Philips MX975D User Manual

Philips MX975D User Manual

Digital surround sound receiver
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Digital surround sound receiver
MX975D
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  • Page 1 FR960 Digital surround sound receiver MX975D Toll Free Help Line Ligne d’assistance en service libre Linea de ayuada telefónica sin cargo 800-531-0039...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions Safety Instructions

    And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for investing in a Philips product. Sincerely, Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer P.S.
  • Page 3 English ...2 Français...27 Español ...51 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Français : Cet appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions ......................................................................2

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions Safety instructions ...2 & 4 General information Scope of supply...5 Maintenance ...5 Setup ...5 Environmental information...5 Trademark acknowledgement...5 Controls ...6 Remote control Remote control use...7 Remote control buttons ...8 Programming the universal remote control ...9 Connectors...10 Connections Audio connections...11 Digital audio connections ...11 System control bus, CINEMA LINK ...12 Video connections...12...
  • Page 6: Controls

    CONTROLS 2 3 4 5 6 ST AN DB PO WE R / 1 POWER / STANDBY...Switches the receiver on and off. 2 CINEMA LINK ...Switches on and off the system control bus between the receiver and the TV. 3 ...Sensor for the infrared remote control.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote control use Open the battery compartment of the remote control and insert 2 alkaline batteries, type AA (R06, UM-3). Remove batteries if they are dead or if the remote control will not be used for a long time. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Buttons

    REMOTE CONTROL 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.
  • Page 9: Programming The Universal Remote Control

    DVD ... CABLE BOX ... Resetting the remote control 1 Keep one of the source buttons and 2 pressed for 3 seconds. 2 Key in the 3-digit code 981. The remote control is now reset to all its original Philips codes.
  • Page 10: Connectors

    Input of a TV when it is used as the center speaker (only possible when the CINEMA LINK system bus is connected). System control bus jacks of a Philips TV with CINEMA LINK. Supplies same voltage as mains. Up to 120 W/1A total permitted load.
  • Page 11: Connections

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE AVIS NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in the European Community Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories Licencing Corporation. "DOLBY", "AC-3", "PRO-LOGIC" and the Double-D Symbol are Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licencing Corporation.
  • Page 12: System Control Bus, Cinema Link

    COAX 2 IN COAX OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 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: –...
  • Page 13: Power

    – Right surround speaker to SURROUND R (grey and black) TV as the center speaker You may use your Philips TV with CINEMA LINK as the center speaker. For TVs with a scart connector an additional audio cinch-to-scart cable is needed. For TV’s with cinch connectors, additional cinch cables are needed.
  • Page 14: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP CENTER LEFT SURROUND (REAR) RIGHT LEFT Positioning 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.
  • Page 15: Subwoofer (Mx 975D Only)

    SPEA KER MAIN S SOU RCE SELE CTO SPEA KER IN / WIR SUB WOO ELES S FER IN PHA SE SUB WO SEL ECT OFE R HIGH POWER SUBWOOF ER Controls 1 STANDBY-ON y ...Switches the subwoofer on and to standby.
  • Page 16: Display

    DISPLAY Display The display of the receiver is divided into 4 sections, which are to be used for the following: Speaker diagram 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.
  • Page 17: Menus

    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 so you switched CENTER SPEAKR to NO.
  • Page 18: Tv Menu

    MENUS TV menu If the receiver is connected to a Philips CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus jacks (see “CONNECTIONS”), you may use the TV to set up the system. An option called RECEIVER will be added to the TV menu.
  • Page 19: Source Selection

    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.
  • Page 20: Playback, Recording

    PLAYBACK, RECORDING Playing a source 1 Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver. 2 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select a source. The name of the source is displayed. • You can select the FRONT AV/GAME input by pressing FRONT AV (MX 975D only).
  • Page 21: Surround Sound

    About surround sound Surround sound gives you a completely 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 or marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound.
  • Page 22: Tuner

    TUNER Tuning to 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. STEREO Searching for radio stations 1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the tuner.
  • Page 23: Tuning To Stored Radio Stations

    Tuning to stored radio stations 1 Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to TUNER to select the tuner. TUNER is displayed. 2 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select a preset radio station. , the preset number and station are displayed. PRESET Resorting stored radio stations After programming radio stations, you might want to change their sequence.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Receiver Subject to modification without notice. General Power consumption (FR 960)... 175 W Power consumption (FR 970)... 195 W Standby power consumption ...< 2 W Dimensions, w h d ...435 135 350 mm Weight (FR 960) ...8.6 kg Weight (FR 970) ...9.4 kg Amplifier part (0.7 % THD, 6 , 1 kHz) Output power, stereo mode (FR 960, 40 Hz–20 kHz)..2 50 W...
  • Page 25: Warning

    WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE No sound VOLUME is not adjusted correctly. Headphones are connected.
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800 LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM...

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