DvdPlayer

This is about my search for a new DVD player (09/2007).

• Philips DVP5982
  • HDMI
  • USB
  • region code support
  • $69 @ bestbuy

This is reported to work on the 5982 as well:

(http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5982/8185)

Power Up the unit with NO Disc in the tray.
Open the tray
Press the SETUP Button on the remote control
Navigate to the PREFERENCES page using the Right Arrow Key
Press the DOWN ARROW one time to select
Press the 1 button on your remote control
Press the 3 button on your remote control
Press the 8 button on your remote control
Press the 9 button on your remote control
Press the 3 button on your remote control
Press the 1 button on your remote control
The current Region Code Setting will display
Use the UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to select the region required or '0' for All Regions
Press the PLAY Button on the remote control

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfAoF2llWAA

-- MatthiasWientapper - 25 Sep 2007

Finally I got the Philips DVP5960 for $59.99 @ Fry's. Hack works fine.

Here is a nice page about the player.

-- MatthiasWientapper - 27 Sep 2007