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DIGITAL SURROUND RECEIVER SYSTEM LX710LX710

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Important notes for users in theU.K.

Mains plugThis apparatus is fitted with an approved 13Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plugproceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2 Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp,A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socketoutlets, it should be cut off and an appropriateplug fitted in its place.If the mains plug contains a fuse, this shouldhave a value of 5 Amp. If a plug without a fuseis used, the fuse at the distribution boardshould not be greater than 5 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be disposed of toavoid a possible shock hazard should it beinserted into a 13 Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plugThe wires in the mains lead are coloured withthe following code: blue = neutral (N),brown = live (L).

¶ As these colours may not correspond with thecolour markings identifying the terminals inyour plug, proceed as follows:– Connect the blue wire to the terminalmarked N or coloured black.– Connect the brown wire to the terminalmarked L or coloured red.– Do not connect either wire to the earthterminal in the plug, marked E (or e) orcoloured green (or green and yellow).

Before replacing the plug cover, make certainthat the cord grip is clamped over the sheathof the lead - not simply over the two wires.

Copyright in the U.K.Recording and playback of material mayrequire consent. See Copyright Act 1956 andThe Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

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ItaliaDICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’

Si dichiara che l’apparecchio LX710 PHILIPSrisponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 delD.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.

Fatto a Eindhoven

Philips Consumer ElectronicsPhilips, Glaslaan 2

5616 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands

CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other thanherein may result in hazardousradiation exposure or other unsafeoperation.

VAROITUSMuiden kuin tässä esitettyjentoimintojen säädön tai asetustenmuutto saattaa altistaa vaarallisellesäteilylle tai muille vaarallisilletoiminnoille.

This AV Receiver is inconformity with the EMCdirective and low-voltagedirective.

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Français -------------------------------------------- 46

Español --------------------------------------------- 86

Deutsch ------------------------------------------- 126

Nederlands -------------------------------------- 166

Italiano -------------------------------------------- 206

Manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “ProLogic” and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license fromDigital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat.Noís. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 andother U.S. and world-wide patentsissued and pending. “DTS” and “DTSDigital Surround” are registeredtrademarks of Digital Theater Systems,Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This product complies with the radiointerference requirements of theEuropean Community.

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General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 5Care and safety information .............................. 5

Connections

Step 1: Set up the speakers ................................ 6Step 2: Placing the speakers and subwoofer .. 6Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer . 7Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas ............. 8Step 5: Connecting the power cord ................. 8

Optional Connections - PlaybackConnecting to TV/VCR/other audiodevices .................................................................... 9Connecting to a DVD/SACD player .............. 10

Option 1: Using 7 Channel In jacks .......... 10Option 2: Using Coaxial In jack ................. 10Option 3: Using Optical In jack ................. 10

Optional Connections - RecordingConnecting to a recording device .................. 11

Functional OverviewMain unit and remote control ......................... 12

Control buttons available on theremote only ................................................... 13

Getting Started

Step 1: Inserting batteries into theremote control ................................................... 14

Using the remote control to operatethe system ...................................................... 14

Step 2: Switching On/Off .................................. 14Switching to an active mode ...................... 14Switching to standby mode ........................ 14

Step 3: Setting the speakers ...................... 14–15Adjusting the speaker output levels ......... 15

Sound Controls

Selecting surround sound ................................. 16Selecting digital sound effects .......................... 16Adjusting the Bass/Treble level ........................ 16

Volume Controls and OtherFeatures

Volume Control .................................................. 17Night Mode - turning on/off ............................ 17Dimming system’s display screen .................... 17Setting the Sleep Timer ..................................... 17

Tuner OperationsTuning to radio stations .................................... 18Presetting radio stations ................................... 18

Automatic presetting ................................... 18Manual presetting ......................................... 18

Selecting a preset radio station ....................... 18

Troubleshooting ......................................... 19

Specifications ............................................... 20

Glossary ........................................................ 21

Contents

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Supplied accessories

General Information

Speaker cables

Subwoofer cable

Audio cables(red, white)

