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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 Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

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5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming
pool, or in a wet basement.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand

that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or

ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position

does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block
the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as

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

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply

only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions

should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated. ®="\J--^oIarized Plug

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of this plug to the

wide slot and fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension
cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.

12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the

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manufacturer.

Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power

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lines.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding • If an outside antenna is connected to the

receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See

Figure below.

16. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged

from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall

and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified

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service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or

B.

The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

C.

The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

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change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond

that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be

referred to qualified service personnel.

Welcome

This owner’s manual is designed for you. It is divided into four sections, “Getting Started,” “Operations,” “Remote Control Setup,”
and “General Information.”

The “Getting Started” section guides you through what you need to know to get your Audio Home Theatre System up and running.
The “Operations” section takes you through more advanced features, building on what you’ve done in “Getting Started.”
The “Remote Control Setup” section helps you set up your remote control to operate your other AudioAtideo equipment, such as a

CD Player, TV, and VCR.
The “General Information” section is there if you should need the information.
Remember, you can’t hurt your Audio Home Theatre System by following these instructions. So, read on... and relax!

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Features....................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Quick Use Guide:

Introduction/Supplied Accessories...............................................................................................................................................7

Hookup.......................................................................................................................................................................................8-9

Setup: Reciever/Subwoofer.........................................................................................................................................................10

Rear Panel Connections....................................................................................................................................................................11-12

Front Panel Controls/Connection................................................................................................................................................... 13-14

Installing Batteries in Remote Control..................................................................................................................................................15

Remote Control Description.............................................................................................................................................................15-16

Front Panel Display Description............................................................................................................................................................17

Operations

Amplifier:

Power ON/OFF, Balance,

Function Select, Preset Equalizer................................................................................................................................................18

Surround Sound;

ON/OFF, Mode Selection, Test Tone................................................................................;....................................................19-22

Tuner:

Auto, Manual, Direct,

Preset Memory, Recall...........................................................................................................................................................23-24

Additional Features:

Clock Set, Sleep, Wake Up, Demo.............................................................................................................................................25

Remote Control Setup

Direct Entry............................................................................................................................................................................................26

Search.....................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Additional Functions........................................................................................................................................................................28-29

Brand Codes......................................................................................................................................................................................30-35

General Information

Tips If Something Isn’t Working...........................................................................................................................................................36

Glossary................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37

Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................38

Warranty.................................................................................................................................................................................................39

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Featui^es

Your new AudioA^ideo Home Theatre System consists of an MX920AHT high-quality Receiver and five speakers. The
MX920AHT is not only a decoder of Dolby Pro Logic material for the Home Theatre process, it is also an Amplifier for your
other audio equipment such as a CD Player or Audio Cassette Deck.

Dolby Pro Logic Processor with Normal/Wide/Phantom modes. A Test Tone feature enables you to check volume levels of the
front, center, and rear speakers.

l\iner, AM/FM Stereo with Automatic or Manual Tuning, Direct Tuning, and 24 Presets.

Inputs, one AJV Input and two Audio-only Inputs (including one Input on the firont panel.)

Universal Remote Control with 36 keys, operates most brands of TVs, VCRs, Cable Controllers, CD Players, and Laser Disc
Players.

Multi-Function Display shows Function, Station Tuning, Surround Sound mode. Graphic Equalizer mode, and time.

Timer system automatically turns unit off, and features a Voice Fade In/Out.

Speaker System, designed for the acoustical diversity of Home Theatre sound, includes two Front Speakers, two Surround
Speakers, a Center Charmel Speaker, and a Subwoofer.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR

EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING HOOKUP

OR OPERATION, CALL

THE PHILIPS INFORMATION

CENTER AT

1-800-531-0039.

Copyright © 1996 Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

All rights reserv'ed.

Your Home Theatre System includes the following items:

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Front Left and
Right Speakers
To be placed to
the left and
right of the
Television and
aimed toward
the viewing
area.

FM Antenna
Connects to the Home Theatre
Receiver for reception of FM radio
stations.

Surround
Left and
Right
Speakers
To be placed
behind and
aimed toward
the viewing
area.

AM Anteima

Connects to the Home Theatre

Receiver for reception of AM radio

stations.

Center Speaker
To be placed on top, below or at the
front of the Television and aimed
toward the viewing area.

Red- and White-Tipped Phono
Plug Coimectors:
Use to connect the VCRs left and right
“AUDIO OUT” jacks to the Home
Theatre Receiver’s left and right
“AUDIO IN” jacks.

Speaker Wire - Black and Red color
For hookup of the Main Speakers to

the Home Theatre Receiver.

Speaker Wire - Black and Blue color
For hookup of the Center Speaker to the
Home Theatre Receiver.

Speaker Wire - Black and Gray color
For hookup of the Surround Speakers to
the Home Theatre Receiver.

Speaker Wire - Black and Green color
For hookup of the Subwoofer to the
Home Theatre Receiver.

Subwoofer
To be placed to the
left or right of the
Television and
aimed toward the
viewing area.

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Getting Started

ANTENNA Hookup Instructions

Connect the Antennas to the Home Theater Receiver:

Connect the two ends of the FM Antenna to the Home
Theatre Receiver’s “300 ohm FM’’ terminals.

Connect the two ends of the AM Antenna to the Home
Theatre’s “AM” terminals.

NOTES; The FM Antenna should be positioned so that it is
completely spread out. The AM Antenna can be mounted by
pressing the Antenna into the AM Antenna Clip on the back
of the Receiver.

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VCR Hookup Instructions

If the VCR is already properly connected to the TV, skip to step 5:

Connect the Cable (or Antenna) to the VCR’s “IN FROM ANT” input.

With an additional R.F. Cable (usually supplied with VCR), connect

the VCR’s “OUT TO TV” to the Television’s “ANT/CABLE” input.

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Connect the Hi-Fi VCR to the Home Theatre Receiver:
With the red and white tipped phono plug connectors (supplied), connect

the VCR’s left and right “AUDIO OUT” jacks to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s left and right “VCR/TAPE IN” audio jacks.

If your TV has an AUX(illary) VIDEO INPUT, you can connect the
VCR’s video signal to your TV as follows:

^ Using an additional phono plug (not supplied), connect the VCR’s

“VIDEO OUT” jack to the TV’s AUX(illary) “VIDEO IN” jack.

NOTES; For TV hookup and operation details, refer to your TV’s owner’s manual.
The VCR can be placed on top of the Home Theatre Receiver.

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lock wire in terminal. Make sure the
insulation is completely removed from
the ends of the Antenna and Speaker
wires at all connection points.

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Speaker Hookup Instructions

Connect the Speakers to the Home Theatre Receiver:

Wth the two Black and Gray color speaker wire, connect the Surround Speakers to the Home Theatre

Receiver’s “SURROUND SPEAKER” terminals.

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Using the Black and Red color speaker wire, connect the Front Left and Right Speakers to the Home
Theatre Receiver’s “FRONT SPEAKER” terminals.

Using the Black and Blue color speaker wire, connect the Center Speaker to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s “CENTER SPEAKER” terminals.

Using the Black and Green color speaker wire, connect the Subwoofer Speakers to the Home Theatre
Receiver’s “SUBWOOFER” terminals.

NOTE: Be sure the (+) and (-) speaker wires are connected to the correct R(ight) and L(eft) Speaker terminals on
the Home Theatre Receiver.

Speaker Positioning Instructions

Place the Front Left Speaker to the left of the
Television as seen from the front of the Television.
Place the Front Right Speaker to the right of the
Television as seen from the front of the Television.

Place the Center Speaker on top, below, or at the
front of the Television.

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Place the Surround Speakers behind and aimed
toward the viewing area. The viewing area should
be between the Television and the Surround
Speakers.

Place the Subwoofer to the left or right of the
Television as seen from the front of the Television.

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Audio Home Theatre
Receiver Operations

NOTE: The steps listed here describe
how to operate your Receiver using the
controls found on the front panel of the
Receiver. For remote control details, see

page 15.

