INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION Thank you for selecting the Philips FR 731 Stereo Receiver. POSITIONING YOUR SYSTEM A part of the state-of-the-art Philips 700 series, the FR 731 receiver is engineered to fulfill the task of generating powerful sound with the highest achievable definition, minimum noise and distortion The FR 731 is supported by features such as: The preferred order to stack the units of your system is shown in the diagram below.
INSTALLATION You ably have to install your system once. m| Please make the following connections {where applicable}. & i NOTES! g." ~ SWITCH OFF THE RECEIVER BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, Do not connect the set to the mains when making connections. ~ Be sure to connect the white plugs to the L {lef and the red pigs to the R (right) sockets when eking connections. Important note for connecting equipment that does not have PLAY/REC markings on the input and output sockets: ER731 Device to be connected e.g.
INSTALLATION G FRONT SPEAKERS Terminals for connecting a pair of speakers, impedance 6-18 orris {L = loft, R = right). + One of the wires of a loudspeaker cable is marked with a color or rib. Connect the marked wire 1o the red terminal, the non-marked wire to the black one. H SYSTEM CONTROL RC-5 {colored orange) ~ remote-control outputted sockets for connection 1o the corresponding RCH sockets of a CD {Compact Disc) player or a remote control receiver.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT 1 2 POWER ON/STANDBY For switching on to standby made and for switching off. SPEAKERS ON/OFF For switching the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals on and off. PROGRAM For storing preset stations. SURROUND For selecting the surround modes: DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3-STEREO, OFF. Daley Surround manufactured under license from Rodolfo Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ‘Dolby’ and the double D symbol U are trademarks of Doy Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW DISPLAY U0 DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3-STEREO Indicates the selected surround mode. FM, AM Indicates the selected waveband. The frequency of the tuned st anon is indicated in MHz (for FM) or in kHz (for Ai). 28 Indicates the station frequency.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW AMPLIFIER 1 STANDBY ~for switching the compete system to standby {by pressing for longer than approx. 't second). 4 VOLUME + for adjusting the volume. 14 Source selectors 17 MUTE — for decreasing the volume SLEEP for setting a time period after which the system will automatically be switched to standby. Surround processor ARREARS LEVEL for adjusting the rear level {only in Dolby Pro Logic mode). TESTES TONE for checking the output level of the front, center and rear speakers.
AMPLIFIER POWER STANDBY/OFF STANDBY Switching a single source (e.g. CD) to standby ¢ Press the STANDBY key briefly. ~ The selected source will be switched to standby. Switching the whole system to standby The whole system will be switched to standby. * Keep the STANDBY key pressed for more than 1 second. * Press the POWER/STANDBY key to switch on the power. — The receiver will enter the standby mode and the standby indicator will light up.
AMPLIFIER ysybuzg L DOLBY 3-STEREO: Choose this setting to play back movies and music (especially Laser Discs, video cassettes and TV broadcasts with DOLBY SURROUND sound}, when not using the rear speakers. You get a clear perception of the position and direction of the sound.
TUNER GENERAL * Tuna to a radio station or select a preset number. remote control. A stern station can be stored in mono or in stereo. * Select the waveband by pressing the FM or the AM button or press the TUNER button on the remote control. The correct procedure is described in the following chapters. ~ While tuning, the audio signal will be muted to eliminate interfering background noises. Once a station is found, the audio signal will be set to normal volume again.
OTHER POSSIBILITIES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION stinkbug SLEEP The sleep timer can be used to set a time period after which you wish your system to be switched to standby mode. « Press the SLEEP key on the remote control. The display shows the indication SLEEP 10, ~ This means that the system will be switched to standby after 10 minutes. = Select the required steep time by pressing SLEEP: minutes. Notes: -~ During an active sleep timer period, you can reset the time to SLEEP 10agsin by pressing the SLEEP key.
TROUBLESHOOTING if a fault occurs, run through the points listed below before taking your receiver for feral if the Fault persists, attempt to solve it by switching the receiver off and on again. If this fails 1o resolve the situation, consult your dealer. Under no circumstances should you repair the receiver yourself as this will invalidate the guarantee! PROBLEM PRESET STATIONS CANNOT BE RECEIVED ~ POSSIBLE CAUSE — An incorrect station frequency has been memorized.
Australia @2 New Zealand GUARANTEE FOR AUSTRALIA The benefits given to the purchaser by this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies, which, under the Trade Practices Act or other Commonwealth or State yawl, the purchaser or owner has in respect of the product. The Philips product carries the following warranties: C-serifs WiFi-systems 12 months. — Compact Disc Players: 12 months. Home Audio Systems: 6 months.