Coaxial cable

FM wire antenna

MW loop antenna

Remote control andtwo batteries(12nc: 3139 238 04881)

Power cable

Speaker bracketsand screws

Speaker bases

(6x)

(5x)

TV DISC TUNER AUX

DVD MENU

DISC

SYSTEM

VOL

PLAY/PAUSESTOP RESUME

SUBW REAR CENTER TV VOL

REPEAT REPEAT SLEEP DIM

SURROUND SOUND NIGHT MUTE

(5x)

Care and safety information

Avoid high temperatures, moisture,water and dust– Apparatus shall not be exposed todripping or splashing.– Do not place any sources of danger onthe apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,lighted candles).

Do not block any ventilationopenings– Place the apparatus in a location withadequate ventilation to prevent internalheat build up. Allow at least 10cm(4 inches) of free space all around theapparatus for adequate ventilation.

10 cm(4 inches)

10 cm(4 inches)

10 cm(4 inches)DVD Home Cinema System

PHILIPS

Finding a suitable location– Place the player on a flat, hard, stablesurface.– Do not position the set on top ofother equipment that might heat it up(e.g. DVD player or amplifier).

Care of the cabinet– Use a soft cloth slightly moistenedwith a mild detergent solution. Do notuse a solution containing alcohol, spirits,ammonia or abrasives.

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Connections

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Step 2: Placing the speakersand subwoofer

For best possible surround sound, all thespeakers (except subwoofer) should beplaced at the same distance from thelistening position.

1 Place the front left and right speakers atequal distances from the TV and at anangle of approximately 45 degrees fromthe listening position.

2 Place the centre speaker above the TV orthe AV receiver so that the centrechannel’s sound is localised.

3 Place the rear speakers at normallistening ear level facing each other ormounted on the wall.

4 Place the rear centre speaker behind thelistening position or mounted on the wall.

5 Place the subwoofer on the floor nearthe TV.

Helpful Hints:– To avoid magnetic interference, do notposition the front speakers too close to your TV.– Allow adequate ventilation around the AVreceiver.

Front Speaker(Left)

Front Speaker(Right)

AV Receiver

Subwoofer

Rear speaker(Right)

Rear speaker(Left)

Front centre speaker

1 You can attach the speakers directly totheir bases if you want to place them ona flat surface.

OR

2 You can choose to hang the speakers onthe wall. Attach the supplied bracketfirmly to the rear of speakers using thesupplied screws. Then mount a screw (notsupplied) on the wall where the speaker isto be hung and hook the speaker securelyonto the mounted screw.

CAUTION!You should get a qualified person toattach the brackets to the wall. DONOT do it by yourself to avoidunexpected damage to theequipment or injury to personnel.

Helpful Hints:– The rear speakers are labelled as REAR C(centre), REAR L (left) or REAR R (right).– The front speakers are labelled asFRONT L (left) or FRONT R (right).

Step 1: Set up the speakers

Rear centrespeaker

OR

1 2

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Step 3: Connecting speakersand subwoofer

L L

R

+ ++

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

7 CHANNEL IN

TV AUXMW

FM 75

AC MAINS

IN OUTSPEAKERS (4 )COAXIAL

REAR CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

(6 )SUB-

WOOFER

DVD / SACD IN

L L

RR

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL INANTENNA

AC220-240V ~ 50Hz

Front Right

Rear Right

Rear Left

Front Centre

Connect the supplied speaker systems bymatching the colours of the jacks andspeaker cables. Fully insert the strippedportion of the speaker wire into thejacks.

Speakers - +FRONT LEFT (FL) black white

FRONT RIGHT (FR) black red

FRONT CENTER (FC) black green

REAR LEFT (RL) black blue

REAR RIGHT (RR) black gray

REAR CENTER (RC) black brown

SUBWOOFER (SUBW) black purple

Helpful Hints:– Ensure that the speaker cables arecorrectly connected. Improper connectionsmay damage the system due to short-circuit.– Do not connect more than one speaker toany one pair of +/- speaker jacks.– Do not connect speakers with impedancelower than the speakers supplied. Pleaserefer to the SPECIFICATIONS section of thismanual.

