Page 1 of Multi-region hack for JVC XV-2000

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How to convert your JVC XV-2000 player into a multi-region compatible machine





To convert this player to a different Region


Whilst most movies will play with the region set to 0, some Region 1 or Region 2 titles require you to select the correct zone before they will play

1. Press the Power button on the player to turn it off

2. Wait 5 seconds

3. Press and hold the buttons DVD Menu and On Screen on the player together, and then press the Power button on the player to turn it back on

4. Release the DVD Menu and On Screen buttons

5. Press the Standby button on your player, the display should now show either "TEST 2", "TEST 4" or "TEST 6" depending on the player region

6. Press the DVD Menu button on your player twice in a row, the display should now show "000 5858"

7. By pressing the Up and Down cursors buttons, change the first three digits until they read "02E"

8. By pressing the Right and Left cursors buttons, change the last four digits until they read "0000" for Region Free, "0101" for Region 1, "0202" for Region 2, "0404" for Region 4, "0808" for Region 8, and finally "2020" for Region 20.

9. If you experience difficulties with Region 4 discs, change the above setting to "0458" and make sure that PAL or NTSC is correctly set on your player

10. Press the Enter button on your player to confirm the region change

11. Press the Standby button on the player to turn it off

12. Wait 5 seconds

13. Press the Standby button on the player to turn it on