Review and region code hacks for the Philips new progressive scan DVD Player w/ 1080i Upconversion – DVP3962/37.
My wife bought this player a few days ago in on the cheap and I have to admit that this is one heck of a player!! So far it has played everything that I have thrown at it and it does it very well. I have a few DivX, MPG, VCD, MP3, XviD and even some DVD-R’s and they all play beautifully. If your looking for a quality player at a very reasonable price, then I highly recommend the Phillips DVP3962.
Some specs for the Philips VP3962/37:
DivX Ultra Certified for enhanced playback of DivX videos
DivX Ultra combines DivX playback with great features like integrated subtitles, multiple audio languages, multiple tracks and menus into one convenient file format.
Plays CD, (S)VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW
Play virtually any disc you want – whether they be CDs, (S)VCDs, DVDs, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW or DVD-RW. Experience unbeatable flexibility and the convenience of playing all your discs on one device.
Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG digital camera photos
Play virtually any media format you want – whether they be DivX, MP3s, WMA or JPEGs.
Picture/Display
D/A converter 12 bit, 108 MHz
Picture enhancement Progressive Scan , Video Upscaling(720p, 1080i/p)
Rear Connections
Analog audio Left/Right out , ComponentVideo out Progressive , Composite video (CVBS) output , Digital coaxial out , HDMI output
Included Accessories
2 x AAA Batteries , Audio/Video cable , Remote Control , User Manual , Power cord , Quick start guide , Warranty Leaflet
Press “Setup”
Scroll to “Preference page” using the Left/Right arrow key
Press “138931” and a popup screen will appear
Use the Up arrow key and select 0 for a region free DVD player
Done.
I too have this DVD player. You forgot to mention one other “format” that handles. It plays PAL DVD’s as well. 🙂
I tried your procedure for region free playing, and it works… Very nice, Thank You.
i paid 39.99 for this player…the best money i ever spent.thanks!!!!!
After very little use, mine only lasted about 6 years.
We bought this same DVD player about a year ago and it’s held up quite well to our two year old ‘testing it out’ on numerous occasions. It does play all kinds of formats. Don’t you think 6 years IS actually a long time for it to work for you? Just a thought. I mean, it was only 40 bucks.
Thank you so much for this post. I, too, bought this for $40 at Walmart 2 years ago. I had it set up to play all regions but a recent power outage reset the player to region 1 and I could not remember how to get my personal setting back.
THANKS!
I went out looking for this philips dvd model # 396 2/37 at Wal-Mart and found out they no longer carry it. Where can i purchase this product?
I have this dvd player but have lost the remote ..so we cant fast forward or rewind….usually dvd players has these features on the system itself no just the remote. …am i missing it somewhere on the system ? Please help
Klink: No, only works with a remote like this one here.