Philips FR-995, FR-986 User Manual

Digital Surround Sound Receiv er

FR-963 • FR-985 • FR-986
FR-994 • FR-995 • FR-996

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• Hookups,

• First Time Setup, and

• Feature Operation.
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uninsulated material within your unit

may cause an electrical shock.For
the safety of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product covering.

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The “exclamation point” calls attention

to features for which you should read

the enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR

SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and
fully insert.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No.which is located
on the rear of the cabinet.Retain this
information for future reference.

Model No. ___________________________

Serial No. ____________________________

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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 par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

15. Battery usage

CAUTION– To prevent battery leakage

which may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, +and - as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
alkaline, etc.).

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Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

EL 6475-E003: 01/6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AC Polarized

Plug

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has a double

insulation system.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

This receiver is supplied including:
– a remote control
– 2 batteries for the remote control, size AA
– a coaxial cable for audio connection with a DVD player
– a coaxial cable for the CINEMA LINK connection

(FR 985, FR 956, FR 995, FR 996 only)
– a loop antenna
– a wire antenna
– this instruction booklet

If you have stacked the components of your system, the
receiver must be on top. Place the receiver on a flat,
hard, stabile surface. Do not cover any vents and leave
50 cm (20 inches) above and 10 cm (4 inches) to the left
and right of the receiver clear for ventilation.

For good reception the loop antenna should not be placed on
top of or beneath VCRs, CD recorders, DVD players, TVs and
other radiation sources.

All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have
tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three single
materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if
disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials,
dead batteries and old equipment.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “DOLBY”,
“DOLBY DIGITAL”,“PRO LOGIC” and the double-D symbol 2
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished
works. © 1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Theater Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

Trademark acknowledgement

Environmental information

Setup

Scope of supply

Safety instructions

Safety instructions......................................................................2 & 4

General information

Scope of supply..................................................................................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

(FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996 only)...............................................9

Connectors..........................................................................................10

Connections

Analog audio connections...............................................................11

Digital audio connections................................................................11

System control bus, CINEMA LINK .................................................12

Video connections............................................................................12

Power...............................................................................................13

Speaker connections........................................................................13

TV as the center speaker.................................................................13

Antenna connections.......................................................................13

System setup

Positioning the speakers..................................................................14

Speaker setup and testing...............................................................14

Power handling................................................................................14

Headphones.....................................................................................14

Maintenance....................................................................................14

Receiver adjustment........................................................................15

Display.................................................................................................16

Menus

Receiver menu...........................................................................17–18

TV menu...........................................................................................18

Activating CINEMA LINK.................................................................18

Source selection

SOURCE SELECT...............................................................................19

6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT selection.......................................19

Reassigning a source selection.......................................................19

Using one source selection for two or more appliances................19

About 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT ............................................19

Playback, recording

Playing a source ...............................................................................20

Adjusting the sound .........................................................................20

Recording from a source..................................................................20

Recording from the digital output ...................................................20

Surround sound

About surround sound......................................................................21

Switching surround sound...............................................................21

Surround sound settings ..................................................................22

Tuner

Tuning to radio stations...................................................................23

Switching FM sensitivity.................................................................23

Storing radio stations......................................................................23

Tuning to stored radio stations........................................................24

Resorting stored radio stations.......................................................24

Naming radio stations.....................................................................24

Clearing station names ....................................................................24

Technical data

Receiver............................................................................................25

Troubleshooting

Warning............................................................................................26

Troubleshooting................................................................................26

Limited warranty

Limited warranty..............................................................................27

As an ENERGY STAR®partner, Philips has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

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guidelines for energy efficiency.

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CONTROLS

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.

4 3D SURROUND ..............Control light for virtual

3D surround
(FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only).

VIRTUAL..........................Control light for virtual surround

(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

5 HALL................................Control light for HALL.

6 ..........................................Display

7 SOURCE SELECT............Selects the different audio and

video connectors.
Reactivates the receiver from
standby.

8 VOLUME..........................Increases and decreases the

volume level.

9 FRONT AV.......................Selects the FRONT AV / GAME

input (FR 995, FR 996 only).

0 TREBLE............................Adjusts the treble when used in

combination with VOLUME.

! BASS...............................Adjusts the bass when used in

combination with VOLUME.

@ LOUDNESS.....................Switches LOUDNESS on and off.

# NEXT 2 ...........................TUNER: searches radio stations.

MENU: switches to the next
menu level.

$ ENTER / OK .....................Confirms selected menu values.

% TUNER PRESET X MENU NAVIGATOR

TUNER: switches to the next and
previous stored radio station.
MENU: moves upwards and
downwards.

^ 1 PREV. / EXIT TUNER: searches radio stations.

MENU: switches to the previous
menu level.

& SETUP MENU ................Switches the menu on and off.

* SENS. ..............................Switches between low and high

tuner sensitivity.

( DISPLAY..........................Switches the brightness of the

display.

) TUNER BAND ................Switches the wavebands of the

tuner.

¡ NAME/FREQUENCY......Switches between name and

frequency display.

™ SURR. MODE..................Switches through the different

speaker configurations.

£ 3D SURROUND ..............Switches virtual 3D surround on

and off (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986
only).

VIRTUAL MODE.............Scrolls through the different

virtual surround sound modes
(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

≤ SURROUND ON/OFF.....Switches between the last

selected surround mode and
stereo.

FR 963 only:

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REMOTE CONTROL

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.

The buttons on the remote control work the same way as the
corresponding ones on the receiver.

Important!

You have to press a source button for longer than 1second to
switch the sound source on the receiver. Pressing a source
button for less than 1 second will only switch the remote
control to use the commands for the selected product.

The remote control remains tuned to the selected source until
another source button on the remote control is pressed. This
enables you to operate additional sources (i. e. winding a
tape) without changing the source on the receiver.

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REMOTE CONTROL

H MUTE .....................Mutes the sound of the receiver in all

modes, except TV.
Mutes the sound of your Philips TV set
if your remote control is in TV mode.

2 ................................Switches the source selected on your

remote control (e.g. VCR, TV) to standby.
When pressed longer than 2 seconds,
the receiver switches 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 1 second. SAT only works with
digital satellite receivers.
Reactivates the receiver from standby.

1–0................................Keys in numbers for tracks, stations or

frequencies. Numbers consisting of
two figures must be keyed in within
2 seconds.

CINEMA GO..........

Activates CINEMA LINK on the TV.

CABLE BOX...................(USA only) Switches the remote

control to the cable box codes.

MENU GUIDE..............TUNER: Switches the receiver menu

on and off.
DVD, TV: Switches the DVD/TV menu

on and off.

OK.................................Confirms menu options.

Arrow buttons..............TUNER: Moves in the menus.

Right/left arrows are tuning up/down.

CD, CDR: Left/right arrows are

searching backwards/forwards,

up/down arrows are selecting the

next/previous track.

+A...........................Increases the receiver volume.

-A...........................Decreases the receiver volume.

i NEWS/TA.................TUNER: Without function.

TV: Switches teletext on and off.

SAT: Switches the information text on

and off.

ÉATV......................Increases the TV volume.

CD, CDR, VCR, DVD: Starts playback.

ÇATV......................Decreases the TV volume.

CD, CDR, VCR, DVD: Stops playback.

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...Selects the previous preset tuner

station.

VCR: Rewinds the tape.
CD, CDR, DVD: Selects the previous

track.
TV:Selects the previous channel.

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...Selects the next preset tuner station.

VCR: Fast forwards the tape.
CD, CDR, DVD: Selects the next track.
TV:Selects the next channel.

LOUDNESS...................Switches LOUDNESS on and off.

±SOUND ....................Scrolls through the different smart

sounds (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only).

SUBW. ON/OFF............Switches the subwoofer on and off

(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

REC, DVD AUDIO ..........CDR, VCR: Starts recording.

DVD: Switches audio tracks.

CANCEL, DVD ...........CD, CDR, SAT, VCR: Clears a

program, cancels selections.
DVD: Switches the view angle.

FR.D., DVD Å .............TUNER: Switches to FREQUENCY

DIRECT.
CD, CDR, VCR, DVD: Pauses
playback.

INDEX, DVD T-C............VCR: Switches the index search on

and off.

SAT: Switches the themes on and off.
DVD: Switches between title and

chapter.

DISC..............................CD-, CDR-, DVD-Changers:

Switches to the next disc.

NIGHT...........................Switches NIGHT MODE on and off.

3D SURR.......................Switches virtual 3D surround on and off

(FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only).

VIRTUAL MODE............Scrolls through the different virtual

surround sound modes

(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

SURROUND ON/OFF....

Switches SURROUND SOUND on and off.
+/- SUBWOOFER...Increases/decreases the subwoofer

volume.

+/- REAR...............Increases/decreases the volume of the

rear speakers. While test tone is on,

the volume of the speakers you are

hearing can be increased/decreased

with these buttons.

SURROUND MODE.......Scrolls through the different surround

modes.

TEST TONE...................Switches the test tone on and off.

While test tone is on, the volume of

the speakers you are hearing can be

increased/decreased with

+/- REAR.

Remote control buttons

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REMOTE CONTROL

You can identify the universal remote control by the
inscription Multibrand/Universal.

