Unfortunately not, as it stands the only thing the PS3 is region free on is the games. All regional BD and DVD are locked to your region. Even if there was a hack to play region 1 dvd's on a region 2 ps3, sony would patch it up as soon as it was made puclic.
However you could use region free dvd's which will work on the PS3. There is plenty of software for PC which will copy your existing DVD's and remove the region lock. However, I am not sure on the legalities of it.
You should have got a red card with the AU and NZ customer support numbers on it. If you phone them, they will tell you how to unblock the player to make it region free.
On the Soniq QV191LC TV and DVD player, you follow these steps. It may work for your model but if it doesn't, try the support line.
1. Switch on
2. Switch to DVD mode (use Source button on remote)
3. Select DVD setup menu (press DVD button on remote)
4. Select Preferences page (use > key on remote)
5. Press '0' key 4 times on remote: the Region Code menu will appear
6. Use up and down on remote to select region (0 of course)
7. Press exit button.
You should now be region free.
Try these numbers:
AU 1300 765 663 / (61) 3 9543 5111
NZ (64) 9 2667512
If it's any help, you can download the manual here:
ftp://ftp.quatius.com.au/Manuals/E32W13D-AU.pdf
Good luck!
Please go through the booklet provided with your PS3. It will show you what type of DVDs it can play. Make sure that the South African DVDs you are playing are compatible with the one listed in the booklet. Best is to play Blue ray DVD which are slightly expansive but are regional code free. They can be played on PS3 without any hitch.
Yes you can change the region code on your Ps3.
1.) Go to BD / DVD Parental Control Region Code (don't ask me why its under parental control)
2.) Change the region code from United States to "Other". If it asks for specific check online to see what region the DVD's are from.
You'll have to update the system software for your PS3 for it to play blu-ray movies.
You can read about it here: http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/2_60/video/aacs.html
On that page click on where it says "update the system software" and then on the next page it will explain the different ways you can upgrade the software.
That sounds like an issue with Cinavia copyright protection and if the movies were not downloaded from a legitimate source the issue will continue and cannot be avoided. The only option you may have is to play the movies on another device such as an Xbox 360, chromecast, rocku, or other media player device.
Once in awhile, the keys just expire. To renew it, go to SYSTEM UPDATE in your PS3s xmb.. 2nd tab over top option..click it and it will ask you to select a method. Update via internet. Go through this you should be good to go.they usually expire after 12-18 mos. Heres a link to the manual.. http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/aacs.html
PS3 has a AACS (Advanced Access Control System) is a
copyright-protection technology that is used on Blu-ray Discs. The
copyrighted content is protected by setting an encryption key on both
the disc and the device used to play the disc.
An AACS
encryption key expires in 12 to 18 months and must be renewed, so no
matter if you have a new PS3 or using it already make sure you keep
upgrading your PS3 firmware regularly.
There are two ways to update as listed below:
* Update via Internet * Update via Storage Media
Download the update data directly to the system from the Internet. The latest update is automatically downloaded.
Select
Settings -> System Update, Download the latest update data from the
Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
You
also perform this system update via a storage media, Use update data
saved on a disc, Memory Stick™ or other media. Download the update data
from a Web site using a PC
Hope this helps, Wishing you happy holidays and happy Gaming, do remember to rate my solution
This is a common problem on the PS3 unfortunately and is caused by a faulty blue-ray drive. Unit will have to go back to Sony for service.
You should try a DVD cleaning disk first to be sure that dirt on the laser lense is not causing the issue.
You can also open the case and clean the laser lense with a Q Tip and an alcohol cleaning solution.
If you plan on opening the case at any stage please ensure the unit is disconnected from its power supply.
If this fails and you are confident with electronics there are several videos on YouTube showing how to replace the drive if you choose to order it and do it yourself.
See an example below.
Hope this helps. Please remember to rate my answer. Many Thanks
There are some firmwares that support playing movies on the game, if the files are not complete, then the ps3 will not be able to play any movie, and some times it might affect game discs as well.
So when next your playstation 3 wants to system update, allow it, so it will automatically restore the files that are necessary to play a blue ray disc.
Systems update is done online, so you must have an internet connection either wireless or by connection for the playstation, and if it pops up the system update message next time, allow it. It will install new firmwares for the playstation 3 and you will be able to enjoy better services on the game.
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