I must admit since moving my PC out of the living room the only thing I use it for is watching Region 1 DVD's on a big screen (As my Living room DVD player needs an expensive mod chip to accomplish this)
Hrmm.. which brand is it? As far as I know for my dvd player, I have to go and buy one of those 'all in one' remote and do the hack from there.
Wouldn't dare think of trying it but hey, I might as well get an new one since the guarantee ends soon ;)
C