Warning: I'm not responsible for any damages or injury, including but not limited to special or consequential damages, that result from your use of this instruction.
Warning 2: This solution will void warranty of your DVD player!
Recently I bought a cheap and nice DVD Player: LG DP542H and to be honest - It didn't cross my mind, that it might still have the region lock. With region lock I was not able to play any DVDs that I've ordered from USA.
Since it's just a piece of hardware and software, there's probably an easy way to turn it off. Well, that's what I thought at least. Unfortunately none of remote button combination would work.
Crazy Hex hack to the rescue
Luckily there's a different solution. It is a bit more complicated, but it should not take longer than 15 minutes:
- Create a directory called RMTM0000 which has a subdirectory SCARLET.
- Inside of SCARLET (camelcase on purpose) directory create an empty file called KPJC19_1.DVD
- Use a hex editor and set the bytes to: 17 17 8C 00
- Burn the RMTM0000 directory on a CD-R (use the ISO-9660 format)
- Insert the CD-R to DVD player
- Press 0 and Enter to enable the multi-region
That's all.
January 1, 2016 — 14:30
I’ve just followed the instructions above and it worked perfectly!
January 24, 2016 — 18:37
I might sound a bit dopey right now but how do I create a directory?? Help please ????????
February 1, 2016 — 13:03
You have to create it locally on your computer. All the steps before burning on the CD should happen on your local machine
February 1, 2016 — 13:04
Glad I could help :)
April 8, 2016 — 22:08
Well this might sound daft but l have tried again and again to find out how you make a Directory so l can crack my LD dvd, but l really don’t understand what you have to do…l`ve had a PC for over 20 years, but l`m now 71 and it’s taking a bit of doing if anyone can help me please do….:(
May 21, 2016 — 15:41
Hi how do I set the bytes to the numbers you state here? Thanks
September 9, 2016 — 16:11
This worked!!! So happy, anyone else who cant get this to work, message me and i’ll help :)
September 12, 2016 — 19:26
Jason,
first of all : this method works as i just tried it out and i could play a Region 1 DVD on my new player.
I recommend you go to Google and search for ‘hex editor’, you find a couple of freeware programs with which you open the created file and can enter the 8 digit code from above (important : you have to enter it as hexadecimal values, not as text).
October 15, 2016 — 06:22
Worked! Though computer savvy, I can be a bit of a dolt. So if you are having problems. Here’s the Idiots Guide.
Step 1. Create a file and call it RMTM0000.
Step 2. Open the RMTM0000 file and create another file inside it called SCARLET (keep the upper case letters)
Step 3. Using a Hex editor (I downloaded HxD for free off the net) create a new file.
Step 4. Type in 17 17 8C 00 and save the file under the name KPJC19_1.DVD
Step 5. Move the KPJC19_1.DVD data to the SCARLET file you created earlier
Step 6. Burn the file (RMTM0000—->SCARLET—–>KPJC19_1.DVD) to a CD (I used Neros Data CD setting)
Step 7. Insert the CD into your dvd player
Step 8. Press 0 to enable the multi-region
DONE
If you’re still stuck send me a message and ill send you the files to burn, skipping steps 1-6
October 31, 2016 — 13:05
Hi ecflan
Ive just tried this and it hasn’t worked, I can only assume that i have messed up somewhere so if you could please send me the files ready to burn I would be very grateful.
Thanks
Dave
November 1, 2016 — 06:04
I’d be happy to. Send me your email address and ill send it straight away. Very small file
November 1, 2016 — 22:03
Hey Ecflan
My email address is clivebixby675@gmail.com
November 1, 2016 — 22:28
done
November 1, 2016 — 22:32
You ever get it to work?
November 1, 2016 — 22:33
Did you get this to work? (bit late I know…)
November 10, 2016 — 22:42
Great! Worked for me too, thankyou!! Just follow the guide below and burn. Only if you get it correct will you be in the “test / set region code”. Now I can play Region 1 DVD’s in the UK. A CD-RW worked for me too BTW!
December 23, 2016 — 08:17
I tried but unfortunately it doesn´t work for me. Could please you send me the file ready to burn it. Thank you very much.
January 3, 2017 — 23:03
Could you please send me the files to burn? My email is gagomariaesther@gmail.com. Thank you!
January 23, 2017 — 12:16
Hello! Could you kindly send me the file to burn? Please? Thank you in advance. My email: cel.veluz@gmail.com
February 6, 2017 — 23:21
Hi ecflan!
It would be nice if you could send me the file to burn.Thank you very much.
My email: katoermer@gmail.com
February 9, 2017 — 12:37
Hallo ecflan
Can you please send me the file to burn and rescue my dvd player from its misury (-:
My mail
robilevy13@gmail.com
Thank a lot
Robi
February 18, 2017 — 12:47
I’m having massive trouble getting these files correct and on the disc. Could you please please please send me the files to burn to disc.
Many thanks
chrisbray42@hotmail.com
February 20, 2017 — 01:35
Hi Chris,
could you maybe send me the correct file to burn? I’ve tried to follow the steps however it doesn’t work yet ;-;
This is my email adress: katoermer@gmail.com
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
March 2, 2017 — 07:53
Hi can you send me the files for the lg please to my email
March 2, 2017 — 08:09
Hi can someone send me the file i know how to put it on disc ect please
March 5, 2017 — 10:06
Hi Chris
can you send me please the file-i did it but it was not good
robilevy13@gmail.com
have a nice day
robi
March 10, 2017 — 23:31
could you send me the files to burn? I’m not sure how to create a directory on a Mac….
ocdriessen23@mac.com
Thanks!
