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The DVD will eject.To fast foward, press the > "right arrow" button (next to the OK button) and you can scroll forward without going all the way to the next sceen.Same works with the < left arrow button.I'm currently running the player through my DVD Recorder and it's working perfectly. To eject, hold the stop button down for a couple of secords. Note: Like most US DVDs, most Brit DVDs are protected and cannot be copied. A previous review indicated that you could not fast forward or eject the DVD with the remote. While it's not mentioned in the instruction book, the remote CAN perform these functions. I didn't need to connect directly to my TV.
I purchased it to play DVD's from the UK and they show wonderfully. The Philips DVP5140, is an excellent device. I am also excited about the picture quality and sound.
All I ever did was open the package, hook it up to my tv and insert one of my region 2 discs. Would recommend this product, as I definitely plan on getting another for my other TV. I have had this product for well over a year and half and it has worked wonderfully for me. I have never had a problem with reading either region 1 or 2 discs, they always come in clear and beautiful.
I failed. If you pause or stop the DVD, and them come back the next day, it has turned off and does not remember its position in the movie. However, the remote had no Fast Forward, or Reverse -- you can only jump ahead or back a section. I was looking for a great DVD player that did not need to do BluRay. This DVD player does as advertised. It plays DVDs. Also no subtitle key on the remote.
Also, sometimes British DVDs are much cheaper on Amazon UK even with conversion rate and no free shipping to US. I love to buy from the AMAZON UK web site. REGION FREE RULES. That way you get to see true US dollar price before purchase. I'm just a frugal girl from the South Georgia, USA boondocks, who watches lots of BBC AMERICA and GPBS television. I use it constantly and it is still going strong almost two years later. IT HAS PAYED FOR ITSELF MANY TIMES OVER.
Another example is that the complete Dinnerladies Boxed set is available in Region 2 but I can't find it in Region 1. As of this writing, "The Complete Yes Minister & Yes Prime Minister - Collector's Boxset" (REGION 2 - 7 disc set) is available NEW on AMAZON UK site for $33.15 U.S.Dollars INCLUDING AIRMAIL. Now if you compare this price to Region 1 DVDs available, you have great savings. ***No, I'm not an AMAZON UK employee - didn't even sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night. It is so nice not having to worry about PAL, region, etc. (SAVINGS OF OVER $75 ON ONE DVD SET - BOTH NEW FROM AMAZON).NOTE: IF YOU BUY FROM AMAZON UK, BE SURE TO TURN ON CURRENCY CONVERSION TOOL. +++ There's hardly ever a beautiful day here that is "completely conducive to contemplating cozy charismatic country cottages." Nor do I have a sister, Violet, with a Mercedes, sauna and a musical bidet.
with this player.
I bought this player in October 2007.
I love British comedies, series, and movies, some of which are not easily available in U.S.
For example, I can get Waiting for God - Season 5 - on Amazon UK but not Amazon USA.
Classical, of course.
MANY TIMES THIS PLAYER ALLOWS ME TO BUY CHEAPER DVDS OFFERED IN OTHER REGION FORMATS ON AMAZON UK WEB SITE.
Region 1 format.
This dual set in Region 1 under the name, "Yes, Minister/Yes, Prime Minister 2-Pak," - also 7 discs total - and is offered NEW for $110.99 with free shipping on Amazon USA.
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