DVD Multi region cdoe

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Hi,

Does anyone know of a multi region hack code for a panasonic DMR-EX89. Only seen a remote which apprently sends the code, cost £24.99.

Thanks

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[Andrew Everard]

In general, Panasonic hardware has been notably resistant to simple code hacks. Usually the players have to be 'cracked' with one of these special remotes, or via an internal hardware modification.

 

[BenLaw]

I recently looked into hacking my DMR-EX88, I imagine the issues will be the same. As Andrew has already said, Panasonic in particular are difficult to hack. There is a very long thread on another forum if you google for it on hacks in general and panasonic specifically. Basically, it is possible to programme a remote (NOT a logitech as they don't work the same way) with a hack code. If you don't have such a remote already tho you're looking at about £10 on eBay and not everyone seems to succeed.

If the guy you've found selling custom hack remotes is from Halifax, he's the guy I used. Last year he was charging £20 via his website, but just £10 on eBay. It is completely homemade and works only once, but works as described, and my EX88 is now region free.

There is more bad news tho - Panasonic don't switch automatically between PAL and NTSC. So even once hacked, you have to go into the menus and change to NTSC before you can watch a US disc. And if you have a programme set to record, it won't come out right unless you've switched back to PAL. For this reason, my next player is NOT going to be a panasonic!