Philips MMS 305-A User Manual

MMS 305/A 3.500 Acoustic Surround Power

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

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For US/Canada only

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be
particularly aware of.

1. Read these instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.

2. Keep these instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

3. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth. The appliance should be cleaned only s recommended
by the manufacturer.

7. Install in accordance with the manufacturers Instructions. Do not block any of the ventilation
openings. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or

similar surface or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

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 grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. Match wide blade of Plug to wide slot, fully
insert. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. When 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 particulary 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 a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

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. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain
or moisture.

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.

AC

Polarized Plug

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Important notes for users in the U.K.

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Mains plug

This apparatus is fitted with an
approved 13 Amp plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug
proceed as follows:

1 Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2 Fix new fuse which should be a

3 Refit the fuse cover.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your
socket outlets, it should be cut off and
an appropriate plug fitted in its place. If
the mains plug contains a fuse, this
should have a value of 5 Amp. If a plug
without a fuse is used, the fuse at the
distribution board should not be greater
than 5 Amp.

Note: The severed plug must be
disposed of to avoid a possible shock
hazard should it be inserted into a 13
Amp socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are
coloured with the following code:
blue = neutral (N), brown = live (L).
As these colours may not correspond
with the colour markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:

 Connect the blue wire to the

 Connect the brown wire to the

 Do not connect either wire to the

Before replacing the plug cover, make
certain that the cord grip is clamped
over the sheath of the lead - not simply
over the two wires.

Copyright in the U.K.

Recording and playback of material
may require consent. See Copyright
Act 1956 and The Performer's
Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI
approved type.

terminal marked N or coloured
black.

terminal marked L or coloured red.

earth terminal in the plug, marked
E (or ) or coloured green (or green
and yellow).

Typeskilt finnes på apparatens
underside.

Observer: Nettbryteren er sekundert
innkoplet. Den innebygde netdelen er
derfor ikke frakoplet nettet så lenge
apparatet er tilsluttet nettkontakten.

For å redusere faren for brann eller
elektrisk støt, skal apparatet ikke
utsettes for regn eller fuktighet.

Deutschland

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß dieses
Gerät in Übereinstimmung mit den
Bestimmungen der
Amtsblattverfügung 1046/1984
funkentstört ist.

Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde
das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur
Überprüfung der Serie auf
Einhaltung der Bestimmungen
eingeräumt.

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Description

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Ultra-thin design, powerful surround audio!

The A 3.500 Acoustic Surround Power / MMS
305 is the result of the ultimate union of Philips

acoustical core competencies. We created a
multimedia multi-channel speaker system that
features four ultra-thin soft flat panel speakers, a
variety of mounting options and an explosive
wOOx subwoofer. The set is the perfect choice
for a space-saving hifi audio solution.

This Soft Flat Panel speaker system is especially
designed as a multimedia hifi multi-channel
speaker system. It will enhance dramatically your
gaming and audio-visual experience. It delivers the
ultimate sound solution for gamers by providing
thrilling surround sound.

All together, there can be connected up to three
audio-visual sources at the same time directly to
the speaker system: one 4-channel input (
for your 4-channel soundcard and two stereo inputs
for other audio-visual devices (

For optimum performance, the set is best used with
3D positional audio inputs, from e.g. 4-channel
soundcards. The soundcard outputs for 3D
positional audio outputs are usually marked as
OUT 1 and OUT 2. The information provided from
these OUT 1 and OUT 2 computer outputs will
activate the four satellites and the subwoofer so
that you will experience sound from all around you.

If your computer is only equipped with a stereo
soundcard, or youre using other stereo audio­visual sources as input, then the speaker system
will operate as a stereo speaker system. The front
and surround satellites on one side will be one
stereo channel and the front and surround satellites
on the other side will be the other stereo channel.

Next to your computer, this multi-functional A 3.500
Acoustic Surround Power / MMS 305 system
can be connected to your CD/MP3 player and
games consoles as well. It is also possible to drive
the speaker system from a DVD player that has
two analog outputs.

INPUT 1)

INPUT 2, INPUT 3).

Philips Advanced Technologies

wOOx

Anchored by a 40 watt subwoofer, the A 3.500
Acoustic Surround Power / MMS 305 system

employs Philips patented wOOx Bass Driver
technology to generate superior bass from a
deceptively small enclosure. The wOOx bass
drivers are composed of a unique dual suspension
design mounted in front of the subwoofer resulting
in a deeper, richer bass performance you would
expect from a large subwoofer. With the
symmetrical construction of the wOOx Bass
Radiator, there is complete balance of the
membrane movement producing no discernable
distortion. As a result, gaming effects are more
intense and music more enjoyable.

Soft Flat Panel Satellite Speakers

NXT* has developed a unique loudspeaker
technology that has redefined the shape of sound.
Philips has taken a new step in optimising the
implementation of NXT*s technology by adding a
High Frequency Booster. The High Frequency
Booster boosts sound pressure at the higher
frequencies, thereby enabling the use of a soft
panel material whose sound quality matches the
performance of most home audio systems.

* NXT Trade Mark of New Transducers Ltd.

Trade Mark of New Transducers Ltd.
All Patent Rights Reserved.

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Ultra thin, stylish design, superb acoustic quality
and high impact bass power from all around you.
Flat will from now onwards - never sound flat
anymore, at least Philips soft flat panel speakers!

