--- product_id: 23473170 title: "Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player" brand: "philips" price: "Β£55.99" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23473170-philips-dvp642-divx-certified-progressive-scan-dvd-player store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Progressive-scan 480p output Compact 17.1x9.3x1.7 in PAL-to-NTSC format conversion Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player **Brand:** philips **Price:** Β£55.99 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Elevate your home cinema with Philips’ all-format, crystal-clear DVD player! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player by philips - **How much does it cost?** Β£55.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23473170-philips-dvp642-divx-certified-progressive-scan-dvd-player) ## Best For - philips enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted philips brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Global Format Flexibility:** PAL-to-NTSC and region conversion lets you enjoy international discs without hassle. - β€’ **Seamless HD-Ready Viewing:** Progressive-scan output delivers flicker-free, crisp images on any HD or HD-ready TV. - β€’ **Immersive Audio Experience:** Optical & coaxial digital outputs support Dolby Digital & DTS surround sound for theater-grade audio. - β€’ **SmartPicture & 4x Upsampling:** Enhances color, brightness, and sharpness for a personalized, vibrant viewing experience. - β€’ **Universal Disc Compatibility:** Plays DVD, VCD, audio CDs, JPEG, MP3, MPEG-4 & DivX files for ultimate media freedom. ## Overview The Philips DVP642 is a sleek, progressive-scan DVD player designed for the discerning millennial professional who demands versatility and quality. It supports a wide range of disc formats including DivX and MPEG-4, converts PAL/NTSC formats seamlessly, and outputs stunning 480p video for HD-ready TVs. With Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound support, plus SmartPicture and 4x video upsampling, it transforms your living room into a premium multimedia hub. Compact and stylish, it’s perfect for those who want flawless playback and immersive audio without compromise. ## Description Product Description Philips DVP642 DVD Player - Dreaming of a player that plays practically any disc format while enjoying flawless, true-to-life picture quality? Now you can! With Philips DVD players, indulge in great movie and music entertainment experience delivered right to your home. Smart Picture for personalized image settings Component Video Input Dolby Digital outputs. desertcart.com desertcart.com Product Description Tap into multimedia fun with Philips' broad-format, high-style, and ultra-slim DVP642 DVD player. The DVP642 is not only a high-end progressive-scan DVD player equipped to offer scintillating images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs, it's a tech-savvy player that spins your MP3- and JPEG-encoded recordable CDs (as well as Kodak's and Fuji's variants of the same) and CDs loaded with MPEG-4 and DivX video (3.11, 4.x, and 5.x files), perfect for viewing Internet-sourced content in your home theater. Want more? The player also converts Region 1/All Region PAL-formatted discs (the video standard in Europe) for viewing on standard NTSC televisions (and vice-versa, if only for video CDs). The DVP642's progressive-scan functionality allows compatible TVs to display the even and odd numbered lines of an image in a single pass. This minimizes screen flicker, which is easier on your eyes. Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVP642 stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Playback options include five-disc resume, which lets you pick up where you left off on your five most recently viewed DVDs (not applicable for MP3 or JPEG CDs), disc-lock parental controls, and picture zoom for magnification of select images. The player will play JPEG images one by one automatically, letting you zoom in, rotate, or flip the picture vertically or horizontally. For MP3 playback, the player offers track time display, album and track selection, and repeat (disc/album/track). The DivX media format is MPEG-4 based video compression that lets you save large files like films, movie trailers, and music videos on recordable media. Philips' 4x video upsampling offers smoother images even when viewing interlaced (nonprogressive) signals through the player's component-video, S-video, or standard composite-video outputs. SmartPicture provides optimum picture settings for color, brightness, saturation, contrast, sharpness, etc., to enhance your overall viewing experience at all times. The player will play JPEG images one by one automatically, letting you zoom in, rotate, or flip the picture vertically or horizontally. For MP3 playback, the player offers track time display, album and track selection, and repeat (disc/album/track). The DivX media format is MPEG-4 based video compression that lets you save large files like films, movie trailers, and music videos on recordable media.A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (one each of RCA coaxial and