DVDs and DVD players
Region codes and such
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DVDs and DVD players
I have a situation (it's not really a problem...yet), and I was wondering, if someone here could help me.
See, since I live in Germany, the DVDs here have a different region code (region 2, instead of region 1 as in the States and Canda). Well, when I bought my DVD player, I bought one that is multi-regional, it's supposed to play both regions. But, when I tried to play one of the DVDs I bought in the States, it said that it was the wrong region. I don't understand what's up with that. My LCD and AIO DVDs all play with no problem, as well as another DVD I bought (although it says all regions). So, I was wondering whether it is possible to change the regions on DVD player or on the DVD itsself. If any of you know anything about this, I'd be really thankful for any help!
See, since I live in Germany, the DVDs here have a different region code (region 2, instead of region 1 as in the States and Canda). Well, when I bought my DVD player, I bought one that is multi-regional, it's supposed to play both regions. But, when I tried to play one of the DVDs I bought in the States, it said that it was the wrong region. I don't understand what's up with that. My LCD and AIO DVDs all play with no problem, as well as another DVD I bought (although it says all regions). So, I was wondering whether it is possible to change the regions on DVD player or on the DVD itsself. If any of you know anything about this, I'd be really thankful for any help!
I ll tell you this you cant change the region on the dvd itself. You said that you play dvd's from North America on your dvd player so i m sure it works. And you are having problems with one DVD, thats strange. From what you told me it suggests that the dvd player works but for that one case it doesnt, it sounds strange to me but you might want to try configuring your dvd player through its menu, if that doesnt work I suggest you exchange yours.
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- Evil Chick
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It will definitely do the trick.
1. Download DVDShrink
2. Use DVD shrink to rip the DVD
3. Be sure to specify to remove region codes
4. Compress and reburn (DVD Shrink can do this automatically if you have Nero installed).
If you attempt to play the origional on a computer, it may give you the option of changing the region code of the player. However, this is a limited time thing. I have never seen one that lets you change the codes more than 5 times. There are hacks which will let you get around this, but they may wreck your hardware, and will certainly void your warranty.
1. Download DVDShrink
2. Use DVD shrink to rip the DVD
3. Be sure to specify to remove region codes
4. Compress and reburn (DVD Shrink can do this automatically if you have Nero installed).
If you attempt to play the origional on a computer, it may give you the option of changing the region code of the player. However, this is a limited time thing. I have never seen one that lets you change the codes more than 5 times. There are hacks which will let you get around this, but they may wreck your hardware, and will certainly void your warranty.
- Evil Chick
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No problem.
Just be aware that in this process you may loose some quality. DVD shrink is one of the highest quality compressors I have ever seen, but as most commercial movies come on a DVD9, and you will likely be burning a DVD5, a gb or so will have to be removed through compression. It is a lot easier to retain quality if you remove un-needed extras like 5.1 surround tracks if you don't have a surround setup, or subtitles, commentary, bonus features, etc.
Just be aware that in this process you may loose some quality. DVD shrink is one of the highest quality compressors I have ever seen, but as most commercial movies come on a DVD9, and you will likely be burning a DVD5, a gb or so will have to be removed through compression. It is a lot easier to retain quality if you remove un-needed extras like 5.1 surround tracks if you don't have a surround setup, or subtitles, commentary, bonus features, etc.