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1 STANDBY

To switch the speaker system into
(=STANDBY) mode

2 MUTE

To switch the speaker system into mute
mode, and normal mode again

3 MASTER VOLUME - / +

To adjust the master volume higher or lower

4 FADE REAR / FRONT

To adjust the loudness of the rear and the
front satellite speakers

5 BASS - / +

To adjust the bass level according your per­sonal preference

6 TREBLE - / +

To adjust the presence of the higher tones
according your personal preference

7wOOx

To activate wOOx, hear a full spectrum of
bass frequencies  ranging from the subtle
to the extreme

8 GAME/ SPEECH/ MUSIC

Choose from either the game, speech or
music button for optimal pre-set sound re­production per genre

9 INPUT 1/ INPUT 2/ INPUT 3

Make your choice of audio-visual source se­lection. Two separate stereo input sources
and one 4-channel input source can be con­nected to this multi-channel speaker system

ON or OFF

12 INPUT 1 SURR (BLACK COLOR)

To connect the Surround In cable - for the
surround satellite speakers - from Out 2 at
the soundcard/ sound source

13 INPUT 2 STEREO

Option to connect a stereo soundcard or an­other stereo audio-visual sound source

14 INPUT 3 STEREO

Option to connect a stereo soundcard or an­other stereo audio-visual sound source

15 SATELLITE FR.L

To connect the front left satellite speaker

16 SATELLITE FR.R

To connect the front right satellite speaker

17 SATELLITE SR.L

To connect the surround left satellite speaker

18 SATELLITE SR.R

To connect the surround right satellite
speaker

19 REMOTE IR-EYE

To connect the remote control IR-EYE

WALL MOUNTING OPTION

The design of the satellites speakers offers
wall mounting as an option

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10 POWER

This mains power cord must be connected
to the AC outlet

11 INPUT 1 LINE (GREEN COLOR)

To connect the Line In cable - for the front
satellite speakers - from Out 1 at the
soundcard/ sound source

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1. Connect the

OUT 1 at the soundcard to INPUT 1 LINE , AND

2. Connect the SURROUND IN cable (black color)
from OUT 2 at the soundcard to INPUT 1 SURR
(only applicable if a 4-channel soundcard is
available), AND/OR

3. Connect another LINE IN cable from another
stereo audio-visual source to INPUT 2 STEREO,

AND/OR

4. Connect another LINE IN cable from another
stereo audio-visual source to INPUT 3 STEREO

5. Connect the front left satellite speaker to

SATELLITE FR.L

6. Connect the front right satellite speaker to

SATELLITE FR.R

7. Connect the surround left satellite speaker
to SATELLITE SR.L

8. Connect the surround right satellite speaker
to SATELLITE SR.R

LINE IN cable (green color) from

Safety

 Do not expose the speakers to excessive heat

(caused by heating equipment or direct
sunlight). To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture. If fluid spills into the speakers,
disconnect any connections immediately and
let the speakers dry before reusing them.

 You may clean the speakers with a soft, slightly

dampened lint-free cloth. Do not use any
cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive
effect.

 If the speakers do not operate, disconnect them

from the power supply. Wait a few seconds
before reconnecting them to the power supply.

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9. Connect the Remote Control IR-EYE connector

10. Connect the fixed mains power cord to the

11. Switch on (and switch off as well) the system

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12. Tune the system using the controls on the

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to the REMOTE IR-EYE and place the eye on top
of your monitor/ desktop PC

AC outlet

using the STANDBY button on the remote
control

soundcard/ sound source and the controls
on the remote control

outlet until all connections are made!

Specifications

Overall

 output power : 80 watts RMS
 THD : 10% @ 80 watts RMS
 frequency response : 40  20,000 Hz
 cross-over frequency : 200 Hz
 magnetically compensated

Pre-amplifier

 input resistance : 100K ohms
 input impedance : >10K ohms
 clipping level : 2V RMS
 distortion : 0.05%
 digital volume
 bass : 8± 2dB per step
 treble : 8± 2dB per step

Satellites

 drivers :
 output power :

 frequency response : 200  20,000 Hz

Subwoofer

 drivers :
 output power :

 frequency response : 40  200 Hz

Remote Control

 # of functions : 17 key buttons

Dimensions

 satellites
 subwoofer
 remote control
 packaging

: 50 steps @ 1.25dB per step

8 ohms Soft Flat 3.25x5.0
4 x 10 watts RMS @ 10% THD

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4 x 8 watts RMS @ 0.5% THD

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4 x 1 watts RMS @ 0.05% THD

5.25 super woofer + 6 wOOx
2 x 20 watts RMS @ 10% THD

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2 x 15 watts RMS @ 0.5% THD

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2 x 1 watts RMS @ 0.05% THD

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158 (H) x 82 (W) x 81 (D) mm

:

228 (H) x 190 (W) x 266 (D) mm
: 168 (L) x 38 (W) x 17 (D) mm
: 284 (H) x 232 (W) x 384 (D) mm

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Weight

 satellites : 4 x 0.23 kg
 subwoofer : 3.7 kg

System Requirements

 preferred : 4-channel soundcard
 other possibilities

: stereo soundcard, MP3/ CD/

Cassette player, game

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