The universal remote control must be programmed to use the
codes for your appliances of different brands. This is done by
keying in a 4-digit code or by scanning the codes until the
correct one is found. We recommend to using the 4-digit
code. This method is faster and more reliable. The code
scanning method should be used only if you cannot find the
code for one of your appliances. The codes are listed at the
end of this book.

Important!

Use the remote control buttons for programming, not the
buttons of the receiver or other appliances.

Programming with the 4-digit code
1 Keep the source button for the appliance which should be

controlled and2 pressed for 3 seconds.

2 Key in the 4-digit code for the appliance (codetable at the

end of the booklet).

Notes:– If more than 4 digits are entered, the remote control

will recognize only the ones keyed in first.

– If you do not key in a code within 30 seconds the

remote control will switch off the programming
function without changing the code.

– To program a new appliance, simply overwrite the

old code by entering a new one.

Scanning the codetable
1 Switch on the appliance which should be controlled.

2 Keep the source button for the appliance which should be

controlled and2 pressed for 3 seconds.

3 Press and release 2 again.

yThe remote control sends the codes for channel up or

standby (depending on the selected source) for one
brand after the other.

4 As soon as the appliance reacts – switches to the next

channel or to standby – press 2 to confirm the code.

yThe identified code will be used.

• If the set does not react within 2 minutes, the code for this
appliance is not stored in the remote control. The code of
the remote control will remain unchanged.

Note: When taking out the batteries of the remote control for

more than 1 minute the codes must be reprogrammed.

Once you have found and tested the codes for your various
appliances, you may want to write them down here.

PHONO..........................................

TUNER...........................................

CD .................................................

CDR/TAPE .....................................

TV..................................................

VCR ...............................................

SAT................................................

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.

yThe remote control is now reset to all its original Philips

codes.

Programming the universal remote control
(FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996 only)

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CONNECTORS

Connectors Connectors name Connect to:

6.3 mm headphone jack 1 PHONES A headphone with a 6.3 mm plug.

at the front.
Audio and video inputs 2 FRONT AV / GAME Left and right audio out jacks of appliances such as video cameras

at the front and game consoles.
(FR 995, FR 996 only).

3 FRONT AV / GAME Video out jacks of appliances such as video cameras and game consoles.

FRONT SPEAKERS 4 R, L Right and left front speaker.

5 CENTER Center speaker.
SURROUND SPEAKERS 6 R, L Right and left surround speaker.
AUDIO IN/OUT 8 CDR/TAPE OUT Input of a CD recorder or a tape deck.

9 CDR/TAPE IN Output of a CD recorder or a tape deck.

0 CD IN Output of a CD player.

! SAT IN Output of a satellite system.

@ VCR OUT Input of a video recorder.

# VCR IN Output of a video recorder.

$ TV IN Output of a TV.

% PHONO IN Output of a turntable with MM coil.

¡ PHONO GND f Ground cable of a turntable.
6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT ^

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT

6 channel output of appliances such as DVD or laserdisc players.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT & COAX 1 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances (default input for source DVD).

(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only)

& COAX OUT Coaxial input of digital appliances such as CD recorders or MD recorders

(FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only).

* COAX 2 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances.

( COAX OUT Coaxial input of digital appliances such as CD recorders or MD recorders

(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

( COAX 1 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only).

) OPTICAL IN Optical output of digital appliances such as DVD players, CD players,

CD recorders or MD players (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only).

) OPTICAL 1 (2) IN Optical output of digital appliances such as DVD players, CD players,

CD recorders or MD players (FR 995, FR 996 only).

VIDEO IN/OUT ™ S-VIDEO S-Video inputs/outputs of video appliances for better video quality

(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

£ DVD IN Output of a DVD player.

≤ MON OUT Input of a monitor (e. g. the TV).

§ VCR IN Output of a video recorder.

≥ VCR OUT Input of a video recorder (for recording).

ª SAT IN Output of a satellite system.
Antenna connectors ∞ AM LOOP Frame antenna supplied.

• FM 300 Ω Wire antenna supplied or exterior antenna.

Preamplified outputs 7 CENTER PRE-OUT Input of a TV when it is used as the center speaker (only possible

when the CINEMA LINK system bus is connected).

º SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT Input of a powered subwoofer.
System control bus ⁄ CINEMA LINK System control bus jacks of a Philips TV with CINEMA LINK.
Power outlets ¤ AC OUTLET Supplies same voltage as mains. Up to 120 W/1A total permitted load.

(not on all versions)
Power cord ‹ After all other connections have been made, connect the

power cord to the wall outlet.

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CONNECTIONS

Digital audio connections

Analog audio connections

There are analog and digital connectors available on some
appliances. If possible use the digital connection; usually this
will result in better sound quality. See “Reassigning a source
selection” on how to use the digital connectors of the receiver.

Because of a different kind of output signal, the use of Dolby
Digital Laserdisc requires an optional AC-3 RF demodulator.

DTS Digital SurroundTMis a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio
format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which

consequently cannot be decoded and played back inside most
CD, LD, or DVD players. For this reason, when DTS-encoded
software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD,
LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions
should be taken by the customer if the analog outputs are
connected directly to the receiver.

To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTMplayback, a DTS-compatible
player has to be connected to one of the digital inputs of the
receiver.

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

FM 300 Ω

VIDEO IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

DVD MON SAT

DVD

IN

IN IN

MON
OUT

VCRVCR

IN OUT
IN

OUT

VCR

PLAY

REC

AUDIO IN/OUT

VCRTV SAT CD CDR/TAPE

IN

OUT

PLAY

REC

MONITOR / TV

AUDIO
OUT

DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN/OUT

PHONO GND.

OPTICAL 2

OPTICAL 1

COAX
OUT

COAX 2

COAX 1

IN

IN

IN

IN

CENTER SUBW.

SURR.

L

R

6 CHANNEL /

DVD INPUT

AM LOOP

FRONT

PHONO

FRONT
SPEAKERS

SAT

IN

IN IN

SUBWOOFER

PRE-OUT

CINEMA

LINK

CENTER

CENTER

PRE-OUT

IN

OUT

PLAY

REC

R L

R

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

L

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Designed and developed by Philips in the European

Community.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
”DOLBY“, ”DOLBY DIGITAL“, ”PRO LOGIC“ and the
double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby

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Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems. Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world­wide patents issued and pending. ”DTS“ and ”DTS
Digital Surround“ are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FR 994, FR 995, FR 996:

CD RECORDER

CD PLAYER

TURNTABLE

VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT RECEIVER

PHONO GND.

DIGITAL

AUDIO

IN/OUT

OPTICAL 2

OPTICAL 1

COAX 2

COAX 1

CD RECORDER

IN

OUT

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

CD PLAYER

FR 963, FR 985, FR 986:

DVD PLAYER

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

IN

IN

6 CHANNEL /
DVD INPUT

CENTER SUBW.

COAX
OUT

SURR.

FRONT

IN

IN

PHONO

L

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FM 300 Ω

VIDEO IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

DVD MON SAT

DVD

IN

IN IN

VCRVCR

IN OUT

IN

OUT

MON

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PLAY

REC

OUT

AUDIO IN/OUT

VCRTV SAT

IN

OUT

PLAY

REC

SAT

IN

IN

CD PLAYER

PHONO GND.

DIGITAL
AUDIO
IN/OUT

OPTICAL IN

6 CHANNEL /

DVD INPUT

COAX 1

IN

CENTER

COAX 2

SURR.

IN

L

COAX
OUT

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ANTENNA

FM 300 Ω

AM LOOP

VIDEO IN/OUT

SAT

MON

VCR

DVD

SUBW.

FRONT

PHONO

IN

IN IN

IN

OUT

PLAY

IN

PLAY

REC

AUDIO IN/OUT

VCRTV SAT

OUT

REC

IN

IN

OUT

DVD PLAYER

CD RECORDER

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CONNECTIONS

System control bus, CINEMA LINK

Video connections

If the receiver and your Philips TV (or even better in addition
a Philips VCR or DVD player) with Cinemalink are connected
with the CINEMA LINK system bus control, some extra
system benefits are offered:
– Upon starting a source, the system will automatically

switch to that input.

– You may control the system via the TV screen. Depending

on the language of the TV, this can be done in your
preferred language.

– The TV can function as the center speaker of your system,

making a separate center speaker unnecessary.
(The cable A has to be purchased separately.)

– By pressing the standby button on the remote control, you

can switch the complete system to standby.

DIGITAL

AUDIO
IN/OUT

PHONO

VCRTV SAT CD CDR/TAPE

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN IN

IN

PLAY

OUT
REC

IN IN

IN

PLAY

OUT
REC

PRE-OUT

CENTER

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

PHONO GND.

SURROUND
SPEAKERS

R L

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

CENTER

R L

FRONT
SPEAKERS

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

AM LOOP

DVD

IN

MON

OUT

VCR

SAT

IN

PRE-OUT

CINEMA

LINK

SUBWOOFER

IN

PLAY

OUT

REC

OUT

OPTICAL 1

IN

COAX

OUT

COAX 2

IN

R

L

SURR.

CENTER SUBW.

