Philips DVP5990/37

Description: The Philips DVP5990/37 is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $60.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.Capable of playing multiple types of recordable and rewritable discs, this unit can handle more types of media that most DVD players.This player is relatively slim at a height of 1.5 in.Like most other DVD players, this unit features JPEG playback, which allows you to view digital photos (stored on a CD) on your television.

Cons: This player lacks DTS output capability, so it will not play back DTS soundtracks.

Suitability: Built for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this DVD player has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For a comprehensive understanding of cable types, please see CNET's Connector Type Chart.(2) To enjoy the clearest picture, look for DVD players with either component video or HDMI cables.Check out this video on connector cables to learn more.

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• Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
• Part Number: DVP5990/37

• General

• Product Type DVD player
• Form Factor Tabletop
• Width 17.1 in
• Depth 8.3 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 3.1 lbs

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, Kodak Picture CD
• Media Format PAL, NTSC
• Video D/A Converter 12bit / 108MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
• Media Load Type Tray
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080p )
• Supported Digital Video Standards DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX Ultra
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3, PCM, WMA

• DVD Features

• Picture Zoom Yes
• Parental Lock Yes
• Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, Video playback from USB devices, Digital audio playback from USB devices

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Response Bandwidth 30 - 20000 Hz
• Dynamic Range 80 dB
• Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio 90 dB

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Front, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 12 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt

Philips Consumer Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.philipsusa.com/
• Address: P.O. Box 467300, New York, NY.
• Phone: 800/223-1828
• Email: us.ce.webmaster@philips.com
• Fax: 423/475-0411