Toslink optical) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.What's in the Box DVD-Video player, remote control with batteries, a user's manual, and an analog audio/composite-video interconnect. Review: Phillips player review - Excellent device, works well and as I had expected. A few problems on USB startup but that appears to be more a part of my learning curve than anything wrong with the device. All in all, an excellent product at an affordable price. Review: Finally! A DVD player that REALLY plays all discs!! - (***UPDATE: A year later and it is still working. Other reviewers state that this is not the case for them, and I'm sorry that is so. It really is a great little DVD player.) I had a DVD player that wouldn't play burned DVDs, nor would it play mp3s, so I bought this after reading the rave reviews. This unit works so well (and fast!) that I want to buy one for each member of my family. No other unit works as well as this one for under $100. >>>> Something other than what all the other reviewers are saying: - Plays my Verbatim DVD-R 8x, Memorex CD-R 52x, Maxell CD-R 40x discs, Princo, TYuden and a no-name brand DVD-R (all white with a small white star at spindle.) Note: The discs I have were burned on Sony DRU-530A and DRU-810 burners with MANY hours on them. - Remote must be pointed AT the unit in order for it to "see it." Pro: keeps interference with other Philips unit to a minimum. Con: you have to point it at the unit, so if you are used to the really sensitive / receptive remotes this might bug you. - Loads DVDs and CDs quite fast (compared to my JVC, Toshiba and no-name brand.) - It would be nice of Philips to have a screen saver for when you play mp3s. Menu may burn into TV / monitor if you don't turn off the TV. - They did, however, design the "Philips DVD" idle screen (for when the mp3s are not playing) so that it doesn't burn into your TV / monitor. - Being a single disc unit, this thing goes from "OFF" to playing a DVD in under 20 seconds. Nice for those of us that have carousel DVD/CD players, which take years to turn on and open. - (other than having to point the remote virtually AT the unit) the response time for the command is pretty fast. I didn't notice any lag time. - Buttons (on the unit and the remote) feel sturdy and should last the life of the player. - Thankfully, the front panel doesn't light up like a Christmas tree - a player for those of us that don't care to read by the glow of a bunch of unnecessary lights and indicators on the unit, but would rather just have it play the disc. - Great diagrams / drawings in the manual. Anyone could hook it up according to the pictures and easy to follow instructions. - mp3s load in a respectable amount of time. Not lightening quick, but doesn't take all day either. It's just right. - Comes with one remote, two batteries, one set of RCA cables, and is packed in a non-Styrofoam box. The box is built to be shipped, and is a better design than others I have come across. What I'm saying is, the box has some room designed into it for getting crushed during shipping; whereas the Styrofoam-type boxes usually just transfer the damage to the unit. In short: good shipping box for those worried about a piece of electronics getting shipped. - The instructions are in English, French and Spanish ## Features - Measures 17.1 x 1.7 x 9.3 inches (W x H x D) - PAL-to-NTSC format conversion--great for viewing non-region-encoded European discs - Progressive-scan output for seamless, flicker-free images on HD-ready TVs; SmartPicture and 4x video upsampling enhance all outputs - Plays DVD-Video, video CD, audio CD, JPEG image CD, and CDs loaded with MP3, MPEG-4, or DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x files - Optical and coaxial digital-audio terminals pass Dolby Digital and DTS surround signals ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000204SWE | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,837 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #14 in DVD Players | | Brand Name | Philips | | Built In Decoders | Divx, PAL to NTSC NTSC to PAL, Region Conversion | | Color Name | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,226) | | Date First Available | April 2, 2004 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 6 pounds | | Item model number | DVP642 | | Product Dimensions | 17.1 x 9.3 x 1.7 inches | | Special Features | Surround Sound | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo - **Brand:** Philips - **Color:** Silver - **Connectivity Technology:** ComponentVideo, Composite, S-Video - **Connector Type:** Component - **Item Weight:** 6 Pounds - **Media Type:** CD, DVD - **Model Name:** DVP642 - **Resolution:** 720 x 576 pixels - **Special Feature:** Surround Sound ## Images ![Philips DVP642 DivX-Certified Progressive-Scan DVD Player - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/01+DEpulswL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you hook it up to the subwoofer and speakers?** A: A sound system is supposed to run through a receiver, not directly into your dvd, although with enough adapters I guess anything is possible. **Q: Does this dvd player have a loop function? I need it to continually play for about 6 hours a day....