Spanish DVD uncooperating...

Exfoliate · 02-01-2006, 03:48 PM

While I was in Spain I picked up 3 DVD's not realizing that they would only play on a Spanish DVD player out of the box. I got home popped in AVP and lo and behold I got a little message saying something like Disk play is not authorized. I figured it would work on the computer but WMP couldn't figure it out and gave me a little message as well of sorts. The Mac was the most helpful and told me the region code would need to be changed but when the option came up the only selection to choose from was already active (area code 2) so that was useless.
So basically what I ask is if there is any way to trick Windows or my home DVD player into playing the Spanish DVD without screwing everything up perminately or calling in a tech dude? Thanks all.

Nic · 02-01-2006, 03:38 PM

What dvd player do you have and what dvd recorder on your pc do you have?

sabashuali · 02-01-2006, 03:52 PM

There are two options, both for your PC:

1. A region disabling program which you can find in www.webattack.com or www.softpedia.com.
2. Using DVD Decrypter or DVD shrink, rip and burn regionless.

Hope this helps.

pelvis_3 · 02-01-2006, 07:18 PM

Two solutions:
1- A regionfree program such DVD Region Free or Slysoft Any DVD
2- A DVD player hack
If you tell me the DVD player make and nodel, i may be able to find a hack for you. This generally consists of pressing a few buttons on the remote in combination and the Player is unlocked!

Exfoliate · 02-01-2006, 09:05 PM

Wow thanks everyone! I never thought I'd have so many options. Alright well I'm using a Toshiba DVD Video Player SD-1600. If you can't come up with something that's fine and I'll just try the other options on this thread. Nice work all.

pelvis_3 · 03-01-2006, 06:11 AM

I couldn't find a hack without paying for it so it looks like your going to have to use some software mentioned, sorry.

Exfoliate · 03-01-2006, 09:31 PM

No prob, I'll see if I can download something now...

Sniper · 03-01-2006, 10:05 PM

maybe you can try the suggestions from here http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks.ph...shiba%20SD1600

Exfoliate · 04-01-2006, 01:12 AM

Wow nice find man! Thanks big time. Hope I can get it to work as I hate watching stuff on my dinky screen at my comp.

pelvis_3 · 04-01-2006, 05:28 AM

*Bows to Sniper in awe* due to better searching power.

Exfoliate · 05-01-2006, 08:42 PM

sorry about the late replay but unfortunately that didn't work for me. I was able to get a little firmware alteration thing on the screen after a few button presses but the DVD's don't play. Maybe there's a hack for the PS2?

Exfoliate · 22-01-2006, 04:44 PM

Yeah about that PS2 bit, if I changed my region code to ES for spain would I be able to play the spanish dvd's? First of all how do I do that, when ever I press select and go into settings to find that option it's greyed out. How can I even change it then? And if I do could I just as easily change it back at will or is it like a 5 time and lock deal? Thanks guys.

02-01-2006, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	Spanish DVD uncooperating... While I was in Spain I picked up 3 DVD's not realizing that they would only play on a Spanish DVD player out of the box. I got home popped in AVP and lo and behold I got a little message saying something like Disk play is not authorized. I figured it would work on the computer but WMP couldn't figure it out and gave me a little message as well of sorts. The Mac was the most helpful and told me the region code would need to be changed but when the option came up the only selection to choose from was already active (area code 2) so that was useless. So basically what I ask is if there is any way to trick Windows or my home DVD player into playing the Spanish DVD without screwing everything up perminately or calling in a tech dude? Thanks all. __________________

02-01-2006, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Nic Sleepy Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 18 Female Posts: 2,470 Times Helpful: 21 My Mood: Sleepy Status: Offline My Computer	What dvd player do you have and what dvd recorder on your pc do you have? __________________

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sabashuali Ani Ma'amin Join Date: May 2005 Age: 41 Male Posts: 1,458 Times Helpful: 72 My Mood: Grumpy Status: Offline My Computer	There are two options, both for your PC: 1. A region disabling program which you can find in www.webattack.com or www.softpedia.com. 2. Using DVD Decrypter or DVD shrink, rip and burn regionless. Hope this helps. __________________ This is not a PC friendly user!!! "...when you find someone you really love, all the rest is just... other stuff." - *Leanne Anika Battersby* Help with digital video? Help My Mini City to grow Hit or Miss

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pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Two solutions: 1- A regionfree program such DVD Region Free or Slysoft Any DVD 2- A DVD player hack If you tell me the DVD player make and nodel, i may be able to find a hack for you. This generally consists of pressing a few buttons on the remote in combination and the Player is unlocked! __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

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Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	Wow thanks everyone! I never thought I'd have so many options. Alright well I'm using a Toshiba DVD Video Player SD-1600. If you can't come up with something that's fine and I'll just try the other options on this thread. Nice work all. __________________

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pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	I couldn't find a hack without paying for it so it looks like your going to have to use some software mentioned, sorry. __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

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Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	No prob, I'll see if I can download something now... __________________

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04-01-2006, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink) Top
Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	Wow nice find man! Thanks big time. Hope I can get it to work as I hate watching stuff on my dinky screen at my comp. __________________

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pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Bows to Sniper in awe due to better searching power. __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

05-01-2006, 08:42 PM	#11 (permalink) Top
Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	sorry about the late replay but unfortunately that didn't work for me. I was able to get a little firmware alteration thing on the screen after a few button presses but the DVD's don't play. Maybe there's a hack for the PS2? __________________

22-01-2006, 04:44 PM	#12 (permalink) Top
Exfoliate Captain Dial-up Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,258 Times Helpful: 223 Status: Offline My Computer	Yeah about that PS2 bit, if I changed my region code to ES for spain would I be able to play the spanish dvd's? First of all how do I do that, when ever I press select and go into settings to find that option it's greyed out. How can I even change it then? And if I do could I just as easily change it back at will or is it like a 5 time and lock deal? Thanks guys. __________________

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