Plug the AC power cord into a
standard household 120V A.C. outlet.
The STANDBY LED will come on.

Press the STANDBY-ON button. The
Receiver will turn on. The STANDBY
LED will turn off.

Select the Source. Press the
“VIDEO/DVD” SOURCE
SELECTOR button. “VIDEO/DVD”
will appear in the Receiver’s display.

Press the SURROUND MODE button
until “SURROUND ON” appears in
the Receiver’s display.

Press the PRO LOGIC button. The
“DOLBY SURROUND PRO LOGIC”
trademark will appear in the display.

Press either the PROLOGIC CENTER
MODE (+) or (-) button until
“NORMAL” appears in the display.

Play a Dolby Pro Logic encoded
videotape in your Hi-Fi VCR. Make
sure your Television’s volume is
completely mrned down. Now, adjust
the Receiver’s MASTER VOLUME
knob to a normal listening level.

Adjust the Surround (or rear) volume

by pressing the SURROUND LEVEL

(+) or (-) button until the rear sound
can be heard when playing a Dolby
Prologic encoded videotape in your
VCR.

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Subwoofer Operations

The sound level of the Subwoofer can be SUBWOOFER
adjusted to your desired level. For details, see

page 17.

NOTE: At lower sound levels, the bass sound may not

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the CENTER LEVEL (+) or (-) button
until the center sound can be heard
when playing a Dolby Prologic
encoded videotape in your VCR.

NOTES: The sound from the Surround
Speakers and the Center Speaker should be
suffidiently heard, but it should not be as loud
as the sound from the front speakers.

For Surround Sound details, see pages 19-22.
It is recommended to adjust the volumes of the

center and rear sound at a normal listening
level

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Rear Panel Connections

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FM ANTENNA

75 ohm - Hookup an outside FM 75 ohm
antenna here.
300 ohm - If you do not have an outside
antenna, hookup your supplied FM antenna
here.

AM ANTENNA

Hookup your supplied AM antenna here.

For details, see page 8.

VIDEO jacks

• VIDEO OUT - For hoolcup to the video input of
a VCR. This will allow you to record on your
VCR the video currently selected on the Home
Theatre Receiver.

-OR­For hookup to the video input (or AUX IN) of a
TV set. By switching the TV to “AUX IN,” you
can view the video currently selected on the
Home Theatre Receiver.

AUDIO jacks (Left/Right)

• AUDIO OUT - For hookup to the audio
inputs of a VCR or Audio Cassette Deck. This
will allow you to record the audio currently
selected on the Home Theatre Receiver.

• VIDEO/DVD - For hookup to the outputs of a
VCR, DVD or TV. This will allow you to listen
to a VCR, DVD or listen to the TV through
your Receiver. For details, see pages 12 and 18.

• CD/DSS - For hookup to the outputs of a CD,
Audio Cassette Deck or Digital Satellite
System. This will allow you to listen to an
audio cassette, CD or DSS.

For details, see pages 12 and 18.

SUBWOOFER (4 ohm)

Connect your supplied Subwoofer here.

For details, see page 9.

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Connect your supplied Center Speaker here.

For details, see page 9.

SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 ohm)

Connect your supplied Left and Right Surround
Speakers here. For details, see page 9.

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Connect your supplied Left and Right Front
Speakers here. For details, see page 9.

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[AC (Alternating Current)]
Plug into a standard 120V/60Hz household wall
outlet. For details, see page 10.

Rear Panel Connections (continued

A CD Plaver can be connected to
vour Home Theatre Receiver:

NOTE: Make sure the left OUTPUT is connected to
the left INPUT, and the right OUTPUT is eonnected
to the right INPUT.

Locate the CD/DSS AUDIO IN jacks

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Using phono plugs (not supplied),
connect the CD Player’s L/R OUT to
the CD/DSS AUDIO IN jacks on the
Receiver.

REAR VIEW OF RECEIVER

A VCR or Audio Cassette Deck
can be connected
to vour Home Theatre Receiver;

NOTE; This hookup will allow the Audio Cassette
Deck or VCR to both record and playback through
the Receiver.

Locate the VEDEO/DVD AUDIO IN

jacks on the rear panel of the Receiver.

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Using phono plugs (not supplied),
connect either the Audio Cassette
Deck’s or the VCR’s L/R OUT to the
VIDEO/DVD AUDIO IN jacks on the
Receiver.

Locate the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
rear panel of the Receiver.

Using phono plugs (not supplied),
connect either the Audio Cassette
Deck’s or the VCR’s L/R IN to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the Receiver.

NOTES: Connection of Audio Cassette Deck to
Receiver is shown. For hookup details of VCR to
Receiver, see page 8.

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A VCR and Audio Cassette Deck cannot be
connected to this Receiver at the same time.

By connecting the Receiver’s AUDIO OUT UR and
the VIDEO OUT to the AUDIO and VIDEO inputs
on a VCR, you can record on the VCR what is
connected to the Receiver’s front LD/CAM inputs.

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Front Panel Controls

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LED lights when Receiver’s power is on.

<|> MASTER VOLUME control

'Him this knob to adjust the sound level up
and down. For details, see page 18.

NOTE: When Surround Mode is on, the MASTER VOLUME
controls the overall sound level of all speakers. When Surround is
off, the MASTER VOLUME controls the Front Left and Right
Speakers’ and the Subwoofer's sound level.

<$> PRO LOGIC

Press to turn DOLBY PRO LOGIC on.

For details, see pages 19-22.

TEST

Press to begin the TEST TONE mode. Press again
to stop the test. For details, see pages 19-22.

<|> SURROUND MODE

Press to turn the SURROUND MODE on and off.

For details, see pages 19-22.

<|> BALANCE (L/R)

Turn this knob to adjust the balance of sound
coming from the Front Left and Right Speakers.

For details, see page 18.

<7> PRO LOGIC CENTER MODE (+/-)

Press the (+) or (-) button to select NORMAL,
WIDE or PHANTOM.

For details, see pages 19-22.

<|>MUTE

Press to turn the sound off. Press again to return

the sound to its previous level. The STANDBY/

MUTE LED will flash when MUTE is on.

<9> SURROUND LEVEL (+/-)

Press the (+) or (-) button to adjust the Left and

Right Surround Speakers’ relative sound level up

and down. For details, see pages 19-22.

CENTER LEVEL (+/-)

Press the (+) or (-) button to adjust the Center

Speaker’s relative sound level up and down. For

details, see pages 19-22.

<0> SOURCE SELECTOR (TUNER/

BAND, VIDEO/DVD,CD/DSS,

LD/CAM)

Press to select the desired mode. For details,

see page 18. You can also turn the Receiver on by

pressing a SOURCE SELECTOR button.

AUTO/MANUAL

Press to select either AUTO or MANUAL (AM/FM)

tuning mode. For detaih, see pages 23-24.

STEREO/MONO

Press to select either ST(ereo) or MONO sound.

TUNING (T/A)

Press the

select an AM/FM station. For details, see pages

23-24. Also, use these buttons to set the clock.

For details, see page 25.

(T)

“down” or

(A)

“up” button to

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Front Panel Controls (continued

DSC

Press to select a PRESET EQUALIZER mode
(JAZZ, CLASSIC, ROCK, or POP).

For details, see page 18.

STATION PRESET (◄/►)

Press the (-^) or (►) button to select a preset
station. For details, see page 23-24.

<Q> SUBWOOFER LEVEL

Press to cyclic adjust the SUBWOOFER LEVEL
up or down.

For details, see page 18.

MEMORY

Press to store AM/FM stations in memory.

For details, see pages 23-24.

<0> PHONES

Plug in your Headphones here. Use the MASTER
VOLUME control to adjust the Headphones
sound level.

NOTE: When Headphones are plugged into the
Receiver, no sound will come from the Speakers.

STANDBY-ON

Press to turn the Receiver on. Press again to
turn the Receiver off.

