Proline DVD-1000 region-free hack

To convert this player to Multi-Region

1. Open the disc tray

2. Place a region 1 disc in the tray, but don't close it

3. Press the buttons 0 1 2 and then 3 on your remote control in order, one at a time

4. Press the play button on either your remote or the player

To return this player back to Region 2 only and its factory default settings

1. Open the disc tray

2. Press the Zoom button on your remote control

3. Press the Return button on your remote control

4. Your player should now go into Standby mode

5. Press the Power button on your remote control

To return this player to Region 2 only (alternative method)

1. Open the disc tray

2. Place a region 2 disc in the tray, but don't close it

3. Press the buttons Return and then Play on your remote control in order, one at a time

Open the DVD player tray

Place a Region 1 disc in the tray, but don't close it

Press the buttons 0 1 2 and then 3 on your remote control in order, one at a time

Press the Play button on either your remote or the player

Restore to Region Two:

Open the DVD player tray

Place a Region 2 disc in the tray, but don't close it

Press the buttons Return and then Play on your remote control in order, one at a time

Note: Freezes with RCE discs. No known problems with models using new firmware made available in January 2000. Earlier firmware versions will not play The Matrix and require an upgrade, this does not remove the hack.