Philips- DVP5990 - Multi Region DVD Player 1080P - upscaling

Philips- DVP5990 - Multi Region DVD Player 1080P - upscaling

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Editorial Reviews

Be impressed with this Philips DVD player with HDMI digital video and audio connection. Step into another home entertainment arena as you immerse yourself with High Definition video (720p / 1080i/1080p).HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and intelligently communicates the highest output resolution from the source device. It is a direct digital connection that can carry uncompressed digital HD video as well as digital multichannel audio - eliminating the conversion to analog signals so you get perfect picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. In addition, with HDMI video upconversion, you can increase the resolution of SD (Standard Definition) video signals that DVDs use to HD (High Definition) so you'll see more details and sharper, more true-to-life pictures.

Customer Reviews

Region Free DVD player

Reviewed by Richard Weber, 2010-03-08

I have had this DVD player now for about 1 month have have used it pretty regular since and seems to be very good so far. Easy setup for programming it to be region free. I have no problem playing DVDs from the US and the UK. Excellent picture quality and have absolutely no issues or problems. Very good player.

Third Time Lucky

Reviewed by James, 2010-03-06

My experience was mixed.
The first machine the company sent me did not work. So I sent it back. The second machine they sent me also did not work. By this stage I was pretty frustrated. In addition, the customer service I received up to this stage was poor. It was only at this point that the company stepped into overdrive to get me a working machine. The third one they sent me now works - and I am happy with it.

A Great Buy

Reviewed by Roberta Bettis, 2010-03-04

I received the product very quickly. Hooked it up to my new HDTV and followed the instructions regarding the codes necessary to make it a region free player; put in my Torchwood DVD's and it played immediately. Needed very little picture adjustment. It works really well for my needs.

Not Multi Region

Reviewed by Diacha, 2010-03-01

This player is not multi-region. It will not play my British DVDS. when I phoned Philips they said that it is not lawful to sell multi-region DVD players in the USA

Was confused at first.... but is now working fine

Reviewed by J. Lunsford, 2010-02-27

I ordered this player specifically to play British DVDs. All the reviews sounded great. But when I tried to play a Region 2 DVD, I got a region error on the screen. Most of the reviews said their unit worked right away. I was confused and read all the documentation over and over but no comment on how to make this player region free. I then read another Amazon review that said I needed to change the zone from 1 to 0 (my region code on the back said region 1). Why did my player not work while other's did? So I followed these instructions and now the Region 2 DVDs play fine, including my region 1s.

To change your unit to be Region Free:

Be sure there is no DVD/CD in the unit.
Close the tray door.
Press Setup on your remote control.
Using the circluar control around the OK,
press on the right side 3 times to select Preference Page
Then press 1 3 8 9 3 1
This brings up Region Code
Use the up/down to change region code to 0
Press OK on your remote

To see your current firmware version (and region code):
Press setup
You will be on General Setup Page
Press 1 3 7 9