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[Release] Philips 5990/12 modded firmware by vb6 | ||||||
| shadow_cruiser posted 2008 Aug 19 13:49 | ||||||
| Ask and you shall receive. The veteran philips firmware hacker, vb6rocod, has released his first UNTESTED firmware for the Philips DVP-5990. This is only for European Players
USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!. Changelog v0.1 Change: Title screen, menu and filebrowser skins Change: OSD fonts and graphics Change: Filebrowser with scrollbars, outlined font and new icons Change: Small jpeg preview at bottom of file list Change: 3 Mp3 TAG in filebrowser (TAG limit at 14 chars) Change: Move volume from bottom to a higher position. Change: Patch subtitle area and subtitle window Change: Patch subtitle color scheme (use normal fonts) Feature: 40 character limit for File List Feature: 44 character limit for Directory List Feature: Patched title button to add the GOTO function Feature: 4 fonts for subtitle (Standard, Small, Medium and Large) Feature: Replaced VOD menu with DVD Quick Play. Two options "With menu" and "Without menu". Fix: Kbps bug Fix: 1 sec. .srt bug DVP5990_12_vb6_v1_1250_1252.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/138496999/DVP5990_12_vb6_v1_1250_1252.rar.html[/i] | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 19 16:01 | ||||||
| Didn't work with North American version. | ||||||
| shadow_cruiser posted 2008 Aug 19 21:51 | ||||||
| Thanks for testing it. Edited the first post | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 21 10:48 | ||||||
| I was able to get this working with a serial cable. I had to modify vb6rocod files in order for hdmi and audio to work. If anyone needs help let me know. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR FIRMWARE FIRST.
I really like the new look and long filenames. | ||||||
| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 21 15:06 | ||||||
| this is great! however i need to wait until i receive my replacement for the player i bricked with a failed update :) so im kinda scared to upgrade...but how hard could it be, right?
a few questions: - serial cable ? i didnt know it even had a serial connection? or did you open the box? if so, you're brave! - i take it this is only needed for the us players, i could upgrade my 5990/12 normally? - there are 2 files in the zip (1250/1252), which one should i use ? | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 21 15:44 | ||||||
| Yes, I had to open up the box and used 1252. My player was 5990/37 although after I flashed it now shows 5990/12. It's my understanding the hacked software is made for the 5990/12 but it still could cause you to brick your player. The link below shows a serial interface. The one I built is a lot simpler.
http://personal.inet.fi/cool/mediatek/programs/mtkdump.html | ||||||
| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 22 02:04 | ||||||
| interesting....is it possible to bring the player back to life using the serial method after a failed update ?
some more questions: - you used the 1252, but how do i know which one i should use ? - bricking your player is most likely with interrupting the upgrade i think ? i mean if the update gets done 100%, then the worst that can happen is experiencing some weird behaviour..or not ? - is it possible to flash an official firmware after flashing this modded one ? | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 22 02:38 | ||||||
| Yes, usually the serial interface is the only way to fix a failed update. If you backup your firmware first you should be able to restore it to it's original state if you run into problems.
Here is a link to show you the process. http://www.pioneerfaq.info/english/dv575.php?player=DV-575A&q ... ead_Player | ||||||
| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 22 02:56 | ||||||
| ok cool. i think i might get started on that serial stuff then...always good to have a backup.
and: - how do i know which one to use 1250/1252 ? - instead of flashing my backupped firmware...i could also use an official philips one, right ? | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 22 03:16 | ||||||
My version is different than yours so I'm not sure. But it really doesn't matter. Try both it only takes a couple of minutes to flash and find out. | ||||||
| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 22 03:22 | ||||||
| ok great. did u make the cable yourself from scratch, used an existing(phone) one or buy one ?
buying a mobile phone cable and adjusting it seems more easy to me :) im not that a-technical, but i prefer easy solutions if possible. if you used a mobile phone cable,which brand/version ? | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 22 03:31 | ||||||
This is when I needed my backup. When you flash using serial it erases the chip first. There is some additional information concerning HDCP, that I think is unique to each player, which was deleted during the flash. Basically, the HDMI stoped working. There is a easy work around I needed for my version that you shouldn't need. What I would do is make a serial interface to backup your firmware. Then flash the normal way (cd/usb). If it fails use your backup by way of serial. | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 22 03:37 | ||||||
A mobile phone cable would probably be easier. I used the max232 design but did away with the power tapping from the db9 port. | ||||||
| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 22 03:40 | ||||||
| ok thanks. so you mean you only use GND, TX, RX and NOT the V+, right ?
also, instead of soldering it to the pins, i think i could use socket like the ones used on connect cd-rom audio cables, right ? i think it fits on the pins......then i would have a cable that i could connect and disconnect easily. | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 22 04:35 | ||||||
You need to get a soldering iron. Here is the amended schematic and photo.
