pjaxon(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 29th March 2002, 20:25
Thinking about getting a 444. Could someone tell me if it becomes All region and macro free via a handset hack or does it have to have a hardware mod ?
Advice appreciated.
Jaxon
RE: PIONEER 444 QUESTION......
Hyper(Harmless) posted this on Saturday, 30th March 2002, 08:36
Try this hack. It works on some of the earlier models, but not all.
If it does not work, the machine can be chipped. a good place to visit is www.dvdchips.co.uk.
Ensure no disc is in machine. Press `setup`. Right scroll until you get to `General`, then press `Enter` Ensure `setup menu mode` is set to `Basic`.
Press `Display`. This should show the region your player is set to.
Then press `condition memory` followed by the region (1 to 6) that you wish to change to.
Press `set up`.
NB/ This does NOT work on later models, but is worth trying out.
If it does not work, then contact and pay to have your machine chipped.
Repeat again to check this has worked.
This item was edited on Sunday, 18th August 2002, 16:59
RE: PIONEER 444 QUESTION......
jono_h(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Sunday, 31st March 2002, 10:00
Jason,
The 444 can be modded by altering the firmware - a process that can be carried out by conneting to a plug in the back, I believe. Good news, as the lid never has to come off, and there`s no dodgy soldering to have to worry about.
Got my unit from www.homecinemaheaven.com and I am very happy with it.
