I just bought a Philips DVP5980 to play DivX files - but I'm a bit dissapointed...

cbates · 08-08-2008, 13:32

For some odd reason they decided to design the menu like this - http://i35.tinypic.com/33ymm4w.png

Its annoying because I'm not sure what the name of the episode I'm watching is.

Apparantly you can get firmware updates for this model. Does anyone know where to find them and would they change this awful menu?

Thanks.

Willie Wontie · 08-08-2008, 13:46

Oh dear. Say no more. Hope you kept the receipt.

sancheeez · 08-08-2008, 15:42

Actually, the 5980 has a very good reputation as a DivX compliant DVD player.

There is a firmware download here:

http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/d...=Link_Software

Dunno if that'll expand the filenames though. A lot of DVD players only display filenames to 8 characters. Mine included .... although, mine is about 4/5 years old so it has a good excuse!

Plus .... is the name of the episode really that big a deal? As long as I can see the "S01E01" part I'm happy cos at least I know whcih episode it is!

cbates · 08-08-2008, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by sancheeez

Plus .... is the name of the episode really that big a deal? As long as I can see the "S01E01" part I'm happy cos at least I know whcih episode it is!

If I know the name it makes it easier for me to reccomend the ep to a friend

Thanks for the reply.

Echo1 · 09-08-2008, 00:55

Just rename the file. Instead of so1e01 use 1x01 like I do. It makes the difference.

PlasticTurd · 09-08-2008, 00:56

Hi there, I have this player. I downloaded some custom firmware which means filenames go across the screen rather than halfway.

cbates · 09-08-2008, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlasticTurd

Hi there, I have this player. I downloaded some custom firmware which means filenames go across the screen rather than halfway.

Link please?

rosneath2006 · 09-08-2008, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbates

Link please?

Try this site. I make no comment on the quality of the firmware file as I do not have the 5980.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5980/8326

Last edited by rosneath2006 : 09-08-2008 at 22:26. Reason: forgot link

cbates · 09-08-2008, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosneath2006

Try this site. I make no comment on the quality of the firmware file as I do not have the 5980.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5980/8326

Thanks very much for that!

I''ll give it a go in the morning.

PlasticTurd · 09-08-2008, 23:52

thats not where i got mine from. i'm not posting links though as i dont want to be responsable if something goes wrong, sorry.

cbates · 10-08-2008, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlasticTurd

thats not where i got mine from. i'm not posting links though as i dont want to be responsable if something goes wrong, sorry.

I wouldn't hold you responsible, that would be rather 'arse-hole-ish' of me.

cbates · 10-08-2008, 21:20

Excuse the double post, but I installed the custom firmware linked above and all has worked fine!

Thanks everyone.

08-08-2008, 13:32	#1
cbates Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093	I just bought a Philips DVP5980 to play DivX files - but I'm a bit dissapointed... For some odd reason they decided to design the menu like this - http://i35.tinypic.com/33ymm4w.png Its annoying because I'm not sure what the name of the episode I'm watching is. Apparantly you can get firmware updates for this model. Does anyone know where to find them and would they change this awful menu? Thanks.

08-08-2008, 13:46	#2
Willie Wontie Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,847	I just bought a Philips.... Oh dear. Say no more. Hope you kept the receipt.

08-08-2008, 15:42	#3
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Actually, the 5980 has a very good reputation as a DivX compliant DVD player. There is a firmware download here: http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/d...=Link_Software Dunno if that'll expand the filenames though. A lot of DVD players only display filenames to 8 characters. Mine included .... although, mine is about 4/5 years old so it has a good excuse! Plus .... is the name of the episode really that big a deal? As long as I can see the "S01E01" part I'm happy cos at least I know whcih episode it is!

08-08-2008, 23:11	#4
cbates Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093	Quote: Originally Posted by sancheeez Plus .... is the name of the episode really that big a deal? As long as I can see the "S01E01" part I'm happy cos at least I know whcih episode it is! If I know the name it makes it easier for me to reccomend the ep to a friend Thanks for the reply.

09-08-2008, 00:55	#5
Echo1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Home Posts: 5,864	Just rename the file. Instead of so1e01 use 1x01 like I do. It makes the difference.

09-08-2008, 00:56	#6
PlasticTurd Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 570	Hi there, I have this player. I downloaded some custom firmware which means filenames go across the screen rather than halfway.

09-08-2008, 21:23	#7
cbates Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093	Quote: Originally Posted by PlasticTurd Hi there, I have this player. I downloaded some custom firmware which means filenames go across the screen rather than halfway. Link please?

09-08-2008, 22:26	#8
rosneath2006 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 140	Quote: Originally Posted by cbates Link please? Try this site. I make no comment on the quality of the firmware file as I do not have the 5980. http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5980/8326 Last edited by rosneath2006 : 09-08-2008 at 22:26. Reason: forgot link

09-08-2008, 23:41	#9
cbates Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093	Quote: Originally Posted by rosneath2006 Try this site. I make no comment on the quality of the firmware file as I do not have the 5980. http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/philips-dvp-5980/8326 Thanks very much for that! I''ll give it a go in the morning.

09-08-2008, 23:52	#10
PlasticTurd Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 570	thats not where i got mine from. i'm not posting links though as i dont want to be responsable if something goes wrong, sorry.

10-08-2008, 00:02	#11
cbates Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093	Quote: Originally Posted by PlasticTurd thats not where i got mine from. i'm not posting links though as i dont want to be responsable if something goes wrong, sorry. I wouldn't hold you responsible, that would be rather 'arse-hole-ish' of me.

10-08-2008, 21:20	#12
cbates Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,093	Excuse the double post, but I installed the custom firmware linked above and all has worked fine! Thanks everyone.

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