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| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 22 04:57 | ||||||
| looks good. however, thats for the max232, right ? i will use a phone cable.....
i guess i will have to connect all 4, including the 5V+ to the right connections on the stripped phone cable, right? this is different from the link you posted earlier about the pioneer players, correct ? | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 22 05:34 | ||||||
There are many different ways to do the same thing. I had these parts laying around from a project several years ago. Other than the chart below I have no help I can give you on the phone cable. http://personal.inet.fi/cool/mediatek/programs/images/phone_connector.gif | ||||||
| shadow_cruiser posted 2008 Aug 22 12:38 | ||||||
| So it looks we won't be getting a modded north american firmware folks. I asked vb6 numerous times and he said he only mods european firmwares to ask someone else. The others I asked never responded. So unless he has a change of heart or we do it ourselves, don't count on it being released | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Aug 23 06:22 | ||||||
| I let vb6rocod know that it works on the 5990/37 with serial flash. His response was "I am in plan to mod original 5990/37/5992/37 (same firmware)". :D | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Aug 24 17:46 | ||||||
| I have a "checksum" problem, I fix this....
For CP 1252 and CP 1250. Also work for 5990/05 http://rapidshare.com/files/139852338/DVP5990_12_vb6_v2_1_1250_1252.rar.html CP 1250 (code page 1250) for Central and Eastern Europe. CP 1252 (code page 1252) for West Europe. Update from USB/CD | ||||||
| toolman2k8 posted 2008 Aug 26 13:27 | ||||||
| vb6rocod
first of all thanks for all your hard work ! i tried to flash your version, i downloaded the latest 1252 version, but i still get a checksum failed error. any advice ? | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Aug 26 16:24 | ||||||
OK, try this: http://rapidshare.com/files/140362592/DVP5990_12_vb6_v2_2_1252.rar.html For future, use this forum http://board.softpedia.com/index.php?showtopic=9603 | ||||||
| FredThompson posted 2008 Aug 27 18:22 | ||||||
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| Squash posted 2008 Aug 27 23:28 | ||||||
| FredThompson,
I don't know if you're in the U.S. or not, but there's a list of the changes in the modded firmware for the U.S. version in the first post of this thread (I assume these are the same changes for the European Philips models). It also has a download link for the U.S. version if that's what you need: http://forum.videohelp.com/topic355675.html#1881697 I put it in on my spare 5990/37 a couple of days ago and have had no problems. I flashed it using the USB flash drive method they describe at Philips' site. | ||||||
| FredThompson posted 2008 Aug 28 00:05 | ||||||
| Yes, I'm in the US. The list in the OP is a functional list, not the same as a breakdown of how those are accomplished inside. It's been a while since I worked with machine code and think any notes I can find will help.
Now I'm confused. I thought there wasn't an NTSC version of the modified firmware. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Aug 28 02:08 | ||||||
| Change for European version 5990_12:
*new OSD font (text and graphic) *new filebrowser (with scrollbars, outlined font, new icons) *40 cahr for filelist, 44 char for DirList *3 Mp3 TAG in filebrowser *JPeg preview small size at bottom of file list *move volume from bottom to a higher position. *Patch "Title" as "GoTo" *Autoload subtitle (avi) *Patch subtitle area and subtitle window *Patch subtitle color scheme (use normal fonts) *fix "1 sec. srt. bug" *4 fonts for subtitle (Standard, Small, Medium and Large) *DVD Quick Play. I replace DivXSubtitle from "Preference Page" with new, named "DVD-Video" with two option "With menu" and "Without menu". *All avi (Mpeg4) menu are in "General Page". You can change fonts or color when movie is played. *4 fonts for subtitle (Standard, Small, Medium and Large). *2 color for subtitle.I use text from OSD Language and new menu is "Colour" with 2 option: "Default" - white and "Cool" - yellow. *WordWrap + Reformat. 
