Philips MX990DHT User Manual Addendum page 2

Receiver FR 968 – MX 990D package
Your receiver FR 968 basically has the same functions as the
FR 965 described in the supplied instruction manual.
However, please note the following differences:
– The FR 968 has S-Video connections like the FR 975 (see
instruction manual "CONNECTORS").
– The FR 968 has the power of the FR 975.
– The FR 968 has a different remote control than described in
the instruction manual. Please read the supplied addendum
sheet.
– The MX 990D package contains a different subwoofer than
described in the instruction manual. Please read the
following instructions for the subwoofer.
Subwoofer setup (MX 990D package only)
CENTER
LEFT
SURROUND
(REAR)
LEFT
• Install the subwoofer wherever you like because with the
bass sound range reproduced from the subwoofer (below
150Hz) human hearing cannot detect the direction and
position where the sound is being produced.
• Also, since the feeling of stereo is lost with bass
frequencies, a single subwoofer is enough for reproducing
the bass of stereo channels.
• To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend that
you place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance
is unlikely to occur.
• Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping a few
centimeters away from the wall.
• Do not place any object on the subwoofer or sit on it.
• If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room, the bass
could be extremely weakened. This is due to the influence
of the standing wave of the room. If this happens, move
the subwoofer away from the center of the room or
eliminate the cause of the standing wave by installing a
bookshelf on the wall, etc.
Important!
Before you operate the subwoofer, complete the preparation
procedures. Switch on your receiver and select the sound
source.
GENERAL INFORMATION / SUBWOOFER
AC power supply
After all other connections have been made, connect the
AC power cord to the receiver and to the wall outlet.
Switching the subwoofer on
• Rotate SUBWOOFER VOLUME
Switching the subwoofer to standby mode
• Rotate SUBWOOFER VOLUME clockwise until there is a click.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the subwoofer to suit the sound level of your
front speakers. Reinforcing the bass sound gives you a
greater sense of atmosphere.
RIGHT
1 Adjust the VOLUME on the receiver until the sound from
SURROUND
(REAR)
2 Play your favourite songs. Male vocal tunes containing
RIGHT
3 Adjust the SUBWOOFER VOLUME to determine the
Phase selector
• Use PHASE SELECTOR located
Selecting the polarity at either 0° or 180° may determine
better bass reproduction effect in certain listening
environments (depending on the type of front speakers and the
position of the subwoofer). It may also change the expense
and tightness of sound, and affect the feeling of sound field.
• Select the setting that provides the sound you prefer when
Once you have adjusted the subwoofer to the settings you
desire, use the VOLUME control on the receiver to adjust the
volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers. You do not
need to adjust the subwoofer settings again even when you
change the volume level of the receiver.
FR 968, MX 990D ADDENDUM –
clockwise until there is a click.
The LED indicator lights up
y
in green.
The LED indicator light turns red.
y
the front speakers is not distorted. If it is distorted, the
sound from the subwoofer will also be distorted.
bass sounds are most suitable for adjustment.
loudness of the bass sound from the subwoofer.
at the rear of the subwoofer to
select the phase polarity.
listening in your usual listening position. Repeat the
adjustment for volume and phase polarity to suit your
preference.
(MX 990D only)
VOLUME
STANDBY
PHASE
0 0
SELECTOR
180 0