On 29/11/2005, at 7:09 PM, Ronda Brown wrote:
On 29/11/2005, at 6:32 PM, Rosemary Horton wrote:
Just played a dvd on my mac, warning me about the fact that I'm
changing region codes. As I bought the dvd legally in a local
store what gives? And what do I do if I run out of changes of
region code?
Don not change code in machine find somewhere else to view... or be
aware of how many times you have done change, as it is 5 before it
will lock on final code.. Can be rectified by Apple service centre 5
times legally???
Return DVD and inform store of such an issue, although these days it
does not make much difference as most DVD players are not so
restricted. But they may have a region 4 copy of your disc, and yes
technically the shop is breaching some sort of copyright or something
similar.
Rip the DVD through MacTheRipper and change the region code of ripped
DVD and burn back to a DVD or play from stored area on machine. Sorry
do not have URL for program as it has shifted site or closed down,
try MacUpdate or VersionTracker.
VLC or Mplayer could be option although I have read where these do
not warn of changing Region within DVD. But I have used the VLC
option on many occasions well past 5 and DVD has not locked up yet.
Hi Rosemary,
I would not try this myself ...... Too risky in my opinion.
<http://www.powerbook-fr.com/dossiers/
dvd_region_free_en_article30.html>
"You should know basis about your MacIntosh and region locking. The
limitation is double : firsty is hardware. This is the first to run
when you’re inserting a DVD in your optical drive, and the patches
we provide you are made to bypass this one. But theres’s a second
limitation which is purely software, through your Opertaing
system : MacOS X. A small app allows you to change region without
limitation. This app is made by xvi and is called Region X. To test
the changes, RegionDisplay (PAL, NTSC) is an ISO image, once
mounted on your desktop, it will open with Apple DVD Player. It
will display which region is selected in MacOS X. "
Be aware this will definitely void any warranty you have on machine
with Apple, and for later machines it has a 2 in 3 chance of
succeeding. Heed Rhonda's warning...
Cheers!
`Rob...