Add version for all CP (code page) 1250,1251,1252,1253,1254 http://rapidshare.com/files/140620009/DVP5990_12_vb6_v3.rar.html | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Aug 28 02:10 | ||||||
All players have option for PAL and NTSC..... | ||||||
| FredThompson posted 2008 Aug 28 02:41 | ||||||
Yes, I play PAL stuff on my American model. Most plays fine but I have a DivX which plays at 1:1 aspect ratio. That is an internal conversion, though. I was confused until the thread at http://forum.videohelp.com/topic355675.html was shown to me. I see that is your firmware for NTSC. Earlier in this thread the comments were that such a firmware was not coming out so I thought to start looking at machine code and work on it myself. Now, I don't think that is necessary. Am I correct? | ||||||
| FredThompson posted 2008 Aug 28 02:44 | ||||||
| Would it be a good idea to set the firmware rev number the same for both European and American versions when they are the same? | ||||||
| FredThompson posted 2008 Aug 28 02:48 | ||||||
| ignore | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Aug 28 05:50 | ||||||
| To see what version you have, power player, open tray and press "55". You will see version (5990_37 , 5990_12 or else). | ||||||
| pivoj13 posted 2008 Aug 28 05:57 | ||||||
| Hi vb6rocod,
First of all greetings from Czech republic. And now my questions: 1) Would it be possible to add support for white subtitles outlined with black and without grey background? (CP-1250) 2) And it is possible with current firmware to move subtitle area to the lower part of picture? I suppose that it is not possible to move subtitles under the picture (with wide-angle movies). Am I right? Thank you for your answers and especially thank you for your great job with 5990 firmware improvements. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Aug 28 10:56 | ||||||
All problems are solved in my firmware.... More, you have 2 option for color: white and yellow. Just try.... | ||||||
| medeni73 posted 2008 Sep 03 00:28 | ||||||
| Where is option for changing subtitle colors ? I couldnt find that...
I'm using 1250 version (http://rapidshare.com/files/140620009/DVP5990_12_vb6_v3.rar.html ) on my 9550/12... | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 03 01:40 | ||||||
In "General Page" after "DivX Subtitle" is a menu name "Colour" with two option "Default" - white subtitle and "Cool" - yellow subtitle. After update, go to setup and change font to activate "outline" for subtitle. | ||||||
| medeni73 posted 2008 Sep 04 00:15 | ||||||
| Thanx for a fast answer ! :) modded firmware looks very good, no problems noticed...
I wish a bit more comfortable browser window, meaning there are just 3 or 4 files to see and then you have to scroll already in order to see the rest of files/folders... Is there a way to make smaller fonts in browser window or just to put them closer one to another so that you can have at least 6-7 files/folders per page to see ? | ||||||
| petar_ posted 2008 Sep 04 00:45 | ||||||
| Hello vb6rocod,
I understand your FW for 9550/12 is very good. Can i use it with cyrilic subs on divx files? Thanks | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 04 02:05 | ||||||
Use version with CP 1251. # 1250 — East European Latin # 1251 — Cyrillic # 1252 — West European Latin # 1253 — Greek # 1254 — Turkish | ||||||
| petar_ posted 2008 Sep 04 02:20 | ||||||
| Thank you very much vb6rocod.
Excuse me for my lack of knowledge, but is it OK to use this: http://rapidshare.com/files/140620009/DVP5990_12_vb6_v3.rar.html many thanks! | ||||||
| nikond200 posted 2008 Sep 04 02:29 | ||||||
| OK Thanks! | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 04 05:31 | ||||||
I try to make with 6 files but no success, space is used now for 3 MP3 TAG and jpeg preview. Also, you can use "prev" and "next" buttons as "Page Up" and "Page Down". | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 04 05:32 | ||||||
If you have 5990_12 or 5990_05 is OK. | ||||||
| petar_ posted 2008 Sep 04 05:51 | ||||||
| Thank You vb6rocod.
I've done with CP1251 v.3 it' very nice. I want to ask you something: When i used old FW (original) the subs were on all screen ( in ZOOM 1 mode), in this (yours) FW the subs cut off a piece from them. Could you resolve this? many thanks again! | ||||||
| medeni73 posted 2008 Sep 04 08:34 | ||||||
| Thanx vb6rocod for your time and knowledge. I just saw that you released new version for 5990/37. Are these changes coming to 5990/12 version too ?
P.S. - You should maybe put the newest version-link into your first message on first page, so that way people will always know which version is the latest and where to find it. Keep up with good work ! | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 04 09:26 | ||||||
I don't understand what you want to say, but subtitles are now in a very good position, other user can confirm this. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 04 09:33 | ||||||
5990_12 has already 2 color for subtitles. I will add "new filecutter" and fix "Display" problem. Also I understand that are some problem with language (Polski) I can't add link in first message, so you always search for last.... | ||||||
| petar_ posted 2008 Sep 04 10:02 | ||||||
| Yes great work vb6rocod!