Connections

Subwoofer

Front Left

Rear Centre

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R

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FRONTRIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

7 CHANNEL IN

TV AUXMW

FM 75

IN OUTCOAXIALSUB-WOOFER

DVD / SACD IN

L L

RR

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL INANTENNA

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FMantenna

MWantenna

fix the claw intothe slot

1 Connect the supplied MW loop antennato the MW jack. Place the MW loopantenna on a shelf or attach it to a standor wall.

2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to theFM jack. Extend the FM antenna and fixits ends to the wall.

For better FM stereo reception, connectan external FM antenna (not supplied).

Helpful Hints:– Adjust the position of the antennas foroptimal reception.– Position the antennas as far as possiblefrom your TV, VCR or other radiation sourceto prevent unwanted interference.

Step 4: Connecting FM/MWantennas

Step 5: Connecting thepower cord

After everything is connectedproperly, plug in the AC power cordto the power outlet.Never make or change any connectionswith the power switched on.

Helpful Hint:– Refer to the type plate on the rear orbottom of the system for identification andsupply ratings.

Connections

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IMPORTANT!– You can connect other audio and audio/visual equipment to this AV receiverin order to use the Home Cinema Audio System’s surround sound capabilities.– For connection to additional components, the audio/video cables are notsupplied.– When making connections, make sure the colour of cables matches thecolour of jacks.– Always refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment to makean optimal connection.

Optional Connections - Playback

Connecting to TV/VCR/otheraudio devices

To hear the TV channels through this AVreceiver, use the audio cables (white/red)to connect AUDIO IN-TV jacks to thecorresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on theTV (see fig A).

TV DISC TUNER AUX

VOL

TV

VOL +-

Before starting operation,1 Start playback the connected source as

usual.

2 Press TV on the remote to activate theinput source, then press VOL +- toadjust the volume level.

To hear the playback of other audio/visualdevices (such as VCR, MP3 player, cassetteplayer), use the audio cables (white/red)to connect AUDIO IN-AUX jacks to thecorresponding AUDIO OUT jacks on theconnected audio device (see fig B).

TV/AV DISC TUNER AUX

VOL

AUX

VOL +-


usual.

2 Press AUX on the remote to activatethe input source, then press VOL +-to adjust the volume level.

L L

R

+ ++

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

7 CHANNEL IN

TV AUXMW

FM 75

AC MAINS


REAR CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

(6 )SUB-

WOOFER

DVD / SACD IN

L L

RR

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL INANTENNA

AC220-240V ~ 50Hz

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEOIN

VIDEO IN

SCART IN

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEOIN

VIDEO IN

SCART IN

AUDIO OUT

L

R

VCR/CD/Tape player

(for example)

A

B

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Optional Connections - Playback

L L

R

+ ++

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

7 CHANNEL IN

TV AUXMW

FW 75

AC MAINS


REAR CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

(6 )SUB-

WOOFER

DVD / SACD IN

L L

RR

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL INANTENNA

AC220-240V ~ 50Hz

SCART OUT

OR

Connecting to a DVD/SACDplayer

You only need to make one connectionto your DVD/SACD player from thefollowing options, depending on thecapabilities of your DVD/SACD player.

Option 1: Using 7 Channel In jacks

If your DVD/SACD player has a built-inmultichannel decoder (e.g. Dolby Digital,DTS) and has 7-channel (multichannel)output jacks, you may use the audiocables (not supplied) to connect the AVreceiver’s 7 CHANNEL IN jacks to thecorresponding output jacks on theDVD/SACD player (see fig A).


usual.

2 Press DISC on the remote to select“DISC 7CH” in order to activate theinput source, then press VOL +- toadjust the volume level.

Helpful Hints:– The audio signals produced by 7-channel ismultichannel surround. Therefore, switching toStereo or VSS mode has no effect.– Making recording from this input is notpossible.

