Philips dvp5900?

[johnhamler1]

I got this one for a replacement of a broken DVD player by my shop.
still I dont know what he gave me.
is the dvp5900 a true HD DVD player. Can I buy some of these news HD movies and play them...i dont have a HD TV.

I have heared some players are upscaling players, what is that?

in the brochure they dont say anywhere it play 720, but only DVD 580x720.I have a HDMI connection.

any info?

[Mtz]

This player cannot play HD movies. Max. resolution is 720x576.
HDMI is not equal with HD. HDMI output is just a connection which make some upscaling (see in the player menu the values) for TV Sets with HDMI input.

enjoy,
Mtz

[johnhamler1]

ah, good to get more info.

on my player, in video setting, I have 4 choice: 576p,720p,1080i, and auto...

then in the manual, it says to not use a cd cleaner cuz the laser uses higher power than cd or conventional dvd player.

and finally, on the tray, it is printed high definition/dvd player

http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/catalog/product.jsp?language=en&country=GB&catalogType=CONSUMER&productId=DVP5900_37_GB_CONSUMER
???

[SiliconSoul]

High definition JPEG playback for images in true resolution

that is the only part that has High Definition

otherwise it is upscaling of regular dvds

Video Upscaling for improved resolution of up to 1080i

[SeeMoreDigital]

Hi John,

Only a few days ago you asked the same questions regarding the Philips DVP5900 HD video playback abilities, over in the General Discussion forum :eek:

[johnhamler1]

sorry if i did post same question in general forum...

ok, I see, so it is not a HD player i have but a upscaler.just a regular dvd player .
well, I think a HD player would cost more than 100$.
all these dvd players like Oppo, are just some upscaler.

how much cost a HD player?average...