• This dvd player plays pal/ntsc dvds from any country on any american tv.
• 1080p Upscaling, increases the picture resolution. DivX, plays Mpeg4 video downloads from PC
• Playback Media CD , CD-R/CD-RW , Video CD/SVCD , DVD , DivX , DVD+R/+RW , DVD-R/-RW , DVD-Video, CD , MP3-CD , MP3-DVD , CD-R/RW
• HDMI Output, 1080p HD-Upconversion, Component, Progressive-Scan, USB Input, DivX Ultra, Dolby Digital/DTS Decoders

Bring your audio and video to life with an excellent HDMI DVD player for your TV. When you use an HDMI port for connectivity with your 1080p capable TV. This DVD Player will upconvert an ordinary DVD to appear as if it were native to 1080p. This extremely compact player plays a wide variety of DVD discs as well as DiVX discs. It can also double as a CD player and will even play CD-R discs that have encoded MP3 files. So when you add this component to your home-theater system, it delivers outstanding, versatile audio and video performance. Then there’s more! Somewhat unique to DVD players is the inclusion of a USB port at the front of the unit. If you use a USB-equipped media card reader or a USB Flash pocket drive, you can export images from your digital camera or card-based camcorder directly to your player for throughput to your TV. Widescreen ready, this player is an ideal companion for your new widescreen HDTV in your home. DivX Ultra Certified for enhanced playback of DivX videos Plays CD, (S)VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW (Region 1) Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG digital camera photos DivX Certified for standard playback Signal to noise ratio – 90 Distortion and Noise (1kHz) – 65 dB Crosstalk (1kHz) – 70 dB Dynamic Range (1kHz) – 80 dB Frequency response – 30-20000 Hz Playback Media – CD, CD-R/CD-RW, Video CD/SVCD, DVD, DivX, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-Video Compression formats – MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.0, DivX Ultra Playback Media – CD, MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, CD-R/RW, WMA-CD & Audio CD Compression format – Dolby Digital, MP3, PCM & WMA MP3 bit rates – 32 – 320 kbps Playback Media – DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/RW, Picture CD, Kodak Picture CD Picture compression format – JPEG, TIFF Rear Connectivity – Analog audio Left/Right out, Composite video (CVBS) output, HDMI output, Digital coaxial out, Component Video out.

 

ALL REGION CODEFREE – PHILIPS DVP 5990 HI-DEF 1080P UPCONVERTING DVD PLAYER. PLAYS DVDS FROM ANY COUNTRY ON AMERICAN TVS. REMOTE INCLUDED. User Review

I am writing this short “review”–let’s call it a Public Service Announcement–so you can make your Philips DVP5990 DVD player Region-Free. This works with either suffix (DVP5990/F7 or DVP5990/37) and probably any other variation; perhaps these denote what retail channel the box was sold through, or maybe it is simply a firmware reference. In any case, I will not elaborate on the technical aspects of this model, other than to say it is already a great value for the fifty to sixty dollars it usually sells for. I also cannot speak to the virtues of any particular vendor here, but whatever you do, DO NOT pay a premium to some company for a “Region-Free” DVP5990, because all they will be doing is what I tell you below. (Or, as at least one person has reported, you might pay more simply to get a piece of paper with the same instructions to do it yourself!)

This unit is HDMI-compatible and even includes a USB port on the front panel. It also plays just about everything and that’s even before you make it region-free. Although the manufacturer will not admit it, the hardware in these DVD players is manufactured to play all regions, and a (very flimsy) layer of protection is then added depending on where the product will be sold. USA = Region 1, Europe = Region 2, etc.

Many DVD players can be easily returned to the default Region 0 (= PLAY ALL) setting simply by entering a hidden code on the remote, and this DVP5990 is no exception. I will make it super easy for you below. Make sure the DVD tray is empty before you start. And obviously you will need a non-Region 1 DVD to actually test that it works in the end.

(Step 0: Turn on the DVD player but make sure the tray is empty, i.e., don’t put a disc in.)
1. Press “Setup” on the remote.
2. Using the right arrow (”>”) on the remote, move over to “Preference Page”. You do not need to push “OK”.
(Please note that if a disc is in, you will not be allowed to access the the “Preference” menu.)
3. Press 1,3,8,9,3,1 in that exact order on remote. (Again, you do not need to push “OK”.)
4. Region Code screen will be displayed. (It will almost certainly show Region 1, unless someone has already made the change for you.) Press the up arrow (”^”) once to select “0″.
5. Press “Setup” on the remote.

