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region code

If you are talking about DVD drive region code, I think you could change it up to 4 times (max and irreversible :mad:). To change it, simply insert a DVD disc from the region other than the one set on your MBP. You will then be prompted to select whether you want to change the region or not.

Hope this helps and that it was about DVD region you were talking about. ;)
 
Correct, you are screwed. Your only option now is to install Windows and use software like AnyDVD to ignore region protection, or hook up an external region free DVD drive in OS X and use Region X (a utility you can download) to reset the number of times your can change its region (works only for external drives).
 
BigJohno said:
So im not supposed to watch dvds while I travel?
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You're supposed to heed the "you won't be able to change it again in 4/3/2/1 events" warning :^) Looks like you're going to have to try one of the methods in this thread if you ever want to use that drive for different regions again...
 
PS to the OP:
Buy a new optical drive and replace your current one, best way to fix it.
Then sell your old one on eBay including that its locked into region code X in the info.


cheers
 
The first four changes are written to software, the fifth change (on supported hardware) is written to the drive. It works with Leopard as well, it's just not supported.
 
you can try using VLC. just change your default dvd player in system config

works for me without having to change region code.
 
Actually if your dvd drive is uj-857-d, there's a firmware to make it region free. Here's the link
http://www.powerbook-fr.com/dossiers/dvd_region_free_en_article30.html
as far as region X, I found this:
Works like a charm with 10.5.1!

Kudos for the developers. (Version 1.1.3)
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Jan 3 2008
XYPHER Here's a solution for using the app with a region free drive under Leopard. (Taken from a forum).

"Delete the ~/Library/Application Support/DVD Player directory and the ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.DVDPlayer.plist file. After running Region X again, and modifying the zones, DVD Player will now be aware of the new settings." (
you can see it at
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/13801
sorry for my english
 
isianto said:
as far as region X, I found this:
Works like a charm with 10.5.1!

Kudos for the developers. (Version 1.1.3)
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Jan 3 2008
XYPHER Here's a solution for using the app with a region free drive under Leopard. (Taken from a forum).
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1. Do you have a link for this reference?

2. Region X 1.2 is out http://xvi.rpc1.org
 
WildPalms said:
The first four changes are written to software, the fifth change (on supported hardware) is written to the drive. It works with Leopard as well, it's just not supported.
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From the startup screen of Region X (now version 1.2, Leopard compatible)
 

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Still need help?!?!

Hey gang,

all this information seemed really useful. I went to the website indicated, found the firmware version I had KVB9 and thus downloaded the correct KBVB. When I went to launch the region free frimware update it quits on me. (did not start the firmware update at all)

Anyone had this problem? I have the log and can post if someone thinks that could help

Thanks

-dar
 
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