[Tgilbert]

This is getting to be a real pain.
I bought the DV-400 from a vendor on a site claiming to be region free
I have a few region 2 DVDs I want to play

When I got the DVD player it is only region 1.
I was able to hack an older player, so I thought I would try it

I found instructions on using Nero Rom to make CD. I downloaded the YGB7821A.BIN
and created a CD. I inserted in the DVD, it said loading, hit play and the firmware was loaded. All went according to instructions, but then when I tried my region 2 DVD it still said only region 1 (I tried pressing ENTER - but that not work either.) ARGGGGH

OK - I had downloaded another newer firmware YGB8827A, the CD process worked the
same, the firmware loaded ... then the DVD player shutoff.

I cannot get the DVD player to even turn on. I know "Use firmwares at your own risk" ...
This may just be a $60 waste of money

Is there any way I can get the DVD player back to a working firmware?
Do I need to send back to Vendor or Pioneer?
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Is there any DVD player out there which can play (or easily hacked to play) region 2 DVDs?
That is all I really want

Any advice would be appreciated - TOMG -

[dinderi]

The player says region 1 (or any other it's original) even it is region free. Just try to play dvd from other region. You will see.
What was the source of firmware you downloaded?
If your player is dead, you may turn it back to life, following this method: http://pioneerfaq.info/en...ion=Dead_Player

[!NoWorries]

Unplugg the power cord, wait for 30 sec then plug it in again and start your player!