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  1. 30th Oct 2004 01:00 #1
    lgare
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    Gday,
    I am considering buying a Region 2 DVD from amazon.com, but I then realised i wouldnt be able to play it here in Aus (Region 4).
    If I put a region 2 dvd in my pioneer (A07XLA) will I need to change the region before I use DVD shrink to copy it region free? Or can I still read the data without changing the drive's region?
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    It will try to change the region. You could look at software like AnyDVD or similar to try to get around it, or consider a firmware change that removes the region coding from your drive. (Note: changes to firmware, especially the use of hacked firmware, can invalidate your warranty)
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    Hi lgare,

    You can try DVD Region+CSS Free at http://www.dvdidle.com to see the result.

    DVD Region+CSS Free runs in the background to decrypt DVDs. You have nothing to do, just insert the disc and play. Simple.

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  4. 30th Oct 2004 07:23 #4
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    so even if i just insert the disc in the drive, and don't try to play the video, i can't even copy the data files using DVD shrink without it asking me to change regions??
    I wish i had a disc of another region here with me to test it...
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  5. 30th Oct 2004 09:52 #5
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    Hi lgare,

    DVD Region+CSS Free also enable you to copy any region DVD with DVD Shrink. You don't need to play the DVD at first.

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