Panasonic dmp-bdt220 dvd hack?

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RobDickinson

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#105940 14-Jul-2012 15:46

Bah bought a dmp-bdt220 from noel leeming and its region locked for dvd playback! I didnt think it would be here?

Looks like theres a few options involving remote controls (for dvd region hack) or firmware (for br hack).

Dont care about br multi region hacks, just DVD.

Looks like there are some codes for a harmony remote (which I dont has) or ebay remotes just for hacking (£10 or something).

Any other options?

KevinL

656 posts

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#655582 14-Jul-2012 15:56

Pretty sure those are your only options. IIRC, panasonic uses the same region-free IR unlock codes for most of their consumer DVD players - the problem being that at least one of the codes is not available in the standard remote control (hence the need for a dedicated unlock device or a programmable remote).

Loismustdye

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#655596 14-Jul-2012 16:36

Take the player and receipt to the local Panasonic service centre, they will unlock it for free.

RobDickinson

1524 posts

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#655604 14-Jul-2012 16:41

Loismustdye: Take the player and receipt to the local Panasonic service centre, they will unlock it for free.

Cheers, just read that! Have left a message at ascot tv see what they say.

B1GGLZ

1961 posts

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#655610 14-Jul-2012 16:55

Loismustdye: Take the player and receipt to the local Panasonic service centre, they will unlock it for free.

+1
Just had one done last week.
Check the Panasonic website for your local service agents. Beware though that not all of them do Video/DVD etc.
One I tried in Aukland only handled photocopiers and another only does air conditioners.

xarqi

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#656385 16-Jul-2012 11:51

Rob Dickinson, photographer?
Love your work.

RobDickinson

1524 posts

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#656415 16-Jul-2012 12:27

Yep thats me , thanks!

Oh and Ascot TV is cool with the unlocking of my BR player , so result (or will be one day soon)..

Beecee

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#1157503 18-Oct-2014 14:49

All NZ Panasonic Service Agents will set your DVD player to multi zone free of charge.
See their web site http://eng-au.faq.panasonic.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21522
Why they don't do this prior to shipping beggars belief!

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RobDickinson

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#1157551 18-Oct-2014 17:03

Do you think its relevant to reply to a thread from over 2 years ago?

And PM me about it too?