Reagrding unlock of samsun ht-x715.
Found this
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2FMHKVOZYF6HX/ref=cm_cd_NOREF?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdPage=&cdERR=noPurchase#CustomerDiscussionsPost
Worked for me with a small change
1. Remove disc from tray.
2. Switch off player and unplug from mains.
3. Wait 30 seconds, then reconnect mains.
4. Turn on player with remote. press the 'Repeat' on the remote for 10 sec'.
5. Press enter on remote. (There will be no on-screen response.)
6. Press 8, 4, 2, 6, 9 on the remote. (There will be no on-screen response.)
7. Press enter on the remote. Player will automatically shut off.
8. Turn player on.
9. Turn off.
10. Turn player on then off again.
11. Player is now region-free.