STANDBY/MUTE LED

This LED will light up when the Receiver is
plugged into a household wall outlet. When the

Receiver is turned on, the STANDBY LED will

become brighter. Also, the LED will flash when

the Receiver is in the MUTE mode.

DISPLAY

Press to change the Receiver’s display from
CLOCK SET mode, SLEEP mode, WAKE UP
mode, to TUNER mode. For details, see page 25.

SLEEP

Press this button to select the SLEEP mode.

For details, see page 25.

DEMO/SET

Press to start a DEMO(nstration) mode. Press
any button to stop the Demonstration.

This button is also used to adjust the SLEEP
and WAKE UP times. For details, see page 25.

Also, this button is used to select a 12-hour or
24-hour CLOCK display. For details, see page 25.

REMOTE SENSOR

Receives the signal from the (wireless) remote
control.

Front Panel Connections

LD/CAM INPUT

For hookup to the VIDEO and L/R AUDIO
outputs of a Camcorder or other AudioWideo
component.

NOTE: To hook up a Laser Disc Player or Camcorder to
this input, simply connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
OUT(s) of the equipment to the VIDEO and L/R AUDIO
inputs on the Receiver. Turn the Receiver on by pressing the
POWER button and then press the LD/CAM SOURCE
SELECTOR button.

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Remote Control Description

Your Home Theatre Receiver’s remote control will not only operate your Receiver but will also operate many brands of

infrared-controlled TVs, VCRs, and Cable Controllers. Many CD Players, or Laser Disc Players, or Audio Cassette Decks can

be controlled as well. For details, see pages 26 through 32.

To load the supplied batteries into the remote
control:

<^1^ Remove the Battery compartment lid on the back of

I the remote.

Place the 2 AAA batteries in the remote. Be sure to
line the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries as indicated

inside the battery compartment.

<^3^ Reattach the battery lid.____________________________

Using your remote with the
Home Theatre Receiver:

NOTES: Be sure to first press the “HOME” button
before operating your Receiver with the remote. The
remote control will remain tuned to the “HOME”
(or Receiver) mode until another mode is chosen.
Be sure to point the remote toward the remote sensor
on the front of the Receiver.

TVA^CR, SOURCE

Press this button to select the desired
Receiver mode (TUNER, VCR, CD, etc.).

For details, see page 18.

<i> MUTE

Press to turn the sound off. Press again to
return the sound to its previous level.

<|> CH(annel)/TUNING (T/A)

Press the
Receiver is in the TUNER mode, to select
an AM/EM station. For details, see pages

23-24.

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or

(A)

button, when the

<i> STANDBY'ON

Press to turn the Receiver on. Press again
to turn the Receiver off.

<|> VOLUME (V / A)

Press to adjust the sound level up and down.

For details, see page 13.

<|> ENT(er),FREQ

Press to enter a direct AM/FM station
frequency. For details, see pages 23-24.

<|> DISP/SLEEP

Press to set the SLEEP timer. For details,
see page 25.

NUMBER buttons

When the Receiver is in the TUNER mode,
press to enter a direct AM/FM station
frequency. For details, see pages 23-24.

<i> RECL, MEMORY

I Press to store AM/FM stations in memory.
I For details, see pages 23-24.

SELECT, (-/+)

Press to select the CENTER or
SURROUND levels. Press the (+) or (-)
button to adjust the selected level. For

details, see pages 19-22.

DEVICE

Press to select the desired mode (HOME,
TV, VCR, CABLE, AUX). The remote
will then control the selected equipment.

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SUBW. LEVEL

Press to cyclic adjust the SUBWOOFER
LEVEL up or down, see page 17.

Remote Control DESCiaPTiON (continued

!! Very Important Note !!

NOTE: Always first select the desired mode (HOME, TV,

VCR, CABLE, orAUX) by pressing the MODE SELECT
button. Then, Press the desired feature button (PLAY,
SEARCH, etc.). The remote control will remain tuned to the
selected mode until another mode is chosen.

Press HOME to control the Receiver.

Press TV to control the TV.

Press VCR to control the VCR.

Press CABLE to control the Cable

Controller Box.

Press AUX to control your CD Player,

LD Player, or Audio Cassette Deck.

For details, see pages 26-32.

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Press to “setup” your remote control
to operate your other AudioA^ideo
equipment, such as a TV, or VCR.

TVA^CR, SOURCE

Press this button when the remote is
in the VCR mode to select VCR or TV on
the VCR.

MUTE

Press to turn the sound off. Press again to
return the sound to its previous level.

<$> CH(annel)/TUNER

Press, when the remote control is in
the TV, VCR, or CABLE mode, to select

a TV channel.

(T/A)

VOL(ume)(V /A)

When the remote is in the TV mode,
press to adjust TV’s volume.

<^> NUMBER buttons

When the remote is in the TV, VCR,
or CABLE mode, use these buttons
to select a TV channel.

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Press to select the desired mode (HOME,
TV, VCR, CABLE, AUX). The remote
will then control the selected equipment.

LED

The LED lights up when performing the
remote control “setup.” For details, see

pages 26-27.

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Also, the LED flashes whenever a button is
pressed during normal remote use.

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Front Display Description

<1> DOLBY SURROUND PRO LOGIC

This lights up when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC

feature is on. For details, see pages 19-22.

<|> 3CH

This lights up when the 3 CH(annel) Surround
mode is on. For details, see pages 19-22.

CLOCK/FREQUENCY

The CLOCK or AM/FM STATION is
displayed here.

EQUALIZER

<$>

The preset EQUALIZER levels are displayed
here. For details, see page 18. Also, when
using the TEST TONE feature for adjusting
speaker levels in SURROUND SOUND, each
speaker level will be displayed here. “S” stands
for SURROUND, “L” stands for FRONT
LEFT, “C” stands for CENTER, and “R”
stands for FRONT RIGHT. For details, see.

page 22.

SUBW. LEVEL

This shows the strength of the Subwoofer.

<6> SOURCE

The selected SOURCE (TUNER,
VIDEO/DVD, etc.) is shown here.

<|> CENTER LEVEL,

SURROUND LEVEL

These will light up when adjusting their levels.

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FM/AM,AM/PM

This indicates the selected TUNER
waveband or CLOCK mode.

SLEEP

This lights up when the SLEEP
mode is on.

WAKE UP

This lights up when the WAKE UP
mode is on.

AUTO

This lights up when the AUTO(matic)
tuning mode is selected.

DSC

This lights up when DSC mode is on.

MEMORY

This flashes when the MEMORY
button has been pressed. For details,

see pages 23-24.

STEREO

This lights up when an FM stereo

transmission is received.

SURROUND ON/OFF

This lights up “ON” when SURROUND

is on.

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Press the STANDBY*ON button. The Receiver will turn

I on. The STANDBY LED will become brighter.

Select the Source by pressing the desired SOURCE
SELECTOR button (or, press the TV, VCR, SOURCE
button on the remote until the desired mode is selected):

Press TUNER/BAND to listen to a radio station.
Press VIDEO/DVD for a VCR or Audio Cassette Deck.
Press CD/DSS to listen to a compact disc.
Press LD/CAM for a Laser Disc Player or Camcorder.

For remote control details, see page 15-16.

NOTE: When selecting either VCRJTAPE or LD/CAM, the
connected audio source will be heard through the Speakers. The
connected video source can be viewed through a TV connected to
the TV VIDEO OUTjack located on the back of the Receiver.

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Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to adjust the overall
sound level (or, press the VOL(ume) (V / A) buttons
on the remote).

Turn the BALANCE knob to level the sound coming
from the Front Left and Right Speakers.

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Press the SUBWOOFER LEVEL button if you want to
hear stronger low frequencies.

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Press the DSC button to select either JAZZ, ROCK,
CLASSIC, or POP.

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Press to turn the sound off. The STANDBY/MUTE
LED will flash. Press again to turn the sound on.

NOTES: The Graphic Equalizer separates and adjusts the bass, mid
range, and treble levels. These preset selections adjust the sound to

simulate and enhance the acoustical effects of JAZZ, ROCK,

CLASSIC, and POP.

