I was wondering why you have a region 1 player in France. confused (unless you are from France but in US or vice versa)

Just a thought: If it is already set to 1f, it might just show as 1 (like 596 DVD). Worth trying a region 2 (or 3..) disc before you do anything - if you have not already.

Meridian 596 DVD for CD
Panasonic TV and BluRay
Meridian 565 Surround Proc (4.1)
Conrad Johnson Power Amp, Avalon Symbols (Front)
Rotel Power Amp and Neat Critiques (Rear)
REL Sub
Thinking about 218