DIGITAL A/V SURROUND RECEIVER LX600
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 2 Remove fuse cover and fuse. 3 Refit the fuse cover. DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio LX600 PHILIPS risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
English Index Français English ------------------------------------------------ 4 Español Français -------------------------------------------- 22 Deutsch Español --------------------------------------------- 40 Nederlands Deutsch --------------------------------------------- 58 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Contents English General Information Sound Controls Supplied accessories ............................................ 5 Care and safety information .............................. 5 Selecting surround sound ................................. 16 Selecting digital sound effects .......................... 16 Adjusting the Bass/Treble level ........................ 16 Connections Step 1: Set up the speakers ................................ Step 2: Placing the speakers and subwoofer ..
Supplied accessories Care and safety information Avoid high temperatures, moisture, water and dust – Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. – Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles). Audio cables (red, white) Coaxial cable Do not block any ventilation openings – Place the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat build up.
Connections English Step 1: Set up the speakers Step 2: Placing the speakers and subwoofer Centre speaker AV Receiver 2 2 Front Speaker (Left) Front Speaker (Right) 1 1 3 Rear speaker (Left) You can choose to hang the speakers on the wall. Attach the supplied bracket firmly to the rear of speakers using the supplied screws. Then mount a screw (not supplied) on the wall where the speaker is to be hung and hook the speaker securely onto the mounted screw.
Connections Front Right English Step 3: Connecting speakers and subwoofer Front Left Centre AC MAINS SPEAKERS (3 ) MW FRONT LEFT FRONT CENTER REAR LEFT + + AUX COAXIAL IN TV L ANTENNA FM (75 OPTICAL IN FRONT RIGHT FRONT FRONT REAR LEFT CENTER RIGHT REAR SUBLEFT WOOFER FRONT RIGHT SUBWOOFER REAR RIGHT COAXIAL OUT 6 CHANNEL IN ) R IN AUDIO OUT Subwoofer Rear Right Rear Left ● Connect the supplied speaker systems by matching the colours of the jacks and speaker cables.
Connections English Step 4: Connecting FM/MW antennas fix the claw into the slot ➠ FM antenna MW antenna 2 1 KERS 3 MW LEFT FRONT CENTER REAR LEFT + AUX COAXIAL IN TV L ANTENNA FM (75 OPTICAL IN RIGHT SUBWOOFER REAR RIGHT COAXIAL OUT 6 CHANNEL IN ) R IN AUDIO OUT OUT 1 Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the MW jack. Place the MW loop antenna on a shelf or attach it to a stand or wall. 2 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack.
IMPORTANT! – You can connect other audio and audio/visual equipments to this AV receiver in order to use the Home Cinema Audio System’s surround sound capabilities. – For connection to additional components, the audio/video cables are not supplied. – When making connections, make sure the colour of cables matches the colour of jacks. – Always refer to the instruction manual of the connected equipment to make an optimal connection.
Optional Connections - Playback English Connecting to a DVD/SACD player DVD/SACD player OR OR A You only need to make one connection to your DVD/SACD player from the following options, depending on the capabilities of your DVD/SACD player. Option 1: Using 6 Channel In jacks ● If your DVD/SACD player has a built-in multichannel decoder (e.g.
Optional Connections - Recording English Connecting to a recording device AUDIO IN L R COAXIAL IN / DIGITAL IN Analogue Recording device Digital Recording device AINS ~~ AC MAINS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS (33 ) MW FRONT LEFT FRONT CENTER REAR LEFT + + AUX COAXIAL IN TV L ANTENNA FM (75 FRONT FRONT FRONT REAR RIGHT LEFT CENTER RIGHT REAR SUBLEFT WOOFER OPTICAL IN FRONT RIGHT SUBWOOFER REAR RIGHT COAXIAL OUT 6 CHANNEL IN ● Connect the AV receiver’s COAXIAL OUT jack to the DIGITAL (COAXIAL) IN jack o
Functional Overview English Main unit and remote control 1 2 STANDBY-ON BASS TREBLE 4 3 TUNING PROG 5 SOURCE 6 7 9 8 SOUND PHONES VOLUME 1 STANDBY ON (B) – Switches to standby mode or turns on the system. 2 BASS/TREBLE – Selects BASS (low tone) or TREBLE (high tone) sound mode and use the VOLUME control to change the tone level. 3 S TUNING T – Tunes the radio frequency up/down. 4 PROG – *Enters receiver setup menu. – TUNER: starts automatic/manual preset programming.
Control buttons available on the remote only English Functional Overview * 012 5 – Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station. TV DISC TUNER AUX ! SURROUND – Selects multichannel surround or stereo mode. & @ SUBW +– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level. DISC DVD MENU VOL 9 SYSTEM REAR +– Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level. 0 CENTER +– Adjusts centre speaker’s sound level. 3 TV VOL +– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).
Getting Started English Step 1: Inserting batteries into the remote control 3 Step 2: Switching on/off After completing all the connections, connect the AC power cord of the AV receiver to the wall outlet. 1 Switching to an active mode 2 1 Open the battery compartment. 2 Insert two batteries type R06 or AA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover.
CENTER DELAY – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance for the centre speaker : 5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (default setting). REAR DELAY – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance for rear speakers : 15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF (default setting). Adjusting the speaker output levels You can adjust the rear speakers, centre speaker and subwoofer output levels by comparing the sound from the front speakers.
Sound Controls English IMPORTANT! For proper surround sound, make sure the speakers and subwoofer are connected (see page 7).
Volume Controls and Other Features ● Adjust VOLUME control (or press VOL +/- on the remote) to increase or decrease the volume level. ➜ "VOL MIN" is the minimum volume level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum volume 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 AV receiver. ➜ The speakers will be mute.
Tuner Operations English IMPORTANT! Make sure the FM and MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations 1 Press TUNER on the remote (or press SOURCE control on front panel) to select “FM” or “MW”. 2 Press and hold S / T on the remote until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. ➜ "FM SEARCH" appears. ➜ The next radio station will tune automatically. ➜ lights up for FM stereo reception. 3 To tune a weak station, press S / T 4 Press PROG again to start automatic presetting.
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate 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. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem Solution No power. – Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. No sound or distorted sound.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER SECTION Output power - Front - Rear - Centre - Subwoofer Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity - TV In - AUX In - 6 Channel In TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 100 W RMS / channel 100 W RMS / channel 100 W RMS 100 W RMS 150 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB > 60 dB (CCIR) 500 mV 500 mV 800 mV FM 87.
Glossary Surround: A system for creating realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener. VSS: Virtual Surround Sound - the ProLogic MPEG or Dolby Digital surround channel is processed by a ‘virtualiser’ DSP to add surround effect from just the two front speakers. English Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values.
