Apex 500w and Macrovision

[wakkyone]

Hi,

How do I implement/turn off macrovision on the Walmart Apex 500w? Currently I have a TV/VCR combo in my room that i'm using the Apex with. Yes i know this isn't a great setup. Anyhow, what do I need to turn off macrovision? I'm not even sure if TV/VCR combo influence the quality of a DVD/SVCD compare to a normal TV hookup without vcr connected.

Do I need a mod chip or there's a firmware that involves a cdr burn that plays in the apex and fixes the macrovision.
I preferred using the cdr method if there exist one. Or perhaps i'm confuse, and you need a mod chip + cdr to fix macrovision.

Any help appreciated, and perhaps a link to the pertinent
firmware or if mod chip is the only solution.

[SiNXation]

You are correct. You need a modified firmware chip and that's all. Been looking around for some great places to get one from but haven't found any that I would trust getting them from. If you do let me know.

[Yapper]

Check out this site for loads of information, and also the answers to the Macrovision problem:

http://www.dvd-wizards.com/darrenk/500W/500W.htm

[LanceSteel]

I ordered a chip from the DVD Wizard guys and they were top notch!

[SiNXation]

I may have to reconsider them then.

[rcosio]

nice color instructions
region selector modchip for the apex 500w
we've sold so many of these and gotten many kudos
you want references? just ask.

http://www.apexmodchip.com

they really work
we get it to you in 2 or 3 days after ordering.
thanx,
-roger

[SiNXation]

thx. I like it when I can order stuff from within the us. makes it so much easier and better on me.