Philips FA 931 User Manual

If there is no sound from your Philips FA 931 amplifier, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• If the volume is turned down low, turn up the volume.
• If MUTE is active, press MUTE again to deactivate it.
• If loudspeakers are not connected, connect them correctly.
• If loudspeaker cables are connected with the plastic isolation still on them, strip off the plastic isolation (5 mm) before connecting the cables.

To connect a Philips TV to the FA 931 amplifier, use the TV/AUX/VCR input sockets on the amplifier. These input sockets are designed for connecting the sound channel of a TV set, video recorder, or Laser Disc player.

To properly set up the Philips FA 931 amplifier for optimal sound quality, ensure all connections are made before connecting to the mains. When positioning the unit, allow for sufficient ventilation, with an open space of at least 5 cm at the sides, back, and top, as the amplifier produces heat. For optimal sound, set the BASS and TREBLE controls to the center click position or press the SOURCE DIRECT button to bypass the tone controls.

You can connect the following input sources to the Philips FA 931 amplifier:

• PHONO (for a record player)
• CD (for a CD player)
• TV/AUX/VCR (for a TV, video recorder, or Laser Disc player)
• TAPE (for a cassette deck)
• DCC (for a Digital Compact Cassette recorder)
• TUNER (for a tuner)
• PROCESSOR (for a sound processor, e.g., a graphic equalizer)
• Digital inputs including DSR IN (for a digital satellite tuner), CD IN (for a CD player), and AUX IN (for another digital source) using a coaxial cable.

The Philips FA 931 amplifier is compatible with speakers that have a minimum impedance of 6 Ω for SPEAKERS A and B when used individually, and a minimum impedance of 12 Ω for SPEAKERS A+B when both pairs are connected. The loudspeaker terminals are designed for a 5 mm stripped wire connection.

The Philips FA 931 amplifier has the following power output specifications:

• DIN 1 kHz (D ≤ 0.7%): 2x70 W (8 Ω) and 2x80 W (6 Ω)
• IEC 581.6 (D < 0.7%): 2x65 W (8 Ω)
• IEC 268.3 (D < 0.7%): 2x75 W (6 Ω)
• Music Power (1 kHz, 8 Ω): 2x185 W

Yes, the Philips FA 931 amplifier has PHONO input sockets for connecting a record player, along with a PHONO GND terminal for connecting the earth wire of the record player.

The Philips FA 931 amplifier comes with a full-function remote control that can operate the amplifier itself, other PHILIPS 900 series HiFi system components, a TV set, a video recorder, and a Laser Disc player. It supports both ESI sockets for enhanced system intelligence and RC-5 BUS for compatibility with older Philips Audio equipment.