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HOT! Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player - $62.94 w/FREE Shipping

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Not only is it in stock again but its now $62.94 w/ free shipping and handling.

Plays DVD-Video, video CD, audio CD, JPEG image CD, and CDs loaded with MP3,
Progressive-scan output for seamless, flicker-free images on HD-ready TVs; SmartPicture and 4x video upsampling enhance all outputs

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Progressive-scan output for seamless, flicker-free images on HD-ready TVs;
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I'm not sure I agree with this statement.

I picked up one of these a few months ago and ended up returning it for two reasons:

1) The progressive scan wasn't flicker free. In fact, it was probably the worst progressive scan output I've ever seen. I know I'm more sensitive to flicker than most (at certain angles I can sometimes see the flicker in certain HDTV broadcasts, for instance)... but I really felt this was not done very well on this machine.

2) You couldn't really fast-forward/rewind mpeg-4 movies, which made watching large movies a bit of a pain if you had to stop in the middle of one for any reason. It would have been nice if the chapter seek buttons would have jumped at like 5 or 10 minute intervals or something.


So, I've been waiting for something better to come out... and for some reason the industry is adopting MPEG-4 support at a snail's pace.

 
Only thing is its not really mpeg-4 complient, as most real MP4 (nero or qucktime) codecs use ac3 for sound. Works good Progressive scan is great for me an most folks.
 
Originally posted by: Lucifer Lost
2) You couldn't really fast-forward/rewind mpeg-4 movies, which made watching large movies a bit of a pain if you had to stop in the middle of one for any reason. It would have been nice if the chapter seek buttons would have jumped at like 5 or 10 minute intervals or something.
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You can punch in a time and jump right to it. Not as convenient as having a button that'll jump in 5 or 10 minute intervals, but it does the job. And if you happen to stop a movie somewhere in the middle and note down the time, you can jump to the exact spot when you come back.

So, I've been waiting for something better to come out... and for some reason the industry is adopting MPEG-4 support at a snail's pace.
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I agree with you there. Half a year ago, I figured we'd start seeing newer generation versions of the DVP642 in the near future. But now, it's still the only one of its kind around for under $70.
 
After some reading I hear people saying it's sorta loud. Is it as loud as the cyberhome ones? which was TOO LOUD, or are we talking not really noticeable?
 
mine was delivered from elsewhere earler this week.

the first thing I fed it was a cd-r with some xvid and divx movies. No problem.

burned stuff as a data cd using nero, and as long as the disc is finalized....plays everything so far.
It plays more than windows media player does...LOL

the remote is OK, not the best feel or best button placement, but OK.

I did not think it was loud. it made more noise than my sony, but nothing annoying that will ruin your dvd / divx experience.
 
So no more converting XVIDs? All I have to do is burn them as a Data Disc and it plays them?

Incidentally, what IS the difference between Divx and Xvid?
 
So even though this one claims to play Divx movies, it will also play Xvid, even though they use different codecs and this one's packaging doesn't explicitly state it plays Xvid?
 
It will play any MPEG-4 based codec. Sound is another issue, but I have yet to have a Divx movie not using a good standard sound codec.

This thing *is* loud. In fact, that is my only complaint. I'm glad my entertainment center has a glass door.
 
Upgrade your DVD Player
Instructions from Philips
Version 0531 supports DivX subtitles!

Model: VER0113 642/17 02 1
Upgrade to: VER0531 642/17 01 1

Before you Upgrade:
1. Take note of your set model number on label at back of unit
2. Press "open/close" to open the disc tray
3. Press "5 6 9" "OK" on remote
4. The firmware version and model number will appear.
5. Confirm that the model number displayed matches your unit.
6. Otherwise, press UP or DOWN until correct model is shown.
7. Press "OK" to confirm.
8. Power off to reboot the system.

Download the firmware here:
Direct Link
Unzip the ROM files.

Burn the ROM files to a CD-ROM:
ISO Level 2
Mode 1/2/XA
Character set ISO 9660
Finalized, single session

Upgrade firmware:
1. Turn on power
2. Open disc tray
3. Put in burned disc with ROM file
4. Close tray
5. TV will show "disc loading" "FLASH" "DVPXX.ROM" "READING"
"FLASH" "ERASE" "WRITE" "DONE" (this will take several minutes)
6. If the upgrade is successful, player will turn off.
7. Unplug from wall for 15 seconds
8. Plug it back in and immediately remove the disc before it loads it

After you upgrade, it might change the system from NTSC to PAL showing
a distorted screen.

To change from PAL to NTSC (distorted screen after firmware upgrade)

1. Turn on your player.
2. With your remote, press Menu (System)
3. Press arrow down twice. (Highlighted 'Video')
4. Press OK. (Highlighted 'TV Standard')
5. Press RIGHT ARROW ONCE (Highlighted 'Pal')
6. Press UP ARROW ONCE (Highlighted 'NTSC')
7. Press OK.
8. Press LEFT ARROW once to highlight 'OK'
9. Press OK.
10. Press LEFT ARROW once to highlight 'OK'
11. Press OK to confirm.

Reselect the correct model:
1. Press "open/close" to open the disc tray
2. Press "5 6 9" "OK" on remote
3. The firmware version and model number will appear.
4. Confirm that the model number displayed matches your unit.
5. Otherwise, press UP or DOWN until correct model is shown.
(VER0531 642/17 01 1)
6. Press "OK" to confirm.
7. Power off to reboot the system.

Hack to region free:
1. Turn on the player.
2. Open the tray.
3. Press the following sequence on the remote:
7 8 9 OK 0
4. The number 0 will appear on the lower left side of your screen.
5. Your player is now region free! Put in a DVD and enjoy
 
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