For Surround Sound modes, see pages 19-22.

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Surround Sound

Your Home Theatre Receiver gives you three Surround Sound options: Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, and
Dolby Pro Logic 3CH(annel).

Surround Sound mode;

Choose this feature when playing non Dolby Pro Logic
Surround encoded movies and music. This Surround
mode gives you a feeling of being surrounded by sound.

NOTE: The Center channel (Center Speaker) is not used
in this mode.

To Select Surround Sound;

Turn the Receiver on and select the SOURCE.

I For details, see page 18.

Press the SURROUND MODE button until
“SURROUND ON” appears in the Receiver’s
display.

Adjust the Receiver’s MASTER VOLUME knob
to a normal listening level (or, press the Remote’s
VOLUME (A) or (V) buttons.)

Adjust the Surround (or rear) volume by pressing
the SURROUND LEVEL (+) or (-) button until the
rear sound can be heard. (Or, press the Remote’s
SELECT button until “SURROUND LEVEL”
appears in the display. Then, press the (+) or (-)
buttons to adjust the Surround volume.)

NOTE: The sound from the Surround Speakers should be
sufficiently heard, but it should not be as loud as the sound from
the front speakers.

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Surround Souni) (continued)

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound mode;

Choose this feature when playing Dolby Pro Logic
Surround encoded movies and music (especially Laser
Discs, video cassettes, and TV broadcasts with Dolby
Surround sound). Most currently-released Video
cassettes and Laser Discs and many TV broadcasts
include this feature. Not only does Dolby Pro Logic

surround you with sound, it also gives you a clear

perception of the position and direction of the sound.
You also have three Center channel options when using

the Dolby Pro Logic feature, “NORMAL,” “WTOE,” and

“PHANTOM.” These options have programmed
Surround (or delay) values for the Center channel. The
delay (or echo) effect is different in each mode:

- The NORMAL mode gives a true
Dolby Pro Logic sound.

- The WIDE mode can be used to add greater
acoustical separation of the Center Speaker.

- The PHANTOM mode diminishes the effect of
hearing a true Center channel. The Front Left
and Right Speakers give the effect of center
channel information. The Center Speaker is
actually not used.

To Select Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Sound:

> Turn the Receiver on and select the SOURCE.

For details, see page 18.

> Press the SURROUND MODE button until

“SURROUND ON” appears in the Receiver's
display.

Press the PRO LOGIC button. The “DOLBY PRO
LOGIC” trademark will appear in the display.

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Press either the PRO LOGIC CENTER MODE (+)
or (-) button until your choice of either
“NORMAL,” “WIDE,” or “PHANTOM” appears
in the display.

If your source is a Hi-Fi VCR or Laser Disc
Player, play a Dolby Pro Logic encoded videotape
or Dolby Pro Logic encoded Laser Disc. Make
sure your Television’s volume is completely turned
down. Now, adjust the Receiver’s VOLUiV'IE knob
to a normal listening level. (Or, press the
VOLUME (A) or (V) button on the remote.)

If your source is a CD Player, play a Compact
Disc. Adjust the Receiver’s VOLUME knob to a
normal listening level. (Or, press the VOLUME
(A) or (V) button on the remote.)

NOTE: If your Compact Disc is not Dolby Pro-Logic encoded,
you may wish to try Surround Mode on without Pro-Logic,

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Adjust the Surround (or rear) volume by pressing
the SURROUND LEVEL (+) or (-) button until the
rear sound can be heard when playing a Dolby
Prologic encoded videotape in your VCR. (Or,
press the remote’s SELECT button until
“SURROUND LEVEL” appears in the display.
Then, press the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the
Surround volume.) .

Adjust the Center volume by pressing the
CENTER LEVEL (+) or (-) button until the center
sound can be heard when playing a Dolby Prologic
encoded source. (Or, press the Remote’s SELECT
button until “CENTER LEVEL” appears in the
display. Then, press the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust
the Center volume.)

NOTES: The sound from the Surround Speakers and the Center
Speaker should be sufficiently heard, but it should not be as loud
as the sound from the front speakers.
If you play a video tape which is not Dolby Surround Sound
encoded, or use a non-stereo VCR as a TV chanel tuner, or select a
non-stereo TV station when in the Pro Logic mode, you may
receive sound from only the Center Speaker.

Surround Sound (continued

Dolby Pro Logic 3CHfanneli
Surround Sound mode:

Choose this feature when you wish to play Dolby Pro
Logic Surround encoded movies and music but do not
wish to use the Surround Speakers. This mode gives the
effect of Surround Sound without actually using the rear
Surround Speakers.

To Select Dolby Pro Lo^c 3 CHfanneD
Surround Sound;

Turn the Receiver on and select the SOURCE.

I For details, see page 18.

Make sure that the SURROUND MODE is not on.
“SURROUND OFF’ should appear in the display.

Press the PRO LOGIC button. “3 CH” will appear

I in the display.

Press either the PROLOGIC CENTER MODE (+)
or (-) button to select either “NORMAL” or
“WIDE.” Your selection will appear in the display.

NOTE: The “PHANTOM” Center channel mode is not available

when in the Dolby Pro Logic 3CH mode.

If your source is a Hi-Fi VCR or Laser Disc
Player, play a Dolby Pro Logic encoded videotape

or Dolby Pro Logic encoded Laser Disc. Make
sure your Television's volume is completely turned
down. Now, adjust the Receiver’s VOLUME knob

to a normal listening level. (Or, press the

VOLUME (A) or (V) buttons on the Remote.)
If your source is a CD Player, play a Compact

Disc. Adjust the Receiver's VOLUME knob to a
normal listening level. (Or, press the VOLUME
(A) or (V) buttons on the Remote.)

Adjust the Center volume by pressing the
CENTER LEVEL (+) or (-) button until the center
sound can be heard when playing a Dolby Prologic
encoded source. (Or, press the Remote’s SELECT
button until “CENTER LEVEL” appears in the
display. Then, press the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust
the Center volume.)

NOTE: The sound from the Center Speaker should be sufficiently
heard, but it should not be as loud as the soundfrom the front
speakers.

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Surround Sound; (continued

To balance vour Speakers for
Surround Sound;

Use the TEST TONE function to set the correct
balance between the levels of the left, right, center,
and rear speakers in the Dolby ProLogic mode.

NOTES: Make sure your speaker Positioning is correct. For
details, see page 6. It is recommended to balance the Speakers at a
normal listening level

With the receiver on, press the TEST button on the

I front panel of your Receiver.

You will hear a test tone from the Front Left,
Center, Front Right and Left/Right Surround
Speakers, one by one, in a repeating cycle.

NOTE: You will not hear a test tone from the Subwoofer.

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Adjust the sound level of each Speaker until they
all sound equally loud.

- Use the MASTER VOLUME knob to adjust
the Front Left and Right Speaker volume level
to a normal listening level.

- Use the BALANCE knob to equalize the Front
Left and Right Speaker levels.

- Adjust the Center Speaker sound level with the
CENTER LEVEL (+) or (-) buttons.

- The Surround Speakers sound level can be
adjusted with the SURROUND LEVEL (+)
or (-) buttons.

NOTE: The Equalizer, which appears in the Receiver’s display,

will show the loudness of each channel (Front Left and Right,
Center, and Surround Left and Right) when in the TEST mode.

When you are satisfied with the levels from each
Speaker, press the TUNING UP

(A)

button to turn

the tone off.

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Turn the Receiver on. Select FM or AM. Press the TUNER/BAND button until the desired waveband (FM or AM) appears

in the display.

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Press the AUTO/MANUAL button.
The display will show the last tuned frequency and “AUTO” will appear in the receiver’s display.
To find another station, press the TUNING UP
The Tuner will now search until a station of sufficient strength has been found.

NOTE; If the station found is not the desired one, simply press and release the AUTO/MANUAL button again. Weak stations are
skipped during automatic tuning. They can be tuned to manually.

