Philips DVD580M Lifestyle DVD Player
DON'T BUY UNLESS YOU OWN A PHILIPS AUDIO RECEIVER
In general, this is a very nicely designed unit. But it has one problem that is so serious that I will be returning the unit immediately. Philips clearly states in the manual (verified with customer support) that all Audio functions (volume up/down, treble, bass, mute etc.) only work with a Philips brand Audio Receiver. So your choices are to use use your receiver's volume/mute etc. or attach the Audio through your TVs tiny speakers. In my case my receiver's volume doesn't work with a remote, so I will have no means of controlling the volume of the player. <br />This is a underhanded attempt to force people to buy a Philips receiver to work a very basic function of the player. The entire bottom  half of the remote is non-functional with any receiver other than a Philips brand.<br />This may not be a problem if you don't mind using two remotes and have a remote operated receiver. But you still won't be able to control other audio functions like bass/treble/surround effects etc.  I have never encountered a similar DVD player that won't control volume without buying a same branded audio comoponent. I'm returning it tomorrow.