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For most average, everyday movie watchers, the dilemma of region coding on DVDs is a problem they will never have to face. However, many hardcore DVD collectors and movie buffs know all too well the annoyance that region coding can provide. In these cases, it may be necessary for the DVD collector to make their player region-free.
Region coding refers to the countries of the world that a DVD is manufactured for, and to which countries it can be played in. For instance, a DVD made for use in North America will be region code 1, and typically can not be played in a DVD player made in Europe, which is region code 2.
For film enthusiasts, this can pose a problem, as there are many movies and TV shows that are only available on a region code that is outside their own region. A person might buy such a DVD over the internet or while on a trip abroad, only to find that it does not work in their player.
If this scenario arises, they will need to either buy a region-free player, or make their own player region-free. The first, and most important step to this will be researching DVD player models on the internet. Using a search engine to look for a certain players model number along with the keywords region, free, codes, circumvention will typically bring up results that may help.
Keep in mind that not every DVD player can be made region-free. In addition, there are also players which are already region-free out of the box, and require no addition tinkering. This is not typically advertised by the players manufacturer, so an internet search is key when looking.
If you find out that your DVD player (or one you are thinking about purchasing) can be made region-free, it will be time for the second step, modifying the player to be region-free. This is usually less complex than it sounds, and will involve inputting a sequence of numbers into the DVD player using the remote. There is typically a series of steps involved in this, such as opening the players tray or bringing up the main menu before entering the number sequence via the remote. This will vary from player to player, so be sure to follow the steps you find for your model.
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It is impossible to make an audio DVD that would play in a CD player. DVDs are made for DVD players, not CD players. You could use iTunes to make a Data DVD, but that still wouldn't play in a CD player. It might not even play in a DVD player. Sorry, you'll probably have to stick with CDs for audio.
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No, there are several brands that make a dvd player with dvr recording features.
Can I buy a DVD player with surround sound?
A DVD player does not have surround sound built into it. You can purchase surround sound speakers and connect them to the DVD player. This will make your movie experience much better.
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The best brands of DVD players to use for a DVD player surround sound system will be brands listed as a home theater DVD player. The home theater DVD player is specifically designed to make the most of the surround sound system.
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No, you can't.
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A Blu-Ray player is capable of playing normal DVD's - even upconverting to make a better picture. However, a standard DVD player cannot play Blu-Ray DVD's.
Can a DVD bought in the United States be played in England?
it can if you have a multi region DVD player, or if you make your existing player region free. you can do this by searching Google with your DVD players brand and model number and ype 'hack code', and you should be able to find a series of numbers to enter into your DVD player to make it region free.
How do you make ps3 DVD player region free?
You can't.
