Would you like your Panasonic DMP-BD30 Region free without chipping? Read on.

hots4 · 09-21-2012, 09:50 PM

So i have a Panasonic DP-BD30 machine, which has already been chipped for region free playback (by changing the region through the remote control), however after playing around i've found a way to make the machine region free (BD playback only) on ALL models, no chipping required and here's how:

put in the disc, once you get the wrong region message, press the BD/SD button at the bottom of the remote, you will then get a message saying no SD card inserted, here press the return button, at this point it will take you back to the panasonic main screen, then press the top menu button, and hey presto, your disc will start playing, i've done this on about 8 or 9 discs now and it plays all of them, i think this will work on all panasonic players that have a SD/BD button, probably other players as well, but obviously i can't confirm, it definately works on this model so if you guys want a region free player then this has got to be the way to go (with pal and ntsc playback as well so no problems with the extras!!!), i'm sure you can pick this model up pretty cheap now. let me now how you get on with this.

Steel76 · 09-23-2012, 10:27 PM

Cool!

Gonna try this on a friends Panasonic player (region B) tomorrow

Thanks for the trick!

hots4 · 09-23-2012, 10:49 PM

not a problem, got another great one, after playing around on my mates player this afternoon, this could work on ALL players, so feedback from you guys would be great.

Anyway, this next one works on the panasonic DMP BD75, and it's so simple it hurts, put in your blu ray, as the machine starts to read the disc, press stop, you need to press it a few times, but once the disc stops, press the top menu button and hey presto, the blu ray plays, we tried this on 2 discs today and they both played, as i say this could work on ALL players, which is massive, so guys please have a go and post your findings.

Paff · 09-24-2012, 01:01 AM

Was this non-region 1 Blus or DVDs you tried this on? I ask because I have a butt-ton of import DVDs, and I still have to keep my old region-free DVD player in my setup. I'd love to be able to play everything on one machine.

dickieduvet · 09-24-2012, 01:50 AM

Only works with some titles, Been using this method for the last few years here in the UK, Most Criterion releases work here in the UK with this trick as they are region A locked for us Brits!

hots4 · 09-24-2012, 01:35 PM

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Was this non-region 1 Blus or DVDs you tried this on? I ask because I have a butt-ton of import DVDs, and I still have to keep my old region-free DVD player in my setup. I'd love to be able to play everything on one machine.

it was Blu's that this worked on, did not try dvd's but can try this evening and post results.

Eddyw78 · 09-24-2012, 02:17 PM

Just tried this with some region 1 DVDs and couldnt get it to work on the Panasonic bd80. Havent got any region a blus as im reluctant to buy them just incase this little trick doesent work. Lets hope if it is official that it works that Panasonic dont hear of it as they may do something in the next firmware update to stop our fun

hots4 · 09-24-2012, 02:31 PM

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Just tried this with some region 1 DVDs and couldnt get it to work on the Panasonic bd80. Havent got any region a blus as im reluctant to buy them just incase this little trick doesent work. Lets hope if it is official that it works that Panasonic dont hear of it as they may do something in the next firmware update to stop our fun

Just try one of the blu ray's you own, if you can stop the disc from starting up and then access the feature from the top menu button then i would definately say it will work on another region disc. I did not think these would work with dvd's as the top menu button is a blu ray specific command. it's a shame it doesn't, but the region free blu is i'm sure what most people will be excited about.

Eddyw78 · 09-24-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hots4

Just try one of the blu ray's you own, if you can stop the disc from starting up and then access the feature from the top menu button then i would definately say it will work on another region disc. I did not think these would work with dvd's as the top menu button is a blu ray specific command. it's a shame it doesn't, but the region free blu is i'm sure what most people will be excited about.

That is very true. I may pick up a cheap region a disc from Amazon or Fleabay just to make sure. I dont want to spend a fortune on Criterion or Shout releases to find out i cant get them to work.

Eddyw78 · 09-24-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dickieduvet

Only works with some titles, Been using this method for the last few years here in the UK, Most Criterion releases work here in the UK with this trick as they are region A locked for us Brits!

You say it only works on some titles. Are these from specific companies or does it seem to be random?

hots4 · 09-24-2012, 05:52 PM

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Only works with some titles, Been using this method for the last few years here in the UK, Most Criterion releases work here in the UK with this trick as they are region A locked for us Brits!

I have not tried that many disc, but would imagine it would work on ALL, if the player allows for the stop button to be pressed on one disc, then i would imagine it would allow on all, i can't be certain, but would imagine this to be the case.

Eddyw78 · 09-24-2012, 06:47 PM

Would be interesting to know if any other Panny user can confirm this. Suppose all i can do is get a region a locked blu and try ot out.

