How to make a Lexicon RT-10 region free.

[Juan Carlos]

Hello,

I have just purchased a Lexicon RT-10 DVD player.

I live in Mexico, so before buying it, I checked the manual and it describes a procedure to change the region at your will. I tried it but did not work.

Then I contacted various websites who claim to have the codes. For a fee, DVD Exploder gave me the very same copy of the manual I already had. The others do not have anything for my player.

I called Lexicon in the US but they say it is illegal for them to make region conversions, then suggested me to contact my local distributor. I did, and they say they don't have the know-how to do it, since all units come "factory setup" from the US (?). I went back to Lexicon's email technical support in the US, but so far they have not replied.

Soooo, I am stuck with my American Region 1 player and wishing to make it Region free, or at least Region 1-4 (which is how most players are sold in Mexico). There is nothing illegal in my search, it's just that I have so many region 4 discs, that's what we get in stores in Mexico.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.

Juan.
Mexico City.

 

[enrique]

I really wish i could help you,since i just picked one up myself.Great player by the way.If i can find out i'll let you know,but probably wont be able to till tomorrow.sorry
BTW,I think i saw something about changing the region when i googled the player checking reviews and such.

 

[vman71]

I'd suggest that you post this question on Audiogon. There are a lot of Lexicon users there and you will probably get some really good information.

 

[enrique]

FWIW, i looked at my manual today and the instructions are there.You may have done something wrong.I would give it another shot very carefully and see if it takes.

 

[Juan Carlos]

I'd suggest that you post this question on Audiogon. There are a lot of Lexicon users there and you will probably get some really good information.

Thanks for your reply! I have already posted my request in Audiogon. You are right, there are plenty of "Lexiconers" in there. Will keep my fingers crossed.

FWIW, i looked at my manual today and the instructions are there.You may have done something wrong.I would give it another shot very carefully and see if it takes.

Thanks! I have gone through the procedure plenty of times. I am positive the country code has been changed to Mexico. And there is a way to check it:

- Setup the Country Code in the General tab as described in the Manual. Mexico is 1-3-2-4.
- Change the Setup Menu Mode to Basic.
- In Parental lock, you should be able to see "Off(mx)" showing the corresponding letters for whatever country you chose.
- Press Display. That will show you the current region and firmware revision.

So the same screen shows that the Country has been correctly set-up to Mexico (mx) and the Region stays in #1. I really don't understand the purpose of that Country code selection, but in my case it does not unlock the player (?) Maybe there is a mistake I keep making again and again, but don't know what it is.

I will keep looking.

Thanks for your support.

Juan.