Region Code for integrated DVD in Beovision7-40.

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LO
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loureed5
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Posted April 2, 2023 at 05:38 GMT
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Hoping someone can help set me straight on the in-built DVD in the Beovision7- 40.

The unit has defaulted somehow to play only Region 2 discs, not Region 4 which is Australia's

region code.

Is there anything I can do to change it back to Region 4, or multi-zone it, or will it have to go to a service centre ?

regards

Noel
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Guy
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Posted April 2, 2023 at 06:08 GMT
Edited April 2, 2023 at 06:10 GMT
#1655280
Hi Noel,

I had a quick look at the service manuals (available link) and they state that the 'Service Tool' is required to change the region code, so unfortunately you will need to contact a service centre - perhaps ask them to visit you if they have the tool which could be easier than moving the TV.

It is strange that the code has changed, but I think I have read about this problem before on one of the archived forums.  The service manuals do also explain how to check (but not change) the current codes.

EDIT:  See also this thread about a special remote:  /forum/the-workbench/s40-refurb-project#post-1757702

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Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders
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Posted April 2, 2023 at 19:44 GMT
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Whilst the region setting can be change with the service tool, its not a requirement.

Eleven years ago I wrote the attached document and made an XML file for the Beo5/6.

Attached is the Procedure for setting a Beovision 7 & AVANT DVD to Region Free

Location: Hampshire, England

LO
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loureed5
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Posted April 3, 2023 at 11:35 GMT
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Thanks for all the help guys.

Thanks Keith for the procedure sheet- but how do I disconnect the

DVB-T module ?

regards

Noel.

 
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loureed5
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Posted April 3, 2023 at 11:51 GMT
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And the sheet refers to a "special" Beo4 Remote ?
Keith Saunders
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Keith Saunders
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Posted April 3, 2023 at 13:19 GMT
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And the sheet refers to a “special” Beo4 Remote ?
You only have the two options and the procedure provides the instructions for both.
  1. Get hold of the Special Command 2" Beo4
  2. If you have a Beo5/6 and you load the XML file which I built 11 years ago and I can supply.
If you do not have one of above, then you will not be able to make it region free.

Location: Hampshire, England

LO
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loureed5
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Posted April 3, 2023 at 14:10 GMT
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Hi Keith,

Many thanks for your reply, and supplying the procedure sheet.

I will have to try and get access to the special remote.

regards

Noel.
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