Option 2: Using Coaxial In jack

Or, use an coaxial cable to connect theAV receiver’s COAXIAL IN jack to theCOAXIAL output jack on the DVD/SACD player (see fig B).


usual.

2 Press DISC on the remote to select“DISC COAX” in order to activate theinput source, then press VOL +- toadjust the volume level.

Option 3: Using Optical In jack

Or, use an optical fiber-optic cable (notsupplied) to connect the AV receiver’sOPTICAL IN jack to the OPTICALoutput jack on the DVD/SACD player(see fig C).


usual.

2 Press DISC on the remote to select“DISC OPTI” in order to activate theinput source, then press VOL +- toadjust the volume level.

A C B

OR

DVD/SACDplayer

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Connecting to a recordingdevice

Connect the AV receiver’s COAXIALOUT jack to the DIGITAL (COAXIAL)IN jack on a digital recording device(DTS-Digital Theatre System compatible,with a Dolby Digital decoder, forexample). This will allow you to make digital oranalogue recordings from the signalsreceived from this AV receiver.

AND/OR

Connect the AV receiver’s AUDIOOUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on ananalogue recording device. This will allow you to make analoguestereo (two-channel, left and right)recordings.

Helpful Hints:– Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG signal are notpossible to record from this AV receiver.– Digital recording is not possible when thedigital source material is copy-protected.

Optional Connections - Recording

L L

R

+ +

+

FRONT RIGHT

FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

7 CHANNEL IN

TV AUXMW

FM 75


REAR CENTER

SUB-WOOFER

(6 )SUB-

WOOFER

DVD / SACD IN

L L

R

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL INANTENNA

COAXIAL IN /

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO IN

L

RAnalogueRecording device

Before starting recording,

1 Press DISC, TUNER, TV or AUX toselect the source you want to recordfrom. The name of the source appears onthe display panel.

2 Start recording on the external recordingdevice.

3 Start playback the connected source asusual.

Helpful Hints:– Recording from 7-Channel input source isnot possible.– The sound settings will not affect therecording.

Digital Recordingdevice

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Functional Overview

* = Press and hold the button for more than five seconds.

1 STANDBY ON (B)– Switches to standby mode or turns on

the system.

2 Speaker display panel

3 SURROUND– Selects multichannel surround or stereo

mode.

4 System display panel

5PROGRAM– *Enters receiver setup menu.– TUNER: starts automatic/manual preset

programming.

6S TUNING T– Tunes the radio frequency up/down.

7BASS/TREBLE– Selects BASS (low tone) or TREBLE (high

tone) sound mode and use the VOLUMEcontrol to change the tone level.

PROGRAM TUNING BASS TREBLE

SOURCE VOLUME

PHONES

STANDBY- ON

SURROUND

DIGITAL A/V SURROUND RECEIVER

31 5 6 7 8 9 02 4

8 SOURCE– Selects the relevant active source mode:

DISC (7CH/COAX/OPTI),TUNER (FM/MW), AUX or TV.

(on the remote only)– TV: switches to TV source mode.– DISC: toggles between DISC 7CH, DISC

COAX and DISC OPTI source mode.– TUNER: toggles between FM and MW

band.– AUX: selects AUX mode.

9VOLUME (VOL +-)– Adjusts the volume level.– Selects a setting in receiver setup menu.

0 PHONES– Plug in the headphones jack. The

speakers output will be cancelled.

Main unit and remote control

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Functional Overview

* = Press and hold the button for more than five seconds.

TV DISC TUNER AUX

DVD MENU

DISC

SYSTEM

VOL





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!

6

@

3

#

*

9

!

&^

%$

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Control buttons available on theremote only

!1 2– Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station.

@ SOUND– Selects a sound effect.

# SUBW +-– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level.

REAR +-– Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level.

CENTER +-– Adjusts centre speaker’s sound level.

TV VOL +-– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).

$ SLEEP– Sets the sleep timer function.

%DIM– Selects different levels of brightness for

display panel.

^MUTE– Mutes or restores the volume.

