Philco PH-5000 region-free hack
Also works on: PH-5100, PH-7000, PH-9000
Open the players tray
Press 8 9 2 6 ("*" will be seen on the screen)
Then select Region (1 to 6) or "0" for Region free
Press Play (the tray will close)
Notes:
If you key in 8 9 2 6 7 the Firmware version will be shown.
If you key in 8 9 2 6 7 all settings will be returned to default
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