How can a DVD player be modified to be codefree?

March 16th, 2010
  • Hi I have been reading that it is possible to modify a DVD player to play discs from any region. Do I need any other equipement if I want to play PAL, SECAM DVDs on my US television set? Please provide step-by-step instructions or a store where I can buy a do-it-yourself kit to modify a name name brand (Sony, Toshiba, etc.) DVD player to be codefree. I know there are players like Sampo and others that are already codefree but I want the pleasure of doing the work myself, like some people work on their cars. Thank you. Bye Steve


  • Hi sfilzen: There seem to be many, many ways to convert a DVD player into "codefree" status - most of them without having to buy a "kit". I was able to find the following sites that list "hacks" for converting your DVD player to multi-code or "codefree" status. Of course, messing with the innards of your DVD player is going to void its warranty - but you already know that I'm sure. :-) I have listed what I found below in no particular order: Just Entertainment's DVD Freebies Page URL: http://freespace.virgin.net/n.nethercott/v4/dvdfree.html Details: Lists hacks for models from Akai, Sony, Samsung and others - many with supporting pictures. Handset Hacks URL: http://www.dvddebate.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=14 Details: These appear to be changes you can make without cracking open your equipment - strictly through the remote control. Plenty of makes, but none from Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, Pioneer, or Sharp. Region Free DVD URL: http://www.regionfreedvd.net/players.html Details: This site seems to have ways of converting (both through hardware and software) for 100s of popular models. Just use the dropdown menu to choose which model you are interested in. (Short on pictures but long on choices.) If these sites are not of help to you, please send me a clarification request and tell me which exact model of DVD player you want to convert and whether you absolutely want to do it through hardware - and I'll try again to find more specific information for you. Thanks. websearcher-ga Search Strategy (on Google): convert dvd codefree hack dvd codefree


  • voiding the warranty is no big deal. just want to know how I can modify an Aiwa XD-AX1. Please tell where I can purchase a kit to make the necessary hardware changes.


  • Hello sfilzen: Well, I've spent several more hours searching for a kit that will allow you to modify your Aiwa XD-AX1 DVD player to codefree status - and I must admit that I believe no such kit exists yet. My searching showed to me that each DVD player (from each manufacturer) is different and that there is no one kit that converts all/most of them. Further, my extensive search for any hack/kit/information on how to modify the XD-AX1 turned up *nothing* of any substantive use. I searched on dozens of various keywords, on Google, Google Groups, Froogle, and AllTheWeb, including: Aiwa codefree aiwa 170 XD-AX1 Aiwa codefree ax1 Aiwa codefree dvd Aiwa codefree hack Aiwa codefree kit Aiwa DVD convert kit Aiwa DVD kit Aiwa DVD kit codefree Aiwa XD-AX1 Aiwa XD-AX1 codefree "aiwa XD-AX1" "Aiwa XD-AX1" "code free" "Aiwa XD-AX1" codefree "Aiwa XD-AX1" convert "Aiwa XD-AX1" hack "Aiwa XD-AX1" multi region "convert dvd" codefree and several others. Where would you like to go with this question at this time? Thanks. websearcher-ga







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