It's my mistake friend, position of subs are in very good position. Apologize. My TV has got a lot of settings. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 04 16:21 | ||||||
| Update:
* New "File Cutter", number of character in FileBrowser is limit now to length of "yellow" band.(More than 40 char.) * Fix "Display" "Folder/Single/Repeat" , change color to white, now is visible. * Change OSD font, fix Language problem. # 1250 — East European Latin # 1251 — Cyrillic # 1252 — West European Latin # 1253 — Greek # 1254 — Turkish DVP5990_12_vb6_v4.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/142603316/DVP5990_12_vb6_v4.rar.html | ||||||
| all2U posted 2008 Sep 05 11:08 | ||||||
hi, great work!! have many thx but one question: what is ment with this feature above? all2u | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 06 01:02 | ||||||
It is possible to change some remote control button (usual Repeat and Repeat AB) to VOL + and VOL - .I make this for other Philips player. | ||||||
| jleinonen posted 2008 Sep 11 12:25 | ||||||
| I installed this newest firmware to 5990_12 and then applied region free hack. It plays divx fine, but dvd menu option and some other preferences doesn't work corretly.
1. Even though selected, dvd always starts right away without showing menu or first language selection. 2. Audio preference is despite otherwise selected always English. I'm not 100% sure but also subtitles preference is not working. | ||||||
| shadow_cruiser posted 2008 Sep 11 12:38 | ||||||
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| stapani posted 2008 Sep 28 11:48 | ||||||
| Yep
Thanx for modded firmware , works very nice here.... Any chance to get rid of that 1 second break when changing vob in USB-mode? Well, this might not be firmware thing......... I made 1 fast test : Seems like USB-mode can play media player files (they`re just vob-files without iso & udf structure). Great, now I can build 1 big seamless vobfile without that break, too sad fat32 limits that feature... | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Sep 28 16:18 | ||||||
Yes, seems that IFO files from DVD overrides your preference...., that's a common problem for all player. | ||||||
| todd_bg posted 2008 Sep 28 18:46 | ||||||
| Thanks. Great work vb6rocod! | ||||||
| cumi posted 2008 Oct 01 09:14 | ||||||
| Hi, there!
I plan to buy an Philips 5990 /12 in Europe/Austria. This patch is suited for that release, isn't it? I read, that the original firmware makes the DIVX subtitles unreadable. Should this patch give more options to that? And the last question is: how do you update to this firmware? Any link to description? Thanks | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 07 16:27 | ||||||
| Update:
Full color for subtitles (outline, text and background) 16 levels (4px/step) for vertical position. "Load Original subtitle, if not, load all" New OSD font with outline for better contrast. Some picture: FileBrowser and setup  
Vertical position: Level1 and Level 16  
For CP 1250,1251,1252,1253,1254 DVP5990_12_vb6_v6.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/151859868/DVP5990_12_vb6_v6.rar.html | ||||||
| Archa87 posted 2008 Oct 08 04:57 | ||||||
| Great firmware, thank you!
Is it possible to "go to" a specific time in movie when playing .avi files? | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 08 05:23 | ||||||
Don't you see in picture ???? Simple, push "title" button 2 times and enter "h:mm:ss"..... | ||||||
| JohnMay posted 2008 Oct 08 11:22 | ||||||
| Hi,
terrific firmware! I really like the feature to directly start the movie. It was absolutely anoying to always wait (if "Next" was blocked) until finally the menu screen showed up and then you most of the time had to wait again since they take ages to finish. So again: Thanks very very much! One thing though: I have a couple of DVD's (for example: Replicant) where the german subtitle are shown mandatory. You can nevertheless go into Setup and see possible other subtitels (including "None") but if you choose it, it will be ignored. The feature with showing subtitles as transparent seems to work only in DivX movies. Do I miss something? It would be perfect if a switch to "None" with the mandatory subtitles would also work. I checked if they can be removed with a normal Encrypter program and it was no problem there, so they are not "imprinted" in the movie itself. Can you do some more of your magic? :wink: Best Regards! | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 08 15:28 | ||||||
Nothing to do on DVD...or I don't know how... But if you press "subtitle" button what's happening ? I'm not a big fan of DVD's..... | ||||||
| JohnMay posted 2008 Oct 08 15:55 | ||||||
| Hi,
