Hitachi DV-DS161E region-free hack

Also works on: DV-DS163E, DV-DS251E, DV-DS253E, DV-DS81E

Region Free

1) Power On

2) Open Tray

3) Press Setup

4) Highlight the "padlock" symbol (Don't Enter Right hand Menu)

5) Press "0" seven times (or until a menu appears)

Turn Off HDCP protection

Make sure you are in "tuner mode"

Press following combination: PAUSE, 2 4 8 6 5

HDMI menu will appear. Change to HDCP OFF. To exit menu press any button.

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