I suggest to repeat Steps 1 through 3 to confirm region setting.

Congratulations, you now have a region-free player as it was designed in the Philips factory! You can now play discs from around the world, many of which are cheaper or quite simply available for sale when other versions are not. Wouldn’t it be nice if everything in life were this easy?

P.S. Same code works for many models across the Philips range.

[DISCLAIMER: Whether or not you believe the scare tactics that this may void your warranty is up to you. And don't mess about with other settings unless you feel comfortable doing so.] 

• Plays All Region DVDs (Region 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
• HDMI Output and Upconverting upto 720p/1080i/1080p
• PAL/NTSC Compatible
• Dual-Layer DVD-R*1/DVD/ DVD-R/DVD-RW*2/DVD+R/DVD+RW playback
• 110V/220V Worldwide Use (US Plug adapter included)

Video Features 108 MHz/12-bit D/A converter Dual PureCinema Progressive Scan (PAL/NTSC) Dual-Layer DVD-R*1/DVD/ DVD-R/DVD-RW*2/DVD+R/DVD+RW playback SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback 1080p upscaling with HDMI output Official DivX Certified product WMV playback PhotoViewer*3 (JPEG Playback) Video Adjust function with Sharpness/Brightness/Contrast/Gamma/Hue/Chroma Level control Zoom function PAL/NTSC Dual System with PAL-NTSC video converter

 

Pioneer Dv410vk – All Multi Region – 1080p Upconverting DVD Player User Review

Pioneer doesn’t officially make an all-region version of this player, so what you get depends on who did the custom modification and using what (hardware/software). My suggestion to other potential buyers is to ask a potential seller serious questions and guarantee of refund if not as described before hitting any button to buy. If no guarantee, don’t buy it or you may regret later.

This machine flawlessly plays any DVD I have bought from anywhere (US, Europe, Asia etc). Digital video via HDMI is as good as my Sony blu-ray player when playing regular DVDs. Digital audio via HDMI or coaxial out is second to none although this unit doesn’t have the optical digital audio output that my Sony has. However, the Sony can NOT play Regions 2 to 6 and/or PAL DVDs from other countries. 

• Guaranteed to play any region DVD movie from anywhere in the world on any normal USA (NTSC) TV.
• Play any region DVD, Divx, XVID, Dual layer discs, DVD +R, +RW, -R, -RW, Dual Layer +r/rw, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, SVCD
• JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback for slideshow with music
• Allows you to convert music from CDs to MP3 through the USB port.
• Full 1080p Ultra High Definition up-conversion via hdmi. Also supports 480i/480p/720p/1080i and 1080P

Pioneer DV-420 Region Free DVD Player features:Play any region DVD, Divx, XVID, Dual layer discs, DVD +R, +RW, -R, -RW, Dual Layer +r/rw, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, SVCD. WMA files, Jpeg, MP3, MPEG, Mpeg 4, and much, much more. JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback for slideshow with music Also it has a higher end video board to give the best 1080p quality video output with excellent picture quality. 100-240 volts for world wide use Built in 32MB Pal <-> NTSC converter for perfect playback of foreign movies on any TVFull 1080p Ultra High Definition up-conversion via hdmi. Also supports 480i/480p/720p/1080i and 1080PPlays DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD/VCD, WMV, JPEG, WMA, MP3, DivX and MPEGDual-Layer DVD-R**/DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW***/DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatible SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible HDMI Terminal for Digital Audio/Video Out HDMI Upscaling (to View on 1080p) WMV (Windows Media® Video) Compatible Official DivX® Certified Product Compatible with All Versions of DivX® Video (including DivX® 6) with Standard Playback of DivX® Media Files 108 MHz/12-bit Video DAC PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan I/P Simultaneous Output JPEG PhotoViewer**** (Fujicolor CD) Video Adjust Function with Sharpness/Brightness/Contrast/Gamma/Hue/Chroma Level Control Zoom Function 96 kHz/24-bit Audio DAC USB Input for Compressed Music Playback WMA (Windows Media® Audio)/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC* Compressed Music Playback Compatible DTS® (Digital Theater System) 2-Channel Decoding Dolby® Digital Output Dialogue Enhancer Virtual Surround Sound Equalizer (Rock/Pop/Live/Dance/Techno/Classic/Soft) Photo + Music Mix (JPEG Slideshow with Music) Advanced GUI Disc Navigator for Easy Browsing Last (Position) Memory: 5 (DVD)/1 (VCD) Resume Function Screen Saver Auto Power Off 1 HDMI Terminal 1 USB Input 1 Coaxial Digital Output 1 S-Video Output 1 Audio/1 Video Output Component Video Output (DVD, Video CD)

