Digital surround sound receiver FR960 FR970
Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug 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. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5 Amp.
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 6 7 English 1 VOLUME SOURCE SELECTO R DVD PHONO DIG LINK CINEMA POWER / UN D EM A SO ITA L CIN TUNER CE NT ER CD HALL 8 ROUND 3D SUR CDR / TAPE Y STANDB AV TV VCR TUNER PRESET MENU TOR NAVIGA SAT PREV. / TUNER PHONES FRONT ND ON/OFF SURR. AM/FM 3D MODE ND SURROU RADIO TEXT NEWS LOUDNE TER / OK 0 MENU T/A SING PROCES L SOUND RE DIGITA DU ET 9 SS EXIT SENS.
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 the remote control is not going to be used for a long time. MUTE PHONO TUNER CD CDR/TAPE TV VCR SAT DVD Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. The buttons on the remote control work the same way as the corresponding ones on the receiver.
Remote control buttons H MUTE .....................Mutes the sound of the receiver. 2 ................................Switches the receiver to standby. PHONO, TUNER, CD, CDR/TAPE, TV, VCR, SAT, DVD..............Switches the remote control to the commands of the different products. Selects the sources if pressed longer than 2 seconds. SAT only works with digital satellite receivers. 1–0................................Keys in numbers for tracks, stations or frequencies.
REMOTE CONTROL English Programming the universal remote control You can identify the universal remote control by the inscription Multibrand/Universal. The universal remote control must be programmed to use the codes for your appliances of different brands. This is done by keying in a 4-digit code or by scanning the codes until the correct one is found. We recommend to using the 4-digit code. This method is faster and more reliable.
CONNECTORS ª º ~ 50 Hz FM 75 Ω CINEMA LINK .
CONNECTIONS English Audio connections There are analogue and digital connectors available on some appliances. If possible use the digital connection; usually this will result in better sound quality. See “Reassigning a source selection” on how to use the digital connectors of the receiver. Because of a different kind of output signal, the use of Dolby Digital Laserdisc requires an optional AC-3 RF demodulator. POWERED SUBWOOFER MONITOR / TV AUDIO OUT ANTENNA FM 75 Ω PHONO GND.
System control bus, CINEMA LINK If the receiver and your Philips TV (or even better in addition a Philips VCR or DVD player) 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.
CONNECTIONS English 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.
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. Each room has different acoustic characteristics and the positioning possibilities are often limited.
DISPLAY English 0 Display The display of the receiver is divided into 4 sections, which are to be used for the following: GUIDE OK MENU Speaker diagram É A rectangle with a letter in it shows that a speaker has been selected in the setup menu. However, the subwoofer indicator will only light when a subwoofer signal is available. If only a letter is shown, this speaker is not used and its sound is reproduced by the other speakers. .......virtual 3D surround sound is reproduced DIGITAL SURROUND ....
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 SPEAKR 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 SELECTOR When selecting a source by turning SOURCE SELECTOR, the audio and video inputs 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. It is possible to reassign a source selection to other than these standard inputs. Source selected........Connectors used DVD...............................COAX 1 digital audio input and DVD IN video input PHONO..........................
PLAYBACK, RECORDING English 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.
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 1 or marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound. You should prefer Dolby Digital or MPEG Multichannel to get the best out of your receiver.
TUNER English 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, 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.
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.
English TUNER TECHNICAL DATA RDS R Receiver 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. Subject to modification without notice. General Power consumption (FR 960)........................................≈ 170 W Power consumption (FR 970)........................................≈ 195 W Standby power consumption ............................................< 2 W Dimensions, w × h × d ......
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set 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, before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No sound VOLUME is not correctly adjusted. Adjust the VOLUME. Headphones are connected. Disconnect headphones.
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