The "remote hack" described above generally only affects the DVD playback software. Blu-ray region coding is handled by much deeper hardware and software encryption. Because the Samsung BD-J5700 uses a sophisticated "System on a Chip" (SoC), a remote code cannot bypass the Blu-ray security layers. Alternative Solutions for International Discs
It is a common misconception that a simple remote control "hack code" can make a standard retail BD-J5700 region-free for both DVDs and Blu-rays. DVD-only Hacks: samsung bd-j5700 region free code