 

Pioneer DV420 VS – All Region Hi-Def 1080p Up Converting DVD Player. Multi Zone Region Free with HDMI. Plays region 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 and RCE/REA Discs – SILVER User Review

The Pioneer arrived with a plug adapter (not expected but thrilled to receive it.) At first I thought I would also have to buy a power converter but a quick email to the merchant and a very quick reply from them said I didn’t need one. This was truly a plug and play system. I now am watching my Region 2 DVDs – and I am so happy! I also purchased an HDMI cable (Cat 2) from an Amazon merchant for under and that is how I have my Pioneer connected to my Samsung 630. This really opens up my DVD world to include international movies. Just one note: The instructions that came with the Pioneer said to go to page 36 for details to change the player to NTSC – it was actually page 43 in my manual. Not a real issue – I figured it out. 

• This unit has a PAL NTSC converter built in. It can play Any region DVD: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8…
• This dvd player can play DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW Video CD (VCD) Audio CD CD-R & CD-RW
• JPEG Digital Still Files on CD-R/W, MPEG CD, Kodak Picture CD,MP3 Discs
• DIVX compatible, HDMI OUTPUT . This player can upgrade or “up convert” its video output to match you
• This model works with any TV any voltage in any Country!

Model: Toshiba SD-790KA Region/ Code Free Version This player works with any TV. Built-in 16MB video converter allows playback of PAL movies on a NTSC TV, NTSC movies on a PAL TV. Or you can set the output to automatic for use with a multi-system TV. Basically this DVD player will play any DVD movie on any TV without any extra equipment Digital Cinema Progressive Scan (3:2 Pulldown) 540 Lines of resolution Plays DVD, DiVX, Audio CD, DVD-R, DVD+R, Audio CD, MP-3 and WMA on CD-R/CD-RW Digital PhotoViewer: JPEG, Konica, Fuji Photo, Kodak Photo CD HIGH DEFINITION DVD PLAYER with HDMI output. Digital Cinema Progressive Scan (3:2 Pulldown) 540 Lines of resolution Plays DVD, DivX, Audio CD, DVD-R, DVD+R, Audio CD, MP-3 and WMA on CD-R/CD-RW Will NOT play HD DVDs Digital PhotoViewer: JPEG, Konica, Fuji Photo, Kodak Photo CD HIGH DEFINITION DVD PLAYER with HDMI output HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface): The unit’s HDMI simplifies A/V connections by carrying uncompressed SD or HD digital video and up to 8 channels of digital audio all in one cable. This unit features HDCP copyright protection technology, and must be connected to an HDCP-compliant device. The output resolution can be set to match the capability of the monitor or projector. HDMI connection is compatible with DVD-Video. The video output signal format can be set to 480p, 720p or 1080i. 720p, 768p, 1080i, and 1080p up conversion from conventional DVD-Video images (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs) 480p Component Output Digital Cinema Progressive Scan (3:2 Pulldown) Plays any region PAL or NTSC DVD from regions 0-6 including RCE/REA movies This unit also has Scart connection 100-240 volt 5-60 Hz Automatic switching!

