Philips DVP5982 1080p Upscaling DVD Player | List Price: $89.99
Discount Price: $57.95
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Brand: Philips
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 90 days warranty
Features: - 1080p Upscaling, increases the picture resolution
- DivX, plays Mpeg4 video downloads from PC
- Progressive Scan
- Plays DVD, DVD-R/+R, CD, CD-R-RW, MP3/WMA, Jpeg picture CD
- Full size 420 mm chassis
Amazing DVD images and more [Posted on 2008-06-22]
I bought this DVD player to use with my new HD LCD TV with 1080p. The quality of the picture is about as good as HD from a regular DVD. In addition this player accepts all formats of CD's that I have and all formats of jpeg, wmv, mp3, etc on any CD, DVD or USB drive. The only glitch I could find, and it might be with the TV and not the player, is the screen format switches periodically between wide screen and full screen on some movies. I did not plan my purchase well, however. After I bought the DVD player I looked at some home theater packages, and all of them came with DVD players, including Philips, which has an upscaling player. So, if you are not going to get a home theater, but want to watch DVD's using your TV's 1080p capability, then this player is the one to get.
What's not to like? [Posted on 2008-06-25]
There's obviously lots of feedback on this unit, some of which actually gave me pause before electing to order the Philips DVP5982. On the off chance you may be similarily questioning this player due to previous reviews, particularly complaints or concerns, here's my take.
First of all, yes it's a region free player...no little accomplishment for a DVD player and at this price point (I paid $49.00 which included free shipping) an unbelievable bargain.
Secondly, despite some reveiwer's observations, the unit required little or no set-up...it's a simple HDMI plug and play procedure unless you have an odd assortment of equipment which seems unlikely if your purchasing an upscaling player for your HD plasma or LCD TV.
Addtionally, it plays everything I've thrown at it flawlessly with no need to re-adjust any settings between various discs.
Speaking of settings, the menus while "boxy" or old-fashioned as some have complained are nonetheless easy to navigate and clear as to the directives. Frankly, given the aforementioned features, how picky do you have to be to carp about the asthetics of the menu design? Still, if you're purchasing a DVD player to gawk at the menu set-up design then I suppose this player isn't for you.
Working in the TV production industry I spend no little amount of time looking at HD content and while this player isn't going to match true HD it does deliver an exceptional picture able to satisfy the most exacting viewer.
The remote is FINE...like the other aspects of the unit it's about function and value. So no, you won't run and show your friends your new DVD player remote but it feels and looks like a thousand other remotes...no better, but certainly no worse or "cheaper" than the next.
Frankly, I rarely ever bother to write product reviews but I was so impressed with this Philips player I felt compelled to let would-be buyers know it's a steal.
You get what you pay for... [Posted on 2008-06-26]
This product is terrible. The controls are extremely slow to respond. After you turn it on there is time to mix a cocktail and come back before it actually shows signs of life. I have had this player for five months and now it will not work at all.
About the whole PAL/NTSC thing... [Posted on 2008-06-26]
If you own a multi-system television (or a PAL television), you should be aware that all current USA Philips DVD players (including the 5982 and any models made thereafter) have the "TV Type" selections disabled in the firmware. The ONLY choice of output system (for U.S. machines) is NTSC, which is fine for most people, but if you have a multi-system TV, this means your PAL discs are going to undergo an unnecessary standards conversion (to NTSC).
All other worldwide versions of Philips machines still have NTSC, PAL and MULTI as choices in the "TV Type" menu. Why was it removed for the USA? My guess was to end calls to customer service for people complaining about black-and-white pictures (MULTI used to be the default choice back when US machines included all three types).
The 5960 is the last US model of this type/price point (including a USB port) to come with changeable TV type options, FYI.
I HAVE DISCOVERED A WORK-AROUND, however. You can change the player to multi-system by the following process:
1. open the tray
2. press "3" on the remote. The word "MULTI" should appear in the upper corner of the screen. Now, all NTSC discs will be output as NTSC, and all PAL discs will be output as PAL.
This process does NOT restore the TV type choices to the menu system, though (would take a firmware change to do that). However, if you wish to revert to "NTSC-only" output, simply go back through the menu system, go to TV Type and reselect "NTSC".
Piece of s*** [Posted on 2008-06-28]
This DVD player is the biggest piece of s*** ever. I have always owened Toshiba players, but when my last one gave out the only brand they had at Costco was Phillips. NEVER AGAIN! The interface sucks, is very limited. The remote hardly has any thing other than basic features. Maybe they thought a memory option was cool, but when I take a movie out and then start it again, I do not want the DVD player to remember where I was. Just start the DAMN MOVIE! THis thing is a big waste money. DO NOT BUY IT! If you don't care about your player, fine, then buy it. But if you watch a lot of DVDs and appreciate a good player, AVOID THIS ONE LIKE THE PLAGUE!
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