&NIGHT (in Dolby Digital EX or DolbyDigital mode only)

– Optimises the dynamic of the soundoutput

*Numeric Keypad (0-9)– Enters a number of a preset radio station.

(B– Switches to standby mode.

The following keys only operate on aPhilips DVD player. For details, pleaserefer to a Philips DVD player owner’smanual

– DVD MENU - DISC– DVD MENU - SYSTEM– 34– OK– STOP– PLAY/PAUSE– RESUME– REPEAT– REPEAT A-B

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Step 1: Inserting batteries intothe remote control

1

3

2

1 Open the battery compartment.

2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,following the indications (+-) insidethe compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Using the remote control to operatethe system

1 Aim the remotecontrol directly at theremote sensor (iR) onthe front panel.

2 Select the source youwish to control bypressing one of thesource select buttonson the remote control(for example TV,TUNER).

3 Then select the desiredfunction (for exampleS, T).

CAUTION!– Remove batteries if they areexhausted or if the remote is not tobe used for a long time.– Do not use old and new ordifferent types of batteries incombination.– Batteries contain chemicalsubstances, so they should bedisposed of properly.

Getting Started

SOUND

TV DISC TUNER AUX

DVD MENU

DISC

SYSTEM

VOL




Step 2: Switching on/offAfter completing all the connections,connect the AC power cord of the AVreceiver to the wall outlet.

Switching to an active mode

Press the SOURCE control to select :DISC 7CH ™ DISC COAX ™DISC OPTI ™ FM/MW™ AUX ™TV ™ DISC 7CH ....

OR

Press TV, DISC, TUNER or AUX onthe remote.

Switching to standby mode

Press STANDBY ON (B). The display screen will go blank.

Step 3: Setting the speakersYou can adjust the delay times (centreand rear only) and volume level forindividual speakers. These adjustments letyou optimise the sound according to yoursurroundings and setup.

IMPORTANT!– Press SURROUND button toselect Multi-channel surround modebefore adjusting the speakersettings.– Set the ‘Test Tone’ to ‘On’ for easyadjustment.

1 In active mode, press and holdPROGRAM for five seconds to entersystem setup.

2 Press S / T to select one of thefollowing options : CENTER DELAY,REAR DELAY, TEST TONE or MENUOFF.

3 Press PROGRAM to confirm.

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CENTER DELAY – Select this to setthe delay time in relation to the listeningposition/distance for the centre speaker :5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (defaultsetting).

REAR DELAY – Select this to set thedelay time in relation to the listeningposition/distance for rear speakers :15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF(default setting).

TEST TONE – Select this to turn ‘ON’or ‘OFF’ (default setting) the test tone.If you have turned on the test tone, thetest signal will be automatically generatedto help you judge the sound level of eachspeaker and subwoofer.

MENU OFF – Select this to exit fromthe system setup.

4 Use the VOLUME control to adjust thesettings that best suit your surroundsound needs. If the volume control is not usedwithin 5 seconds, it will become normalvolume control function.

5 Press PROGRAM to confirm yourselection.

Helpful Hints:– Use the longer delay time settings whenthe rear speakers are closer to the listenerthan the front speakers.– If “CHECK SURROUND SETTINGS”appears on the display, press SURROUNDbutton to select surround mode.– “AUTO PROG” only available for selectionin tuner mode only.

Adjusting the speaker output levels

You can adjust the rear speakers, centrespeaker and subwoofer output levels bycomparing the sound from the frontspeakers.



Press the respective buttons on theremote (REAR +-, CENTER +-and SUBW +-) to adjust the outputlevel between -15dB ~ 10dB.

Helpful Hint:– If you have selected Stereo or VSS mode,adjusting the centre and rear speakers’volume level will have no effect.

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IMPORTANT!For proper surround sound, makesure the speakers and subwoofer areconnected (see page 7).