FRONT

6 CHANNEL /
DVD INPUT

OPTICAL 2

IN

FM 300 Ω

COAX 1

IN

Designed and developed by Philips in the European

Community.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
”DOLBY“, ”DOLBY DIGITAL“, ”PRO LOGIC“ and the
double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems. Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world­wide patents issued and pending. ”DTS“ and ”DTS
Digital Surround“ are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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PLAY

OUT
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PLAY

OUT
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CENTER

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IN

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IN

PLAY

OUT

REC

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IN

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OUT

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L

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OPTICAL 2

IN

FM 300 Ω

COAX 1

IN

Designed and developed by Philips in the European

Community.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
”DOLBY“, ”DOLBY DIGITAL“, ”PRO LOGIC“ and the
double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems. Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world­wide patents issued and pending. ”DTS“ and ”DTS
Digital Surround“ are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

2

S-VIDEO

DVD MON SAT

VCR

VCR

VIDEO IN/OUT

OUT

IN

DVD PLAYER

MONITOR / TV

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VCR

SAT RECEIVER

If your video products have a S-video connector, using this
connector will provide better video quality
(FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

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CONNECTIONS

The type plate is located on the rear of the receiver.

1 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the type

plate corresponds to your local power voltage. If it does

not, consult your dealer or service organization.
2 Connect the power cord to the power outlet.
To disconnect the unit from the power completely, remove the

power plug from the power outlet.

Some of the speaker connections on the receiver are screw
connectors and some are click-fit connectors. Use them as
shown below.

1 Always connect the colored (or marked) wire to the colored

terminal and the black (or unmarked) wire to the black

terminal.
2 Connect:

– Left front speaker to L (red and black)

– Right front speaker to R (red and black)

– Center speaker to CENTER (blue and black)

– Left surround speaker to SURROUND L (grey and black)

– Right surround speaker to SURROUND R (grey and black)

You may use your Philips TV with CINEMALINK as the center
speaker. For TV’s with cinch connectors, additional cinch
cables are needed. These cables must be connected to the
blue CENTER PRE-OUT connector on the back. Look into the
instruction manual of your TV on how to use it as the center
speaker.

AM (MW) antenna

The loop antenna supplied is for indoor use only. Position the
antenna as far away as possible from the receiver, a TV, the
cables, a DVD player, a VCR and other radiation sources.

1

Fit the plug of the frame antenna to AM LOOP as shown below.

2 Turn the antenna for optimum reception.

FM antenna

The wire antenna supplied can be used only to receive nearby
stations. For better reception we recommend using a cable
antenna system or an outdoor antenna.

1 Open the FM 300 Ω click-fits by pushing the lever down as

shown below.

2 Insert each wire of the antenna into one hole.
3 Close the click-fits using the lever.

4

Move the antenna in different positions for optimum reception.

The unit complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Antenna connections

TV as the center speaker

Speaker connections

Power

7 mm

1

2

3

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P

O

LO

AM

8 mm

1

2

3

8 mm

1

2

3

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. The listener should always be able to ”see” the
speakers.

Each room has different acoustic characteristics and the
positioning possibilities often are limited. You can find the
best position for your speakers by referring to the picture
above.

As a minimum we recommend 5 speakers (2 front, a center,
2 surround) for good surround sound. It is possible to
reproduce some kind of surround sound with fewer speakers.
This is done by redirecting the signals which are foreseen for
the missing speakers to the existing ones. See “Menus” on
how to set up the receiver correctly for the number and size
of the speakers used.

Positioning the front speakers

The front speakers should be placed to the right and left in
front of the listening position like usual stereo speakers.

Positioning the center speaker

The center speaker should be placed in the center between
the two front speakers, e. g. underneath or on top of the TV.
The best height for the center speaker is the height of the
listener’s ears (while seated).

Positioning the surround speakers

The surround speakers should face each other and be in line
with, or slightly behind the listener.

Positioning the subwoofer

A subwoofer can be used to enhance the bass performance of
your system dramatically. The subwoofer can be positioned
anywhere in the room, because it is not possible to locate the
source of deep tones. Nevertheless, you should not place the
subwoofer in the middle of a room, since the bass could be
severely weakened. Do not place any object on the
subwoofer.

The relative volume of the speakers must be adjusted for
optimal surround sound. You should be at your usual listening
position when adjusting the speaker volume. See “Receiver
menu” on how to unit up the receiver for the used speakers.
Ideally, the volume in the listening position should be the
same from all speakers.

1 Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote control.

y A test tone coming from the different speakers, except

the subwoofer, is heard.

3 Press +/- REAR on the remote control to

increase/decrease the volume of the actual speaker. The
best result is achieved when all speakers have equal
volume in the listening position.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote control.

y The test tone stops.

Note: If you are not completely satisfied with the volume

settings, we recommend making minor adjustments to
them during surround sound playback.

If the receiver is used at very high power it can produce
distortions which may damage your speakers seriously. If
distortions occur, reduce the volume and the tone controls to
a level where the sound is acceptable again.

To avoid overheating of the unit a safety circuit has
been built in. Therefore your set may disconnect under
extreme conditions. If this happens, switch the unit off
and let it cool down before reusing it. After having let
the set cool down switch the set on again and select
the desired source by turning SOURCE SELECT.

Connecting headphones to PHONES will switch off the
speakers. The receiver switches to STEREO and surround
sound will be reduced to a stereo signal which is reproducible
by standard headphones.

Disconnecting the headphones switches on the speakers
again. If you wish to enjoy surround sound again, switch the
receiver back to surround sound.

Clean the receiver with a soft,
slightly dampened, lint-free cloth. Do
not use any cleaning agents as they
may have a corrosive effect.

Do not expose the receiver to
humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat
(caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight).

Maintenance

Headphones

Power handling

Speaker setup and testing

Positioning the speakers

SYSTEM SETUP

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FRONT

RIGHT

RIGHT

SURROUND

(REAR)

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

(REAR)

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

LEFT

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SYSTEM SETUP

Once the number and position of loudspeakers has been
fixed, you can adjust the initial receiver settings for optimum
surround sound with the actual setup:

1 Set which speakers have been connected to the receiver

(see “Menus / SPEAKR SETUP”).

Note: The initial setting of your receiver is:

two front speakers left and right: present
(cannot be altered)
center speaker: present
two rear speakers: present
subwoofer: present

2 Select the size of the speakers (SMALL or LARGE)

(see “Menus / SPEAKR SIZES”).
Select SMALL if your speaker is able to reproduce low
notes down to at least 80–100 Hz.
Select LARGE if your speaker is able to reproduce low
notes down to at least 50 Hz.
(As a rule of thumb, a LARGE speaker has a cone diameter
of at least 12 cms (5 inches).)
See the specification sheets of your loudspeakers.

Note: The initial setting of your receiver is:

FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996:
all speakers: LARGE
FR 963, FR 994:
all speakers: SMALL

3 Set the distance from the speakers to the listener’s position

(see “Menus / SPK DISTANCE”).

Note: The initial setting of your receiver is:

FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996:
all speakers: 10 feet (3 meters)
FR 963, FR 994:
front speakers, left and right: 13 feet (4 meters)
center speaker: 10 feet (3 meters)
rear speakers, left and right: 7 feet (2 meters)

Receiver adjustment

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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. If only a
letter is shown, this speaker is not used and its sound is
being reproduced by the other speakers.

.....virtual surround sound

SURROUND.................surround sound is reproduced

DIGITAL SURROUND ....digital surround sound is reproduced

L, R ...........................front left and right speaker

C...............................center speaker

SL, SR .......................surround speakers

SW............................subwoofer

Menu indication

These signs show you if the menu is on or off and indicate in
which direction you may move.

MMEENNUU .......................Menu is on.

1..............................You may move backwards to the previous

menu topic using 1 PREV. / EXIT (“left”
key on the remote control).

3 .............................You may move up in an option list using

X MENU NAVIGATOR (“up” key on the

remote control).

4 .............................You may move down in an option list

using X MENU NAVIGATOR (“down” key
on the remote control).

2..............................You may move forward to the next menu

topic using NEXT 2 (“right” key on the
remote control).

OOKK.............................You may confirm the displayed value.

Status lights

Signs show you various settings and information about the
status of the receiver.

PRESET......................Tuner is tuned to a preset radio station.

SENS HI.....................Tuner is switched to high sensitivity.

SENS LO ..................Tuner is switched to low sensitivity.

CCIINNEEMMAA LLIINNKK OONN ......CINEMA LINK is active

STEREO......................An FM station is being received in stereo.

SMART SOUND...........One of the preset sound settings of the

receiver is being used
(FR 985, FR 986 only).

HALL..........................HALL effect is on.

ANA ..........................Analog input is being used for the playing

source.

NNIIGGHHTT.......................NIGHTMODE is on.

COAX

1

......................Coaxial digital input COAX 1 is being

used for the playing source.

COAX

2

.....................Coaxial digital input COAX 2 is being

used for the playing source.

DDOOWWNNMMIIXX.................Incoming multichannel signals are being

reduced to fewer output signals
(depending on the number of speakers).

OPT...........................Optical digital input OPTICAL IN is being

used for the playing source
(FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only).

OPT

1

........................Optical digital input OPTICAL 1 IN is

being used for the playing source
(FR 995, FR 996 only).

OPT

2

.......................Optical digital input OPTICAL 2 IN is

being used for the playing source
(FR 995, FR 996 only).

LOUDNESS .................LOUDNESS is switched on.

