STAND ALONE DVD PLAYER NO REGION CODE MANUAL
STAND ALONE DVD PLAYER NO REGION CODE UPGRADE
STAND ALONE DVD PLAYER NO REGION CODE CODE

These remotes come with a 'set' or 'setup' button (or 'magic' button in older models). The beauty of these remotes is that they allow you to send raw binary commands. I used a URC-4021B00 One For All universal remote control but most any of them will do.

STAND ALONE DVD PLAYER NO REGION CODE CODE

Using a universal remote control like the One For All you can generate this code without finding the original remote. And here's where I have made some findings. The same post above mentions he would try to get a remote with the Condition Memory button. Nevertheless, I thought I'd post this information since some people might find it useful.

That the hack does not work on US models. This confirms what 'Phantom and Valjean' says above. Region code hack posted by SoundPro69, February 08 2006: Read that thread You will end up with a Region free MPEG4 (DivX) and DVD player, even the subtitle (*.sub+idx, *.srt) work with the DivX. Other hack posted by MageMinds, December 14 2005:

STAND ALONE DVD PLAYER NO REGION CODE UPGRADE

All you have to do is, upgrade the firmware, and then, press 'Enter' for 5 seconds. Everything is discussed and well explained here. Region code hack posted by Smith, December 06 2005:Дon't be fooled by DVD-mod sellers!! You don't need to pay them a penny. Of course, if you are successful with the CONDITION MEMORY step, I might get a Pioneer remote with that button on it and see if it will unlock my 540.

So I had to get a CyberHome CH-DVD 300S, connect it via coaxial digital cable, and perform its hack to get RAW digital 5.1 surround from foreign DVDs. Those books are between $30 and $50! Unfortunately, my Pioneer doesn't have a CONDITION MEMORY button.

STAND ALONE DVD PLAYER NO REGION CODE MANUAL

If possible, I'd recommend you go to an authorized Pioneer service center in your area and ask them if you could scan through one of their copies of the 588's service manual instead of buying your own copy. Of course, to do that, you can just use the supplied remote and follow the directions I just gave you-LOL. I purchased its service manual and they only give a way to confirm what region the player is set to, a procedure which can only be done with a special service remote not available to consumers. I own a Pioneer HTD-540DV home theatre system whose DVD section behaves just like that of Pioneer's current stand-alone DVD players. I don't own this model, but I do have something that works similar to it. Press SETUP, HOME MENU, or whatever it's called on this model to exit. Press the number that corresponds with the region of the DVD you plan on watching. The current regional setting and firmware version will appear on your TV screen. Highlight 'Options,' but do not press ENTER. Highlight 'Initial Settings' and press ENTER. On the supplied remote, press SETUP, HOME MENU, or whatever it's called on this model. If the 588's supplied remote has a CONDITION MEMORY button, please let us know if this works.

Region code hack posted by Phantom and Valjean, June 16 2005:ДЄccording to Steve at the special remote codes used to unlock current Pioneer players will not work on US models.

Stand alone dvd player no region code