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'''RPC-1''' and '''RPC-2''' are designations applied to [[firmware]] for [[DVD drive]]s. Older DVD drives use RPC-1 firmware, which allows DVDs from any region to play. Newer drives use RPC-2 firmware, which enforces [[DVD region code|DVD region coding]] at the [[hardware]] level. See [[DVD region code#Computer DVD drives]] for further information. |
'''RPC-1''' and '''RPC-2''' are designations applied to [[firmware]] for [[DVD drive]]s. Older DVD drives use RPC-1 firmware, which allows DVDs from any region to play. Newer drives use RPC-2 firmware, which enforces [[DVD region code|DVD region coding]] at the [[Electronic hardware|hardware]] level. See [[DVD region code#Computer DVD drives]] for further information. |
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Some RPC-2 drives can be converted to RPC-1 with the same features as before by using alternative firmware on the drive, or on some drives by setting a secret flag in the drive's [[EEPROM]]. |
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Latest revision as of 22:56, 22 February 2024
RPC-1 and RPC-2 are designations applied to firmware for DVD drives. Older DVD drives use RPC-1 firmware, which allows DVDs from any region to play. Newer drives use RPC-2 firmware, which enforces DVD region coding at the hardware level. See DVD region code#Computer DVD drives for further information.
Some RPC-2 drives can be converted to RPC-1 with the same features as before by using alternative firmware on the drive, or on some drives by setting a secret flag in the drive's EEPROM.
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