** A: This DVD player is not something i would purchase again. It broke after only 5 uses! **Q: What's progressive scan and does it make loud player noises?** A: A progressive scan DVD player is a DVD player that can produce video in a progressive scan format such as 480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL). Players which can output resolutions higher than 480p or 576p are often called upconverting DVD players. Before HDTVs became common, players were sold which could produce 480p or 576p.No, it does not make any noises. **Q: does it play avi files** A: It depends on the encoding of the .avi file, but in general it does play .avi files. Avi files encoded using DivX will definitely work, others are hit or miss. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phillips player review *by M***H on January 10, 2026* Excellent device, works well and as I had expected. A few problems on USB startup but that appears to be more a part of my learning curve than anything wrong with the device. All in all, an excellent product at an affordable price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally! A DVD player that REALLY plays all discs!! *by T***N on July 27, 2005* (***UPDATE: A year later and it is still working. Other reviewers state that this is not the case for them, and I'm sorry that is so. It really is a great little DVD player.) I had a DVD player that wouldn't play burned DVDs, nor would it play mp3s, so I bought this after reading the rave reviews. This unit works so well (and fast!) that I want to buy one for each member of my family. No other unit works as well as this one for under $100. >>>> Something other than what all the other reviewers are saying: - Plays my Verbatim DVD-R 8x, Memorex CD-R 52x, Maxell CD-R 40x discs, Princo, TYuden and a no-name brand DVD-R (all white with a small white star at spindle.) Note: The discs I have were burned on Sony DRU-530A and DRU-810 burners with MANY hours on them. - Remote must be pointed AT the unit in order for it to "see it." Pro: keeps interference with other Philips unit to a minimum. Con: you have to point it at the unit, so if you are used to the really sensitive / receptive remotes this might bug you. - Loads DVDs and CDs quite fast (compared to my JVC, Toshiba and no-name brand.) - It would be nice of Philips to have a screen saver for when you play mp3s. Menu may burn into TV / monitor if you don't turn off the TV. - They did, however, design the "Philips DVD" idle screen (for when the mp3s are not playing) so that it doesn't burn into your TV / monitor. - Being a single disc unit, this thing goes from "OFF" to playing a DVD in under 20 seconds. Nice for those of us that have carousel DVD/CD players, which take years to turn on and open. - (other than having to point the remote virtually AT the unit) the response time for the command is pretty fast. I didn't notice any lag time. - Buttons (on the unit and the remote) feel sturdy and should last the life of the player. - Thankfully, the front panel doesn't light up like a Christmas tree - a player for those of us that don't care to read by the glow of a bunch of unnecessary lights and indicators on the unit, but would rather just have it play the disc. - Great diagrams / drawings in the manual. Anyone could hook it up according to the pictures and easy to follow instructions. - mp3s load in a respectable amount of time. Not lightening quick, but doesn't take all day either. It's just right. - Comes with one remote, two batteries, one set of RCA cables, and is packed in a non-Styrofoam box. The box is built to be shipped, and is a better design than others I have come across. What I'm saying is, the box has some room designed into it for getting crushed during shipping; whereas the Styrofoam-type boxes usually just transfer the damage to the unit. In short: good shipping box for those worried about a piece of electronics getting shipped. - The instructions are in English, French and Spanish ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend *by A***R on July 25, 2025* We ordered this because we needed a DVD that was able to show DVD's from All Regions. It did not disappoint. We needed a DVD Player to show DVD's that were unable to play on our regular unit. We ordered an Inspector Rex series collection from Australia which would not play unless we had purchased this DVD Player. We received the unit as promised and was it was an easy hook up. We've had no issues with the quality of the DVD player or being able to play the DVD's (which are in English subtitles). We recommend this Unit even if we didn't need it for All Regions. Also, don't be hesitant because of the reasonable price because this unit has all the features of our old Unit which was three times the price. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23473170-philips-dvp642-divx-certified-progressive-scan-dvd-player](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23473170-philips-dvp642-divx-certified-progressive-scan-dvd-player) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*