Information area

This area is used for feedback of the receiver, tuner
frequencies, menu options, values and scrolling text
messages.

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Display

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MENUS

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. If you try to use VOL CENTER,
a message will be scrolled that this is not possible
(INSTALL CENTER SPEAKER).

The menu always works the same way. Arrows in the display
show you the possible moving directions.

1 Press SETUP MENU.

yMENU, and * EFFECTS is displayed.

• You can exit the menu at any time by pressing

SETUP MENU.

2 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR until the desired option (or a

value) is displayed.

3 Press NEXT 2 to choose the displayed option (or

ENTER / OK to confirm a value).

• You can leave any option (values remain unchanged) by

pressing 1 PREV. / EXIT.

Menu structure

* EFFECTS

Switches sound effects.

3D SURR (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only)
virtual 3D surround: 0…100 %
VIRT SURR (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only)
virtual surround: 0…100 %

* VOL BALANCE

Adjusts the relative volume balance between the
connected speakers.

TEST TONE

Test tone: on/off

VOL FRONT-L

Volume front left speaker: –50…+50

VOL FRONT-R

Volume front right speaker: –50…+50

VOL CENTER

Volume center speaker: –50…+50

VOL REAR-L

Volume rear left speaker: –50…+50

VOL REAR-R

Volume rear right speaker: –50…+50

VOL SUBWOOFER

Volume subwoofer: –50…+50

Note: When using the 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT the values

below cannot be changed.

* SPEAKR SETUP

Selects the used speakers.

SUBW PRESENT

Subwoofer present: yes/no

CENTER SPEAKR

Center speaker present: yes/no

REAR SPEAKER

Rear speakers present: yes/no

* SPEAKR SIZES

Chooses the speaker sizes of the used speakers, for
optimal sound reproduction. LARGE indicates a speaker
which can reproduce frequencies lower than 50 Hz. If
SUBW PRESENT is set to NO, FRONT SIZE can only
be set to LARGE. If FRONT SIZE is set to SMALL,
CENTER SIZE can only be set to SMALL and
consequently a subwoofer must be connected.

SUBW PRESENT (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only)
Subwoofer present: yes/no

FRONT SIZE

Left and right front speakers: small/large

CENTER SIZE

Center speaker: small/large

REAR SIZE

Rear speakers: small/large

* SPK DISTANCE

Distance between the usual listening position and the
speakers. This defines the delay time for the surround sound.

DISTANCE L/R
Distance to front speakers: 1…10 m (3…30 ft)

DISTANCE CNTR

Distance to center speaker: 1…10 m (3…30 ft)

DISTANCE REAR

Distance to rear speakers: 1…10 m (3…30 ft)

Receiver menu

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MENUS

* SELECT INPUT

Assigns the audio input connectors to the different source
selections chosen with SOURCE SELECT (see “Source
selection” for details).

COAX1

Digital coaxial input 1, COAX 1 IN

COAX2

Digital coaxial input 2, COAX 2 IN
OPT (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only)
Digital optical input, OPTICAL IN
OPT 1 (FR 995, FR 996 only)
Digital optical input, OPTICAL 1 IN
OPT 2 (FR 995, FR 996 only)
Digital optical input, OPTICAL 2 IN

SAT IN

Analog audio input SAT IN

VCR IN

Analog audio input VCR IN

TV IN

Analog audio input TV IN

CDR IN

Analog audio input CDR IN

CD IN

Analog audio input CD IN

6 CH IN

Analog audio input 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT

* TUNER

Setup for preset radio stations (see “TUNER” for details).

AUTO INSTALL

Stores radio stations automatically

MAN INSTALL

Stores radio stations manually

GIVE NAME

Allows you to assign names to stored radio stations

RESHUFFLE

Resorts stored radio stations

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.

If CINEMA LINK is on, adjustments on the receiver will be
shown on the TV screen for a few seconds. Consult the
instruction booklet of your TV on how to use the TV menu.
The options offered may vary by TV model.

Switching the connection

• Press CINEMA LINK on or off to switch the connection
between the receiver and the TV.

yIf the connection is switched on, CINEMA LINK ON is

displayed.

Note: We recommend switching CINEMALINK off during

recording. This avoids unwanted interruptions due to
switching TV functions.

If CINEMA LINK is switched on and the TV menu is active,
TV MENU is displayed and the menu and sound functions on
the receiver are locked.

• Press

CINEMA GO on the remote control.

y

The TV sends a play command to the CINEMALINK DVD
player, if present. The DVD player will start playing and the
receiver automatically switches to the best CINEMALINK
sound.

•

If no DVD player is connected or if the DVD player has no disc
loaded, the TV will send a play command to the CINEMA LINK
video recorder, if present.

y

The video recorder will start playing and the audio receiver
selects the best CINEMA LINK sound.

•

If no video recorder source is connected or tape is loaded, the
TV will select the last watched TV channel.

Activating CINEMA LINK

TV menu

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SOURCE SELECTION

When selecting a source by turning SOURCE SELECT, 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. It is possible to reassign a source selection to other
than these standard inputs.

Source selected........Connectors used

DVD...............................COAX 1 digital audio input and

DVD IN video input

PHONO..........................PHONO IN audio input

TUNER..........................The tuner part of the receiver is used,

all inputs are switched off.

CD.................................CD IN audio input

CDR/TAPE .....................CDR/TAPE IN audio input

TV..................................TV IN audio input and

no video input

VCR...............................VCR IN audio input and

VCR IN video input

SAT...............................SAT IN audio input and

SAT IN video input

The 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT connectors can be assigned to
any of the available sources (excluding TUNER and PHONO).
The assignment can be done via the * SELECT INPUT
option in the menu. See below for more details.

If a source is selected with SOURCE SELECT the standard
audio input is used. To change this, the source selection must
be reassigned to another audio input.

Example: Reassigning CD from the analog CD IN audio input

to the digital COAX 2 IN audio input.

1 Choose * SELECT INPUT from the menu and press

NEXT 2.

2 Turn SOURCE SELECT to select the source which should be

reassigned (e. g. CD).

yThe name of the source is displayed and the light of the

source flashes.

3 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR to select the input connectors

which should be used (e. g. CD -> COAX2).

4 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

ySTORED is displayed briefly.

5 This source selection is now using the chosen audio input

(e. g. CD uses the COAX 2 IN input connectors, COAX 2
lights when switching to CD).

You may assign more than one source to a source selection.
This can be useful when products are connected one after the
other in a chain.

Example: A VCR is connected to the TV but only the TV is

connected to the receiver. Both SOURCE SELECT
settings, TV as well as VCR, have to use the TV
input connectors.

1 Choose * SELECT INPUT from the menu and press

NEXT 2.

2 Turn SOURCE SELECT to select the source which should be

reassigned (e. g. VCR).

yThe name of the source is displayed and the light of the

source flashes.

3 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR to select the input connectors

which should be used (e. g. VCR -> TV IN).

4 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

ySTORED is displayed briefly.

5 This source selection is now using the chosen audio input (e.

g. VCR uses the TV IN input connectors, VCR <TV IN> is
displayed briefly when switching to VCR).

The 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT can be used to connect a
device with a built-in multichannel decoder (e.g. Dolby Digital,
DTS, etc.) and 6-channel output connector, i. e. a high end
DVD/SACD player.

When using the 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT audio input, the
receiver works as a multichannel amplifier. The source
reproduces surround sound and sends it to the receiver
divided into the necessary channels. Therefore the
SURROUND ON/OFF, HALL and SURR. MODE button have no
effect since the provided signal is already multichannel.

From a source which is connected to the
6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT audio input cannot be recorded.

About 6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT

Using one source selection for two or more
appliances

Reassigning a source selection

6 CHANNEL-DVD/SACD INPUT selection

SOURCE SELECT

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PLAYBACK, RECORDING

1 Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver.
2 Turn SOURCE SELECT to select a source.

yThe name of the source is displayed.

• You can select the FRONT AV/GAME input by pressing

FRONT AV (FR 995, FR 996 only).

3 Start playback of the source as usual.

• Turn VOLUMEto adjust the volume.

yVOLUME and the volume level between 0 and 50 is

displayed.

1 Press BASS or TREBLE.

yBASS or TREBLE and the actual value are displayed

briefly. Then TURN VOLUME KNOB TO CHANGE is
scrolled.

2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the bass or treble.

yBASS or TREBLE and the actual value are displayed.

Note: If VOLUME is not turned within 5 seconds or if any

other control is used, the bass or treble adjustment is
switched off.

FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only:

• Press ±SOUND on the remote control to scroll through

the built-in smart sounds: MOVIE, SPEECH, MUSIC,
MULTIMEDIA and PERSONAL. (PERSONAL is the
userdefined bass and treble setting.)

ySMART SOUND is displayed and the name of the chosen

sound profile is scrolled once if smart sound is on.

FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only:

• If a subwoofer is connected, press SUBW.ON/OFF to

increase the bass performance.

Note: In case of digital surround sound, a subwoofer signal

will only be available when supported by the source
material.

• Press LOUDNESS to switch on or off loudness.

yLOUDNESS is displayed if loudness is on.

If you wish to record from a source you must select it with
SOURCE SELECT. The incoming signal is reproduced by all
audio and – if the source includes a video signal – video
outputs of the receiver. The sound settings do not affect the
recording.

