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CANNOT BURN CDS DVDS + - R BUT OK WITH RW DISKS!

Using NTI CD DVD Maker or Nero programs I cannot burn CDs DVDs + - R any longer, but still burning fine with RW disks. Burning programs ask me to clean the disk, or use a lower burning speed or change the brand of disk! Still no joy having tried all this. I am using the latest program versions (either NTI or Nero) and XP Home is all up to date. Using Acer Aspire 1680 series laptop 1 year old with Mats***a (Panasonic) UJ-831D DVD/CD Rom drive. Can anyone help please? Getting really frustrated here!
Patrick

RE: Hack REQD for Daewoo DDT-14H9 S, DVD/TV Combo

Sorry Stephen but was worth a try! Have not tried it on my machine yet! Let me know if you ever find out!

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

Thanks for the information, worth knowing!

Patrick

RE: Hack REQD for Daewoo DDT-14H9 S, DVD/TV Combo

Hi Stephen

Found this somewhere, but have not tried it yet as TV/DVD combi in apartment abroad...

Try hack 13 and let me know how you get on please!

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"1369" type remote control region code hacks

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These hacks are generally related to players with MediaTek MT1369 chips, although they have been
known to work on players with MT1379 chips too.
The relevant buttons to push on the remote control are noted in these four hacks :

Hack 1
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 6, then 9 (i.e. 1369)
Press the left arrow button (the one marked <) three times
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 2
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 6, then 9, then 8, then 8, then 8 then 8 (i.e. 13698888)
Press the left arrow button (the one marked <) three times
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 3
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 6, then 9, then 8, then 8, then 8 then 8 (i.e. 13698888)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 4 - newer players are known to respond to this hack
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the CLEAR button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 6, then 9, followed by the new region number, between 0-6 (eg all regions - key in
13690; just region 1 - key in 13691; just region 2 - key in 13692, etc)
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

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"1379" type remote control region code hacks

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These hacks are related to players with MediaTek MT1379 chips. Note that in some cases below the
region code will be displayed but it is not possible to alter the code. Please see our article here if this
situation occurs.
The relevant buttons to push on the remote control are noted in each of the sequences below. Note that
there are considerable similarities with the hack sequences noted for "1369" hacks above.

Hack 5
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9 (i.e. 1379)
Press the left arrow button (the one marked <) three times
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 6
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9, then 8, then 8, then 8 then 8 (i.e. 13798888)
Press the left arrow button (the one marked <) three times
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 7
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9 (i.e. 1379)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 8
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9, then 8, then 8, then 8 then 8 (i.e. 13798888)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 9 - newer players react to this hack
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the CLEAR button once
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9, followed by the new region number, between 0-6 (eg all regions - key in
13790; just region 1 - key in 13791; just region 2 - key in 13792, etc)
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 10 - newer players react to this hack
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9, followed by the new region number, between 0-6 (eg all regions - key in
13790; just region 1 - key in 13791; just region 2 - key in 13792, etc)
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 11 - this is the hack that often fails to work on players with newer Type 2 OSDs
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) three times, so that the PREFERENCES menu icon is
highlighted (it`s the icon to the left of the padlock icon)
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9 (i.e. 1379)
Current REGION CODE will pop up on screen, possibly with additional information shown too
You may be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6
each of the individual regions. Please note you may find you are unable to change this region code - this
is a known fault : please see our article at http://www.cosmic450.com/mediatek/mt1379hackfault.htm
If you are able to change the region code, press SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 12 - this is the newest hack for Type 2 OSDs
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) three times, so that the PREFERENCES menu icon is
highlighted (it`s the icon to the left of the padlock icon)
Key in 1, then 3, then 7, then 9, then 1, then 1, then 0, then 0 (i.e. 13791100)
Current REGION CODE will pop up on screen, possibly with additional information shown too
You can use the left and right arrow buttons to change the setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the
individual regions.
Press SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 13 - this one works on TV/DVD combi units
Press the DVD function on your TV set
Press the DVD mode button on the remote control
Press SETUP on the remote control
Press 1, 3, 7 and 9 in order, once at a time
Now select the region you require 0 - 9
Hack 14 - this one works on TV/DVD combi units
Press the DVD function on your TV set
Press the DVD mode button on the remote control
Press SETUP on the remote control
Key in 1, then 3, then 7 then 9 (i.e. 1379)
You can use the left and right arrow buttons to change the setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions.
Press SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player

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Other remote control region code hacks known to work on some MediaTek players

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The vast majority of these (hacks 13 to 17) use the "8888" number sequence - there are subtle
differences between these hacks, such as the order the keys are pressed. They may look identical, but
take care - they are different !
The remainder of the remote control number sequences seem to relate to other chipsets, and presumably
were retained at the request of manufacturers switching over to using MediaTek for the first time.