April 18, 2017 — 18:07
Hi,
please can you email the file
mas70uk@gmail.com
thank you
Regards Shell
April 30, 2017 — 21:21
Worked a treat! One thing though – after pressing 0 and ENTER on the remote, the ENTER appeared to do nothing. So I did as it told me on the EEPROM screen and pressed PAUSE. To make it easier for folk, I’ve made an ISO image that you can use with your CD burning package to create the required disc (saves messing around with a hex editor). Note that I didn’t have a CD-RW disc, but I did have a DVD-RW disc and it worked fine. ISO image: http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=01043252548956289547 (only 1KB!)
May 8, 2017 — 06:19
Hi can you send me the files for the lg please to my email please it is mathew1972@hotmail.co.uk
June 21, 2017 — 14:55
Thanks man! Smooth as butter! Same thing here, after pressing 0, I pressed “enter” but the player was not responsive so I pressed “pause” which is assigned as the key for exiting the region code menu. My player is now region free!!
I have to say that initialy I tried to create my own RMTM0000/SCARLET/KPJC19_1.DVD file using the HxD freeware hex editor. It seems to me I did everything right but I kept on getting the message ROM ERR on my TV screen. After a couple of failed attempts, I burned the image that you uploaded in a CD-R using the ImgBurn freeware program, and presto!!
I owe you big time, also MACIEJ MENSFELD who initialy posted this hack!
June 21, 2017 — 16:07
Hurah! The hack works ok but in my case only after downloading and burning the ISO image Jimadine kindly uploaded!
I would realy like to thank you both, without your contribution a bookcase full of region 1 dvd’s would have gone to waste!
July 8, 2017 — 20:10
You are welcome ;)
September 8, 2017 — 13:55
Could someone send me the file to Paulj4396@gmail.com please?
September 8, 2017 — 18:58
Could you please send me the file to burn? My email is Paulj4396@gmail.com please.
October 8, 2017 — 13:20
I know this is old now but does anyone have the files that i can burn straight to a disc please? Am pulling my hair out trying to unlock the DP542H. Wrighty_1973@hotmail.co.uk
December 25, 2017 — 23:05
Hi ecflan, I tried do it but am just not savvy enough to do it right. I would realy appreciate it if you could sent me the file to burn onto the disk. My Christmas prsent would be saved! Thanks in advance. Email: danielleruwe@gmail.com
December 26, 2017 — 15:54
Hi! I know its been a while since you posted this but im getting desperate trying this one way or the other and failing… I uploaded the ISO image into the scarlet file assuming that was what i needed to do. what am i doing wrong?? would appreciate your help cause my christmas present keeps disappointing my kids ;-). Thanks in advance for your time!
December 26, 2017 — 16:34
I need help, desperately! My christmas present is not bringing the expected joy to my family…. I know it has been a while since you posted this but i´ve been trying since last night and am doing it wrong…my email is danielleruwe@gmail.com
Thanks!!
December 27, 2017 — 02:47
Finally understood what to do and it really is that simple!! No need to create directories if you download the image that Jimadine provided. Burn ONLY the iso image/file on the disk (the download gives you two files, I only used the one). Mac uses the right format to burn as standard. Insert the disk and up pops the menu to change region. Awesome. Thanks so much!!!
December 27, 2017 — 02:51
Worked it out, thanks!
December 27, 2017 — 02:53
Got it to work, thanks!
December 27, 2017 — 14:53
Hi Danielle – what computer do you have, mac or PC?
December 29, 2017 — 12:41
Hi, thanks for getting back to me. I have a mac but i figured it out and it works! I didn’t realize it was only the image i had to burn on the disk..thanks though!
December 30, 2017 — 13:09
Hi Ecflan
Is there any chance you could send me this file so I can play my daughters favourite series?
Email address: garycraigndt@gmail.com.
thank you Gary
January 5, 2018 — 01:36
Hi Danielle
just a couple of posts below, i described with details what i did to make the hack work. Quote…
“Anastasios Tresinis Jimadine • 6 months ago
Thanks dude (or -es anyway)! Smooth as butter! Same thing here, after pressing 0, I pressed “enter” but the player was not responsive so I pressed “pause” which is assigned as the key for exiting the region code menu. My player is now region free!!
I have to say that initialy I tried to create my own RMTM0000/SCARLET/KPJC19_1.DVD file using the HxD freeware hex editor. It seems to me I did everything right but I kept on getting the message ROM ERR on my TV screen. After a couple of failed attempts, I burned the image that you uploaded in a CD-R using the ImgBurn freeware program, and presto!! I owe you big time, also MACIEJ MENSFELD who initialy posted this hack!”
anyway I just noticed that you were also successful in removing the regional restriction. I hope you have a happy new year!
January 24, 2018 — 17:23
Hi,
If your offer is still open can I please have a copy of the files.
Thank you John C m1cwo@sky.com
January 24, 2018 — 22:19
Hi,
Thanks – just got this to work after a couple of false starts!! To burn it I used Nero CD-ROM (ISO) setting. Note that at step 6 you have to press 0 and PAUSE/STEP, not ENTER.
January 29, 2018 — 17:04
Hi, Can I please have a copy of these files please. email: m1cwo@sky.com
Cheers John C
February 9, 2018 — 11:00
Hi, can you please send the files to mctiger318@hotmail.com, Many thanks M