1 Turn SOURCESELECT (or press FRONT AV – FR 995, FR 996

only) to select the source you want to record from.

yThe name of the source is displayed.

2 Prepare the desired recording appliance. It must be

connected to one of the outputs of the receiver.

3 Start recording on the recording appliance.
4 Start the playback of the source as usual.

Notes:– The audio and video signal of VCR IN is not

reproduced by VCR OUT. The same applies to the
audio signal of CDR/TAPE IN to CDR/TAPE OUT.

– We recommend not to use the digital output

COAX OUT of the receiver to record from an analog

source. Use the analog output CDR/TAPEinstead.

– From a source which is connected to the

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT audio input cannot be
recorded.

It is possible to connect a digital recorder to the digital output of
the receiver. In this way, all signals coming from the digital
inputs can be recorded directly on the connected audio recorder.
The receiver will also convert all signals coming from the analog
inputs to the digital output.

The receiver can be used to record digitally a multichannel
surround sound audio signal (Dolby Digital or DTS) from, for
example, DVD to CD-R. The receiver will convert the digital
multichannel signal into a stereo signal without loss of relevant
sound information.

Notes:– Do not use the 3D SURROUND feature while making

digital recordings as this will distort the digital audio
signal (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only).

– When recording a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, each

track must be recorded individually.

– Digital recording is not possible when the digital

source material is copy-protected.

Recording from the digital output

Recording from a source

Adjusting the sound

Playing a source

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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, 1 or marks which are
encoded for multichannel surround sound. You should prefer
Dolby Digital or DTS to get the most out of your receiver.

The FR 994, FR 995 and FR 996 are able to reproduce DTS
surround sound. DTS is a premium multichannel surround
sound system available on DVD discs, laserdiscs and audio
discs. Consult your software dealer on the availability of DTS
software in your region.

Notice that DVD discs do not always carry full multichannel
surround. To be sure that a disc is multichannel encoded
consult your dealer.

Most ordinary stereo tapes and discs can be replayed using
surround sound settings with good results. If the reproduction
is distorted in surround mode, switch to normal stereo mode.

The availabilty of the various surround sound modes
described depends on the number of speakers used and the
incoming sound information.

With surround sound on, you can switch through the different
surround modes. Note that the possibilities are related to
speaker setup defined in the receivers menu.

If a digital surround signal is detected, the receiver will scroll
either DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS.

1 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the surround sound.

yThe surround mode in use is scrolled.

2 Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the different

surround modes (if available).

yThe chosen mode and the speakers used are displayed.

If the incoming multichannel signals are reduced to
fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is displayed.

FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only:
3 Press 3D SURROUND to switch on or off virtual 3D surround.

yA light indicates if virtual 3D surround is on.

FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only:
3 Press VIRTUAL MODE as often as necessary to switch

through the virtual surround sound modes:
1 × to activate 3D SURROUND
2 × to activate MULTI FRONT
3 × to activate MULTI REAR
4 × to activate NATURAL SURROUND

yA light indicates if a virtual surround sound mode is on.

-signs indicate which virtual surround sound mode is

active.

4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround

sound.

ySURROUND OFF is scrolled.

Switching surround sound

About surround sound

SURROUND SOUND

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HALL

The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is
added. This gives the impression of being in a large room.
Can only be used in stereo mode.

SURROUND

The surround mode enables normal surround sound
reproduction with 4 or 5 speakers. Depending on the source
material, Dolby Surround Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS is
reproduced.

PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS
In addition to SURROUND, the surround mode used –
depending on the source material – will be displayed. In case
of digital surround, the sound format AC-3 (for Dolby Digital) or
DTS will be displayed, followed by the sound channels, available
on the source (e. g. DVD).

Example: AC-3 3/2.1 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,

2 surround channels and a
subwoofer channel.

AC-3 3/1.0 Dolby Digital, 3 front channels,

1 (mono) surround channel without
subwoofer signal.

DTS 3/2.1 DTS, 3 front channels, 2 surround

channels and a subwoofer channel.

FRONT-3 STEREO

The surround sound is muted. 3 Stereo lets you listen to
surround sound without using the surround speakers.

STEREO

All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and
right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction.

Virtual Surround

Your receiver is able to reproduce one or more forms of virtual
surround sound. Virtual surround gives a more real life sound
impression by creating phantom speakers in addition to or
instead of real speakers. The position of the listener
influences the surround effect. The area where the effect is
best is shown in grey.

The level of virtual surround sound effect can be adjusted in
the setup menu. The following surround sound modes are
available:

3D SURROUND

No rear speakers are needed. The sound of the rear channel
is simulated by the front speakers. Surround sound is
simulated through the front left, right and center speakers.

MULTI FRONT (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only)
Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front
speaker.

MULTI REAR (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only)
Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right rear
speaker.

NATURAL SURROUND (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only)
Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front
and rear speakers.

Note: The availability of MULTI FRONT and

MULTI REAR depends on the sound channels on the

source material (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only).

NIGHT MODE (only on the remote control)

The loud parts of the sound are lowered and the soft passages
are raised. You can enjoy surround sound without disturbing
sleeping children or neighbors. Night mode only works with
Dolby Digital, and only if supported by the source material.

Surround sound settings

English

CENTER

FRONT

FRONT

LEFT

RIGHT

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TUNER

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, STEREO is shown.

Searching for radio stations
1 Turn SOURCE SELECT to select the tuner.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Select a waveband by pressing TUNER BAND repeatedly.

yThe selected waveband is displayed.

3 Keep 1 or 2 pressed for approximately 1 second.

ySEARCH is displayed and the tuner tunes to a station

with sufficient strength.

4 Repeat this procedure until you find the desired station.

• To fine tune to a weak transmitter, briefly press 1 or 2 as

often as necessary for optimum reception.

Tuning to a radio station by frequency (with the remote
control only)
1 Press TUNER.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Press FR. D..

y_ is displayed.

3 Use 1–0 to key in the frequency of a radio station.

Notes: Only valid numbers within the frequency range of the

tuner can be keyed in.

You can switch the tuner to a lower search sensitivity, to
search only for stations with a strong signal (FM only).

1 Turn SOURCE SELECT to select the tuner.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Press SENS. on the receiver.

yEither SENS HI or SENS LO is displayed for 5 seconds.

Note: While searching for radio stations, the actual sensitivity

is displayed. In this case, SENS LO means the tuner is
looking only for radio stations with a strong signal.

You may store up to 30 radio stations in the memory. The
receiver can select and program radio stations by itself or you
can choose them yourself.

Automatic programming
1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2.

2 Choose AUTO INSTALL and press NEXT 2.

yThe preset number where programming will start, the

waveband and AUTO are displayed.

3 Turn TUNER PRESET X to change the preset number where

programming should start.

4 Use TUNER BAND to switch to the desired waveband.
5 Press ENTER / OK to start programming.

yAUTO INSTALL flashes and all available radio

stations are programmed, this may take a few minutes.
Programming is done when AUTO INSTALL stops
flashing.

Manual programming
1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2.

2 Choose MAN INSTALL and press NEXT 2.

yA preset number, the waveband and the frequency are

displayed.

3 Turn TUNER PRESET X to change to the preset number

where the radio station should be stored.

4 Tune to the desired radio station (see “Searching for radio

stations”).

5 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

ySTORED is displayed briefly. The radio station is

programmed at the chosen preset number.

6 Select and store all desired radio stations this way.

Storing radio stations

Switching FM sensitivity

Tuning to radio stations

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TUNER

1 Turn SOURCE SELECT to TUNER to select the tuner.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select a preset radio station.

yPRESET, the preset number and station are displayed.

After programming radio stations, you might want to change
their sequence. RESHUFFLE allows you to exchange the
positions of presets.

1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2.
2 Choose RESHUFFLE and press NEXT 2.

yPRESET, a preset number and station are displayed.

3 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select a preset station.
4 Press ENTER / OK to confirm the selection.

yThe selected preset number SWAP <-> and a second

preset number are displayed.

5 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select the other preset station.
6 Press ENTER / OK to confirm the exchange.

yRESHUFFLED is displayed briefly and these two

preset numbers are swapped.

It is possible to assign a name to any of the preset radio
stations.

1 Choose * TUNER from the menu and press NEXT 2.
2 Choose GIVE NAME and press NEXT 2.

yA preset radio station is displayed.

3 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select the preset to be renamed.
4 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

yThe existing name or ________ is displayed.

5 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select a letter and NEXT 2 or

1 PREV. to move to the next or previous position.

6 After you have entered the entire name, press ENTER / OK

to confirm.

ySTORED is displayed and the name is stored.

1 Use the menu option * TUNER, choose GIVE NAME.

yA preset radio station is displayed.

2 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR to select the name to be

cleared.

3 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.
4 Press 1 PREV. while the first letter is flashing.

y CL is flashing to the left of the station name.

5 Press ENTER / OK to clear the station name.

Or, if you have changed your mind,

press 1 PREV. to leave the station name as it is.

Clearing station names

Naming radio stations

Resorting stored radio stations

Tuning to stored radio stations

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TECHNICAL DATA

Subject to modification without notice.

