Wrong Region message

Same problem with my HTS8100. Little-to-no sound. Sometimes sound comes on very intermittently. I downloaded the software patch from the Philips website and installed it. This fixed the sound problem for about a week, then the problem came back. I'm not sure what else to do.

This worked for me (taken from the service manual)
Power on Unit Select Disc Then Open / Eject Then type the following...
9999 followed by *subtitle* followed by the region you want EG: Region 2 would be - 9999 *subtitle* 2
Works perfect for me :)

hi
i have also same problem, by that time i am pressing tv/ disc button then it should be okay

sounds like you have one for the wrong reigon. cheek with the manual, if you have one. you may be able to fix so it will play them.

You just remove batteries , unplug all cables, then put everything back together. This will reset the unit to factory settings.

You can order it directly from Philips.
http://philipsparts.fox-international.com/PhilipsConsumerModelDetail.aspx?&hlt=Link_PartsAcc_Home_Portable_Entertainment&scy=US&model=HTS8100/37&slg=AEN&mid=Link_PartsAcc_Home_Portable_Entertainment&session=20090603003207_72.73.160.138&ctn=HTS8100/37

HI Ian,
Have also just purchased a Philips HTS8140 with Philips LCD screen.
Found a result on web as follows:
1.Turn on TV
2.Turn on Sound Bar System.
3.Press eject.
4.Press 9 9 9 0 (0 being Region Free or place the desired region #)
(a message displaying "region 0",or the region you chose, will appear on the screen.)
5.Switch soundbar off to soundby.
6.Turn player back on and it should be either region free or the region you selected.

So far I have not been able to check with anyother disc exept region 4.

Hope this is of help for you!
Xtopher

I have a brand new one!!! I can list it on ebay very cheap. You can e-mail me at [email protected].

put it in the bin

Its not designed to play HD DVDs, the model has HDMI connection in order to connect to latest output devices, viz flats panels and LCD tvs there by having a common audio and video cable. your model has a feature to upscale the normal DVD singal to match the quality output of hull HD TVs, hence the HDMI out put, do not confuse this with HD compatiability.

Go to the link below to check the full specs of your system.

http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/in/consumer/cc/_productid_HTS9800W_55_IN_CONSUMER/DVD-SACD-Home-Theater-System+HTS9800W-55

though yours is a high end set, but its not HD disc compatiable.

Regards

Benam