Paff · 09-24-2012, 07:13 PM

Hots4, I assume you're in the UK? (there's a bit of Britspeak in some of your posts, you use phrases like "get on" and "mates")

I ask that, because I know a lot of these region mods are one way. As in, they'll work for non-Region 1 (or A) people to enable them to play US discs, but if you get the model designed for the US, the mods don't work...

Eddyw78 · 09-24-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paff

Hots4, I assume you're in the UK? (there's a bit of Britspeak in some of your posts, you use phrases like "get on" and "mates")

I ask that, because I know a lot of these region mods are one way. As in, they'll work for non-Region 1 (or A) people to enable them to play US discs, but if you get the model designed for the US, the mods don't work...

Are we talking about mods here or just simply pressing buttons. I thought this was to be region free without chipping?

hots4 · 09-24-2012, 08:20 PM

i am from the uk yes, there is no mod chipping required this is about getting round the region coding by button pressing so there is a chance all machines can be bypast this way. my dmp30 model is from the us and this is the model i tested. so where the model is from should not be a problem.

09-21-2012, 09:50 PM	#1
hots4 Stalker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 323	Would you like your Panasonic DMP-BD30 Region free blu without chipping? Read on. So i have a Panasonic DP-BD30 machine, which has already been chipped for region free playback (by changing the region through the remote control), however after playing around i've found a way to make the machine region free (BD playback only) on ALL models, no chipping required and here's how: put in the disc, once you get the wrong region message, press the BD/SD button at the bottom of the remote, you will then get a message saying no SD card inserted, here press the return button, at this point it will take you back to the panasonic main screen, then press the top menu button, and hey presto, your disc will start playing, i've done this on about 8 or 9 discs now and it plays all of them, i think this will work on all panasonic players that have a SD/BD button, probably other players as well, but obviously i can't confirm, it definately works on this model so if you guys want a region free player then this has got to be the way to go (with pal and ntsc playback as well so no problems with the extras!!!), i'm sure you can pick this model up pretty cheap now. let me now how you get on with this. Last edited by hots4; 09-22-2012 at 06:06 PM.

09-23-2012, 10:27 PM	#2
Steel76 Maniac Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arvika, Sweden Posts: 537	Cool! Gonna try this on a friends Panasonic player (region B) tomorrow Thanks for the trick! __________________ Watching my filthy collection on Super 8mm, VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and Blu-Ray.

09-24-2012, 01:01 AM	#4
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,535	Was this non-region 1 Blus or DVDs you tried this on? I ask because I have a butt-ton of import DVDs, and I still have to keep my old region-free DVD player in my setup. I'd love to be able to play everything on one machine. __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

09-24-2012, 07:13 PM	#13
Paff Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,535	Hots4, I assume you're in the UK? (there's a bit of Britspeak in some of your posts, you use phrases like "get on" and "mates") I ask that, because I know a lot of these region mods are one way. As in, they'll work for non-Region 1 (or A) people to enable them to play US discs, but if you get the model designed for the US, the mods don't work... __________________ CINEMA PAFF - Your BB-Movie Showcase * * - The extra B is for BYOBB Paff's Laserdiscs

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09-23-2012, 10:49 PM	#3
hots4 Stalker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 323	not a problem, got another great one, after playing around on my mates player this afternoon, this could work on ALL players, so feedback from you guys would be great. Anyway, this next one works on the panasonic DMP BD75, and it's so simple it hurts, put in your blu ray, as the machine starts to read the disc, press stop, you need to press it a few times, but once the disc stops, press the top menu button and hey presto, the blu ray plays, we tried this on 2 discs today and they both played, as i say this could work on ALL players, which is massive, so guys please have a go and post your findings.

09-24-2012, 01:50 AM	#5
dickieduvet Maniac Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 690	Only works with some titles, Been using this method for the last few years here in the UK, Most Criterion releases work here in the UK with this trick as they are region A locked for us Brits!

09-24-2012, 02:17 PM	#7
Eddyw78 Stalker Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 203	Just tried this with some region 1 DVDs and couldnt get it to work on the Panasonic bd80. Havent got any region a blus as im reluctant to buy them just incase this little trick doesent work. Lets hope if it is official that it works that Panasonic dont hear of it as they may do something in the next firmware update to stop our fun

09-24-2012, 06:47 PM	#12
Eddyw78 Stalker Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 203	Would be interesting to know if any other Panny user can confirm this. Suppose all i can do is get a region a locked blu and try ot out.

09-24-2012, 08:20 PM	#15
hots4 Stalker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 323	i am from the uk yes, there is no mod chipping required this is about getting round the region coding by button pressing so there is a chance all machines can be bypast this way. my dmp30 model is from the us and this is the model i tested. so where the model is from should not be a problem.