New firmware for 5990/37..Thanks to vb6rocod

[u4s]

FWIW --

BIG Thanks To Tripper For Beginning This Thread (And Continuing To Update The Introductory Page 1 - And More).

BIG Thanks To VB6rocod For The Many, Many Basic FirmWare Updates - You're A Genius!

BIG Thanks To Philips599037 For Providing Updated FirmWare Choices.

BIG Thanks To Many, Many Others For Their Many, Many Suggestions And Ideas.

Hey, It's A Group-Thing (And A Fun-Thing) In Our Humble View. Enjoy

[Tripper_]

"My issue is not people helping each other. It's people hounding vb6rocod over every little thing. I guess everyone want be happy until you've chased vb6rocod off. "

I assume you don't refer to my email about suggestions, since polite suggestions of course are not the same as hounding.

I have received no email. But I'm always up for polite suggestions. Thanks


hehe , Thanks to u4s for testing.

[u4s]

hehe , Thanks to u4s for testing.

Thanks - We've Been *Really* Enjoying All This - It's Opened Up A Whole New World For Us (And Many Others We Would Think) - *Everyone's* Efforts Are *Greatly, Greatly Appreciated* - At Least As Far As We're Concerned. Enjoy

[philips599037]

But aesthetically, I'd like to have the choice to just go with what Philips designers chose. They did a good job (to my eye)!

Here you go.

http://rapidshare.de/files/43333482/DVP5990_37_vb6_v3_Orig_Philips_Logo.rar.html

[Techflaws]

The changes I originally proposed were just to reduce screen burn. And we wouldn't have that reduction if I hadn't requested it.

Actually "we" would have, simply by replacing them ourselves with MTK Remaker, no tutorial necessary for that. Funny you should feel adressed by Tripper's remark though, after all it's you who managed to ask questions in all Philips threads on this forum that already had been answered there before.

I getting tired of all the color scheme, logo changes, etc.. Be thankful for what vb6rocod has done. If you want it a different way use one of the older firmware versions or learn how to make the changes yourself.

I do so totally agree with you I'm quoting your message in full.

[Gareee]

Locating information in the forums here isn't always the easiest task.

I think I spent 45 minutes doing various searches and stumbling around here trying to find info on the 5990/27. That's a LOT of hunting and rooting around.

And I DID try to contribute by created the less vibrant images as well, since I didn't know what tools were used to create the new modifications.

If you guys already know everything, why haunt the thread dissing people who ARE here trying to learn and locate information?

Rather then give people worthless opinionated high n mighty crap, instead why not be more community minded, and help them out making thier own mods themselves?

[Tripper_]

Locating information in the forums here isn't always the easiest task.

I think I spent 45 minutes doing various searches and stumbling around here trying to find info on the 5990/27. That's a LOT of hunting and rooting around.

And I DID try to contribute by created the less vibrant images as well, since I didn't know what tools were used to create the new modifications.

If you guys already know everything, why haunt the thread dissing people who ARE here trying to learn and locate information?

Rather then give people worthless opinionated high n mighty crap, instead why not be more community minded, and help them out making thier own mods themselves?

I have been nothing but polite to you. In no way am I high and mighty. Everything that I suggest I have researched and have done myself. I spent at least a full day building a serial cable to flash the philips player and to change backgrounds and fonts. I only ask of you what I ask of myself. Have you even gone to the link I posted. If you have then you realize that a lot of smart people have already written programs to help you with the basics. The hard stuff is what vb6rocod does. He's trying to reverse engineer software which he does not have the source code.

And on another note if you would read the first post you will see a link to techflaws faqs. He has unselfishly spent his time creating a web page to help people like you.

[Gareee]

I did initially read the entire 10 page thread.. and was confused because it looked like there were subsequent/newer updates then what was in the initial post, which is why I asked the questions I did. Bricking my standalone player didn't seem like a great idea, so I asked before attempting anything that might damage it.

At any rte, this thread drift isn't really adding anything positive to the discussion.

[Techflaws]

Locating information in the forums here isn't always the easiest task.

Oh but it is, you simply read an entire thread on the topic you're interested in as well as similar topics. If you are smart you might also follow some links from there, like the one to my FAQ, for example.

