Quick Overview
The hack listed below is non-destructive, and will not invalidate your players warranty. To perform the correct sequence of steps you will only need access to your players front panel and its remote control. Always make sure that the drive tray is empty before following the procedure listed below.
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How to convert your JVC THA5R player into a multi-region compatible machine
To temporarily change the region on this player
1.
Press and hold the Stop button on the DVD player until Initial is displayed on the on-screen display and the player LCD display
2.
Release the Stop button on the DVD player
3.
Press the Open/Close button on the DVD player to open the disc tray
4.
Insert a DVD of your chosen region into the drive tray
5.
Press the Open/Close button on the DVD player to close the disc tray NB: You must complete steps 3-5 whilst Initial is still being displayed
6.
Your player will now be set to the region of the DVD you inserted into the player, until you next power it off
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