Another numpty question
Jan 11th 2006, 8:23 pm
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Another numpty question
Hi guys,
Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice.
Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice.
Jan 11th 2006, 8:26 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
Hi guys,
Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice.
Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice.
Jan 11th 2006, 8:30 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by Luke I Amyofath
videos yes dvd's nope
Jan 11th 2006, 8:30 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Hi
Just to add to the confusion i always believed that to play a UK video in Aus you need a UK video player as Aus video's will not play UK tapes ????
DVD's it may depend what region your disc's are for
Billy
Just to add to the confusion i always believed that to play a UK video in Aus you need a UK video player as Aus video's will not play UK tapes ????
DVD's it may depend what region your disc's are for
Billy
Jan 11th 2006, 8:36 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by billy0911
Hi
Just to add to the confusion i always believed that to play a UK video in Aus you need a UK video player as Aus video's will not play UK tapes ????
DVD's it may depend what region your disc's are for
Billy
Just to add to the confusion i always believed that to play a UK video in Aus you need a UK video player as Aus video's will not play UK tapes ????
DVD's it may depend what region your disc's are for
Billy
Most DvD Players now are multi regional, so that shouldn't be a problem either. If your dvd player is not multi region enabled, google your dvd player and model number into with the query Software hack. IE: if you have a Phillips DvD Player, You would type Phillips (model number)+softwarehack, and that should give you the code for switching of the Region lock, which you enter via your remote control.
Jan 11th 2006, 8:42 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by 232Bar
Go to www.dvdreviewer.co.uk and hack your dvd for multi-region play.
If all else fails, you can pick up a very good basic Dvd Player, multi region, dts, 5.1 channel, progressive scan DvD player, from Aldi, who seem to have these in stock all the time, For 49 bucks, with a 12 month warranty.
Jan 11th 2006, 8:44 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by billy0911
Hi
Just to add to the confusion i always believed that to play a UK video in Aus you need a UK video player as Aus video's will not play UK tapes ????
Just to add to the confusion i always believed that to play a UK video in Aus you need a UK video player as Aus video's will not play UK tapes ????
Jan 11th 2006, 8:56 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by hevs
No so. Videos will play fine on either countries recorders
Jan 11th 2006, 9:23 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
If all else fails, you can pick up a very good basic Dvd Player, multi region, dts, 5.1 channel, progressive scan DvD player, from Aldi, who seem to have these in stock all the time, For 49 bucks, with a 12 month warranty.
Jan 11th 2006, 9:25 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by scutterUK
you just can't record aus TV on a UK video unless you have fox. i keep forgetting this so i end up with a video with picture but no sound!
Jan 11th 2006, 10:38 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by 232Bar
Go to www.dvdreviewer.co.uk and hack your dvd for multi-region play.
Jan 11th 2006, 11:15 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
Hi guys,
Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice.
Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice.
We have a TV combi so going to take videos for that.
Not going to buy a video player.
We are taking our DVD's with us cause we can play them on our computer or laptop.
Hope thats a help.
Beth
Jan 11th 2006, 11:25 pm
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by Luke I Amyofath
Thats ok if the bladdy code works. Every code Ive come across for my dvd player is the same and doesnt work at all even though people say it works.
Jan 12th 2006, 12:32 am
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Re: Another numpty question
Originally Posted by 232Bar
I've hacked a few (allegedly) with no problems at all. From cheapy Asda ones to expensive ones.
And dont come back with system menu>preferences 135566 or 1355664 coz neither does bugger all