If you guys already know everything, why haunt the thread dissing people who ARE here trying to learn and locate information?

To make them rethink their attitude and tap into resources already available so they don't start asking further questions already answered as well as encourage newcomers to do the same. Sound reasonable, doesn't it?

At any rate, this thread drift isn't really adding anything positive to the discussion.

Agreed, since everything has been said maybe you just stop defending yourself and we're all moving on.

[vb6rocod]

Update 5990_37
Not Tested

Final patch:Selectionbar follows playing file (mp3).
The blue bar sets the current playing file, and yellow bar shows the selectable files. When a current playing file is on the next page of filebrowser, the user can't see it because the yellow bar still remains on the previous page. Now with this patch, moving filebrowser to the next page when blue bar also moves.

CD Logo


DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_CD_Logo.rar

DivX Logo


DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_DivX_Logo.rar

Vista Logo


DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_Vista_Logo.rar

Philips Logo


DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_Philips_Logo.rar

All versions with and without volume on repeat keys

[Gareee]

That pretty much covers everyone! LOL!

[synchron]

I just picked up a 5992 to replace a Cyberhome CH655 I've owned for 4 years that has been showing signs of dying by not powering up from standby well and not reading divx files correctly. I picked the 5992 for cost, decent reviews, and the USB feature. I do miss the upconvert via component feature that the 655 had as I do see a slightly degraded picture with XVID movies and the 5992 (My HDTV is from 06/02 and does not have HDMI). I was even going to return the 5992 when I saw no "GOTO" button on the remote which I use alot.

Thanks to vb6rocod, for that feature alone, this modded firmware is a blessing. The long filenames, 8 list filebrowser is also great and I'm extremely appreciated for all your hard work. I noticed the blue selection bar not updating correctly when playing mp3's in folder mode so I'm glad this is fixed. I'm not quite sure what you mean when you say "the yellow bar shows the selectable files".. I thought it acts as a cursor to select one file only. Is there a way to multiselect and have the player play a queued selection of songs??

Also, may I request a way to change the yellow bar to something less intrusive by changing color or shortening the length?? Or maybe the highlight can disappear after a second once selected as it gets in the way of the jpeg preview pictures.

Once again, thanks for all your great efforts.

Synchron 8)

[Gareee]

Yeah, he's made good players into great players!

Why7 these built in features are not enabled from the factory is beyond me. I'd think manufacturers would want to cram the most features in thier product to increase sales.

I also notice some degrading in viewing xvid avi files as well, specifically slightly yellowish and purplish "spots" Someone said it was probably a specific chip they use for decoding.

[u4s]

Update 5990_37
Not Tested
Final patch:Selectionbar follows playing file (mp3).
The blue bar sets the current playing file, and yellow bar shows the selectable files. When a current playing file is on the next page of filebrowser, the user can't see it because the yellow bar still remains on the previous page. Now with this patch, moving filebrowser to the next page when blue bar also moves.
DivX Logo
[IMAGE]
DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_DivX_Logo.rar

Seems The Latest FirmWare Version (DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_DivX_Logo) For The Philips DVP5990_37 Player Is *EXCELLENT* Based On Our Recent Preliminary Tests.

Thank You Vb6rocod *Very, Very* Much For Your Efforts.

NOTE: Our Preliminary Testings With This Latest FirmWare Version Were Similar To Our Previous Testings With Older FirmWare Versions.

[vb6rocod]

Also, may I request a way to change the yellow bar to something less intrusive by changing color or shortening the length?? Or maybe the highlight can disappear after a second once selected as it gets in the way of the jpeg preview pictures.

Once again, thanks for all your great efforts.

Synchron 8)

You can change transparency for window 0x0F in MTKWindows. Set to 1 (now is 2 , 3 is opaque). I make a test with "1" and is more "transparent", also yellow color is not so intense. Changing color is a hard job... But try to understand me, is really hard to make for each of you a new version....what is in my computer... soon I must buy a new HD.

[Cris69]

Great stuff !!!
I just install the last firmare , thank you very much VB6.
I have also an old dvp 5140/37 ,so is there anything for this player
and I'm interested for CP1250 version for .avi subtitles.

