Need help to change region code for AWA W991 player

[annieh]

If any one can help with a code to change the region on an AWA W991 DVD Player, I would be most grateful. I have looked in quite a few places and have found the W992 but no code was available. I believe the W990 has a code but can't find it and am not sure if it would work on the W991.

Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks

annieh

[Krispy Kritter]

If there is a code (many players do NOT), it should be here: https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/232568-DVD-Hacks-List-FAQ-%28region-free-macrovisio...free-others%29

[annieh]

Thanks Krispy Kritter. No help in that list. The unit might be too old.

I'll just have to invest in a new DVD Player! One that will play British DVD's.

Thanks again. annieh

[hech54]

Make sure you do some SERIOUS research first.

[Krispy Kritter]

Age shouldn't matter. If it's not in that list, it likely doesn't have a code. As noted, most players cannot be "unlocked".

And I agree, if you want/need region 2 support, ensure you buy a player which supports it and don't rely on a code.

[em-t-wallitt]

Did a web search and hopefully found the correct DVD player you have.

I found AWA user manuals in pdf format at this link:
http://ernie.awa.com.au/AWA-Telefix-AWA-Branded-Products/default.aspx?retain=true&pg=2

I looked at the pdf manual for the W991 and saw a little pop-up note displaying instructions to unlock:

Open Tray
Press Up Button
Press Down Button
Press Left Button
Press Right Button
Press "0"
Close Tray

Can't guarantee this will work, since I don't have this player in Canada. You do this at your own risk.

If that doesn't work, check this forum for the AWA W990 region change. Read posts 3 and 5.
http://phorums.com.au/showthread.php?98173-Awa-W990&

This is additional information from another post in regards to the previously mentioned post 5:
http://phorums.com.au/showthread.php?124750-AWA-DV900-region-unlock-required&p=1218798#post1218798

Here's the AWA W992 region change in the same forum:
http://phorums.com.au/showthread.php?265796-DVD-Region-Unlock-Code-for-AWA-W992

Or try this one:
https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/301038-Codes-to-unlock-AWA-DS-A331-Region-Free

[annieh]

Thanks everyone for your guidance!

Unfortunately em-t-wallitt that little exercise for the W991 didn't work

I might just give the others a go tomorrow...nothing to loose really!

The TV has been very good but I think on its last legs...got the dreaded red spot up in the corner. I don't really want to give up the DVD/Video unit as we do have a number of videos but I'm sure it can be connected to a new TV and the new ones mostly seem to have Region Free DVD players built in.

I shall let you know how I go tomorrow. For now, it's very late. Good night all!

annieh

[annieh]

Back again and just letting you know that I tried the first hack for the W990...and it worked!!

Only trouble is, it's not a permanent fix and you have to go back and change it to a different Region if required.

But, that's OK. Mostly we watch only one region and it does only take a few seconds to change it over.

Thank you! Thank you!

It's made me very happy!

annieh