Info and forum posts by 'Dinger'

ALDI 8 IN 1 REMOTE CONTROL - CAN IT HACK?

There is a lot of interest at present in the Bargain Bucket Forum on the Aldi `8 in 1 Medion` remote control. On sale from today for £7:99 (but you need to move quick, one week sale and going fast!). Controls all inc. SAT & DVDs. You can setup the three digit code for the kit you want to control but no `magic` button. Does anyone know if it can be used to hack Philips DVDs?

RE: Aldi 8-in-1

I too have purchased one of these, lt would look good on an coffee table (not naff as you might expect from Aldi) & it works. Just wondered if any of you clever people knew if it could be used to remote hack DVDs. Does not appear to have the magic `magic` button as on my `One for All` which I used to multiregion hack my Philips

RE: Shrek- £11.35!!! incl. delivery

Hey Man! These doods are good! The only Grey Matter tax is over mode of transport of your DVDs; I`ve never seen so many options!! You can have mother in law velvet soft to prison hard rap. I`ve gove for soft rap which comes in at £11.04. What option have you gone for?

I`m an ecologist and into sustainable development, can`t get my head around ordering DVDs from Oz at half the price here. Has the world gone mad!! Merry Christmas! Well it will be if we get our Shreks in November.

RE: Philips DVD 701

No, there are a large range of One for All remotes, provided it can programme DVDs, the cheaper ones don`t. I have a One for All 4 + Digital (Mod No. URC-7541). Tis remote is available from `Index` and approx £10 cheaper than the O f A 6, on the High Street. DVD programming is exactly the same

RE: Philips hack region 4?

Yes, the One for All remote hack does the lot

RE: Philips DVD 701

No your not thick, we have all been there, ie.new boys on the block.

As I said before you will find all in the Info: Multi Region Hacks section at this web site, or you can use Allan Verty site as he suggests. Simply if you use your Philips DVD remote, you can change the DVD Region setting eg. 2 to 1, but you can only chance back approx. 25 times before the DVD locks up and then your in the s***. However, if the buy , borrow or steal a One for All universal remote with DVD programming you can use a special code which make the DVD Region universal. You only need to do it once and that it for life, the DVD will auto play any DVD.

The down side is that you will have to purchase the One for All and they range in price from £20 upwards. If your from the UK get back to be and I`ll give you some tips on wherr to buy.

RE: cheapest one for all remote

The cheapest is the One for All 5 + Digital ( URC-7541) available from Index (I`m assuming your British), for hacking its as good as the One for All 6 which is commonly mentioned. The product comes loose boxed, (unlike the sealed display containers found in most electrical shops) you can do the hack and return for a refund. Total cost zero!

RE: Philips DVD 701

Look at the `Multi-Region Hacks` section at this web site, its all there!

RE: Remove Macrovision...?

So far you can`t, although many are searching for this Holy Grail!

Best option is to by an external Macrovision such as `Mac Master` for c£25.

Although you could wait like me for one of those whiz kids out there to crack it!

RE: Phillips 701- are there limits?

I think you are a little confused. Look at the Multi Region hack for all Philips using the OneforAll Remote at this very web site. Once hacked with this remote, it is for ever, yes no times limit. Your DVD will auto read any Region disk ie. MultiRegion forever

The 25 times limit and Play 274/159 codes related only to programming using the Philips remote supplied, don`t do it. You have to keep re-programming with different codes to change regions and yes eventually your DVD will lock up.
But even that can be oversome, as there is a reset code.

RE: RCE OFF

With the multi region One for All hack, RCE is not a problem.

Great isn`t it!

Dinger

RE: philips 711 help me with this 1

Turn on your DVD from standby. Select OSD (On Screen Display) using remote. Scroll down the `Personal Preferences` options (the one on the left with the face) right to the bottom. At the bottom is the `Access Control` options. Move across right into the `Access Control` options. Then scroll down the Access Control options and when you get to the bottom of the list scroll down once again and if my magic the DVD software version appears.

It is likely to be 7.03 ---- something. The lack of vent on the top of your machine is not relevant, and does not reflect an older model as you imply.
You do not need to update your software unless you want to copy DVDs using your computer


You will have no problem making your machine region free with a `One for All` programmable remote if you so wish.

Hope this is helpful

Dinger

Update to Philips 7.12 software. Is it worth it if don`t won`t SVCD?

I have read with interest over the last few weeks the apparent excitment of Forum members with Philips 711 DVDs about the option to burn update from 7.03 to 7.13 software? What if you don`t want to spend hours copying DVDs via PC, are there any other significant advantages?

I noticed a recent request for access to old firmware version 5.50 as only Philips version without macrovision, and potential key to Holy Grail. Might we all be rushing to software `back` date soon?

This item was edited on Sunday, 4th February 2001, 10:33

RE: Copying DVD to VHS!!!! (you can)

I too would like to know if it works with no loss of quality. Also a little worried about a 12V power input into the scart lead. If it shorts can you damage your hardware?

RE: DVD UNDER £100 @ LIDLS

They have been selling this DVD for around this price around X.Mas. Can`t remember the make, funny foreign name I`ve never heard of. Be very careful, it could be a false economy as may not be hackable for multi region.. Better off going for a popular make Aiwa, Philips

Look at www.digitalchoice.co.uk can occasionally pick up a bargin

RE: Philips 711 and One for all 4 + digital

The One for All 4 + Digital (URC-7541) does work, I used it on my Philips DVD 711. Just follow the instructions for All Philips DVD using the One for All 6. The One for All 4 + Digital has the necessary as it is programmed to control DVDs (this is the important factor!!) and is cheaper to by than the One for All 6.

PS. If you but it from Index it comes loose boxed not in the normal sealed packaging. This means if you don`t want to keep it, you can do the hack and return for refund. Personally I`m happy with it and have kept it.

Good Luck

Reviewer claims Philips 711 macrovision disable?

Has anyone else read Colin Marsh`s review of the Philips DVD 711 under `Hardware Reviews` at this web site. He claims Macrovision disabled after region hack ("can copy onto VHS without problems!").

Can`t be, can it! Everyone is still looking for this!

What obvious am I missing?

RE: What player do you have, so I can work out the which players have sold the most.

Philips 711 £99:99 from Courts (store opening special offer) inc. 5 yr warrant. Good solid picture & easy hacked

RE: One for All 4 Digital

Hey thats a good price, tell where Allan, but too late for me.

Worth knowing Brits though, is that if you buy a One for All from Index it comes loose packed, not in the normal sealed packing seen in most electrical stores. For those really tight gits, you can purchase do the hack and return for refund without damaging the merchandise or its packing. Personally I think anyone who pulls a stunt like that should have their hands cut off. PS. Index does not currently sell the One for All 6 but as I said before the One for All 4+ Digital will do the trick!

Good Hacking!

One for All 4 Digital

I know the One for All Digital 6 is king for all you DVD hackers but why waste you money?. Just purchased the One for All 4 + Digital (URC-7541)in Index for £24:99 that is ten pounds cheaper than the 6. Its programmed for DVD players and hacked by Philips 711 easy, and is dedicated to On Digital boxes, so is better kit for those with such kit.

RE: OneForAll 6:URC4300 or URC 7560 ?

Hi! Colin

Very Intersted in your e-mail about Index purchased One4All Remote.
Was it the URC 7541 (4+digital)? The widely recommended URC7560 is £10 pounds more expensive and too expensive?

Thanks for your help.

Dave Bell
lleBdivaD[at]ku.oc.teNeerF