If we made it region-free, that would be in violation of our CSS License Agreement with the DVD Copy Control Association, Inc.

The Movie Player 2 provides progressive scan video output formats NTSC 480p and PAL 576p using DCDi de-interlacing by Faroudja. DVD content may be up-scaled to 720p or 1080i at 50 Hz and 60 Hz for the HDMI output only. Yes. The Kaleidescape Movie Player and Movie Player 2 include support for HDMI (and therefore also DVI). HDMI and DVI displays must support HDCP to view copy-protected movies.

No, you must import a CD to a Kaleidescape Server before you can play it. You can import a CD with the Movie Player 2, the Music Player, or the now-discontinued Reader.

Menu "Setup / DVD Region": then here choose "Region 0" (this entry is at the end of the list after the entry "Region 6") or another region you want to set.

You can turn your region 2 only DVD player into a multi-region player by adding a micro-chip, or with some players, can be hacked to become multi-region by pressing a combination of keys on the remote control. The former method should be done by a specialist company who will usually give you a replacement warranty as modifying your player this way will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Hacks can usually be found on the internet or newsgroups. DVD magazines are also a good source for hacks.

Most high street electrical retailers offer Region 2 players, so does nearly every specialist HI-FI/TV shop and many online shops. If you're looking for a Region 2 Player, have a look at the various reviews on some of the DVD web sites in section 9.2 to give yourself a good idea of what you need and how much it will set you back. It is also worth considering the implication of making your chosen player multi region if you want to venture into that market.

In order to change the region code of a Kaleidescape Player or Reader, a DVD containing the new region code must be present in the Player or Reader's DVD/CD-ROM drive. Kaleidescape recommends the following procedure when changing region codes. Locate the component (Player or Reader) whose region code you wish to change on the Components tab of the Installer Web Utility. Set "When Import Finishes:" to "Keep disc in drive" and click "OK".

Region 2 discs are discs that are designed to be played within the areas designated to this particular Region. Region 2 is designated to the UK, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East. You will need a Multi-Region compatible DVD player to view Region 2 discs outside of the UK, Europe, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East. Please click on the 'DVD Region Coding' link within the 'About Us' box in the left hand column for full information about Region Coding.

You can play exisitng TriDef Movies (files with the .TriDefMovie file extension) using the TriDef Media Player. The Free version of the TriDef Media Player will play any exisitng .TriDefMovie files you have in full screen (not 2D/3D split-screen) mode.

A Movie Player 2 is the best choice if the listening zone has a video display and you want to sometimes be able to manage your music with the onscreen display. A Music Player is better if there is no display in the listening zone or if you want to control your music solely using a stand-alone touch panel (with no video feed) or in-wall touch pad, or by using the Kaleidescape Web Utility.

Firstly you need to confirm that you DVD ROM drive is region free (See 6.3), then it is just a case of downloading the appropriate patch for you player.

Note: This Hack requires a suitable remote from an Aiwa Stereo or a programmable 'One for All' remote. quot;+/-" keys to find tuner on the remote press enter and type in "121" then press enter again. Turn on the Samsung from standby with the tray closed and containing no disk, now use the Aiwa buttons above or press the magic key and type in 079 on the Top Line.

This information also applies to the Wharfedale DVD-750, Grundig GDV-200 and Grundig GDV-210 players.

DVD Reviewer has an excelent 'Multi Region' page full of hacks for players, including new ones as they become known.

For HD-DVD movies, yes as are all HD-DVD players. For standard DVDs, no. A lot of people were hoping the HD-DVD drive might provide a loophole to watch out-of-region standard definition movies on the Xbox 360. However, the Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player assumes the region of the console itself when it comes to standard DVDs.

Although the size of our database means we've covered a good number of the more popular machines on the market, we cannot guarantee a hack for every DVD model. However, each customer is valuable to us and, if possible, we will continue our research until a solution is met. We have a booming database for your to try and new unlocks are found daily.

If it isn't on my site, then I'm either a) looking for it, or b) not able to get one, or c) going to add it to my list of wanted items now that you told me - thank you for informing me! Presently unhackable players include (most) Pioneer, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony (regardless of hacks herein) and (most) Sharp, so any mails concerning these WILL be binned immediately! You will need to either chip these, or pay for the other ways such as firmware upgrade disc (Pansonic generally), or special one-of.

Modifications that do not require any modification to the inside's of the machine should not invalidate any warranties, this includes hacks using remote controls and so called e-mod's that are connected without any soldering or case opening. However most company's that offer chipped player's will offer warranties to provide a similar amount of cover to that offered by the manufacturer.