Is there a way to not have this Power dvd 14 as a default player?
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In Windows 7, you can go to Control Panel - Programs - Default Programs and then change the default settings in one of the options there.
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I think the question is whether or not is is multi-region not multi zone. The answer is no it is not intended to be but as someone answered it may be possible via a backdoor. I have some DVD players that have hidden functions to turn off copyright protections as well...not advertised of course but there never the less.
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I usually just put a regular DVD but will find out and let u know. Btw I bought this DVD player about 4 years ago and it still works great!! No complaints at all.
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Yes, it plays regular DVDs just fine, Though I have lots of issues with this model when it comes to playing Blue-rays. I would recommend a different player.
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This is software modified in the menu by setting region code to 0. It will play as long as discs are not RCE (region code enhanced). Many newer DVDs have RCE protection, so it's best to purchase a hardware modified DVD player. One with WorldClad hardware modification or PMC will be the best and there is no menu adjustment needed. I have a Philips which is ok and a Pioneer which is very good.
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Thanks! The only real gripe that I remember is that a DVD is a little slow to load when you put it in. When I get around to buying one myself though, I probably won't use it as my main DVD player anyway, but I'll write up a full review.
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Strange, everywhere I've read states that Toshiba players are region free. I think the thing is with some euro discs is that they require you to use HDMI or they get downscaled to 480p. That's the only problem I've read about yet and it's only on some of them. Maybe that was the case and the T.V. was trying to do 1080i/p and wasn't prepared for it so it didn't allow a picture. Are you using component or HDMI?
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Thanks, Bishop, for your reply. I liked your last statement (very funny!). A couple of hours after i went out to get this model at Best Buy (i just couldn't wait!), a friend showed me the all-region equivalent (also from Pioneer) featured on this same Amazon site! Well, at least they claim it's all region, but seems some customers have had to get guarantees from the supplier that the unit will indeed play all types of discs. A bit confusing. ;)
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I really do not know, I would not purchase this particular dvd player, if was you.
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After reading over that page, I found that this does not support DVD menus. Hopefully this functionality will be added sooner rather than later.How difficult is it to switch between two video output sources if you are unable to see the menus?
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Sorry. Do not know. Ask Manufacturer best advice I have. It may be the DVD instead.
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I have a regular TV (Standard Def) with component inputs, can I use this player (as a standard dvd player) with my regular TV. I plan on buying a HDTV in the future and I want a standard def. dvd player for now.
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You have to set a region first (which I don't want to do) because the drive comes region-free (with firmware level RPC-2). As is, I have tried playing a Region 2 DVD from Japan using MPC HC, VLC and Power DVD 10 and only MPC was able to open the disk but the image was heavily pixelized and it eventually crashed.
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No, no problem with that. Blue ray player messes things up sometimes though.
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It has no problem in playing DVDs. You can use the software that comes with it or use whatever other compatible software.
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You might try upgrading the firmware on your current player -- that may solve your disc compatibility problems
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I have the same player you have and have played those very same blu ray dvd's I would unplug the player.wait a few min. allow it to reboot........andtry it again if all else fails...I would try a different disc from that collection.and If that doest work you may have gotten a defective set of discs.