Philips DVP642

[pontifex]

I have a Philips DVP642 DVD player. It says it can do PAL-to-NTSC format conversion--great for viewing non-region-encoded European discs.

I want to buy a DVD with these details:

Release date: 23rd April 2007
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: 2
[UK, Europe, Japan, South Africa and Middle East]

I assume since it mentions region 2 that it is region encoded and won't work on my DVD player even though its in PAL format and my DVD player can convert it?

I also have ANYDVD and it says it removes the region code. Does that mean I could play the movie on my PC's DVD player or would that have to be able to play the PAL format also?

 

[Demon-Xanth]

There is a region method thing that unlocks that player.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
There is a region method thing that unlocks that player.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
There is a region method thing that unlocks that player.

He is saying that the region lock can be removed or bypassed.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks.php?select=Philips+DVP+642

 

[ghostman]

Take the good advice of the previous posters. The videohelp instructions will allow your dvd player to play all regions. I did something similar to my Philips 5960 (?) and it worked like a charm.

 

[pontifex]

SWEET! i had no idea any of this could be done.

thanks! now i can order that DVD!

 

[VTHodge]

Originally posted by: pontifex
thanks! now i can order that DVD!

Which is....?

(My money is on some crazy dirty anime porn. :Q)

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: VTHodge

Originally posted by: pontifex
thanks! now i can order that DVD!

Which is....?

(My money is on some crazy dirty anime porn. :Q)

I'll PM you my paypal address so you can send me said money
The DVD is The Hogfather. It's a live action mini-series based on Terry Pratchett's book by the same name.

 

[j00fek]

i have never had to unlock any region in my 642, just put it in and play

try it out

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: j00fek
i have never had to unlock any region in my 642, just put it in and play

try it out

this is my 1st non-region 1 dvd and i don't know of anyone who has a non-region 1 dvd to test. the dvd is like $36 shipped from the UK. i didn't want to spend that much and get something i couldn't use.

 

[mrrman]

Originally posted by: j00fek
i have never had to unlock any region in my 642, just put it in and play

try it out

ditto

 

[DivideBYZero]

Most Philips DVD decks are Uber hackable. I have an old 711 unit that I can hack into around 5 different manufacturers including Loewe, Marrantz, etc!

 

[Chryso]

I saw The Hogfather. It is good.

 

[pcslookout]

Get a Philps DVP 5140 they are a lot better than the DVP 642

 

[AkumaX]

my DVP642 finally crapped out after about 3 years. i <3'd that thing! eventually replaced it with a DVP5960. intrigued by the USB-input and HDMI. got a crazy deal on ebay, hahahah (reply if you want to hear rest of details)

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Get a Philps DVP 5140 they are a lot better than the DVP 642

i just got this one not that long ago. the info on the 5140 you mentioned didn't say anything aobut being able to play PAL format.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Get a Philps DVP 5140 they are a lot better than the DVP 642

i just got this one not that long ago. the info on the 5140 you mentioned didn't say anything aobut being able to play PAL format.

It plays the PAL format just fine.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Get a Philps DVP 5140 they are a lot better than the DVP 642

i just got this one not that long ago. the info on the 5140 you mentioned didn't say anything aobut being able to play PAL format.

It plays the PAL format just fine.

Yeah, I would imagine your TV is the weak link when playing PAL. Most TVs made in the last 5 years or so can display all formats though (NTSC/PAL/PAL60, etc)