Multi-byte language (ex. Korean or Japanese) display possible?

[everydae]

Hi, I posted the same Q as a comment on the review, but seems like no one cares :P

So, here it goes again.. Is this player support multi-byte language, such as Korean or Japanese? I know menu language is limited to western language, but what about for display? If you guys can help me about this, I'd really appreciate. Thanks in advance.

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[EnzoTen]

I am pretty sure it does. I have seen pictures of the Z5 with menu items eastern characters. I dont see why it would not, Samsung is a Korean based company.

[everydae]

I know it does when it comes to Korea-release version. But what about those currently being sold in US market?

[EnzoTen]

@everydae,

I just tried, it does not support eastern languages. The hardware should be identical so perhaps you could load korean or japanese firmware?

Also note that all or Cowon iAudio players support eastern multibyte languages and i think MPIO does too... i dont know for sure.

[kareshi]

right it doesn't support Chinese.. i just tried.. just display a square.. i hope the firmware will be updatable later..

[Kisuke]

That's a shame, I had hoped it would support Japanese.