Surround sound receiver FR740 FR760 MX740
Important notes for users in the U.K. Italia Mains plug DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed 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. Si dichiara che gli apparecchi FR 740, FR 760 e MX 740 Philips rispondono alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D. M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548.
Addendum FR740, FR760/00, MX740/22 English Remote Control / Remote Control Buttons Page 7 The following should be read instead of the original text on page 7: H MUTE .....................Mutes the sound of the receiver in all modes, except TV. Mutes the sound of your Philips TV set if your remote control is in TV mode. 2 ................................Switches the source selected on your remote control (e.g. VCR, TV) to standby. When pressed longer than 2 seconds, the receiver switches to standby.
English Français English ....................................................4 Español Français.................................................24 Deutsch Español .................................................44 Nederlands Deutsch.................................................64 Italiano Nederlands ...........................................84 Italiano................................................
GENERAL INFORMATION English General information Scope of supply..................................................................................4 Maintenance ......................................................................................4 Setup ..................................................................................................4 Environmental information.................................................................4 Trademark acknowledgment..........................................
CONTROLS 2 3 4 5 English 1 VOLUME SOURCE R SELECTO 6CH/DVD CIN EM CINEMA POWER / D A SO UN CE NT ER 6 LINK Y STANDB AV TUNER PRESET MENU TOR NAVIGA TREBLE BASS NEXT PREV. / TUNER AM/FM PHONES AV / FRONT SURR. MODE RADIO TEXT EXIT TER / OK SENS. SETUP ND SURROU 7 SS LOUDNE 8 MENU NEWS/TA HALL 9 ON/OFF GAME ™ ¡ ) (*& ^ % $ # @ 1 POWER / STANDBY.......Switches the receiver on and off. 2 CINEMA LINK ................
REMOTE CONTROL English Remote control usage Open the battery compartment of the remote control and insert 2 alkaline batteries, type AA (R06, UM-3). Remove batteries if they are flat or if the remote control is not going to be used for a long time. TUNER CD 2 CDR/TAPE VCR TV Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. 1 2 3 The buttons on the remote control work the same way as the corresponding ones on the receiver.
Remote control buttons 2 ................................Switches the receiver to standby. TUNER, CD, CDR/TAPE, TV, VCR, DVD/6CH........Switches the remote control to the commands of the different products. Selects the sources if pressed longer than 1 second. 1–0................................Keys in numbers for tracks, stations or frequencies. Numbers consisting of two figures must be keyed in within 2 seconds. CINEMA LINK...............Switches the connection between the receiver and the TV on and off.
CONNECTORS %^&*() ¡ ™ £ ≤ ∞ English S SPEAKER Ω FRONT KER ≥ 6 EACH SPEA L R CINEMA CENTER POWER / A LINK STANDBY ANTENN FM 75 Ω CINEMA LINK C A U TI P AM LOO FER SUBWOO T PRE-OU UT VIDEO IN/O VCR DVD AKERS ND SPE SURROU AKER ≥ 3 Ω EACH SPE L R TV MON IN IN OUT REC IN PLAY OUT UT AUDIO IN/O CD TV E CENTER T PRE-OU CDR/TAP VCR L / DVD SURR.
CONNECTIONS English Audio connections POWERED SUBWOOFER DVD PLAYER (6 Channel Output) FRONT SPEAKERS EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω ANTENNA CENTER L R AM LOOP CINEMA LINK SUBWOOFER VIDEO IN/OUT DVD MON IN OUT PRE-OUT TV/SAT VCR SURROUND SPEAKERS EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω IN PLAY 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT SURR.
CONNECTIONS English System control bus, CINEMA LINK If the receiver and your Philips TV (or even better in addition a Philips VCR or DVD player) with Cinemalink are connected with the CINEMA LINK system bus control, some extra system benefits are offered: – Upon starting a source, the system will automatically switch to that input. – You may control the system via the TV screen. Depending on the language of the TV, this can be done in your preferred language.
Mains Antenna connections The type plate is located on the rear of the receiver. AM (MW) antenna The loop antenna supplied is for indoor use only. Position the antenna as far away as possible from the receiver, the TV, the cables, a DVD player, a VCR and other radiation sources. 1 Check whether the mains voltage as shown on the type plate corresponds to your local mains voltage. If it does not, consult your dealer or service organization. 2 Connect the mains cable to the wall socket.
