Making 588A Region Free

kayjay · #1 05-11-07, 02:00 PM

Does anybody know how to make a Pioneer DV588A region free. The one I have plays Region 1 only.

Thanks.

vivekphadnis · #2 11-11-07, 10:02 AM

Do a google search and you will get plenty of links on how to do it. I made my Samsung DVD player region free and it works great now.

kayjay · #3 11-11-07, 09:11 PM

Hi,
Thanks for responding. I had tried Google before and, unfortunately, all methods I came across there involve firmware alterations, which is something I'm a bit reluctant to get into.
I was hoping someone somewhere, maybe had other methods, of the non-invasive kind

, or had altered the firmware, successfully, and be able to guide me.
BTW, the 588A is, for its price, $100, VFM. I got it, mainly, because of its excellent audio to use as a CD player.
Thanks once again.

musiclover · #4 20-11-07, 03:18 AM

If you are in Bangalore you can take it to Pro Audiotronics and they will do if for you.

kayjay · #5 25-11-07, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the info Musiclover.
I am in Mumbai. There is a possibility I can have the unit sent to Bangalore. Would you please let me know how to contact Pro Audiotronics

vivekphadnis · #6 26-11-07, 10:37 AM

There is no need to change the player's firmware. I did not. I just used the player's remote to change the region settings. I think it can be done for your player also. Check out this site. Pioneer DV-588A-S region code

Also search VideoHelp.com - Forum, Guides, Tools and hardware lists for more ways to change the region settings. Hope this helps.

Vivek

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