Now, try MANUAL tuning. Press the AUTO/MANUAL button until “AUTO” disappears from the display. Then, press

and hold the TUNING UP
you quickly press and release the TUNING UP
intervals. Or, press the Remote’s CH/TUNING

.NOTES: When tuning, the sound will be muted to eliminate interfering background noises. When a station is found, the audio signal

will come back on.
"STEREO” will appear in the display when an FM-stereo signal is received.
With weak FM Stereo signals, you may hear static or background noise. These noises can be suppressed by switching to MONO. Simply press the

ST(ereo)/MONO button. “STEREO” will disappear in the display.

(A)

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(A)

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button.

buttons, you can change the frequency at small

Direct Frequency Input;

NOTE; The Receiver’s remote control must be used

for this feature.

Press the SOURCE button until FM or AM
appears on the Receiver’s display. Also,
press the SOURCE button to select FM or
AM tuning.

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on the Receiver’s display for a few seconds.
Then, “FM-.-MHZ or AM- - KHZ” will
appear.

Using the NUMBER button, enter the
desired frequency (for instance, to receive a
station with a frequency of 98.5 MHz,
press the 9 button, then the 8 button, then
press the 5 button).

NOTE; If no button is pressedfor five seconds, or if
any button other than the NUMBER buttons is pressed,
the Receiver will return to the last station tuned.

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Preset Memory:

Your Home Theatre Receiver can store up to 16
FM stations and up to 8 AM stations.

While in the TUNER mode, press the
MEMORY button. “MEMORY” will flash
in the display.

Press the CH(annel)/TUNING buttons to
select the frequency (or station) you wish
to memorize.

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Using the Remote Control, select a memory
location number (1-16 for FM, 1-8 for AM)
with the NUMBER buttons.

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Using the Receiver’s front panel buttons,
press the STATION PRESET (◄) or (►)
buttons to select a memory location number.

NOTE: When using a two-digit memory location
number (such as 12), press both NUMBER buttons 1
and 2 within five seconds.

to press this button within five seconds

after entering the frequency. “MEMORY”

will appear in the display.

Recall Preset Station;

The stations memorized in the Home Theatre
Receiver can be quickly selected.

Press the Receiver’s STATION PRESET
(■^) or (►) buttons until the desired
frequency appears in the display.
“MEMORY” will also appear in the
display.

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enter the desired memory location number.

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Clock Set:

Your Home Theatre Receiver will display a Clock when the unit is turned off.

Turn the Receiver on and press the DISPLAY button. The Clock will
appear in the display.

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Press the TUNING (T) “down” button until the correct hour appears.
After a few seconds the display will switch back to its previous

information. The Clock is now set.

NOTES; The Clock can be switched from a 12 hour mode to a 24 hour mode. To change
the Clock Hour mode, when in the Clock Adjust mode, press and hold the DEMO/SET
button until the desired Clock Hour mode appears.

You must press the buttons within a few seconds or the Clock Set mode will exit.

Sleep Timer;

Your Home Theatre Receiver can automatically turn itself off anywhere from

10 to 90 minutes away. You choose how long you want the Receiver to stay on,

and when the “Sleep” time arrives, the Receiver will turn off.

Using the buttons on the front of the Receiver:

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<l> Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired “time off” appears in

the display. The Sleep Timer is now set. “SLEEP” will stay on the display.

Using the remote control:

Tum the Receiver on and press the DISP/SLEEP button. “SLEEP” will

appear in the Receiver’s display.

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<l> Now, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired “time off” appears

in the display. The Sleep Timer is now set. “SLEEP” will stay on the display.

NOTE; During the last ten minutes of a Sleep Timer, the sound level will slowly “fade out”.

The “fade out” can be stopped by pressing any button.

To cancel the Sleep Timer

1. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until “00” appears in the display.

2. The “SLEEP” will flash for few seconds then disappear.

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“up” button until the correct minute appears.

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Your Home Theatre Receiver can automatically turn itself on. You choose
when you want the Receiver to turn on, and when the “on” time arrives, the
Receiver will turn on.

1\im the Receiver on and press the DISPLAY button three times. “WAKE

I UP” will flash in the display.

<I> Press the TUNING

Press the TUNING
Press the DEMO/SET button until “WAKE UP” appears in the display.

I The desired “time on” appears in the display. The Sleep Timer is now set.

1\im the Receiver off to set the Wake Up Timer.

NOTES; To turn the Wake Up Timer off, follow steps 1.
Press the DEMO/SET button, “WAKE VP” flashes and then disappears from the display.
The Receiver must be off for the Wake Up Timer to work.
The Receiver will come on in the last mode it was set in.

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“up” button until the correct minute appears.

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“down” button until the correct hour appears.

DISPLAY PANEL

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DEMO Mode:

Press the DEMO/SET button to start a display demonstration program. Several features of your Receiver will now be shown
one after another in the display. To stop this function, simply press any button on the Receiver.

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Remote Control r Direct Entry

Your remote control is set to work your Home Theatre Receiver and many infrared remote controlled TVs, VCRs, and Cable
Controllers. Many CD Players, or Laser Disc Players, or Audio Cassette Decks can be controlled as well. There is no guarantee
this remote will operate your brand of equipment or will operate all functions of your equipment.

NOTE: These instructions cover setting up your
remote to operate a TV. To setup the remote for
additional equipment, such as a VCR or

CD Player, follow these instructions. But, be sure to
press the desired MODE SELECT button (VCR,
AVX, etc.).

First, press the “TV” MODE SELECT
button. Now, press the STANDBY*ON
button.

- If the TV turns on, the remote may be
setup to operate your TV. Go ahead
and try other remote buttons.

- If the remote does not turn the TV
on, follow these steps:

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First, look up the three-digit brand
remote code number for your brand of

TV. The brand remote codes are listed

on pages 28-32.

NOTE: If more than one brand remote code
number is listed, you may have to try more
than the first three-digit code number in order
to locate your TV’s remote code.

Press and release both the SET button
and “TV” MODE SELECT button at
the same time. The LED on the remote
will light up.

Using the NUMBER buttons, input
the three-digit code number. The
LED will go out when a three-digit
code number is entered.

NOTE: If a three-digit code number is not
correctly entered, the LED will stay on. Press
the “TV” MODE SELECT button and start
again at step one.

Press the “TV” MODE SELECT

button again. Now, point the remote at

the TV and press the STANDBY*ON
button. If the TV turns on, try all the

remote’s TV function buttons. For

details, see page 16.

If the remote does not operate your

TV, repeat the above steps using the

next code number listed for your brand
of TV.

If after repeated attempts using all remote
code numbers listed for your brand TV,

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Remote Control - Search

Your Home Theatre Receiver’s remote can be set to work your TV (and VCR, Cable Controller, CD Player, etc.) by what is
called the Search method.

If the Direct Entry method, described on the previous page, did not set your remote to operate your equipment, then follow
the easy steps listed below.

NOTE; These instructions cover setting up your
remote to operate a TV. To set up the remote for
additional equipment, such as a VCR or CD Player,

follow these instructions. But, be sure to press the

desired MODE SELECT button (VCR, AUX, etc.).

Press and release both the ‘TV” MODE
SELECT button and the SET button at
the same time. The LED on the remote
will light up.

Press and release the SET button again.

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The LED will begin flashing.
Press and release the STANDBY*ON

button until the TV comes on.
To find the correct code, you may have

to press the POWER button many
times. Each time you press the
STANDBY'ON button, another code is
being tried.

NOTE; If you accidentally pass the correct code,

press the SET button. Again, press and release

the STANDBY»ON button until the TV comes
on.

When the TV comes on, press the ‘TV”
MODE SELECT BUTTON.

Now, make sure the remote works your
TV correctly. Press the STANDBY*ON

button and all other related function
buttons. For details, see page 16.

If after repeated attempts, the steps listed
above do not work as listed, the remote will
not operate your TV.

