reception at them said they cannot help. Which is fine, I get it. Sometimes money can't solve a problem!

PS: I love your tardis picture :)

mentalinc

3229 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#3206542 15-Mar-2024 10:14

You should be able to get the special remote from ebay for $35 or so, not free, but should work something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/353967482599

CPU: AMD 5900x | RAM: GSKILL Trident Z Neo RGB F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC-32-GB | MB: Asus X570-E | GFX: EVGA FTW3 Ultra RTX 3080Ti| Monitor: LG 27GL850-B 2560x1440

Quic: https://account.quic.nz/refer/473833 R473833EQKIBX

Ahuriri62

28 posts

Geek

ID Verified

Lifetime subscriber

#3206546 15-Mar-2024 10:22

I have one of those special remotes for the Panasonic DVD players.

I last used it about 8-9 years ago, it may work for you.

Its yours if you want to try it, just PM me your address and I can sent it to you.

Madeline

57 posts

Master Geek

#3206547 15-Mar-2024 10:23

Ahuriri62:

I have one of those special remotes for the Panasonic DVD players.

I last used it about 8-9 years ago, it may work for you.

Its yours if you want to try it, just PM me your address and I can sent it to you.

I am happy to give it a go, not sure how it will work with my ub820! But at this point I am willing to try anything :) I will message my address :) I am happy to pay something for it, and shipping :)

mentalinc

3229 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#3206549 15-Mar-2024 10:27

The link I pasted above has all the model numbers it works for. I'm fairly sure nothing much has changed for 10 years or so.

Other option, might be if someone has a flipperzero or similar

CPU: AMD 5900x | RAM: GSKILL Trident Z Neo RGB F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC-32-GB | MB: Asus X570-E | GFX: EVGA FTW3 Ultra RTX 3080Ti| Monitor: LG 27GL850-B 2560x1440

Quic: https://account.quic.nz/refer/473833 R473833EQKIBX

OmniouS

423 posts

Ultimate Geek

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#3206576 15-Mar-2024 11:15

I've applied a community-based firmware release to my UB-820 that was sourced from here:

https://www.avforums.com/threads/lets-try-again-to-put-the-free-in-regionfreedom.2441584

The discussion is a bit all over the place as it includes learning / reverse engineering & testing etc.

The update requires a reasonable technical level to apply. Page 39 links to a VM & tips, and page 50 links to a patcher. Apply at your own risk etc.

It includes region free functionality for DVD and BR, noticeable performance improvements (stock firmware runs a core at 100% when idle), and other functionality.

If you just wanted region free DVD, the remote unlock option would be safer.

1 | 2