[Techflaws]

soon I must buy a new HD.

Dude, when will you get a Paypal account and finally accept donations?

[vb6rocod]

Last update for 5990K_55 and 5990K_75

DVP5990K_55_vb6_v31_CD_Logo.rar
DVP5990K_55_vb6_v31_DivX_Logo.rar
DVP5990K_55_vb6_v31_Vista_Logo.rar
DVP5990K_55_vb6_v31_Philips_Logo.rar

DVP5990K_75_vb6_v31_CD_Logo.rar
DVP5990K_75_vb6_v31_DivX_Logo.rar
DVP5990K_75_vb6_v31_Vista_Logo.rar
DVP5990K_75_vb6_v31_Philips_Logo.rar

Same feature like 5990_37_v31

[vb6rocod]

Update 5990_37 for CP 1250,1251,1253 and 1254

All features like 5990_37_v31

Divx logo except 1251 - CD Logo

DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_CP.rar

And with volume on repeat keys
DVP5990_37_vb6_v31_CP_Volume

[vb6rocod]

Update 5996K_51
Not Tested

* 8 lines in file browser
* Selectionbar follows playing file (mp3).
* Fix OSD Font (?)

Star Logo

DVP5996K_51_vb6_v31.rar

Philips Logo

DVP5996K_51_vb6_v31_Philips_logo.rar

[Gareee]

Question.. can other files be on a usb stick when you upgrade, or should the stick be empty? I've always removed other files first, but if I don't need to, that would save time.

[rlegault]

No you do not need to remove other files.

[Gareee]

Cool! thanks for the speedy reply!

[emagon4523]

awesome.

still wondering if you can make this puppy play .FLAC files with a firmware mod...

[vb6rocod]

awesome.

still wondering if you can make this puppy play .FLAC files with a firmware mod...

NO,NO,NO,NO......

[TelboyD]

Hi vb6rocod,
It's my first post here and I would just like to ask you whether there may be a possiblity of a firmware mod for the DVP5990/05 available in the near future please. It seems to be the only model currently available to the UK (I just purchased one from Amazon after waiting ages for them to come back in stock). I've looked at your blog page and what you've done with the DVP5990/37 looks amazing. I used to have a Yamada 6600 about five years ago and i used to love the mods for that.
Thanks in advance. T.

[vb6rocod]

Hi vb6rocod,
It's my first post here and I would just like to ask you whether there may be a possiblity of a firmware mod for the DVP5990/05 available in the near future please. It seems to be the only model currently available to the UK (I just purchased one from Amazon after waiting ages for them to come back in stock). I've looked at your blog page and what you've done with the DVP5990/37 looks amazing. I used to have a Yamada 6600 about five years ago and i used to love the mods for that.
Thanks in advance. T.

5990/05 use firmware for 5990/12 Go HERE and get what you need...

[TelboyD]

Hi vb6rocod,
It's my first post here and I would just like to ask you whether there may be a possiblity of a firmware mod for the DVP5990/05 available in the near future please. It seems to be the only model currently available to the UK (I just purchased one from Amazon after waiting ages for them to come back in stock). I've looked at your blog page and what you've done with the DVP5990/37 looks amazing. I used to have a Yamada 6600 about five years ago and i used to love the mods for that.
Thanks in advance. T.

5990/05 use firmware for 5990/12 Go HERE and get what you need...

Ha ha. Thought there might be a correlation somewhere. Brilliant. Thank you ever so much. I've seen how much hard work you've put into making this firmware bulletproof but just to have a machine that can transfer data through USB2.0 at USB2.0 speeds is great. About time too..!

Thanks for the speed of your reply too.

[ojelela]

First of all amassing work!!!!

I have installed DVP5990_37_vb6_v3. I love 8 lines but I have few questions:
1. Is there any way of displaying longer filenames or there is limit?
2. How to display CD art all the time wile browsing files?
- my always appears on bottom and I have to highlight it to show it
and then disappears after selecting some other mp3 file?
3. How to get to other folder other then scrolling all the way to the top of that folder?

Did I said WOW!!!!

Thank you all

[Gareee]

I think the only way to display longer filenames is with a smaller font. I know I'd love to have more then 20 as well.