General

Power consumption (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986) .................260 W

Power consumption (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996) .................280 W

Standby power consumption............................................< 2 W

Dimensions, w × h × d ............................435 × 135 × 350 mm

Weight (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986)......................................8.6 kg

Weight (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996)......................................9.4 kg

Amplifier part (0.7 % THD, 6 Ω)

FR 963, FR 985, FR 986:

Output power, stereo mode: FTC (40 Hz–20 kHz).......2 × 50 W

Output power, surround mode (1 kHz)

Front......................................................................2 × 60 W

Center..........................................................................60 W

Surround................................................................2 × 60 W

FR 994, FR 995, FR 996:

Output power, stereo mode: FTC (40 Hz–20 kHz).......2 × 80 W

Output power, surround mode (1 kHz)

Front....................................................................2 × 100 W

Center........................................................................100 W

Surround..............................................................2 × 100 W

Bass..................................................................±9 dB at 100 Hz

Treble................................................................±9 dB at 10 kHz

Loudness....+6 dB at 100 Hz (-30 dB); +3 dB at 10 kHz (-30 dB)

Total harmonic distortion .........................0.05 % at 1 kHz, 5 W

Frequency response..................................20–20,000 Hz, ±1 dB

S/N ratio........................................................................≥ 82 dB

Stereo separation (1 kHz)..............................................≥ 45 dB

Crosstalk (1 kHz)...........................................................≤ -65 dB

Inputs

Linear inputs.......................................................250 mV/47 kΩ

6 CH ....................................................................250 mV/40 kΩ

Front AV (FR 995, FR 996 only) ...........................250 mV/22 kΩ

Phono......................................................................5 mV/47 kΩ

Digital coaxial ..............................................75 Ω acc. IEC 958

Digital optical...................................................................toslink

Outputs

Power supply AC outlets (switched)...........totally max. 120 W

Linear outputs .......................................................250 mV/1 kΩ

Digital coaxial ..............................................75 Ω acc. IEC 958

Digital output sampling frequencies

Analog in.............................................................out 48 kHz

Digital in 32 kHz..................................................out 32 kHz

Digital in 44.1 kHz............................................out 44.1 kHz

Digital in 48 kHz..................................................out 48 kHz

Digital in 96 kHz (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) ...out 48 kHz

Subwoofer pre-out....................................................0.8 V/1 kΩ

Center pre-out...........................................................0.8 V/1 kΩ

Headphones....................................8–600 Ω (3 V e.m.f., 60 Ω)

Speakers...........................................................................≥ 6 Ω

Tuner part

Wave range

FM..............................................................87.5–108.0 MHz

AM................................................................530–1,700 kHz

Sensitivity

Stereo FM..................................................................41 dBf

Mono FM....................................................................17 dBf

Total harmonic distortion

Stereo FM...................................................................0.8 %

Mono FM.....................................................................0.9 %

Frequency response...................................63–12,500 Hz ±1 dB

S/N ratio

Stereo FM....................................................................55 dB

Mono FM .....................................................................60 dB

Channel separation.............................................27 dB at 1 kHz

Receiver

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Set does not work The overheating safety circuit Switch the set off and let it cool down. After
and is in standby mode has been activated. having let the set cool down switch it on again

and select a source by rotating SOURCE SELECT
or pressing a source key on the remote control.

No sound VOLUME is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the VOLUME.

Headphones are connected. Disconnect headphones.
The wrong source is selected. Turn SOURCE SELECT to select the correct

source.

No sound on the One speaker is connected incorrectly. Connect the speaker properly.
left or right side

A speaker cable is damaged. Replace the cable.
Volume balance in the receiver menu is Adjust VOL FRONT-L and VOL FRONT-R

adjusted incorrectly. in the receiver menu.

Poor sound or no sound at SURROUNDmode is not switched on. Press SURROUND ON/OFFto switch on the
the center or surround surround sound.
speakers

Surround and/or center speakers are not Connect the speakers properly.
(properly) connected.

Surround and/or center speakers are switched Set speaker present to YES.
off in the SPEAKR SETUP menu.

A speaker cable is damaged. Replace the cable.

Poor bass sound Speakers are not in phase. Connect the colored (or marked) wires to the

colored terminals and the black (or unmarked)
wires to the black terminals.

Bad sound Badly matching setting for the given type of Correct the sound settings on the receiver.

music or sound.

Surround sound level is The level of the surround sound is not Adjust the level of the surround sound on
too low or too high adjusted properly. the receiver.

Center sound level is too The sound level of the center channel is not Adjust the level of the center channel
low or too high adjusted properly . on the receiver.

Only center speaker is A mono signal is reproduced. Choose a different sound source or switch off
heard in Dolby Surround surround sound.
Pro Logic

Bad radio reception, Receiver or antenna is positioned near a Change the position of the interfering unit
automatic programming radiation source such as TV, CD player, or try to switch it off.
does not work properly CD recorder, DVD player, etc.

No digital recording The sampling frequency is not accepted by Make sure the digital recorder can handle
possible via digital output the digital recorder. sampling frequencies between 32 kHz and 48 kHz

or make the recording via analog output.

Whole recording appears The DVD player does not provide track Record each track individually or use the
as one track when information. “manual track increment” feature on the recorder.
recording from DVD disc

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.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed, before taking
the set for repair.

If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints,
consult your dealer or service center.

AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

LIMITED W ARRANTY

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales
receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product
is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.For one
year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is
free.After one year from the day of purchase , you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts,and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts,are covered only for
the original warranty period.When the warranty on the product
expires,the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product,adjustment
of customer controls on the product,and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,acci­dent,unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of
Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or anten­na systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed,manufactured,approved and/or authorized,or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or conse­quential damages,so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
This includes,but is not limited to,prerecorded material,whether
copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is
officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In
countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not
distribute the product,the local Philips service organization will
attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the
appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily avail­able).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of
purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.Also
keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service.
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service
call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed
list) or authorized service center for repair.When the product has
been repaired,you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.(In U.S.A.,Puer to Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all
implied warranties,including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. But,because some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last,this limi­tation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada,this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.No
other warranties are expressed or implied,including any implied war­ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Philips is
not liable under any circumstances for any direct,indirect,special,
incidental or consequential damages,howsoever incurred,even if
notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product
below.Also,please fill out and mail your warranty registration card
promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # ________________________________________

SERIAL # ________________________________________

EL4965E005 / MAC 4110 / 1-97

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,[phone]

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ABC ...............................0030, 0035, 0038, 0040, 0028, 0034,

0041, 0044

Allegro..........................0180, 0342

Antronix........................0049, 0234

Archer...........................0049, 0180, 0234, 0824

Belcor............................0083

Bell & Howell...............0041

Cable Star.....................0083

Cabletenna...................0049

Cableview.....................0049

Century.........................0180

Citizen ...........................0180, 0342

Colour Voice.................0052, 0058

Comtronics....................0067

Contec...........................0046

Digi...............................0664

Eastern..........................0029

Emerson........................0824

Everquest ......................0042, 0067

Focus.............................0427

France Telecom.............0923

GC Electronics..............0083, 0234

Garrard..........................0180

Gemini..........................0269, 0042

General Instrument......0303, 0503, 0038, 0837

GoldStar........................0067, 0171

Goodmind.....................0824

Hamlin..........................0047, 0036, 0286, 0061

Hitachi..........................0038

Hytex.............................0034

Jasco............................0042, 0180, 0342

Jerrold..........................0030, 0039, 0303, 0038, 0041, 0042,

0051, 0503, 0837

Linsay............................0467

Magnavox .....................0054, 0041

Memorex......................0027

Movie Time...................0090, 0183

NAP...............................0034

NSC...............................0183, 0090

Novaplex.......................0645

Oak................................0046, 0034

Optimus........................0048

Panasonic.....................0048, 0134, 0027

Panther.........................0664

Paragon.........................0027

Philips...........................0052, 0058, 0269, 0317, 0054, 0180

Pioneer..........................0171, 0050, 0560

Popular Mechanics.......0427

Proscan.........................0048

Pulsar............................0027

Quasar..........................0027

RCA...............................0048

Radio Shack..................0824, 0042, 0342, 0910

Realistic........................0234

Recoton.........................0427

Regal.............................0286, 0047

Regency........................0029

Rembrandt....................0038

Runco............................0027

SL Marx........................0067

Samsung .......................0067, 0171

Scientific Atlanta.........0035, 0044, 0504

Seam.............................0537

Signal............................0042, 0067

Signature......................0038

Sprucer.........................0048

Starcom........................0030, 0042

Stargate ........................0067, 0042, 0824

Starquest......................0042

Sylvania........................0028

TFC................................0337

TV86..............................0090

Tandy............................0285

TeleCaption...................0248

Teleview.......................0067

Texscan.........................0028

Timeless........................0445

Tocom...........................0039, 0040

Toshiba.........................0027

Tusa..............................0042

Unika.............................0234, 0180, 0049

United Artists...............0034

Universal.......................0234, 0049, 0083, 0218, 0180

Viewstar.......................0285, 0054, 0090

Westminster.................0132

Zenith............................0027, 0552, 0081, 0035, 0042, 0234

Zentek...........................0427

ADC...............................0045

Adcom...........................0261, 0182

Aiwa.............................0151, 0039, 0184

Akai...............................0183

Anthem.........................0924

Audio Alchemy.............0221

Audio-Technica.............0197

BSR...............................0272, 0221

Burmester.....................0447

California Audio Lab.....0056

Carrera..........................0221

Carver...........................0184, 0206, 0464

Craig.............................0642

Crown...........................0149

Curtis Mathes...............0056

DAK...............................0272

DBX...............................0281

DKK...............................0027

Denon...........................0030, 0061, 0900

Emerson ........................0182, 0191, 0332, 0496

Fisher............................0115, 0206, 0201, 0369

GE.................................0036

Garrard..........................0307, 0272, 0420, 0447, 0452

Genexxa ........................0059, 0191, 0332

GoldStar........................0444

Harman/Kardon............0200, 0184, 0453

Hitachi..........................0059, 0182

JVC...............................0099, 0682, 0685

Kenwood.......................0055, 0217, 0708, 0853, 0064

Kodak............................0314

Krell..............................0184

Kyocera.........................0045

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LXI.................................0332

