This question is one of my most frequent on FixYa.
There is no "region-free" or "region 0" setting for any DVD player/recorder. Only DVD media can be region free. Every single offer to set a player or recorder to region free that I am familiar with has been a scam. The reason for this is to prevent DVD piracy.
Most DVD players and recorders (SONY included) have provisions for making a maximum of THREE changes to their region code. A fourth attempt at changing the region code will result in the player/recorder being turned into a paperweight.
Bkhopkins- in your case, you will be able to change your region code from region 1 (USA) to region 4 (AUS). Doing so will leave your player with 2 more changes, maximum. Check your manual for the procedure and the exact number of changes you are allowed. Please be aware that after you change to Region 4, any Region 1 DVD's will not be viewable unless you switch back, which will use another of your three changes.
You have an alternative to salvage your DVD's by downloading a program called DVD Shrink. This program is capable of removing the region code from your DVDs and saving them as region-free at the sacrifice of some quality. You will at least the be able to view your US DVD's without sacrificing a region code change on your player.
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My manual does not state how to change to region 4, how do I do that?
You have me at a disadvantage. Most manuals describe the procedure in the setup section. Some players do not have the change option, but as far as I am aware, all US manufactured SONY devices allow the 3 changes I described. My best advice is to check the sony.com website for instructions.
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Thanks for your help. I just got on the Sony website & this model cannot have the Region Code overrided. The only thing I can do is play region 0 or (all) discs in it. Or the USA region 1
Thanks for your time
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