Selecting surround sound

In DISC COAX or DISC OPTI mode

If receiving Dolby Digital EX and DolbyDigital 5.1 audio signal, pressSURROUND button will cyclic through:

DOLBY EX ™ DOLBY D (Digital) ™STEREO ™ VSS (Virtual Suround Sound)

If receiving Dolby Digital 2.0 and PCMaudio signal, press SURROUND buttonwill cyclic through:

DOLBY PLII MOVIE ™ DOLBY PLIIMUSIC ™ DOLBY PL (ProLogic) ™STEREO ™ VSS (Virtual SurroundSound)

If receiving DTS audio signal, pressSURROUND button will cyclic through:

DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) ™STEREO ™ VSS (Virtual Suround Sound)

In TV, Tuner or AUX mode; Press SURROUND button will cyclic

through:DOLBY PLII MOVIE ™ DOLBY PLIIMUSIC ™ DOLBY PL (ProLogic) ™STEREO ™ VSS (Virtual SurroundSound)

Helpful Hints:– The available Surround outputs include:Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS (DigitalTheatre Systems) Surround, Dolby Pro Logic IIand Dolby Pro Logic.– In VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) mode, thesurround channel is reproduced through twofront speakers.– MOVIE and MUSIC are Dolby Pro Logic IIsurround sound.– The surround feature is not available inDISC 7CH mode.– The centre and rear speakers operate onlyin multichannel surround mode.

Sound Controls

– The availability of the various surroundsound modes depends on the number ofspeakers used and the sound available onthe disc.

Selecting digital sound effectsSelect a preset digital sound effects thatmatches your disc’s content or thatoptimises the sound of the musical styleyou are playing.

Press SOUND on the remote to selectthe available sound effect.

In Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS,PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC II (MOVIE)surround mode, you can select :CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI.

In VSS, PRO LOGIC II (MUSIC) surroundmode or in Tuner mode, you can select :JAZZ, ROCK, DIGITAL or CLASSIC.

Helpful Hint:– For flat sound output, select CONCERT orCLASSIC.

Adjusting the Bass/TreblelevelThe BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (hightone) features enable you to define thesound-processor settings.

1 Press BASS or TREBLE.

2 Within two seconds, use the VOLUMEcontrol to adjust the Bass or Treble level(-10dB ~ 10dB, default setting - 0dB). If the volume control is not usedwithin two seconds, it will resume itsnormal volume control function. If headphone is connected, it willdisable the bass/treble controls.

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Volume control

Adjust VOLUME control (or pressVOL +/- on the remote) to increaseor decrease the volume level. "VOL MIN" is the minimum volumelevel and “VOL MAX” is the maximumvolume level.

For Philips TVs only Press TV VOL +/- on the remote

control to adjust the TV’s volume level.

To listen through the headphones Connect the headphones plug to the

PHONE socket at the front of the AVreceiver. The speakers will be mute. The current surround sound willchange to stereo sound.

To turn off the volume temporarily Press MUTE on the remote.

Playback will continue without soundand "MUTE" icon appears. To restore the volume, press MUTEagain or increase the volume level.

Night Mode - turning on/offWhen activated the night mode, the highvolume outputs will be softened and lowvolume outputs will be brought upwardto an audible level. It is useful forwatching your favourite action moviewithout disturbing others at night.

IMPORTANT!This feature is only available for thesource that has recorded in DolbyDigital EX or Dolby Digital format.

Press NIGHT on the remote repeatedlyto switch the Night mode on or off(default setting - OFF).

Helpful Hint:– The night mode option is not available inDISC 7CH mode.

Dimming system’s displayscreen

In any active mode, press DIM on theremote to select desired brightness :HIGH (default setting), MID or LOW.

Setting the Sleep TimerThe sleep timer enables the system toswitch to standby mode automatically at apreset time.

Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedlyuntil it reaches the desired preset turn-offtime. The selections are as follows (time inminutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120™ OFF ™ 15 …

“SLEEP” icon will show on the display,except if "OFF" is selected.

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SLEEP

MUTE

PRESET

PROGRAM

To check or change the setting Press SLEEP once to show the

remaining time before switching off.If you continue pressing the SLEEPbutton, the next Sleep Timer option willappear.

To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF"

appears or press the STANDBY ONbutton.