NOTES; Use the above method for setting your
remote to operate your Cable Controller.

When using the Search method to set your VCR or
Audio Cassette Deck, first put a tape in and leave the
power on. Instead of pressing the STANDBY»ON

button, press the remote’s PLAY button. When trying

to set your CD Player or Laser Disc Player, first put a

disc in and leave the power on. Instead of pressing

the STANDBY*ON button, press the remote’s PLAY

button.

27

Additional Remote Control Functions

As stated before, this remote control will operate many infrared remote controlled TVs, VCRs, Cable Controllers, CD Players,
Laser Disc Players and Audio Cassette Decks. The following lists describe which remote control buttons most commonly operate
the various equipment. There is no guarantee this remote will operate your brand of equipment or will operate all functions of

your equipment.
ТВОЕ FUNCTION OF THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE FOR YOUR REFERENCE, FOR MORE DETAIL, PLEASE

REFER THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OF YOUR EQUIPMENT,

<TV><HOME>

• [STANDBY*ON] To turn the TV on or off.

• [0-9]

Direct channel selection.

• [ENT] Press to finish channel selection when
using number buttons.

• [CH]

Channel up and channel down.

• [RECL] Recall last channel.

• [VOLUME Volume up and down.

• [MUTE]

• [TVA'CR]

Audio mute.
Switch from TV to AA^ input or from
AW input to TV.

• [DISP]

• [SELECT]

• [+]/[-]

• [SUBW. LEVEL]

Thm on or off on screen display.
Select on screen adjustment.
Press to adjust on screen adjustment.
To adjust subwoofer level up and down.

• [PLAY] Start playing VCR.

• [PAUSE] Pause VCR.

• [STOP] Stop VCR.

• [F.F]

Fast forward VCR.

• [REW] Rewind VCR.

• [REC] Record VCR.

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• [0-9]

• [ENT] Press to finish channel selection when

• [CH]

• [RECL] Recall last channel.

• [SELECT]

• [+]/[-]

• [SUBW. LEVEL] To adjust subwoofer level up and down.

• [PLAY] Start playing VCR.

• [PAUSE] Pause VCR.

• [STOP]

• [F.F]

• [REW] Rewind VCR.

• [REC]

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To turn the convertor on or off.
Direct channel selection.

using number buttons.
Channel up and channel down.

Select on screen adjustment.
Press to adjust on screen adjustment.

Stop VCR.
Fast forward VCR.

Record VCR.

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Additional Remote Control Functions

<VCR>

• [STANDBY*ON]

• [0-9]

• [CH]

• [TVATCR]

• [SUBW. LEVEL] To adjust subwoofer level up and down.

• [PLAY] Start playing.

• [PAUSE] Pause.

• [STOP]

• [F.F]

• [REW] Rewind.

• [REC]

To turn the VCR on or off.
Direct channel selection.

Channel up and channel down.
Switch from cable to AfV input or from

AA^ input to cable.

Stop.
Fast forward.

Record.

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• [STANDBY*ON] To turn the equipment on or off.

• [0-9]

• [TUNING]

• [SUBW. LEVEL]

• [PLAY]

• [PAUSE]

• [STOP] Stop.

• [F.F]

• [REW] Rewind.

• [REC] Record.
[VOLUME

• [MUTE] Audio mute.

number entry.
Tuning up and down.
To adjust subwoofer level up and down.
Start playing.
Pause.

Fast forward.

Volume up and down.

29

Remote Braird Codes

ABC

Admiral
Aiwa
Akal

Amark
Amstrad
Anam
Anvis'ion
Acx;

APO
Archer
ASA
ASIA Giant
Audio Dynamics
AWA 062,073,178,181
BEST
Bell & Howell 153
Braksonic 066
Cablestar
Canon
Candle/Cit'izen 031.032,042.049.053.055

Carver
Centurion
Chun Yun 029,071,073,099

Chung Hsin 099,117,118,139,171
Cokxtyme 031,039,042
Concerto
Contec/Cony 064,090,125,135,

Coronado
Craig 064,090 013.014.047,102.103
Crown 140
Curtis Mathes 013,017,031,033

CXC 064
Daewoo 031,034,042,055,076

Daytron 013,031,033,042

DBX
Denon unified 253
Diamond 042,119
Drake

Dual
Dynatech
Eagle
Eastern
Electrohome 031,042,047,048,055

Emerson

111,115.153

042,119,131,133

078,140,145
045
064,094,120

029,031,034,042,055,071
117,118,139,156
160,164,204

088,090,145,161,169

13,33,42

117,139,156

031,032,042,169

136,137,142,143
145,146,173
140,145

042,111,113,115

126,145,153,161,211

118,145,215,216

055,145

089,118.119,120,124
145,169
020,031,036,037,038
042,045,055,063,064
065,066,067,089,090
092,135,140,145,146
159,162,163,164,174
182,198.206,207,208
209

256,239

228

071,147
034,035,039,056,061
065,066,092,113

070

032

010,056,058,099

064,069

049,050,051,144
005,028,032,033.047,111
080,091,096.107,108,143

007,047.049.050.051
071,074,092,131,132

144

005,028,048,062,080
096,118,119,134,137

143

062,137

010,056,058,099

056
070,071.129,131

028,032,055,088

004,014,017,021,022
023,024,025,026,028
030,033,038,045,046
051,053,055,064,065
066,067,068,069,070
071,078,100,110,111
116,125,136,141,142
145

034,046,053,069,072

002,117,118

125

094

123,133

062

002,117,118

013,014,015,016,017
064

117,118
134,129.132,130

044

107,109

023

024.046

111.112

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Remote Brand Codes ccont)

Fisher

Fullness
Funai

GE

Gemini
General (Fujitsu) 051
Gl/Jerrold 030,032.069.070.071

GMI 080
Goldstar

Graetz
Haltal
Hallmark 031,042
Hamlin

Harman Kardon 236 010
Hitachi

HWALIN
lEEC
Infinity 178
Inkel
Instant Replay
ITT
Jasco
JBL 178
JCL
JC Penney 013,031,034,042,046

Jean
JEBSEE
Jensen
JVC 1

014.023.024,044.095
096

220.223

058.064.070.090.163.164

220.223
031,042,046,047,048
082,083,090,094.111

113,114.115,120,148
180,212,213,221

013,031,032,034,042
055,075,079,080,088

118,140,145,146,169

003,028,031,032,042
043,044,048,049,055
071,122,039,140,142

143,145.146,155,169,173

047,048,088,111,113
114,115,118,134,143
145,180,212
071,139,191,223

031,040,042 056,079
011,017.022.059,060
083,142,143,145,146

154,175,176,202

228

257,240
231

241

234

013,014,016,018,019

026.027,036,060

070,071,072

002,047,049.050,051
074,075,077.102.144

003

010,032,033.107,108
111,132

056

020,056,070,071,106
107

049,051,123
056

049,050,051
010,011,020,026,028
032,047,049,050,051
057,099.107.123.135

144

011,026,028,033,042

043.056,057,058.079

083.099,107.138

037,038,087,090,111

072,073.074.075.081
082,083,085,086,087
090,091,092,099,101
102,103

029,041,042,050,051
052

009,069,104

126
138,136,137

094

021

018,048

021

004

065

036,037
038

025

035

Kale Vision
Karcher
Kawasho
Kenwood 031,042,169

Kloss Novabeam
KMC
KOKA
Kolin

KTV

Lenco

031,042,133,137

149,150
055,140,145

099.117.118.138,139
171 ’
042,055,064,140,145
205

227,243

026,043.056,057,058
099

31

038

024,120

057

005.011

057,058
059,060

080,081
082,083
084,085

071

026,027
079

086,087
088,089

090

Remote Brand Codes (CONt)

