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Digital AV Receiver System User Manual Manuel D’utilisation Manual del usuario Benutzerhandbuch Gebruikershandleiding Manual per l’utente Manual do Utilizador 1_htr5204_eu_eng.indd 1 1_htr5204_eu_eng.indd 1 HTR5204 2007-02-13 11:27:36 AM 2007-02-13 11:27:36 AM...
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The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. 1_htr5204_eu_eng.indd 2 1_htr5204_eu_eng.indd 2 Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Si dichiara che l’apparecchio HTR5204, Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. Fatto a Eindhoven Philips Consumer Electronics Philips, Glaslaan 2...
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Advarsel: Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå utsættelse for stråling. Bemærk: Netafbryderen er sekundært indkoblet og ofbryder ikke strømmen fra nettet. Den indbyggede netdel er derfor tilsluttet til lysnettet så længe netstikket sidder i stikkontakten. Klass 1 laseraparat Varning! Om apparaten används på...
Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, ‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from one or more of the following DTS, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S.
Table of Contents General Care and Safety Information ... 7 Setup precautions ...7 Accessories supplied ...7 About recycling ...7 Product Overview Remote Control ... 8 Using the remote control ...10 Main Unit ... 11 Connections Basic Connections ... 12 Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer ...12 Step 2: Connecting the speakers and subwoofer ...13 Step 3: Connecting the FM and AM/MW antennas ...14 Step 4: Connecting the power cord ...14...
WARNING! This unit does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location – Place this unit on a fl at, hard and stable surface. Never place the unit on a carpet.
STOP – RADIO: press and hold this button to erase the current preset radio station. TV VOL +/- – Adjusts the volume of the TV (for Philips TVs or compatible brands only). SURROUND – Toggles between multi-channel surround or stereo mode.
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SPEAKER/ SELECT – Selects the speakers’ level. – Use the VOL +/-keys to change the tone level. Note: If you have connected a Philips DVD player to this receiver, the following keys can be used: – ZOOM – SETUP –...
Remote Control Using the remote control Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. STANDBY-ON SURROUND SOUND TREBLE BASS PROGRAM...
STANDBY-ON SURROUND SOUND TREBLE BASS PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a STANDBY ON – Switches to standby mode or turns on the system. b SURROUND – Toggles between multi-channel surround or stereo mode. c SOUND – Selects a predefi ned sound effect. d TREBLE –...
Basic Connections Step 1: Placing the speakers and subwoofer For optimum surround sound, all the speakers (except subwoofer) should be placed at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position.
FRONT RIGHT Step 2: Connecting the speakers and subwoofer Connect all the speakers to the speaker sockets at the rear of the main unit, Make sure that the colours of the plugs and sockets are matched. Helpful Hints: – Ensure that the speaker cables are correctly connected.
Basic Connections Step 3: Connecting the FM and AM/MW antennas Connect the supplied AM/MW loop antenna to the AM/MW socket. Place the AM/MW loop antenna on a shelf, or attach it to a stand or wall. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 socket.
Connecting audio from TV This connection enables you to hear the TV audio output from this unit. You will hear the sound of the TV output on all speakers. Connect the supplied audio cable (red/ white) to the TV AUDIO IN sockets on this unit to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the TV.
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Optional Connections Option 2 Option 2: Using the 6 Channel In sockets If your audio/video device supports 6-channel (multichannel) output. Connect the audio cables (not supplied) to the 6 CHANNEL IN sockets on the receiver to the corresponding audio output sockets on the audio/video device. To hear playback from the device, Start playback on the connected audio/ video device.
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Option 4: Using the Optical In socket Connect a fi bre optic cable (not supplied) to the OPTICAL IN socket on the receiver to the OPTICAL OUTPUT socket on the audio/video device. To hear playback from the device, Start playback on the connected audio/ video device.
Getting Started Step 1: Turning on the system Before you start... Make sure you have completed all the necessary connections before proceeding. Press the SOURCE button on the front panel repeatedly to select: DISC 6CH COAX IN MP3 MODE AM/MW DISC 6CH...
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To adjust the audio delay for the rear speaker Press . or > until ‘REAR DELAY’ appears. Press PROGRAM on the front panel. Rotate the VOL control to change the delay time. Select from : 15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF (default setting). To remain with the previous setting, do not rotate the VOL control in the next fi ve seconds.
Sound and Volume Controls Before you start... Ensure the speakers and subwoofer are connected. See the chapter “Basic connections”. Selecting surround sound In ‘COAX IN’ or ‘OPTI IN’ mode, press SURROUND button to select: DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS or STEREO. (Available only if the audio signal received is in Dolby Digital or DTS).
Sound and Volume Controls Adjusting volume control Press VOL +-on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level. ‘VOL MIN’ is the minimum volume level and ‘VOL MAX’ is the maximum volume level. To listen through the headphones Plug the headphones to the PHONE socket on the front of the receiver.
Playback - Other Audio Player Playing from another portable audio player When you connect your portable audio player to this unit to get the best immersion sound experience through the speaker system. However, controlling of playback is only possible on the portable audio player.
Before you start... Please make sure the FM and AM/MW antennas are connected. Tuning to radio stations Press SOURCE repeatedly until ‘FM’ or ‘AM/MW’ appears on the display panel. (or press RADIO on the remote control). Press on the remote control to start tuning.
Tuner Operations Using manual preset Use manual presetting to store your favourite radio stations. Tune to your desired radio station (see “Tuning to radio stations”). Press PROGRAM on the remote control Use PREVí or NEXTë keys to select a preset number that you want to store the current radio station.
Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a preset time. Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until it reaches the desired preset turn– off time. The selections are as follows (time in minutes): To check or change the setting Press SLEEP once to show the...
Specifi cations AMPLIFIER Total MAX Output Power Home Theater Mode: 600W Front: 75 W x 2 / Channel Centre: 150 W / Channel Surround: 75 W x 2 / Channel Subwoofer: 150 W / Channel Frequency Response: 150 Hz –18 kHz / ±3 dB Signal–to–Noise Ratio:>...
If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following these instructions, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem (General) No power.
Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been switched into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c numerical values. These sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right. AUDIO OUT sockets: Red and white sockets on the back of the unit that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).