DVD/Karaoke Player DVP642K/69
You have it, we play it!
You have it, we play it!
Dreaming of a player that plays practically any disc format while enjoying
flawless, true-to-life picture quality? Now you can! With Philips DVD players,
indulge in great movie and music entertainment experience delivered right to
your home.
Target Audience :- All looking for a Gr8 Economical Standalone Divx DVD Player.
Note:
- I have not purchased this player but review it at my friends -> friends place
so some of the images have been taken from the net as that guy was not
allowing me to take pics of the inside and back part of the player.
- Research compromoses of a 4Months of Reading from many many websites
and i dont recollect properly how many websites i scanned & complied my
data.
Some Important Sites that made this possible.
Help from VideoHelp.com , Doom9.com Forums , Ryan.com.br , Divx.com Forums
Thanks to all the people at these place for taking time to answer all my
queries and helping me in writing this review. Without your help this would
not have been possible. Hoping that you will like my effort at writing such a
research & review
Features
Picture/Display
Aspect ratio : 4:3, 16:9
D/A converter : 10 bit, 54MHz
Picture Enhancement : 4x Video Upsampling, Progressive Scan, Smart Picture
Sound
Crosstalk (1kHz) : 105dB dB
D/A converter : 192KHz/24 bit
Distortion and Noise (1kHz) : 90dB dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz) : 90dB dB
Signal to noise ratio : 90dB
Sound Enhancement : Smart Sound
Sound System : Dolby Digital (AC-3), MPEG2, Stereo
Video Playback
Compression formats : Divx 3.11, Divx 4, Divx 5, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
Disc Playback Media : CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DivX, DVD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-Video, MP3-CD, MPEG4, Picture CD, SVCD, Video CD
Disc Playback Modes : A-B Repeat, Disc Menu, Fast Backward, Fast Forward, OSD, Pause, Screen Saver, Standard Play, Zoom
DVD Region : 3
Loader Type : Tray
Number of Discs : 1
Video disc playback system : NTSC, PAL
Video Enhancement : Progressive Scan, Smart Picture
Audio Playback
Compression format : Dolby Digital, MP3, PCM
Disc Playback Media : CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD
Disc Playback Modes : A-B Repeat, Next/Previous Track Search
MP3 bit rates : 32 - 256 kbps
MP3 sample rates : 32, 44.1, 48, 96, 112, 128, 256 kHz
Still Picture Playback
Disc formats : DVD+R/+RW, Picture CD
Picture compression format : JPEG
Picture enhancement : Rotate
Rotation : 90 degree steps
Slide show : yes, with music (MP3)
Zoom : Yes
Connectivity
Digital audio out : cinch, coaxial, optical
Other connections : ComponentVideo out Progressive, Composite video (CVBS) out, DVD 6 Channel, S-Video out
Output rear : Audio L/R out
Convenience
Child Protection : Parental Control
Convenience Enhancements : On-screen Display
Display Type : FTD
Ease of Use : On Screen Display
On-Screen Display languages : Chinese, English
Remote control type : 3141 017 90181
Accessories
Included Accessories : Audio/Video cable, Batteries for remote control, Remote Control
Green' Specifications
Lead-free soldered product : Yes
Packaging material : Carton
Dimensions
Packaging depth : 306 mm
Packaging height : 128 mm
Packaging width : 510 mm
Packaging type : D-box
Product depth : 235 mm
Product height : 43 mm
Product width : 435 mm
Product weight : 2 kg
Product weight in lbs : 6.6
Weight incl. Packaging : 3 kg
Weight incl. packaging in lbs
Power
Automatic Power off : SmartSave
Power Consumption : < 10W W
Power supply : 110-240V
Standby power consumption : < 0.8W
Cost:- Rs5990
In Chennai they give 8 Hindi + 2 Cartoon Movies Free with it.[Check it at other places]
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Images
The Box
The Player
Remote Control
Back Connectors
Back Connectors with Cables
Another Picture
TV Display
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A Peak into whats Inside this Player
Image Taken from Ryan.com.br as no one would allow me to open his player
ESS VIBRATTO-II CHIP-SET
Supports
Video Decs: Mpeg4 with B-VOP (with or without packed bit-stream)*
Audio Decs: MP3 (Mpeg1/2 Layers 1, 2 and 3), AC3 (Dolby® Digital), WAV
Containers: AVI and MP4 container (Audio: MP3, WAV, AC3)
Does not support
Video Decs: Qpel, 3 warp-point GMC
Audio Decs: AAC-LC and AAC-HE
Various: PAR or DAR signalling, encoded within the Mpeg4 bit-stream.
* Based on using the DivX codec. Confirmation with other codecs is required.
PLAYER MANUFACTURERS USING THIS CHIP-SET
Players/Model Numbers
Philips: DVP630/00, 630/02, 630/04, 630/05 | DVP632/00, 632/02, 632/04, 632/05 |
Philips: DVP640K/69, 640K/75 | DVP642/17, 642/37 |
Xoro: HSD 310 | HSD 415
JVC: XV-N316/315
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Samples Tested
By Me
Divx 5.1.1 1000kbps + MP3 128Kbps - Home Theatre Profile [Works]
Divx 5.1.1 1000kbps + AC3 - Home Theatre Profile [Works]
Xvid 900kbps + MP3 128Kbps [Works]
Xvid 900kbps + MP3 128Kbps [Works]
Burnt on DVD+R
Others Tests Taken from Net
Person 1
DivX 1B-VOP - which is "packed", seems to work
DivX mB-VOP - which is "not packed", needs confirming
XviD 1B-VOP - "packed", seems to work
XviD 1B-VOP - "not packed", needs confirming
XviD 2B-VOP - "packed", needs confirming
XviD 2B-VOP - "not packed", needs confirming
Nero 1B-VOP - "not packed", seems to work
Person 2
1 SMR w/ 96kbit CBR mp3
10 Divx 3.11 ;-) Low-motion w/ 96kbit CBR mp3
450 Divx 5.0.5 - 5.1.1 slow psychovis, GMC, B-frames w/ 128bit VBR mp3
30 XVID 1.01 - 1.02 generated with AutoGK in .ESS mode, w/ 128bit VBR mp3
I particularily didn't expect the GMC'd divx files to work. But they did! Every last encode worked flawlessly. Even the SMR! This thing is beautiful, well worth the $62. The only complaints I have have all been noted before:
1) Letterbox / widescreen movies have a strange wiggle to the bottom scanline.
