Philips mrd210 User Guide

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Volume control
Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL +/- on the
remote) to increase or decrease the volume level.
➜ “VOL XX” appears.  “XX”denotes the volume level.
To listen through the headphones
● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the
front of the player.
➜ The speakers will be muted.
To switch off the volume temporarily
● Press MUTE on the remote.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE"
appears.
● To restore the volume, press MUTE again.
Selecting the surround sound
mode
IMPORTANT!
– For proper surround sound, make sure you have
followed the “Connections” and “Preparations”
procedures fully.
– The center and surround speakers only operate
when the system is set to surround sound mode
and the source material being played is recorded
or broadcast in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic
surround sound.
– Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce
some surround channel effects when played in a
surround mode. However, monaural sources will not
produce any sound from the surround speakers.
● Press SURROUND on the remote to select surround or
stereo mode.
➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes
depends on the number of speakers used and the incoming
sound information available on the disc. The available output
modes are shown below.
Dolby Digital Surround
Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3 or Dolby 5.1) and MPEG Multichannel
delivers a realistic and dynamic sound similar to theater and cinema.  It
requires connection of all five speakers (front left/right, center, surround
left/right) and subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital Surround sound
reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in providing the right
sound.  Front left, center and right join two surround speakers to
reproduce high, mid and bass frequencies in five full-range channels of
surround.  Bass rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are
delivered through the subwoofer.  A large number of DVD discs have been
recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround system is a specially encoded two-channel
analog format that will produce sound through four speaker channels
(front left, center, front right, monaural surround) when a Dolby Pro Logic
Decoder is used.  It is also compatible with stereo systems but the user
will only have two-channel (front left & right) of sound.
VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)
The ProLogic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is processed by a
‘virtualizer’ DSP to add surround effect from just the two front speakers.
Stereo
All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right
speakers.  This enables standard stereo reproduction.
Selecting the digital sound
effect
The digital sound effects allow you to select from various
pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound
to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the
excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music.
● Press SOUND on the remote repeatedly to select the
available sound effect.
When playing a DVD/VCD/SVCD, select :
– CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI
When playing a CD/MP3 or in Tuner or Aux mode,
select :
– CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL
Dimming the display screen
● Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of
brightness for the display screen : HIGH, MID or LOW.
Using the remote to operate
your Philips television
1
Press TV/AV on the remote.
2
Press
 S or T or use the numeric keypad (0-9) to
select the TV’s channel.
3
Press TV VOL +/- to adjust the TV’s volume level.
4
Press 
y
 
to turn off your TV.
Other Functions
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ASIC
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UNCTIONS