Lodgenet 153
Logik 153
Luxman 031,032,042,169 242 013
LXI

Wacom 007,008,009,053,055

Magnavox 013,031,033,042,045

Majestic 153
Marantz 031,042,087,118,119

Marta
Megatron
WEI 049,050,051
Memorex 153 241

MGA/Mitsubishi

Midland
Minolta 020,107
Mission
Montgomery Ward
MTC 031,032,034,042,118

MultiTech
Multivision 054
NAD 021,025
NEC 010,013,031,032,033,120

Newave 032
Nordmende
NSC 038,113
OAK
Onkyo 233

Optimus 249
Panasonic
(National)

Paragon(Zenith)
Pentax 020,092,107
Philco

Philips 016,031,034,049,050

Pioneer 018,031,035,042,156

Portland 042,055,118,140,145
Proton 029,031,042,055,057

Pulsar 004
Quartz 026

Quasar

011,013,015,021,023
024,025,178,198,200,201

049,050,102,118,126
140,145,149,150,151
178,179,180,184,186

149,150,173,178

078

013,031,033,034,042
047,048,055,089,096
101,118,119,124,140
163,164,169

140,153 131

161,169

034,041,042,053,118,169
120,169,222

016,082,083,094,097
098,120,177,178,187
188,189,190,191,192
193,194,212,218

031,034,042,049,102
118,120,126,140,145
146,149,150,151,178
179,184,186,217

103,120,126,140,145
146,149,150,178,179
184,186,217

170,203

071,0/2,073,075,077,167
078,081,086,139,145,146
224,219

082,083,094,120,213 235

251 006,016,026,028,049

244.245

247.246

252,235 010,049,050,051,107

250

248,232 015,020,037,043

112

018,019,026,033,107

066

000,001,043,044,045
050,051,059,062,092
117,144

010,026,049,050,051
052,057,092,099,108,117
012,032,033,111

014,032,033,049
051,070,071,072
028,036,032,055,063,081
082,083,084,086,088
107,114,115,116

002

047,070,071,102,103

002,047,070,071,112

007.010.011.018.026.131

033.043.052.056.057.132
058,079,092,099,105,145

056 057

120,121,122,123,124
144

006,016,028,049,050
051,059,062,092,117
144

006,028,049,051,059
117,123

099,107,133

005,062,096,137,143

049,050,051,144

068,078,095,096,097

100,109,117,118

006,047,053,055,076

029,031,032,035,
014

056

000,001,044,045,063
078,095,096,097,100
109,117,118

002,036,115,116

100

045

100

014,097

002,003
067,068
072,075
091,092
006,104 047,103 043

100 101

006,019
020,028
093

100

006

095

073,074
076,077

102

095 029,030

031

32

Remote Brand Godes (CON'T)

Radio Shack 002,013,024,064,090

Radiolone 057
Randek 117,118
RCA 000,011,031,034,042

Realistic 002,013,024,063,064

Regal
Regency
Rembrandt 038
SABA
SAE 100
Salshg 146
Salora
Sampo 013,029,031,033,042

Samsung 013,031,032,033,034

Sansul 043,056.099 007,094 098,099
Sanyo 007,008,009,011,013

Schaub Lorenz 056
Scientllic Atlanta

Scott

Sears/LXI 011,013,014,015,021

Sharp 001,002,006,031,042,225

Sherwood 065,066

Shintom
Shure
Signature 069
Singer
Skygiant
Sony 071,078,091,116,121

Soundesign 030,031,042,049 257,255
Sowa 012,027,071,117.139.171
Sprucer
SSS 034,064
Standard Component 038
Starcom

Stargate
STS
Supertech 241
Sylvania 013,031.033,042,046

113,142,145,146

A-B Sw,241

111,112,113,114,115
120,134,204,221,226

067,142,145

183

071,072,074,108,138
141,147,155,171,197

042,055,069,118,136
140,142,145,146,161
169,210,211,223

014,019,023,024,028
062,073,084,095,096

104,138,139,165

013,033,038,042,090

145,146,163,164

023,024,025,031,042
044,069,084,085,095
096,113,140,143,145

154,161,163,169

055,123,125,127,140,201

145,146,198,199,200,206

223

128,129,130,131,132

133.139,171,172

049,050,102,118,126

235 013,018,026.032,049

240,231 018,020,032,047,049,123

240 013,014,018,026,032

240

237 005,040,058,089,111

247

238,239 091,092,093,094,136

070,071.089,102,129
131

051,054,073,074,075,140

077.085.087,102.107,148

033,049,050.051,070
071,072,089,102,103

111,129,130,131,144

056

082

129

002,028,047,053,091
026,027,104

000,008,009.013,014
026,027,104

004,028,030,066,082
083,084,086,100,111
136,142,146
013,014,018,019,020
026,032,033,036,095

107,111

128,129,130,131

092,112

006,016,028.049,050
051,062,071,082,083

070

032,139(DSS) 048 049

112 091

029,042,050,052,103
077,078

105

002,004,038,116

008,016 022

029,030,033,034,040
048,071,085,088

108

070,078

124,128,131

032,035

030,032,069,070,075
089,091,101,102,103
004,042
020

105,107

050,052
053,054

100

051

111,112
113

055,056

33

Remote Bran» Codes (con'T)

TADA
Tandy
Tashiko
Tatung

Teao

Technics

Techwood
Teco

Teknika

Telecaptlon II 022,164.214
Telefunken
Telerent 140,145,153
Тега 029,031.071,072,077

Texscan
Thomson/ProScan
Thom
TMK 031,032,042,169
Tocom
Toshiba

Totevision

Trans PX
Tri-vision
Tuntex 223
Uniden Satellite
Unika
Unitech
United Cable
United Satellite

Universal 046,048
Vector Research
Victor
Video Concepts
Videosonic
Video Way
Vidtech
Viewstar

Wards

Waner Amex
Westing House
Winer
Wise
Yamaha

012,015,025,026.027

061.071.073.093.117.171

118.012.138.139.168.172

083 252,235 051

031.032.042

068.105.106.107,109.195

110.139,155,157,158.000
222

031.032,034,042,049
050,053,055,064,118
119,140,143,144,145
146,151,153.161,163
164,169,178,179

139

111,113 056,074

005,011.014,015,021
024,025.056,069,073
093,100,118,138,143
161,172,199,214
145

052,154,196

034,042,118

002,004.013,031,033
034,037,038,042,042
046,048,049,050,113
118,126,140,145,149
150,163,164,178,184

049

034,042.118,169 230,254

229,237

026,071
032,033
001,056,057,058,059
079

056,057,058,070.071
072

003,029.032,033,049
050,051,070,071

056

056
024

001,013,018.019,020 007,008,011,012 009,010 096
028,031,041.056,082
083,091,095.107,109
136,142
032,033.047,102,103
111

047,102,103

010,011,082,084,099
059,099,126.127
011,092,099
047,102,103

028,032,033,040,047
049,051,058.070,071
076,089,090,102,103
107,111,112.129,130

010,026,056,057,058
079,099

063

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064,069
012,042

105

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044,045,049,079,108

098,135
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067
044,093,096.097

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088

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039

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078,095,096,097,100

109,117,118

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028

025.026

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040,041

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Zenith 151,152

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127,122
121

017

Tips if Something Isn’t Working

Please make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for installation
and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty.

NO POWER

Make sure the power cord is inserted fiilly into a 120V/60Hz outlet.
Check to be sure outlet is not on a wall switch.
Unplug the power cord, wait 1 minute, then reinsert the plug and push the POWER button.

NO VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROL
DOESN’T WORK

CAN’T TUNE
RADIO STATIONS

NO VOLUME
FROM SUBWOOFER

NOTE; Electrostatic discharge can cause unexpected problems. For example, causing the unit to fail to react to operator of the buttons. In that event, you should
reset the unit by disconnecting it from the household wall outlet.

Check the VOLUME knob on the unit.
Make sure the correct feature has been selected (for instance, “CD” shoidd be selected when playing a CD).
Make sure the speakers are properly connected.

“El” or “E2” is displayed on the front of the Receiver. Turn Receiver off and then back on. Make sure
speaker wires are not shorted together.