2) A lot of how good mpeg4 looks has to do with postprocessing (deringing, deblocking).. This thing doesn't do those things.
3) The 3.11 divx is choppy. The motion stays in sync with the sound, but it all has a not-full motion look to it. I've noticed similar problems trying to play them with the modern divx decoder. I really can't remember, this could have been a problem with flaskmpeg or the low-motion codec. Anyways, not a biggie, I sure don't encode these anymore.
- None of the Philips players support Qpel or GMC
Where to get test samples
http://www.divx.com/movies/trailers.php
For all those who would like to test an Mpeg4+Mp3 encode in MP4
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/seemoredigital/XviD+Mp3+Subs.zip
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Questions & Answers
Q: Why is this player so expensive when Philips sells their own other DVD player’s for fraction of this price?
A: This player is positioned at top end of entertainment hierarchy of Philips. It supports Progressive scan (NTSC and PAL) for better quality, it plays Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD, DVD, Karaoke, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3, JPEG, Divx 3.x/4.x/5.x, XViD, DVD-RW abd DVD-R media/formats. No other player available officially as of today in this country offers so exhaustive list of format and media playbacks. On back of player you will find all possible connections for connection to any audio or video systems you may own. It can plug to TV using Component Video (with 3 RCA cables), or S-Video or Composite Video. It has built in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder. Best part is, this player is more of computer and can be regularly upgraded with firmware updates available from www.philips.com
Q: Will spending extra on DVD player which supports Divx/XViD movie format will I save any money in future?
A: Yes, Divx movies can fit in single CD-R quality is close to DVD, supports subtitle. Divx/XViD movies usually fit in one CD and will cost you price of single CD-R. Apart from money, you will need much less storage space for your collection of CDs.
Q: Will Hollywood studios release movies in Divx format?
A: Unlikely. Hollywood doesn’t like piracy and Divx/XViD is very user friendly and very easy to copy. There is VOD (Video On Demand) format in Divx where by you can download movie with credit card and buy license for watching it for week or month on your Divx certified DVD player. But very few movies are available as of now in this format. http://www.divx.com/vod If Hollywood did embrace this format, you can expect huge change in way we rent movies. Just imagine Netflix sending you custom made VOD Divx movies to you which will play for week or month only on your player and you don’t have to return it back. It will change economics of movie rental business. Right now there is huge cost involved in returning DVDs which we rent and also queue for popular movie titles where by you don’t get DVD till others before you in queue has seen movie and returned it. With Divx VOD every customer can be provided with custom made VOD CD without any queue.
Q: Which other brands like Sony, Samsung, LG are selling Divx capable DVD Players?
A: Philips has launched this player and its variants all over world and is first major brand to do so. Why does Philips put its worldwide muscle behind Divx format? Why didn’t consumer electronics giant Sony do it? One reason I can think of is that Philips doesn’t own any Hollywood studio’s and hence doesn’t have any conflict of interests and can just offer consumer latest and best available technology without worrying about feelings of Hollywood studios. Other brands like Kiss Technology, Avayon, RJTECH has also launched Divx capable DVD players but they are not available here.
Q: Where can I get Divx/XViD encoded movies?
A: If you already have DVD or access to DVD of any movie, you can use Gordian Knot available at www.doom9.org or and convert your movie to Divx format. You can also download movies encoded by others in Divx from P2P. But when you do this, you may be breaking copyright laws if you are downloading or copying movies.
Q: Anything else we need to know before buying Philips DVP 642K?
A: This player lacks good DISPLAY function and you can’t find length of movie or remaining movie’s duration on screen, only duration of movie already seen is displayed. This is major drawback and Philips should be able to rectify it in next firmware update. Their remote though small and cute uses lot of keys for dual functions. There is no Open/Close button but STOP button pressed for 2 second will do that job. There is no Rewind or Forward button but direction keys for menu system would do that.
Q: Is this player region free? Will it play all DVDs?
A: No, out of box it is locked to one region, but in 2 seconds by pressing few codes on remote control, you can make this player region free.
Q: Is Philips DVP 642 and DVP 642K same player?
A: No, they are different models. You will find only one of this two in any country. In USA it is DVP 642, in some Asian countries including India it is DVP 642K. Both the players are physically different. DVP 642 doesn’t have Karaoke function; DVP 642K has Karaoke function. DVP 642 when I tried with firmware update, it played subtitles, DVP 642K doesn’t play subtitles. Both players are 110-220V compatible and will work anywhere in world.
Q: The new firmware 0531 promises external subtitle support for divx movies.
I have tried to play movies with .srt subs. The player does not display them.
A: Make sure from the file menu, you select the .SRT file first, and hit OK.
You should get a message to the effect of 'Divx Subtitle file selected'.
Then select the movie file itself.
