Other Hardware Dvd player

[dragongirl2010]

Hello everybody,
How can I find out if my dvd player can play PAL and/or NTSC format?
I tried to check under properties, etc., but couldnt find anything.

[maineman]

Hi dg,

Not sure what you mean "check under properties"?
Are you talking standalone player or ODD in your pc?

What's the make & model?

[dragongirl2010]

It's an external DVD-R-DL player, HP, lightscribe. I checked the device's properties (such as what type it is, its functions, etc.) but nothing.

[maineman]

You're all set.
The HP " external DVD-R-DL player " can handle both NTSC and PAL

[maineman]

I should have mentioned...
Keep in mind that you can't keep re-setting the region on the HP.
After 5 region changes, you will run into what is referred to as "region lock".
At this point, you will not be able to change regions again.

For eg., let's say after 5 changes you're playing an R2 disc, then you want to play a R1 disc...you're skunked. You're locked in R2

To get around this you'll have to use modified firmware (if available) to make the HP region-free.

[dragongirl2010]

Thank you very much.

[maineman]

You're welcome dg.
Glad to help...

[AGJ]

I should have mentioned...
Keep in mind that you can't keep re-setting the region on the HP.
After 5 region changes, you will run into what is referred to as "region lock".
At this point, you will not be able to change regions again.

For eg., let's say after 5 changes you're playing an R2 disc, then you want to play a R1 disc...you're skunked. You're locked in R2

To get around this you'll have to use modified firmware (if available) to make the HP region-free.

Or use DVDFab Passkey if firmware not available http://forum.dvdfab.com/showthread.php?t=7839

[maineman]

Or use DVDFab Passkey if firmware not available http://forum.dvdfab.com/showthread.php?t=7839

Good point AGJ !!!...somehow I forgot to mention Passkey...