thanks for taking the time to answer. Yes, I know, I am one of the few nearly extinct people who actually buy movies they like :wink: The problem is, NOTHING happens. It is as if you do not changed anything at all. You choose any entry from the following list and then it returns to the menu with no changes. Something simmilar happens with audio btw. Example: X-Files, any season, but there you cannot even choose from arbitrary audio; only from the menu. Also the subtitles can only be chosen in the main menu. If you see ANY way to do this, this would be great. It is really a shame that you can achive something easier with downloading files than by acutally buying the DVDs you like. :( Best Regards | ||||||
| JohnMay posted 2008 Oct 08 16:11 | ||||||
| Hi again,
sorry, my answer was misleading. If you press the button, the icon appears (and nothing changes). If you try to change via the menu, THEN nothing has changed, since you still see the same language in the menu. | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Oct 09 08:01 | ||||||
This firmware has nothing do with subtitles on DVD's. It only effects subtitles on Divx files. You will need to search elsewhere to find a solution to your problem. | ||||||
| JohnMay posted 2008 Oct 09 11:56 | ||||||
Okay... But where to look if not here? ;) Thanks anyway. It nevertheless is a great firmware :) | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Oct 09 13:54 | ||||||
| I like the new look. Everything works great. I ended up changing the "1250" OSD Font to "Impact". Thanks vb6rocod. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 09 15:37 | ||||||
1250 ? From where you are? (if I'm not indiscreet) | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Oct 09 22:08 | ||||||
From the US. Just letting you know which version worked for me. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 10 04:49 | ||||||
No, it's OK. I'm accustomed to European CP (Western is 1252), but basic latin alphabet is common in all (US/English). | ||||||
| xeno24seven posted 2008 Oct 13 19:58 | ||||||
| hi vb6rocod, as i see from people thanking you here your firmware on new 5990 dvd player must rock.. i just hot here from another forum as they said you have created a firmware that supports greek subtitles (not specially greek but greek also)
if this is true, i just have to download one of the links in this thread? or do i have to modify something in order to work with greek subtitles? i hope you understand what i m talking about ;p p.s. great work :D cheers from athens | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 14 02:07 | ||||||
Greek use CP 1253. See more here http://forum.videohelp.com/topic355440-30.html#1895087. Download and use version for CP 1253 (Greek subtitles for avi). | ||||||
| estern posted 2008 Oct 19 10:28 | ||||||
Hello, Tripper_ I had a bad firmware upgrade, and my player came back to life with a serial cable and MKTTool. But now I have no HDMI, because of no HDCP block on my firmware. And I didn't make a backup of the full firmware before. Is there any way to have the HDMI alive again? Since I live in Brazil, and the player was bought in the US, returning the player on the store is not an option. Thank's in forward, Eduardo | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Oct 19 22:23 | ||||||
This should get you going again. You need to flash using MtkTool. Let me know if it works. http://rapidshare.com/files/1155698686/backup.bin.html | ||||||
| todd_bg posted 2008 Oct 25 19:59 | ||||||
| vb6rocod you try to unlock DTS decoder of analog outputs as in DVP5996K/51. Thanks in advance. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 26 04:00 | ||||||
Can you post a link (to download) to this firmware? Are you sure about this? | ||||||
| todd_bg posted 2008 Oct 26 09:09 | ||||||
| To be sure that DVP5996K/51 supports DTS in Analogue outputs read this. http://www.p4c.philips.com/files/d/dvp5996k_51/dvp5996k_51_pss_aen.pdf
File says Sound System: Dolby Digital, DTS. firmware: https://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpcontent.pl?scy=BG&am ... ur_eng.pdf This is official firmware. Can you use it on DVP5990K/12 to unlock DTS decoder of analog outputs. Sorry for my bad English. :) | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Oct 26 11:14 | ||||||
You give me some hope... but no. I read more, and this model has a hardware decoder + 5.1 outputs. The firmware is the same like 5990, so the problem is not soft.... too bad. | ||||||
| todd_bg posted 2008 Oct 26 16:32 | ||||||
| vb6rocod Thank you for your response. | ||||||
| fred82 posted 2008 Oct 31 08:21 | ||||||
| I don't know if this is the right section to post a question about 5990.
I read that this player does not support DTS audio by the analogic output. My question is: if I use the coaxial output and an external DTS decoder, I can listen the DTS audio tracks? I have the creative ddts-100 and i'd like to use it as decoder. Thanks for your help | ||||||
| Techflaws posted 2008 Nov 04 01:14 | ||||||
| This should work since the signal is transferred digitally over coaxial and the Creative supports DTS. | ||||||
| bluetoooth posted 2008 Nov 20 09:49 | ||||||
| My player 5990/12 is dead
Could you someone send me serial flash? Thank you | ||||||
| Cerasus posted 2008 Dec 02 04:20 | ||||||
| Hi everyone!