SYSTEM SETUP English NT CENTER FR ON T SU BW OO FE R FRO LEFT SURROUND (REAR) LEFT RIGHT RIGHT SURROUND (REAR) Positioning of the speakers General hints for positioning Avoid positioning the speakers in a corner or on the floor as this will boost the bass tones too much. Placing the speakers behind curtains, furniture, etc. will reduce the treble response. The listener should always be able to ”see” the speakers.
DISPLAY English Status lights Display The display of the receiver is divided into 3 sections, which are to be used for the following: Menu indication Signs showing you various settings and information about the status of the receiver. PRESET ......................Tuner is tuned to a preset radio station. is switched to high sensitivity. SENS LO ..................Tuner is switched to low sensitivity. C I N E M A L I N K O N ......CINEMA LINK is active. = ...........................
MENUS English Receiver menu The receiver is equipped with a menu system. The menu is used for the setup of the receiver. The different menu options are related to each other in a logical way. Let’s assume you have no center speaker connected, and therefore switched CENTER LS to NO. If you try to use VOL CENTER, a message will be scrolled that this is not possible (INSTALL CENTER SPEAKER). The menu always works the same way. Arrows in the display show you the possible moving directions. 1 Press SETUP MENU.
MENUS English TV menu If the receiver is connected to a Philips CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus sockets (see “CONNECTIONS”), you may use the TV to set up the system. An option called RECEIVER will be added to the TV menu. If CINEMA LINK is on, adjustments on the receiver will be shown on the TV screen for a few seconds. Consult the instruction booklet of your TV on how to use the TV menu. The options offered may vary by TV model.
SOURCE SELECTION English SOURCE SELECTOR When selecting a source by turning SOURCE SELECTOR, the audio inputs – and video inputs (FR 760 only) – with the corresponding name are activated. The incoming signal is reproduced by all audio and – if the source includes a video signal – video outputs of the receiver. Source selected........Connectors used 6 CH / DVD ...................6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT audio input and DVD IN video input (FR 760 only) TUNER ..........................
Playing a source Recording from a source 1 Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver. If you wish to record from a source you must select it with SOURCE SELECTOR. The incoming signal is reproduced by all audio and – if the source includes a video signal – video outputs of the receiver. The sound settings do not affect the recording. 2 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select a source. y The name of the source is displayed. • You can select the FRONT AV/GAME input by pressing FRONT AV (FR 760 only).
SURROUND SOUND English About surround sound Surround sound settings Surround sound gives you a complete new listening sensation. You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action, because sound is coming from everywhere around you. Look out for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes and discs with the 3 or 1 marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound. HALL The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is added. This gives the impression of being in a large room.
Tuning to radio stations Storing radio stations You can search for radio stations by scanning the frequency band. You can also key in the frequency of a known radio station. If an FM station is being broadcast and received in stereo, = is shown. You may store up to 30 radio stations in the memory. The receiver can select and program radio stations by itself or you can choose them yourself. Searching for radio stations 1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the tuner. y TUNER is displayed.
TUNER English Tuning to stored radio stations Naming radio stations 1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to TUNER to select the tuner. y TUNER is displayed. It is possible to assign a name to any of the preset radio stations. RDS station names also can be overwritten. 2 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select a preset radio station. y PRESET, the preset number and station are displayed. 1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2.
TUNER English RDS R Radio Data System is a service that allows FM stations to send additional information. If you are receiving an RDS station, R and the station name are displayed. Switching through different RDS information • Press RADIO TEXT on the receiver repeatedly to switch through the following information (if available): – Radio text messages – RDS clock – Frequency – Station name Note: The time signal broadcasted from certain radio stations may not always be accurate.
TECHNICAL DATA English Receiver Speakers (supplied with MX 740 only) Subject to modification without notice. General Power consumption (FR 740, MX 740) ............................210 W Power consumption (FR 760) ...........................................255 W Standby power consumption ............................................< 2 W Dimensions, w × h × d ............................435 × 135 × 350 mm Weight (FR 740, MX 740) .................................................8.6 kg Weight (FR 760) ......
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair anything by yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the speakers for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound VOLUME is not correctly adjusted. Adjust the VOLUME. Headphones are connected.
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