Volume Controls and Other Features

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IMPORTANT!Make sure the FM and MWantennas are connected.

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER on the remote to select“FM” or “MW”.

2 Press and hold S / T on theremote until the frequency indicationstarts to change, then release. "FM SEARCH" appears. The next radio station will tuneautomatically. lights up for FM stereo reception.

3 To tune a weak station, press S / Tbriefly and repeatedly until an optimalreception is found.

Helpful Hint:– If the FM radio station is transmitting RDS(Radio Data System) signal, the RDS namewill be displayed and stored.

Presetting radio stationsYou can store up to 40 preset radiostations in the memory.

Automatic presetting

You can store all available radio stationsautomatically.

1 In tuner mode, press and hold PROGRAMfor five seconds to enter system setup.

2 Press S / T to select “AUTOPROG’.

AUTO PROG

3 Press PROGRAM to confirm. “CONFIRM” appears.

Tuner Operations

4 Press PROGRAM to start automaticpresetting. “SEARCH” appears. All the available radio stations withstrong transmission signal will be stored. Automatic preset will begin frompreset (1) and all your former presets willbe overridden.

Manual presetting

You can choose to store only yourfavourite radio stations.

1 Tune to your desired radio station (see“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROGRAM. “PROGRAM” and “PRESET” icons appear.

NIGHT

SLEEP

MUTE

PRESET

PROGRAM

TUNER

3 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) toselect a desired preset number. If “PROGRAM” icon goes off before youselect the desired preset number, pressPROGRAM button again.

4 Press PROGRAM again to store.

5 Repeat steps 1~4 to store other radiostations.

Helpful Hints:– If you attempt to program more than 40preset radio stations, “PROG FULL”appears.– The system will exit presetting mode if nobutton is pressed within two seconds.

Selecting a preset radiostation

Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad(0-9) to select a preset number. The preset number follow by radiofrequency will appear.

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WARNINGUnder no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this willinvalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. Ifyou are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer orPhilips for help.

No power.

No sound or distorted sound.

There is no sound from the centre andrear speakers.

Radio reception is poor.

The remote control does not functionproperly.

Low hum or buzz sound.

– Check if the AC power cord is properlyconnected.

– Adjust the volume.– Check the speaker connections and settings.– Disconnect the headphones.– Press the correct source button on the

remote (TV or AUX, for example) to choosethe equipment that you want to hear throughthe AV receiver.

– Press CENTER +- or REAR +- toadjust the volume level.

– Make sure the centre and rear speakers areconnected correctly.

– Press SURROUND button to select a correctsurround sound setting.

– Make sure the source you are playing isrecorded or broadcast in surround sound(DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).

– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna orconnect an external antenna for betterreception.

– Increase the distance between the system andyour TV or VCR.

– Tune in to the correct frequency.– Place the antenna farther away from any

equipment that may be causing the noise.

– Select the source (DISC or TUNER, forexample) before pressing the function button(S, T).

– Reduce the distance between the remotecontrol and the system.

– Replace the batteries with new ones.– Point the remote control directly toward the

IR sensor.– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.

– Place the AV Receiver as far away as possiblefrom electrical devices that may be causinginterference.

Problem Solution

Troubleshooting

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AMPLIFIER SECTIONOutput power- Front 75 W RMS1 / channel- Rear 75 W RMS1 / channel- Centre 75 W RMS1 / channel Frequency Response 200 Hz – 20 kHz- Subwoofer 150 W RMS Frequency Response 40 Hz – 200 HzSignal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dBInput Sensitivity- TV In 400 mV- AUX In 400 mV- 7 Channel In 800 mV1 4ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD

TUNER SECTIONTuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz)

MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 22 dBf

MW 4 µV/mIF Rejection Ratio FM 60 dB

MW 24 dBSignal-to-Noise Ratio FM 60 dB

MW 40 dBHarmonic Distortion FM Mono 3%

FM Stereo 3%MW 5%

Frequency Response FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dBStereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB

Specifications

MAIN UNITPower Supply Rating 220 – 240 V; 50 HzPower Consumption 180 WDimensions (w x h x d) 435 mm x 60 mm x 365 mmWeight 4.96 kg

SPEAKERSFront / Rear/ Rear Centre speakersSystem 2-way, closed box systemImpedance 4 ΩSpeaker drivers 44mm tweeter +

51mm wooferFrequency response 200 Hz – 20 kHzDimensions (w x h) 73 mm x 288 mmWeight approx. 0.80 kg/each

CENTRE SPEAKERSystem 5 multi directional driverImpedance 4 ΩSpeaker drivers 44mm tweeter +

51mm wooferFrequency response 200 Hz – 20 kHzDimensions (w x h x d) 435 mm x 73 mm x 65 mmWeight 1.21 kg

SUBWOOFERFrequency response 40 Hz – 200 HzImpedance 6 ΩDimensions (w x h x d) 186 mm x 360 mm x 350 mmWeight 4.93 kg

Specifications subject to change without priornotice

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Analogue: Sound that has not been turnedinto numbers. Analogue sound varies, whiledigital sound has specific numerical values.These jacks send audio through two channels,the left and right.AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back ofthe DVD System that send audio to anothersystem (TV, Stereo, etc.).Digital: Sound that has been converted intonumerical values. Digital sound is availablewhen you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTCOAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks. These jackssend audio through multiple channels, insteadof just two channels as analog does.Dolby Digital: A surround sound systemdeveloped by Dolby Laboratories capable ofdelivering up to 5.1 discrete channels of audio(front left and right, rear left and right, centre,and LFE).Dolby Digital EX: It is the technologyemploys highly advanced Dolby matrixdecoding to add a third surround channel toDolby Digital 5.1-channel soundtracks.Located at the centre back position, thisadditional rear surround channel complementsthe left and right surround channels of DolbyDigital 5.1-channel audio to product anintensified degree of realism, further immersingmovie viewers in the on-screen action.Dolby Surround Pro Logic: It is thetechnology that decodes programme materialencoded in Dolby Surround; it is built intovirtually every home theater audio system.Like the professional decoder units used incinemas, Dolby Surround Pro Logicreconstructs the original four channels-left,center, right and surround that were encodedonto the programme material’s stereosoundtracks.

Glossary

Dolby Surround Pro Logic II: It is animproved matrix decoding technology thatprovides better spatiality and directionality onDolby Surround programme material; providesa convincing three-dimensional soundfield onconvertional stereo music recordings; and isideally suited to bring the surround experienceto automotive sound. While conventionalsurround programming is fully campatible withDolby Surround Pro Logic II decoders,soundtracks will be able to be encodedspecifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic IIplayback, including separate left and rightsurround channels. (Such material alsocompatible with conventional Pro Logicdecoders).DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is asurround sound system, but it is different fromDolby Digital. The formats were developed bydifferent companies.Multichannel: DVD is specified to have eachsound track constitute one sound field.Multichannel refers to a structure of soundtracks having three or more channels.Super Audio CD (SACD): This audioformat is based upon the current CDstandards but includes a greater amount ofinformation that provides higher quality sound.There are three types of discs: single layer,double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disccontains both standard audio CD and SuperAudio CD information.Surround: A system for creating realisticthree-dimensional sound fields full of realismby arranging multiple speakers around thelistener.VSS: Virtual Surround Sound - the ProLogicMPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel isprocessed by a ‘virtualiser’ DSP to addsurround effect from just the two frontspeakers.

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FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

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Detailed playback features and additional functions are described in theaccompanying owner’s manual.

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AUX

L L

R

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FRONT RIGHT

FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

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FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

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AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL INANTENNA

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AC220-240V ~ 50Hz

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R

+

+

+

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REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

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DIGITAL IN

Connecting to a DVD player

L L

R

+ +

+

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FRONT LEFT

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

FRONTCENTER FRONT

RIGHT

FRONTLEFT

REARCENTER

FRONTCENTER

REARLEFT

REARRIGHT

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TV AUX

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OPTICAL

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DISCDI

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