New here and I have ha couple of issues with DVP5990_12_vb6_v6: * Filename length nowhere near 40+ chrs, more like 20 or there about. * Black colour in subs is a bright pink * goto does not relate to time but to file Can't figure out why this is. Any ideas? | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Dec 02 16:09 | ||||||
It's nothing wrong with this firmware!!! If you don't know how to use, don't bring confusion... | ||||||
| Techflaws posted 2008 Dec 02 23:49 | ||||||
| Like said in my FAQ only 25 chars are possible from USB instad of 40 from disc. | ||||||
| hujercz posted 2008 Dec 03 03:54 | ||||||
| Hi friends,
is it possible to see on 5990 display id3 tags, or names of mp3 files played on 5990 ? Or is it possible to modify it via firmware? I think that 5960 do that, 5980 with any firmware too. It is important listen to music and not having run TV. Or which player knows that (I only found YAMAHA 661,663) big THANX hujer | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Dec 03 07:04 | ||||||
You need a "guru" for this patch.... | ||||||
| hujercz posted 2008 Dec 04 02:33 | ||||||
| I have fonud on other forum : "Nur zur Info: der Yamaha 661 ist praktisch baugleich mit dem Philips DVP-5160, der 663 mit dem Philips DVP-5980S. Wenn Dich die kleinen Yamaha Player interessieren, greife lieber gleich zum Philips DVP-5990. Das sparst Du 'ne Menge Geld und kriegst die neuere Technik."
in English : Yamaha 661 = Philips DVP-5160, Yamaha 663 = DVP-5980S So on Yamaha ID3 tags works. So I think this must be the same in 5990(80), is not it? Is it working on5960? | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Dec 04 02:41 | ||||||
First, I don't speak German. I understand you want to see ID3 TAG on Player display, not on TV. | ||||||
| hujercz posted 2008 Dec 04 03:22 | ||||||
| Dear vb6rocod
Although I dont speak spanish? I had found very interesting page in Brazil. this could maybe help. http://ryan.com.br/smf/index.php?action=search2 YES I want see id3 tags on display of this player, not on TV (but it could) best regards to RO from CZ | ||||||
| hujercz posted 2008 Dec 04 03:29 | ||||||
| http://ryan.com.br/smf/index.php?topic=179.msg9172210#msg9172210 | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Dec 04 06:41 | ||||||
That's about tag's on tv. Believe me, only someone like New_Age and only with "original source code" in C can make this. Try here, maybe you have success.http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/mt13x9/messages | ||||||
| Cerasus posted 2008 Dec 16 03:54 | ||||||
Did I say there´s anything wrong with the firmware? No, I didn't. I just said that I had some issues with it and was wondering if anyone had some thoughts as to what is at fault here. No need to rude about it. | ||||||
| Cerasus posted 2008 Dec 16 03:57 | ||||||
Thanks, that explains a bit of it. Gonna install from disc then. | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2008 Dec 16 15:36 | ||||||
Two weeks for you to reply? ditto It's nothing wrong with this firmware!!! If you don't know how to use, don't bring confusion... | ||||||
| Techflaws posted 2008 Dec 17 00:34 | ||||||
D'oh! You can install the firmware from USB just fine! It has nothing to do with the fact that after flashing the hacked firmware (from whatever medium) the filebrowser won't display more than 25 chars if you playback files from USB and 40 from disc. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Dec 17 10:15 | ||||||
| Some change:
- new position for vertical, lower position for "Large" font. Also first 10 step are with 4px/step, last with 6px/step. This can usefully for custom zoom from TV (Zoom1 or cine), special for users with Plasma TV. Maxim is now 72px (level 16). - full support for unicode (ISO+Joliet and USB) for all CP. (Thanks to shoora). - a bigger font for "Large" for CP 1253 and 1254 (Thanks to MTZ) - move subtitles a little to left - Volume + - on Repeat keys. - For "Dark Grey" background is "semi-transparent" - All language in OSD Language For CP 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253 and 1254. DVP5990_12_vb6_v6_1.rar http://rapidshare.de/files/41130436/DVP5990_12_vb6_v6_1.rar.html CP 1250 (Central European and Eastern European) - Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Slovene, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian (Latin script), Romanian and Albanian. CP 1251 (languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet) CP 1252 (West European) CP 1253 - Greek CP 1254 - Turkish | ||||||
| padobranac posted 2008 Dec 20 06:21 | ||||||
| I put DVP5990_12_vb6_v6_1 on my 5990 and everything is OK except length of file/directory names. It displays just 25 characters.... Shoult it be more? | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2008 Dec 20 07:05 | ||||||
From USB, NO. | ||||||
| saladbowl posted 2008 Dec 25 05:59 | ||||||
| (edit) | ||||||
| saintbe posted 2009 Jan 03 09:20 | ||||||
| Hi,
I just upgraded to the latest 5990/12 (1252) version. The upgrade went very well and I like the new layout very much. However I'm a bit disappointed by the recognized codecs. Quite a bit of the newer avi-files out there are in h.264 codec and this player with the latest firmware can't seem to play these (codec is not supported). Are there any plans on making a firmware that also support the h.264 codec ? (I don't know if this can even be fixed with a new firmware but I'm just asking here ^_^) Other then that the player and new firmware are great... it's just a shame that many of my files are still not suported:'( Kind regards, K. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2009 Jan 03 10:40 | ||||||
