You really need a multi region DVD palyer, now that the UK has woken up to the fact that they are not the only country in the world, multi region DVD players are becoming cheaper. There is an on-line shop called, Shop at hIlls, which you may be able to find one. I have three, one in each bedrooms and one in the front room and they are well worht it. If you try and 'Chip' your original DVD player then certain region 1 DVD won't play on them, such as Warner Bros and a few of the other big names, due to the encription.