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Can a US machine be modified to play European discs as well?

April 26, 2017discs European Machine modified play

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Can a US machine be modified to play European discs as well?

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The US Pioneer machines – the DV-505 and DVL-909 contain PAL circuitry. See 5.1 to perform a DIY modification, or contact Upgrade Heaven for a ready-modified machine. At the moment, it seems as if all the other machines are NTSC only, so cannot easily replay PAL discs. However, some people have added extra PAL circuitry for the DTS compatible Panasonic A110 and A310 – Upgrade Heaven can supply a 2 region modification for £99, 6 regions for £149 and RS-232 updateable 6 region for £199. They also sell new machines for £499 and £599 respectively (2 region machines – add £50 for all 6 regions). Techtronics have a 2 region version for an incredible £40 DIY, and £90 fitted (on special offer until 24/8 only!) Way cheaper than a second R2 machine if you bought American in haste and, I’d imagine, a strong export to the US… The ubiquitous Upgrade Heaven are also working on a 6 region modification for the 5 disc (!) Sony DVP-C600D.