Yes, h.264 is not supported (hardware). For this you need a "Media Player" and add a "0" to price.... | ||||||
| bottom posted 2009 Jan 03 10:45 | ||||||
| @ saintbe
1) the player can handle only non-HD input formats (720x576) 2) to support h264 (or any other compatible HD format) you probably need a hardware upgrade ! => thus a new firmware will VERY VERY likely not/never add support for this codec (on the dvp 5990) sorry @ all using latest firmware (CP 1252) i have the following problems and was wondering if it's just me (=user error), a player problem or possibly firmware-related ... 1) the MUTE button on the remote doesn't work at all, neither for DVD nor Xvid 2) the last volume setting is NOT stored. after turning the player off/on its on maximum level again (=20) !!! 3) when playing back DVDs or Xvid files (and maybe other formats as well) the first few seconds (1-2s) of the audio is missing/muted out @ vb6rocod thx for the GREAT firmware, you really should charge philips for it !!! :) but... personally i don't have a philips receiver/tv and i really would like to use the default volume buttons on the remote (for several reasons). of course i don't want to force this as a default setting to all users but maybe this could be added as a menu-point in the setup or released as a separate (sub-)firmware version... thx in advance bottom | ||||||
| Techflaws posted 2009 Jan 03 11:31 | ||||||
Well, you should have read the feature list from the 5990 product page before buying the player.
2) according to Philips support it's not a bug, it's a feature 3) Nice to see someone else having these kinda problems, although I'm getting this only with mp3 playback Solution: pester Philips support about it (I did) so they see it's a common issue and release a fix for it. | ||||||
| saintbe posted 2009 Jan 03 15:29 | ||||||
| @vb6rocod
Thx for the fast reply. I suspected as much... I guess I'll just save some money for the Markus 800 mediaplayer. @Techflaws I bought the device in a fast decision... they were selling very fast... So I took a risk and payed 80euros for this box. The fact that it says "1080p" on the box is a bit deceiving in my opinion. I read the feature list on the internet when I was at home... the local salesmen weren't very helpful in telling me what the 1080p was all about... YES, I asked them what the 1080p on a DVD-player was for ?_? @ALL This is a very nice DVD player but in my opinion isn't better than the other DivX players out there (that you can get for 30-40 euros) ... the "1080p and ideal for your HDTV" advertisement on the box is a kinda deceiving because the device does not support this for video and for me personaly is a useless feature if it's only usable for JPEG. Oh well ... I needed a new DVD player anyway so it's not a total waste. Thx for the fast replies everyone. K. | ||||||
| Techflaws posted 2009 Jan 04 01:25 | ||||||
| The player does upscale standard resolution to 1080p so one can watch DVDs on Flatscreens. I wouldn't call that deceiving. | ||||||
| emagon4523 posted 2009 Jan 09 14:18 | ||||||
| vb6rocod-
i'm intrigued with your firmware hacks- any chance you can make a North America/USA version that supports FLAC? | ||||||
| Ai Haibara posted 2009 Jan 09 14:56 | ||||||
| Doubtful. There has to already be support for it within the hardware, for someone to be able to enable it via hacked firmware. | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2009 Jan 17 16:48 | ||||||
| Update
* 8 lines in filebrowser * Jpeg preview in "background" * No MP3 TAG (no space) * New skin * Partial fix volume level. Volume is not changed when switch disk, etc. Not stored on power on/off. * Partial remove UOP http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_operation_prohibition(User operation prohibition)  
Version for CP 1250,1251,1252,1253,1254. DVP5990_12_vb6_v7.rar http://rapidshare.de/files/42158887/DVP5990_12_vb6_v7.rar.html and with volume +- on Repeat keys DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_volume.rar http://rapidshare.de/files/42160070/DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_volume.rar.html | ||||||
| bottom posted 2009 Jan 20 17:39 | ||||||
| Thanks !!! | ||||||
| Bluddymarri posted 2009 Jan 21 09:51 | ||||||
| hi everyone!
is there a chance, to get an usb-hub working with the 5990? My problem is, that i want to run an external hdd (trekstor) with my 5990, but this harddrive supplies a usb-hub at front. the 5990 (standard-firmware) recognizes this and doesn't allow me to use this hdd. Does this custom firmware fix my problem? if not, will there be a fix in future versions? thanks, Bluddy | ||||||
| tsheb posted 2009 Jan 21 10:17 | ||||||
| Hi,
thanks ! This is a great firmware improvement and it looks pretty good! The "filebrowser" is really awesome. But i have one Problem, there are just pink lines displayed for subtitle with Divx Video playback. The file ist divx with .srt file same name. i tried all different settings for subs but nothing changed. with "original" firmware it´s displayed correct. 
