JVC 501-BK region-free hack

Ensure there is no disc in the player

Turn the player Off and unplug the power lead

Press and hold the On Screen and Title keys simultaneously and plug the AC cord back in while holding the keys pressed down

Release the keys when you see Test JC3 or Test JC2.

Press Enter

The Resume light will turn On

Press the Power button to turn the player Off

Press the Power button again to turn On your player

Note: If steps 7 and 8 don't work, unplug and re-plug your player instead of using the power switch to turn the player on and off.