Linn...............................0184

Luxman.........................0120

MCS ..............................0056, 0070

MGA.............................0110

MTC..............................0447

Magnavox .....................0184, 0553, 0332

Marantz........................0184, 0056, 0207, 0462

McIntosh.......................0314

Mission.........................0184

Mitsubishi.....................0110

NAD..............................0046

NEC ...............................0261, 0070

NSM.............................0184

Nakamichi.....................0174

Nikko.............................0197, 0191, 0201

Onkyo ............................0128, 0895

Optimus........................0447, 0495, 0059, 0453, 0206, 0223,

0464, 0202, 0332, 0064, 0114, 0172,

0221, 0307, 0369, 0027

Panasonic.....................0056, 0394, 0330, 0779

Parasound .....................0447, 0221

Philips...........................0184, 0314

Pioneer..........................0059, 0495, 0271, 0332

Proscan.........................0080

Proton...........................0184

QED...............................0184

Quasar..........................0056

RCA ...............................0080, 0332, 0036, 0182, 0206, 0791

Realistic ........................0182, 0202, 0191, 0206, 0207, 0447

Rotel.............................0184, 0447, 0924

SAE...............................0184

STS...............................0045

Sansui ...........................0229, 0184, 0332

Sanyo ............................0114, 0206

Scott.............................0191, 0182, 0332

Sears.............................0332

Sharp............................0064, 0207, 0888

Sherwood.....................0141, 0207, 0223, 0453

Shure............................0070

Sony ..............................0027, 0212, 0631, 0517, 0632

Soundesign ...................0172, 0452

Sylvania........................0184

Tascam..........................0447

Teac..............................0420, 0447, 0201, 0207

Technics ........................0056, 0330, 0234

Toshiba.........................0046

Vector Research...........0221, 0444

Victor............................0099

Wards...........................0080, 0184

Yamaha.........................0214, 0063, 0197

Yorx...............................0488

Zenith............................0642

Aiwa.............................0224, 0227, 0056

Akai...............................0310

Carver...........................0056

Denon...........................0103

Fisher............................0101

Garrard..........................0335, 0466

Harman/Kardon............0209, 0056

JVC...............................0271, 0300

Kenwood.......................0098, 0097, 0260

Magnavox.....................0056

Marantz........................0056, 0036

Mitsubishi.....................0310

NAD..............................0171

Onkyo ............................0162, 0163, 0309

Optimus........................0247, 0054, 0364, 0466

Panasonic.....................0256

Philips...........................0056

Pioneer..........................0054, 0247, 0126

Proscan.........................0053

RCA...............................0053

Revox............................0217

Sansui ...........................0036, 0056

Sharp............................0258

Sherwood.....................0364

Sony ..............................0270, 0197, 0318

Teac..............................0335, 0316

Technics........................0256

Victor............................0300

Wards...........................0054

Yamaha.........................0121, 0124

Harman/Kardon............0609

JVC...............................0585

Kenwood.......................0561

Magnavox.....................0530

Mitsubishi.....................0548

Onkyo............................0530

Optimus........................0552

Panasonic.....................0517

Philips...........................0566, 0530

Pioneer..........................0552, 0598

Proscan.........................0549

RCA...............................0549

Samsung.......................0600

Sony..............................0560

Technics........................0517

Thomson.......................0578

Toshiba.........................0530

Yamaha.........................0572, 0517

Zenith............................0618, 0530

A-Mark..........................0030

AOC...............................0079, 0030, 0212, 0046, 0057

Abex..............................0059

Admiral.........................0120

Adventura.....................0073

Aiko...............................0119

Akai...............................0057

Alaron...........................0206

Allegro..........................0747, 0801

Ambassador..................0204

Ampro...........................0778

Anam............................0207

Anam National.............0082

Archer...........................0030

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Audiovox .......................0119, 0030, 0207, 0478, 0650

Aumark.........................0087

Baysonic.......................0207

Belcor............................0046

Bell & Howell...............0043, 0181

Bradford........................0207

Brockwood....................0046

Broksonic......................0030, 0263, 0490

CCE...............................0064, 0244

CXC...............................0207

Candle...........................0213, 0073, 0057, 0083

Capehart.......................0079

Carnivale.......................0057

Carver...........................0081

Celebrity.......................0027

Cineral..........................0478, 0119

Citizen ...........................0213, 0073, 0083, 0057, 0066, 0087,

0119, 0307

Clairtone.......................0212

Concerto.......................0083

Contec...........................0184, 0207, 0212

Craig.............................0207

Crosley..........................0081

Crown...........................0066, 0207

Curtis Mathes...............

0087, 0057, 0181, 0043, 0066, 0074, 0078,

0081, 0083, 0120, 0172, 0193, 0478, 0493

Daewoo........................0119, 0650, 0046, 0651, 0478, 0066

Daytron.........................0046, 0066

Denon...........................0172

Dumont.........................0044, 0046

Dwin.............................0747, 0801

Dynatech.......................0244

Electroband...................0027, 0212

Electrohome..................0408

Emerson ........................0263, 0207, 0205, 0206, 0490, 0204,

0309, 0307, 0651, 0066, 0212, 0650,

0046, 0065, 0181

Envision........................0057

Fisher............................0181, 0186

Fujitsu...........................0206

Funai.............................0207, 0198, 0206

Futuretech.....................0207

GE.................................0048, 0054, 0074, 0082, 0078, 0205,

0162, 0309, 0478, 0120

Gibralter........................0044, 0046, 0057

Go Video.......................0087

GoldStar........................

0028, 0205, 0057, 0046, 0059, 0066, 0083

Gradiente ......................0083, 0080

Grundig.........................0064, 0222

Grunpy..........................0206, 0207

Hallmark.......................0205

Harley Davidson...........0206

Harman/Kardon............0081

Harvard.........................0207

Hitachi..........................0172, 0178, 0065, 0083, 0059

Infinity...........................0081

Inteq..............................0044

JBL................................0081

JCB...............................0027

JVC...............................0080

Janeil............................0073

KEC...............................0207

KTV...............................0307, 0207, 0212, 0244, 0066, 0057

Kaypani.........................0079

Kenwood.......................0057, 0046

Kloss.............................0073, 0051

LG..................................0083

LXI .................................0181, 0205, 0074, 0044, 0081, 0183

Loewe...........................0539

Logik.............................0043

Luxman.........................0083

MEI...............................0212

MGA.............................0177, 0046, 0057, 0205

MTC..............................0087, 0046, 0057, 0212, 0083

Magnavox .....................0081, 0214, 0051, 0123, 0047, 0213,

0057, 0413, 0206

Majestic........................0043

Marantz........................0081, 0064, 0057

Matsushita...................0078, 0277

Megatron ......................0030, 0172, 0205

Memorex......................

0205, 0043, 0083, 0087, 0177, 0181, 0277

Midland........................0044, 0059, 0066, 0074, 0078, 0162

Minutz...........................0048

Mitsubishi.....................0177, 0046, 0205, 0120

Motorola .......................0082, 0120

Multitech......................0244, 0207

NAD..............................0183, 0193, 0205

NEC ...............................0057, 0046, 0083, 0524

NTC...............................0119

Nikko.............................

