Aiwa XD-DW5 region-free hack

1. Open the drive lid and insert any disc, then close the lid.

2. Open the drive lid and remove the disc.

3. Close the drive lid and immediately press the STOP button on the unit (ie almost in synchronization).

4. After a few moments, enter 8 7 2 0 on the remote coontrol.

5. Press 1 for region 1, 2 for region 2, etc, or FAST FORWARD for multiregion.

Note: if this method doesn't work, then try the method above for DW1 model, or try the next method:

1. Turn the player on with no disc inserted and wait until "No Disc" appears on the display.

2. Press Stop on the remote control, followed by 8 7 3 0, followed by the region number required, or use Fast Forward for region free.