If headphones are plugged in, disconnect them.
Check, and if necessary, replace batteries.
Make sure the remote is pointed head-first at the Receiver.
Make sure the Receiver is plugged into an operating wall outlet.
The remote may be either too far away from the Receiver or not in front of the Receiver.
Make sure the correct MODE SELECT button was pushed.
Repeat channel selection.
Make sure the antennas are properly connected.
Make sure the Subwoofer speakers are properly connected.

At lower volume levels, the bass sound may not be as clearly heard. This is normal.

WARNING: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REMEDY A PROBLEM BY FOLLOWING THESE HINTS, CONSULT YOUR

DEALER OR AN AUTHORIZED PHILIPS SERVICE CENTER. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD

YOU TRY TO REPAIR THE SYSTEM YOURSELF, AS THIS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.

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Glossary

A/V Inputs:

Allow injection of AfV signals, isolated from one another, to TV
receivers, VCRs, camcorders, and combis through discreet channels by
passing through the mner and other RF circuitry.

Balance:

Adjusts the relative volume levels of left and rights channels for optimal
stereo effect. Compensates for channel imbalance and non-symmetrical
loudspeaker positioning.

Bass:

The lower range of audio frequencies, up to approximately 500Hz.

Decibel (dB):

The minimum change in sound intensity that a human ear can distinguish.
A doubling of volume is a lOdB increase. To double volume in a stereo
system, a 10-fold increase in power output (WATTS) is required.

Dolby Pro-Logic® Surround Sound:

A movie or other source with audio encoded in Dolby Pro-Logic® creates
a very realistic soundfield-much like you would experience if you were
actually in the movie yourself. There are four components to this
soundfield: Front Left Channel (one speaker). Front Center Channel (one
speaker). Front Right Channel (one speaker), and Rear Channel (two
speakers placed to the left and right rear). The front center channel
contains mostly dialogue and center sound effects. The dialogue and
sound effects are therefor reproduced exactly where they should be-the
very center of the soundfield above or below the television, or through the
center speaker via a center channel output from the receiver. The front left
and rights speakers contain directional sounds (like a car going from left
to right across the screen) as well as other important effects that help
“steer” the audio more realistically to the listener’s ears. The rear speakers
help to re-create the reflective ambience of the original room in which the
audio was recorded. They generate short echos and delays that help make
the entire audio experience more lifelike.

Dolby® 3-Chauuel:

Dolby® 3-Channel operates like Dolby Pro-Logic© except in the Dolby®
3-Channel rear speakers are not used. Dolby® 3-Channel is usually
included on Dolby Pro-Logic® receivers for users who wish to wait to
buy rear speakers or for those whose home theatre environment is too
small to accommodate rear speakers.

Graphic Equalizer:

Tone control device that cuts or boosts different frequencies within the
audio band. A graphic equalizer provides greater control over tone than a
single-knob tone control.

Hertz (Hz):

The basic unit of measure of frequency. One hertz equals one cycle

per second.

L/R Audio:

This abbreviation stands for Left and Right Audio.

Ohm:

A unit of electrical resistance or impedance calculated by dividing the
voltage applied to a circuit by the current (amperes) flowing in it. The
higher the number, the higher the resistance or impedance.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

The ratio, measured in decibels, between the ma.xlmum signal level and

the noise level with no signal present. The higher the value, the better the
sound reproduction.

Surround Output Level:

One select Dolby Pro-Logic® A/V receivers, this feature allow s you to
adjust the rear speaker level relative to the front speaker level according to

your viewing location and individual preference.

Surround Sound:

A system of audio reproduction that uses four or more speakers to
simulate the full three-dimensional effect of a live musical performance or
cinematic environment. (See also Dolby Pro-Logic® Surround Sound.)

Test Tone:

Dolby Pro-Logic® Surround Sound receivers offer this feature to allow
individual adjustment of all four channels (Left, Center, Right, and Rear)
according to your viewing location and individual preference. To set the
balance, a test tone is sent to each chaimel in a repeating cycle.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):

A measure of the distortion produced in an audio system as a result of the
production, within the system, of harmonics or multiples of the original

audio signal.

Frequency:

In musical terminology, frequency generally refers to the pitch of a sound.

The frequency of a sound is measured in cycles per second (hertz). One

cycle is one complete audio waveform. Bass frequencies have a lower
number of waveforms (or cycles) per second, and treble frequencies have
a very high number of waveforms (or cycles) per second.

Frequency Response:

The frequency range in which an electronic component can accurately
reproduce its input. Humans can hear from 20Hz to 20,000Hz (20KHz).
An ideal component would have a Frequency Response, totally flat or
without any deviation, from 20Hz to 20KHz. Frequency Response
specifications are measured in db based on how closely a component’s
response resembles that of the ideal.

limer:

A radio receiver without amplification.

Wow and Flutter:

Audible periodic variations in the pitch of a sound from the audio system.
The low-frequency variations (up to about lOHz) are wow, while the
higher-frequency variations are flutter.

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Specifications*

RECEIVER;

Output Power...................................................................................

Surround Modes:

Front...................................................................................................................................................................................................45 W

Rear....................................................................................................................................................................................................45 W

Center.................................................................................................................................................................................................45 W

Music Power (IKHz,)............................................................................................................................................................................... 2xl00W

Total Harmonic Distortion

Intermodulation Distortion........................................................................................................................................................................<+10%

Power Bandwidth................................................................................................................................................80 - 16,000 Hz (at 10% THD)

Frequency Response....................................................................................................................................................... 40 - 20,000 Hz, +- 2dB

Surround Level........................................................................................................................................-lOdB ~ +10dB to main output level

Center Level............................................................................................................................................-lOdB ~ +10dB to main output level

Subwoofer Level........................................................................................................................................................................- 6 dB ~ + 15 dB

Supply Voltage................................................................................................................................................................................... 120V/60Hz

Tuning Range:

FM.....................................................................................................................................................................................87.5 - 108MHz

AM....................................................................................................................................................................................520 - niOKHz

...................................................................................................................................................1% at 1 KHz, 4ohm

SPEAKERS;

Front L/R(4Q)

....

5"

.2%"

,30W
.50W Max. power

Center (4£2)

Woofer

....................

Tweeter
Avg. power

...................

2 X 45W (4ohm) per channel at 80Hz - 16kHz (10% THD at IKHz).

Surround L/R (8£2)

.............

............

...............

...............

...........

...........

30W
50W

5"

2"

Full-range
Avg.power

Max. power

....................

..................

.................

.......

3‘/2"

....22.5W

.......25W

POWERED SUBWOOFER SPEAKER;

Output Power .........................................................................................................................................................................

Total Harmonic Distortion....................................................................................................................................................1% at 70Hz, 4 Ohm

Frequency Response...........................................................................................................................................................................45 ~ 107Hz

Woofer..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6'/2"

^Specifications subject to change without notice.

45W @ 10% THD

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LIiMITED WA(^RANTY

AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Labor

One Year Free Service on Parts

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales
receipt or other document shotving 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 ofpurchase, you pay for the replacement

or repair of all parts, and for aU 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 e.xpires.

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.)

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 FIEQUESTING SERVICE...

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

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

Take the product to a Philips Factor^’ Service Center (see enclosed
hst) or authorized service center for repair. WTien the product has
been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Yirgin Islands, all implied
warranties, including implied w'arranties of merchantabilitv’ 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 w'arranty may last, this limitation
may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Take the product to a Philips Consumer Service Center (listed
below), self-servicing dealer or authorized service depot.

Phihps Electronics Ltd.

601 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, MIB IMS

[phone]

4977 Lev)' Street, St. Laurent, Quebec, H4R 2N9

[phone]

3695 Grandview Highway, Vancouver, B.C., V5M 2G7

[phone]

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

MAC4848

Tins warranty yyives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Philips Service Company

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product
below. Also, please fiU out and maU your warranty registration card
prompdy. It vvUl be easier for us to notify you if necessary.
MODEL #_________________________________________________
SERIAL# _________________________________________________

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[phone]

Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760

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