  
Sorry for the bad photo . | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2009 Jan 21 10:48 | ||||||
Reset from preference page than change fonts, color and position. Must work. | ||||||
| tsheb posted 2009 Jan 21 11:15 | ||||||
YES!!!! Resetting the prefs made it! Thank you ! Now i´m trying to use my fujitsu handydrive with usb, now formating it with fat32..... | ||||||
| Techflaws posted 2009 Jan 22 00:50 | ||||||
Which is this: you don't bother reading threads let alone update procedures which clearly states that the player must be reset in the process. | ||||||
| mtosev posted 2009 Jan 25 17:33 | ||||||
| so i see that the philps with modded firmware is a great player.
can't forget my Yakumo DX4 dvd player with the MTK chipset. the official FW sucked but the modded ones were great. :) which chipset does philips use? is this the best player for the price - 72eur? thak you | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2009 Jan 26 17:33 | ||||||
| I make a final version:
Update 5990_12 | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2009 Feb 12 18:12 | ||||||
| Thanks to Tentakulokans , I make a new version:
* fix "remaining dots on directory line" * max. 48 char from USB. :woot: * Slideshow transition is set to fasted possible. * Move jpeg preview in a lower position * If you want Volume + - on Repeat Keys, run AddVolume_599x.exe.Click on "Open DVP599xx.bin" and select firmware file. For CP 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253 and 1254 and with CD, DivX, Vista and Philips LOGO. Download DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_2_1250.rar DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_2_1251.rar DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_2_1252.rar DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_2_1253.rar DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_2_1254.rar | ||||||
| philips599037 posted 2009 Feb 12 18:22 | ||||||
| .. | ||||||
| Tripper_ posted 2009 Feb 13 02:04 | ||||||
| Works great. Thanks vb6rocod | ||||||
| philips599037 posted 2009 Feb 13 21:44 | ||||||
| .. | ||||||
| BGuser posted 2009 Feb 22 03:20 | ||||||
| Can Someone Tell which firmware "break Long Lines Of subtitles" and write the link :)
P.S I'm sorry for my bad language!! :) | ||||||
| philips599037 posted 2009 Feb 22 05:40 | ||||||
http://rapidshare.de/files/45221577/DVP5990_12_vb6_v7_2_1251.rar.html | ||||||
| BGuser posted 2009 Feb 23 06:49 | ||||||
| Thanks man :) | ||||||
| BGuser posted 2009 Mar 06 09:12 | ||||||
| i write the FW on disc and play on my 5990/12 philips and show the message Unknown disc why appear this message?? | ||||||
| Ai Haibara posted 2009 Mar 07 00:22 | ||||||
| How did you write the disc, and with what software? What file(s) are on the disc?
If the 5990/12 does have the USB port, you can also copy the .bin file to a USB pen drive, and use that to update the firmware. | ||||||
| BGuser posted 2009 Mar 08 12:06 | ||||||
| i write it in DVD disc a should write on CD!! Everything is fine,the DVD Player is just GREAT!! | ||||||
| dtjesus posted 2009 Apr 01 18:44 | ||||||
| To anyone here who successful flashed a dead 5990, what program did you use and did you use the firmware from Philips homepage? | ||||||
| neo_22 posted 2009 May 08 06:54 | ||||||
I need also help, I had bad upgrade and I didn´t back up firmware, please help me, thanks. | ||||||
| riahc3 posted 2009 Jun 07 18:01 | ||||||
| Im intrested in this player but you can update from the DVD player itself right? You dont have to make any serial cables or anything like that... | ||||||
| riahc3 posted 2009 Jun 07 20:33 | ||||||
| Thank you vb6rocod | ||||||
| LightningStrike posted 2009 Jul 23 03:35 | ||||||
| Is there any chance to speed it up?
When a press EJECT from STAND BY mode it takes 11 sec until the player is open, why (It's the same with the original firmware)? (I'm used to my old player, a Pioneer DV-444. That one was fast to start and to open) Can someone post screenshots on every version of backgrounds "CD logo" "Divx logo" "Philips logo" "Vista logo" so i don't have to flash my drive just to see how it looks. Great work by the way... | ||||||
| vb6rocod posted 2009 Jul 23 11:35 | ||||||
Go Here: http://vb6rocod.euracks.com/dvp5990_12.php |
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