Hack 15
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 8, then 8, then 8, then 8 (i.e. 8888)
Press the left arrow button (the one marked <) three times
Press the right arrow button (the one marked >) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 16
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 8, then 8, then 8, then 8 (i.e. 8888)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 17
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 8, then 8, then 8, then 8 (i.e. 8888)
Press the previous chapter button (the one marked <<l) three times
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 18
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Key in 8, then 8, then 8, then 8 (i.e. 8888)
Press the SETUP button once
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 19
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
Key in 8, then 8, then 8, then 8 (i.e. 8888)
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 20
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
Key in 0, then 0, then 0, then 0 (i.e. 0000)
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 21 - very early MediaTek hack
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 4, then 9, then 4, then 5, then 0 (i.e. 49450)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 22 - very early MediaTek hack
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 4, then 9, then 4, then 5, then the 10 button (i.e. 4945,10)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 23 - very early MediaTek hack
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Press the SETUP button once
Key in 8, then 8, then 0, then 6 (i.e. 8806)
Press the next chapter button (the one marked >>l) once
A new menu called VERSION should now appear at the bottom of the set up menu
Use the down arrow button to highlight the VERSION menu
Press the PLAY button once
You should now see the region code and be able to use the left and right arrow buttons to change the
setting : 0 is for all-region, 1 to 6 each of the individual regions
Once altered press the SETUP button again
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Hack 24 - known to work on Sampo DVD players which switched from ESS to MediaTek chipsets
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Key in 3, then 3, then 0, then 8, then 8, followed by the region code of choice (eg all regions - key in
330880; just region 1 - key in 330881; just region 2 - key in 330882, etc)
The new region code will flash up in the bottom left of the TV screen
The region code will now have been changed on your DVD player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray
Hack 25 - known to work on some Philips and Yamaha players (both made by Philips)
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button once, so that the tray on your player ejects
Key in 9, then 9, then 9, then 9, followed by the region code of choice (eg all regions - key in 99990; just region 1 - key in 99991; just region 2 - key in 99992, etc)
The region code will now have been changed on your player
You may now press the OPEN/CLOSE button again, to close the tray

Good luck

Patrick

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

Hi Adrian

I dont use the Guide + but do click on manual from the programme menu as I record from NTL cable movie channels mainly.

The recorder does not pick up the satellite, only BBC1, BBC2 etc.

Try doing the same but with manual and see if it still works OK, i.e. no overwriting!

Patrick

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

Thanks John.

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

Hi Adrian

I have found that it overwrites only with a new blank DVD RW ie. one that has not been in the machine before and hence not formatted by the machine!

It works fine with a DVD that has already been used in the machine...

Do you find this too, it would be interesting to know.

Thanks
Patrick

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

Adrian

Still does not work if I dont exit out of timer programming after each program!

Mentioned it to Philips and they suggest I download their software upgrade from their site, however I am concerned this may upset the multiregion facility I had done when I purchased the machine...

Did you upgrade your machine with the software from Philips?

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

No degradation but I had a booster already.

Managed to sort out overwriting problem. I go to timer recording, program one recording then come out of timer recording. Then go back into timer recording, program second recording and out again. Back in for further programmings.

If I do it all in one go without going and out for each programming it goes back to the very beginning of the DVD RW for some unknown reason. Do you find this too?

Philips told me to download the software upgrade, but I am concerned this might upset the setup for multiregion facility which was installed by the shop when I bought the machine.

RE: Calling Philips DVDR80 owners

I think this is normal, only illuminates on manual recording. By the way, on timer recording recording overwrites previous recordings, so can only program one film at a time, do you find that too?

RE: Hack REQD for Daewoo DDT-14H9 S, DVD/TV Combo

Hi

I need this too, did you ever find out?

Anyone knows where I can download the owners manual in English too please?

Thanks

This item was edited on Wednesday, 9th June 2004, 20:44