Multi-Region Hacks for Samsung SV-DVD3E DVD-VHS combo player
Quick Overview
The hack listed below is non-destructive, and will not invalidate your players warranty. To perform the correct sequence of steps you will only need access to your players front panel and its remote control. Always make sure that the drive tray is empty before following the procedure listed below.
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How to convert your Samsung SV-DVD3E DVD-VHS combo player into a multi-region compatible machine
Always perform a Cold Start before applying the hack below
1.
Power on your player
2.
Press and hold both the Play and Stop buttons on the player NB: If the above does not work, then press and hold the Play and Forward buttons on your player instead
3.
After a short while the words No Disc should dissappear from the onscreen display. Release the Play and Stop buttons on the player
4.
In some cases you may now need to turn your player off and then back on
To convert this player to Multi-Region playback
1.
Press the Subtitle button on your remote control
2.
Press the Repeat button on your remote control NB: If the hack does not work then repeat it WITHOUT performing this step
3.
Using your remote control enter the code below, note that you must know what Region your player is currently set to in order to know which code is appropriate
for Region 1 use 2, 9, 3, 3 and 4
for Region 2 use 3, 8, 7, 6 and 7
for Region 3 use 5, 6, 7, 3 and 2
for Region 4 use 7, 6, 8, 8 and 4
for Region 5 use 5, 3, 8, 1 and 4
for Region 6 use 2, 4, 4, 6 and 2
4.
A code should be displayed on the screen indicating the current Region setting of your unit.
5.
Press the 9 button on your remote control for Region free, or 1 for Region 1, 2 for Region 2 and so on.
6.
Press the Open button on your player
7.
Press the Standby button on your remote control
To reset the machine to its factory defaults
1.
Power on your player
2.
Press and hold the FF and REW buttons on the player for three seconds
3.
The firmware version will be displayed and the machine reset to its original configuration
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