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Question posted by cdorders on January 30th, 2014

Code To Make Palyer Multi-region

I received DVD set that is only for Region 2 - I believe my player is region 1 as I am in the US. Is there a code I could use to enable region2 to play on my BlueRay BDP-S280?

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Answer #1: Posted by geekyankit1991 on January 30th, 2014 9:33 AM
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  1. Press DVD
  2. Hold the magic button until the DVD button flashes twice.
  3. Press 0533 or 20533 or 1516 to set your controller to 'talk' to the DVD player (only this code works!)
  4. Hold the magic button until it flashes twice.
  5. Press 994
  6. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
  7. Press 00189 (if your OneForAll remote uses 4 digit or 3 digit codes, use less leading zeros)
  8. Press 1 (this sets it to key 1 - it flashes twice)
  9. Hold the magic button until it flashes twice.
  10. Press 994
  11. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
  12. Press 00255
  13. Press 2 (this sets it to key 2 - it flashes twice)
  14. Hold the magic button until it flashes twice.
  15. Press 994
  16. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
  17. Press 00095
  18. Press 3 (this sets it to key 3 - it flashes twice)
  19. Hold the magic button until it flashes twice.
  20. Press 994
  21. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
  22. Press 00221
  23. Press 4 (this sets it to key 4 - it flashes twice)
  24. Hold the magic button until it flashes twice.
  25. Press 994
  26. Press Magic Key (don't hold)
  27. Press 00079
  28. Press 5 (this sets it to key 5 - it flashes twice)
Make your BDP player region free
  1. Use the Sony remote to bring the player out of standby, make sure there isn't a disc in it;
  2. Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on the OneForAll remote. The light will start flashing;
  3. Put the player back into standby with the Sony remote.

Next time you turn on the player it will be region free for DVD playback.


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Related Sony BDP-S280 Manual Pages

Operating Instructions - Page 1

4-261-827-11(1) The software of this player may be updated in Malaysia 4-261-827-11(1) Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player BDP-S280 © 2011 Sony Corporation To find out details on any available updates, please visit: http://www.sony.com/bluraysupport/ Printed in the future.
Operating Instructions - Page 2

... interference to radio communications. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use this apparatus near any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the literature ...receiver. - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If the provided plug does not fit into an outlet on the apparatus. • Install this Bluray Disc/DVD player...
Operating Instructions - Page 3

... be damaged. • Disconnect the AC power cord and all servicing to avoid injury from the wall outlet if you move the player. Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. When a cart is designed to prevent the AC power cord being damaged. Do not ...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

...-ray Disc," "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • "BD-LIVE," "BD-LIVE" logo, and "BONUSVIEW" are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. • "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "BRAVIA" is played. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners Do not use any questions or problems concerning your player...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... the Player 9 Step 2: Easy Setup 11 Connecting to the Network 11 Playback Playing a Disc 12 Playing from a USB Device 13 Playing via a Network 13 Available Options 14 Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays 15 [Network Update 15 [Screen Settings 15 [Audio Settings 16 [BD/DVD Viewing Settings 17 [Parental Control Settings 17 [System Settings 18 [Network Settings 18...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

... or closes the BD's or DVD's Top Menu. HOME Enters the player's home menu. SUBTITLE (page 17) Selects the subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are recorded on the player, or sets to standby mode. MUTING Turns off the sound temporarily. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. The player automatically returns to the previous...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

...at 480i resolution from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack (page 4). b Do not connect the player through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on ...your TV Select one of the jack when connecting. Hookups and Settings Hookups and Settings Step 1: Connecting the Player Do not connect the AC power cord until you have made all the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

...not supplied) t Set [Dolby Digital*1] ...license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) t Set [BD Audio MIX Setting] (page 16). Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978...includes software. © DTS, Inc. When you select A or B, make the appropriate settings in the [Audio Settings] setup (page 16). Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

... TV so that the signal from the player appears on -screen instructions to make the basic settings using to AC outlet 3 Press [/1 to the markings inside the battery compartment. Hookups and Settings Step 2: Easy Setup When turned on for the first time Wait for a short while before the player turns on and starts [Easy Setup]. 1 Insert...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... (BD-LIVE only). • Connect the player to a network (page 11). • Set [BD Internet Connection] to the USB jack on the disc. A Output resolution/Video frequency B Title number or name C The currently selected audio setting D Available functions ( angle, audio, subtitle) E Playback information Displays the Play mode, Playing status bar, Disc type, Video codec, Bitrate...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

...is displayed. • [Play from the beginning. [Angle] Switches to other viewing angles when multi-angles are available by ...Plays a slideshow. Rotates the photo clockwise by 90 degrees. Sets the effect for a chapter and starts playback from Music CD]: Sets the tracks in [Add Slideshow BGM]. Available Options Various settings and playback operations are recorded on BD-ROMs/ DVD...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

The default settings are underlined. 1 Select [Setup] on the home menu when you need to change the settings of the player. Settings and Adjustments Using the Settings Displays Select [Setup] on the home menu using
Operating Instructions - Page 17

... not support Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or DTS Neo:6. [BD/DVD Viewing Settings] x [BD/DVD Menu] Selects the default menu language for BDROMs or DVD VIDEOs. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your language by referring to "Language code list" (page 24). Other discs are played back at the [On] level. [On]: Performs playback at...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

...you do not use a USB Wireless LAN Adapter. z For further details, visit the following BRAVIA Sync features are available: -One-Touch Play -System Power-...Sets the player to make the basic settings. x [Initialize Personal Information] You can run the network diagnostic to check if the network connection has been made properly. [Easy Setup] Re-runs the [Easy Setup] to inform you use the player...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

...player off ] are set [Control for HDMI] to a TV through an AV amplifier (receiver), - if the AV amplifier (receiver) is not compatible with the component. - , The disc has a format that cannot be played...not correctly finalized. , The region code on Internet content providers. , Picture/sound quality may be poor depending on the BD or DVD does not match the player. Please go to the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

.... Additional Information Playback does not start from the resume point where you last stopped playing. , The resume point may be cleared from memory depending on the front panel display...your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the error code. , When "TEM ERR" appears, place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in .) (width...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

...Blu-ray Disc specifications are recordable. *3 A CD or DVD disc will not play if it . • Do not resurface the playing side of a disc to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by its edge. The audio output differs depending on the source, connected output jack, and selected audio settings...dry the label before playing. • Do not use solvents such as ...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... smoothly. Region code (BD-ROM/DVD VIDEO only) Your player has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. *3 The player does not play . • The player can recognize the following files or folders in mind that are recommended to play BD-ROMs/ DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region codes or ALL...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

...enables older devices, which do not support TKIP/AES, to be connected. Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi; WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP) TKIP is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one code... code using the number buttons. Code ...code list For details, see [BD/DVD Viewing Settings...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

Index A AUDIO 7 Audio Settings 16 B BD/DVD Viewing Settings 17 BD-LIVE 12 BD-R 22 BD-RE 22 Bitstream 19 Blu-ray Disc 22 BONUSVIEW 12 BRAVIA Internet Video 13 BRAVIA Sync 20 C Child Lock 6, 21 Color buttons 7 Connecting AV amplifier (Receiver) 10 Network 11 TV 9 Control for HDMI 18, 20 D Deep Color 16 Dimmer 18 DISPLAY...

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