A friend of mine asked for instructions ( intended for Windows 7 users ) for his DVD/ROM is locked in Region 1 and had recently bought a DVD of an artist from Japan and couldn't view it. The following is an option other then buying a new DVD/ROM. I don't claim to be an expert using this freeware only what works for me.
The first two steps are optional
First perform a disk clean up, delete internet cookies, history, etc, scan for virus, spy+malware & perform a hard drive defrag.
Second Create a system restore point. It's just good practice to keep your system at optimum performance & prior to installing new program(s).
Third download VLC Player here & install.
Now is a good time to make VLC your default player for DVD media other wise you will lose a Regional change option of 5 total allowed. To do so: Start > type "Media setup" in the search box & select "Start & stop using autoplay for all media & devices".
OR
Lose a regional count & install the Region 2 DVD into your applicable drive. If your drive is locked out your default player ( set by you via Windows ) will attempt to run the media & display an error message. Reguardless cancel your way back to the desktop.
If you forgot where the new player installed itself here is where mine is: Start > Computer > Applicable Harddrive > Program Files (x86) > VideoLAN > VLC > vlc ( application )
Once running click the following sequence: Media > Open Disk > Play. VLC will hunt down & play the default DVD root menu if available. Use your mouse to select from the menu. If VLC didn't find the root menu it will auto start from the beginning, however if you want to manually select it here is that path: Playback > Navagation > DVD Menu > Root.
Ok by now the DVD should be playing & you may have noticed visual defects in the playback. Here is how to clean it up & adjust it for standard DVD quality.
Video > Aspect raito > Default . You may of noticed a " blur " at times when there is a lot of rapid movement. Lets clean that up by Video > Deinterlace > Automatic. Now reselect Video > Deinterlace Mode > Blend.
Ok now the image should be good, but here are two other options to further increase the quailty as follows. Video > Post Processing > Select to your liking. I use the max of X6. The change is suttle, but provides a sharper image.
So far we have been just focused on the top command bar & now for the lower. Pause your mouse over each button below for a description of each icon. You want the one called "Show Extended Settings" Video Effects > Click the "Sharpen" box & adjust to your liking. Also here you can adjust your other standard video settings like gama, hue, etc.
Now if you have a decent sound system or a pair of SkullCandy SkullCrushers ( mini-subwoofer kicks ass! ) Click the Audio Effects > Graffic Equalizer > Enable > adjust Pre-amp
& the other settings to your liking.
Ok the last step click the full screen & ENJOY!
Notes: While in full screen just move the mouse to get back the mini menu or right click on the screen to display the menus to change a setting, etc. Also pressing the space bar will pause play.
Lastly these previously mentioned settings should gain you max video/audio performance for any DVD format media, however feel free to explore, play with & try other settings.
To check what your DVD region is set to & how many changes you have let before it locks out follow the following command path: Start > Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Device Manager > DVD/CD ROM Drives > click to drop a mini-menu & select the drive in question >
left click to select then right click to select "properties" > DVD Region tab.
If you have any further questions just leave a comment.
All Credit to JediMasterTrunks for it was he that solved this problem for me a long time ago.
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