Other Functions

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Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn-off time.

The selections are as follows (time in minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120

OFF ™ 15 …

SLEEP” icon will be shown on the display, except if "OFF" is selected.

To check or change the setting

Press SLEEP once to show the remaining time before switching off. If you continue pressing the SLEEP button, the next Sleep Timer option will appear.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears or press the STANDBY ON button.

Sound Control

IMPORTANT!

For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 7).

Selecting surround sound

Press SURROUND to select multichannel surround or stereo mode.

The availability of the various surround sound modes depends on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc.

The center and surround speakers operate only in Multi-channel surround mode.

The available output modes for multi- channel include: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound.

Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some surround channel effects when played in a surround mode.

However, mono (single channel sound) sources will not produce any sound from the rear speakers.

Selecting digital sound effects

Select a preset digital sound effects that matches your disc’s content or that optimises the sound of the musical style you are playing.

Press SOUND to select the available sound effect.

When playing movie discs, you can select: CONCERT, ACTION, DRAMA or SCI-FI.

When playing music discs or while in TV, TUNER or AUX mode, you can select: DIGITAL, CLASSIC, ROCK or JAZZ.

Helpful Hint:

– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or

CLASSIC.

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Philips MX2600/55 user manual Other Functions, Setting the Sleep Timer, Sound Control, Classic