0205, 0044, 0074, 0057, 0119, 0181, 0183

Noshi............................0045

Onwa............................0207

Optimus........................0277, 0193, 0181

Optonica.......................0120, 0192

Orion.............................0263, 0206, 0490

Panasonic.....................0078, 0277, 0082, 0028, 0074, 0080,

0081, 0087, 0120, 0172, 0177, 0181,

0183, 0192, 0205

Penney..........................0074, 0057, 0087, 0048, 0054, 0162,

0045, 0205, 0078, 0066, 0046, 0030,

0059, 0083, 0183

Philco............................0047, 0046, 0057, 0081, 0123, 0172,

0490, 0051, 0213, 0214

Philips...........................0081, 0044, 0047, 0066, 0064, 0027,

0045, 0046, 0048, 0051, 0054, 0079

Pilot...............................0046, 0057, 0066

Pioneer..........................0193, 0065

Portland........................0119, 0046, 0066

Prism.............................0078

Proscan.........................0074, 0057

Proton...........................0493, 0205, 0030, 0079

Pulsar ............................0044, 0046

Quasar..........................0078, 0082, 0277, 0192

RCA ...............................0074, 0045, 0162, 0046, 0065, 0078,

0117, 0120

Radio Shack..................0192, 0207, 0205, 0057, 0066, 0046,

0181, 0059, 0074, 0083

Realistic ........................0192, 0207, 0181, 0057, 0066, 0205,

0046, 0059, 0083

Rhapsody......................0212

Runco ............................0044, 0524, 0057

SSS...............................0046, 0207

Sampo...........................0057, 0059, 0066, 0079

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Samsung .......................0087, 0059, 0205, 0046, 0057, 0066,

0083, 0064

Samsux.........................0066

Sansei...........................0478

Sansui...........................0490

Sanyo ............................0181, 0186, 0173

Scimitsu........................0046

Scotch...........................0205

Scott.............................0263, 0205, 0206, 0207, 0046

Sears.............................0186, 0181, 0173, 0183, 0081, 0083,

0198, 0205, 0074, 0206

Semivox........................0207

Semp.............................0183

Sharp............................0192, 0120, 0413, 0066, 0184

Shogun..........................0046

Signature......................0043

Simpson ........................0213, 0214

Sony ..............................0027, 0138, 0107

Soundesign ...................0205, 0207, 0206, 0213

Spectricon.....................0030

Squareview...................0198

Starlite..........................0207

Supre-Macy..................0073

Supreme.......................0027

Sylvania........................0081, 0047, 0123, 0057, 0408, 0051,

0213, 0214

Symphonic....................0198

TMK..............................0083, 0204, 0205

Tandy............................0120

Tatung ...........................0030, 0082

Technics ........................0078, 0277, 0044, 0074

Technol Ace..................0206

Techwood.....................0030, 0078, 0083

Teknika..........................0213, 0043, 0206, 0046, 0066, 0081,

0207, 0083, 0119, 0177, 0087

Telefunken....................0083

Toshiba.........................0183, 0087, 0181

Tosonic..........................0212

Totevision.....................0066

Trical.............................0184

Universal.......................0054, 0048

Vector Research...........0057

Victor............................0080

Vidikron.........................0081

Vidtech..........................0046, 0205

Viking............................0073

Wards...........................0081, 0192, 0205, 0183, 0043, 0047,

0048, 0123, 0138, 0214, 0054, 0107,

0206, 0046, 0057, 0083, 0162
White Westinghouse...0651, 0650

Yamaha.........................0046, 0057

Zenith............................0044, 0043, 0119, 0173

Zonda............................0030

Admiral.........................0075

Adventura.....................0027

Aiko...............................0305

Aiwa.............................0334, 0027, 0064

Akai...............................0133, 0080, 0088, 0068

American High..............0062

Asha..............................0267

Audiovox.......................0064

Beaumark......................0267

Bell & Howell...............0131

Blaupunkt......................0033

Broksonic......................0211, 0148, 0388, 0029, 0236, 0238,

0322, 0506

CCE...............................0099, 0305

Calix..............................0064

Canon............................0062

Capehart.......................0047

Carver...........................0108

Cineral..........................0305

Citizen ...........................0305, 0064

Colt...............................0099

Craig.............................0064, 0074, 0099, 0267, 0298

Curtis Mathes...............0062, 0068, 0087, 0189

Cybernex .......................0078, 0267

Daewoo........................0305, 0588, 0047, 0072

Daytron.........................0047

Denon...........................0069

Dynatech.......................0027

Electrohome..................0064

Electrophonic................0064

Emerex..........................0059

Emerson........................

0211, 0029, 0148, 0236, 0063, 0238, 0305,

0321, 0115, 0235, 0506, 0088, 0239, 0588,

0095, 0322, 0388, 0027, 0064, 0070

Fisher............................0074, 0131, 0081, 0093

Fuji................................0060, 0062

Funai.............................0027

GE.................................0062, 0087, 0229, 0075, 0267

Garrard..........................0027

Go Video.......................0459, 0553

GoldStar........................0064, 0065

Gradiente ......................0035, 0027

HI-Q...............................0074

Harley Davidson...........0027

Harman/Kardon............0108, 0065

Harwood.......................0095, 0099

Headquarter..................0073

Hitachi..........................0069, 0132, 0027, 0068

JVC...............................0094, 0035, 0068

Jensen..........................0068

KEC...............................0064, 0305

KLH...............................0099

Kenwood.......................0068, 0094, 0065, 0073

Kodak ............................0062, 0064

LXI.................................0064

Lloyd‘s...........................0027, 0235

Logik.............................0099

MEI...............................0062

MGA.............................0070, 0088, 0267

MGN Technology..........0267

MTC..............................0027, 0267

Magnasonic..................0305

Magnavox .....................0062, 0108, 0027, 0066, 0176

Magnin.........................0267

Marantz........................0108, 0065, 0062

Marta............................0064

Matsushita...................0062, 0481, 0189

Memorex......................0131, 0074, 0027, 0064, 0062, 0075,

0267, 0334, 0073, 0066

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Metz..............................0033, 0064, 0189, 0323

Minolta.........................0132, 0069

Mitsubishi.....................0070, 0088, 0094, 0075

Motorola .......................0062, 0075

Multitech......................0027, 0099

NAD..............................0085

NAP...............................0060, 0061, 0062, 0064, 0066, 0069,

0093, 0132

NEC ...............................0065, 0067, 0068, 0094, 0131

Nikko.............................0064

Nikon............................0061, 0280

Noblex..........................0267

Olympus........................0062

Optimus........................

0085, 0075, 0064, 0459, 0131, 0189, 0481

Optonica.......................0089

Orion.............................0506, 0322, 0029, 0211

Panasonic.....................0062, 0104, 0189, 0252, 0481

Penney..........................

0062, 0267, 0064, 0065, 0069, 0067, 0081

Pentax ...........................0069, 0132

Philco............................0062, 0506, 0236

Philips...........................0108, 0062, 0089

Pilot...............................0064

Pioneer..........................0085, 0094

Portland........................0047

Profitronic.....................0267

Proscan.........................0087, 0229

Protec............................0099

Pulsar ............................0066, 0078

Quarter..........................0073

Quartz...........................0073

Quasar..........................0062, 0189, 0104, 0481

RCA ...............................0087, 0176, 0229, 0069, 0132, 0104,

0133, 0062, 0075, 0267

Radio Shack..................0027

Radix.............................0064

Randex..........................0064

Realistic ........................0074, 0027, 0131, 0075, 0064, 0062,

0089, 0073, 0093

Ricoh .............................0061, 0280

Runco............................0066

STS...............................0069

Samsung .......................0267, 0072, 0080, 0078

Sanky............................0066, 0075

Sansui ...........................0506, 0068, 0298, 0027, 0094

Sanyo ............................0073, 0074, 0131, 0267

Scott.............................

0211, 0148, 0238, 0072, 0237, 0239, 0070

Sears.............................0069, 0132, 0081, 0073, 0064, 0074,

0131, 0027, 0062, 0093

Semp.............................0072

Sharp............................0075, 0089

Shintom........................0099

Shogun..........................0078, 0267

Signature......................0062

Singer...........................0099

Sony ..............................0060, 0061, 0059, 0280, 0062, 0027

Sunpak..........................0280

Sylvania........................0062, 0108, 0027, 0070

Symphonic....................0027

TMK..............................0063, 0235, 0267

Tatung...........................0068

Teac..............................0027, 0068

Technics ........................0062, 0189, 0066, 0087, 0229

Teknika..........................0027, 0062, 0064

Thomas.........................0027

Toshiba.........................0072, 0239, 0237, 0093, 0070

Totevision.....................0064, 0267

Unitech.........................0267

Vector...........................0072

Vector Research...........0065, 0067

Video Concepts.............0067, 0088, 0072

Videosonic....................0267

Wards...........................0062, 0075, 0089, 0027, 0087, 0074,

0072, 0267, 0239, 0069, 0099, 0176,

0108
White Westinghouse...0305

XR-1000........................0099, 0027, 0062

Yamaha.........................0065, 0068

Zenith............................0066, 0060, 0061, 0027, 0506

AlphaStar......................0799

Astro Industries............0122

BSR...............................0122

Capetronic....................0122

Channel Master............0045, 0239

Chaparral......................0080, 0236, 0243

DX Antenna..................0068

Drake............................0091, 0272, 0045

Echostar ........................0307, 0802, 0175, 0186, 0296

Expressvu......................0802

General Instrument......0388, 0896, 0654

Grundig.........................0200

HTS...............................0802

Hitachi..........................0846

Homecable....................0265

Hughes Network Syst... .0776

Hytek.............................0122

IQ..................................0237

IQ Prism........................0237

JVC...............................0802

Janeil............................0179

Jerrold..........................0388, 0654

Legend..........................0296

Macom..........................0045

Magnavox .....................0749, 0751

Memorex......................0296, 0751

Next Level ....................0896

Panasonic.....................0179, 0728

Philips...........................0227, 0126, 0749, 0751

President.......................0101

Primestar......................0654, 0388

Proscan.........................0593

RCA ...............................0593, 0170, 0882

Radio Shack..................0593

Realistic........................0079

STS...............................0237, 0068

Sony..............................0666

Star Choice...................0896

Star Trak.......................0207

Toshiba.........................0109, 0817

Uniden..........................

0265, 0397, 0079, 0101, 0751, 0103, 0749

Zenith............................0091, 0883, 0272

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