Bose Series II region-free hack

Also works on: 3.2.1. GS Series II, 3.2.1. GSX, Lifestyle 28, Lifestyle 28 Series II, Lifestyle 35, Lifestyle 38, Lifestyle 48

1. Initialize the Media Centre:

To initialize the media centre so its region code can be changed, place a DVD in the unit and select DVD.

After the system displays "Invalid Region Code", press the following buttons in the sequence below on the

media centre's remote control.

• Right Navigation Arrow

• Up Navigation Arrow

• Shuffle Button

• Stop Button

• Mute Button

2. Set the Region Code:

With the Media Centre on, open the DVD tray and insert a DVD disc. While the DVD tray is open, press the

following buttons in the sequence below on the media centre's remote control.

• Stop Button

• Shuffle Button

• Region number of the DVD disc you inserted in the tray (i.e. for region 4, press the number 4 button)

• Enter

Failing that, try the following sequence:

1. Put in a Wrong region coded disc

2. Wait for the "Wrong disk message" to appear

3. Press on the remote

- Right button

- Up button

- Shuffle button

- Stop button

- Hold the Mute button pressed until tray ejects and goes back in - this may take some time

- You should now be Region free

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