 

TOSHIBA SD-790KA 1080i/1080p UP-SCALING CODE FREE – REGION FREE – MULTI REGION – ZONE FREE Progressive Scan DVD Player with Remote. User Review

 

• Plays All-Region DVDs: Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 0 PAL/NTSC Compatible
• Tunerless – DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
• Playable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, +R (Dual), CD, SVCD/VCD, CD
• HDMI Output with 1080p/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS)
• NTSC 4-head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR – Plays NTSC VHS Tapes

Tunerless DVD+VHS Recorder with Versatile Compatible Formats including DivX(R), featuring TimerLink Recording, HDMI Output with 1080p/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS). Enjoy DVDs from any region of the world in any format PAL or NTSC on US (NTSC TVs) out of the box, guaranteed! The VCR portion of this Combo plays NTSC VHS tapes only. Key Features: Dual-Layer/Single Layer DVD-R**/DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW***/DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatible, SVCD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible, DVD Plays All-Region DVDs: Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 0 Plays PAL and NTSC Region DVDs on all TVs. Built-in PAL to NTSC Converter 64 MB Video Converter NTSC 4-head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR VHS Playaback via the same output connection as DVD Playable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, +R (Dual), CD, SVCD/VCD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still/DivX(R) (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, +R/+RW) Recordable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R Progressive Scan Output HDMI Output with 1080p/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS) VHS Playback via the same output connection as DVD Playable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, +R (Dual), CD, SVCD/VCD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still/DivX(R) (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, +R/+RW) Recordable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R Progressive Scan Output HDMI Output with 1080p/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS) i.LINK Connection (DV Input) SQPB Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Output (DVD) and Digital Output (VHS) Component/S-Video Outputs (DVD/VHS) DVD Recorder Combo Advantage VHS Playback via Same Output Connection as DVD Tunerless TimerLink Recording One-Touch Recording Manual Timer Programming Super MPEG Encode Pre-Processor Super MPEG Post Processor 10-bit/54MHz Video D/A Converter DVD<>VHS Dubbing (non copy protected material only) 12-Hour DVD Recording (on Double-Sided Disc) Playlist-based Editing (DVD) 1.5x Quick Playback with Sound (DVD) High-Resolution GUI (English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) Styl

 

NEW JVC Tunerless 1080p Upconverting ALL MULTI REGION CODE ZONE FREE DVD RECORDER PLAYER VCR COMBO [DRMV80]. Guaranteed to Play all region 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 PAL or NTSC DVDs on any TV. (Remote Control Included, Free HDMI Cable) User Review

Its design and size is complementary and a good addition to any entertainment unit. Its operation is quiet and easy to understand 

• DVD upconversion via HDMITM Video Upconversion – 720p/1080i
• HD JPEG
• Digital Picture Zoom
• Opitcal TosLink® Digital Audio Input (1)

DVD upconversion via HDMITM Video Upconversion – 720p/1080iDivX® Home Theater Certified, HD JPEGDigital Cinema Progressive (3:2 Pulldown)Dolby® Digital and DTS® Compatible Output24-Bit/192kHz Audio Digital/Analog ConverterOpitcal TosLink® Digital Audio Input (1)Coaxial Audio Outputs (1)ColorStream Pro® Component Video OutputS-Video OutputsA/V Outputs (1)

 

TOSHIBA SD-K860 – ALL REGION MULTI FORMAT CODEFREE DVD /CD PLAYER DVD upconversion via HDMITM Video Upconversion – 720p/1080i User Review

I can buy DVD’s from all over the world now and not worry about being able to watch them or not. This is a must have. 

• Toshiba’s slim SD-900KR Plays Any Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Code DVD discs from any Region or country on any TV.
• Video upconversion up to 1080p resolution via HDMI
• Playback formats: DVD-Video (NTSC, PAL Region 1 though 6),CD, CD / DVD ± R / RW, SVCD, Video CD
• Progressive Scan 3:2 Pulldown Digital Cinema Progressive
• Dolby Digital, DTS, Component video output

Audio Output – Stereo Digital output formats: Dolby Digital, DTS built-in decoders: Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3 Audio DAC: 24-bit / 192 kHz controls: – Volume DVD Player DVD player supports CD, CD / DVD ± R / RW, SVCD, Video CD Video format: DIVX, MPEG-4 Image Format: JPEG scaling permission to: 1080p DAC: 14-bit. / 108 MHz Additional features: – Progressive Scan DMP supported formats: – Audio: MP3 EXTRAS Housing black SPECIFICATIONS Interfaces / Connectors USB Type A (front panel) HDMI output 19-pin Component video output RCA x 3 SCART 21-pin. Power built-in power adapter 220 Dimensions (W * H * D), weight 43 cm

 

Toshiba SD-900KR – All Region 1080p Upscaling via HDMI Output Multi Region DVD Player with USB 2.0 and DivX. Remote included. User Review