Proline DVD-2000 region-free hack

Press Menu on the remote control

Press 1 6 7 followed by the desired Region number, or press Mute for Region free

Exit the menu

This hack only works as long as the player is plugged into the mains. Once power is lost the handset hack requires to be re-entered.

VCD Hack:

Insert a music CD

Press Menu and 5

Press Eject (tray should remain closed)

Press 1 and Index Menu

Press Eject (tray should remain closed)

You should now see a menu where you should select 1 to enable VCD playback

Note: Freezes with RCE encoded 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.