Philips MX-966, MX-990D, FR975, FR965 User Manual

Digital surround sound r eceiver

Audio

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Français.................................................30

Español.................................................57

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English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B

limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Français : Cet appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le Brouillage Radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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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 as 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

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. 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 particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

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

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

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

15. Battery usage

CAUTION– To prevent battery leakage

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

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

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

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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

or a TV set. – a loop antenna – a wire antenna – 5 loudspeakers including 5 speaker cables (MX packages only) – a subwoofer including a connection cable and a power cable

(MX packages only) – a quick installation card (MX packages only) – this instruction booklet

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

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

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

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

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

Trademark acknowledgement

Environmental information

Setup

Scope of supply

Safety instructions

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

General information

Scope of supply..................................................................................5

Setup..................................................................................................5

Environmental information.................................................................5

Trademark acknowledgement............................................................5

Controls.................................................................................................6

Remote control

Remote control use ............................................................................7

Remote control buttons.....................................................................8

Programming the universal remote control.......................................9

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

Connections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT AV/ GAME cap (FR 975 only)..............................................13

System setup

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

Receiver adjustment........................................................................14

Speaker setup and testing...............................................................15

Power handling................................................................................15

Headphones.....................................................................................15

Maintenance....................................................................................15

Subwoofer (supplied with MX packages only)

Subwoofer setup..............................................................................16

Connections......................................................................................16

Switching the subwoofer on............................................................16

Swiching the subwoofer to standby mode......................................16

Volume adjustment..........................................................................16

Phase selector..................................................................................16

Display.................................................................................................17

Menus

Receiver menu...........................................................................18–19

TV menu...........................................................................................19

Source selection

SOURCE SELECTOR..........................................................................20

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT selection................................................20

Reassigning a source selection.......................................................20

Using one source selection for two or more appliances................20

About 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT.....................................................20

Playback, recording

Playing a source ...............................................................................21

Adjusting the sound .........................................................................21

Recording from a source..................................................................21

Recording from the digital output ...................................................21

Surround sound

About surround sound......................................................................22

Switching surround sound...............................................................22

Surround sound settings ..................................................................23

Tuner

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

Switching FM sensitivity.................................................................24

Storing radio stations......................................................................24

Tuning to stored radio stations........................................................25

Resorting stored radio stations.......................................................25

Naming radio stations.....................................................................25

Clearing station names ....................................................................25

Technical data

Receiver............................................................................................26

Speakers (supplied with MX packages only)..................................27

Troubleshooting

Warning............................................................................................28

Troubleshooting................................................................................28

Limited warranty

Limited warranty..............................................................................29

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

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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CONTROLS

1 POWER / STANDBY.......Switches the receiver on and off.

2 CINEMA LINK................Switches on and off the system

control bus between the receiver and the TV.

3 ..........................................Sensor for the infrared remote

control.

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

3D surround (FR 965, FR 968).

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

(FR 975).

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

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

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

video connectors.

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

volume level.

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

input (FR 975).

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

combination with VOLUME.

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

combination with VOLUME.

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

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

MENU: switches to the next menu level.

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

% TUNER PRESET X MENU NAVIGATOR

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

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

MENU: switches to the previous menu level.

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

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

tuner sensitivity.

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

display.

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

tuner.

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

frequency display.

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

speaker configurations.

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

and off (FR 965, FR 968).

VIRT. MODE....................Scrolls through the different

virtual surround sound modes (FR 975).

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

selected surround mode and stereo.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Open the battery compartment of the remote control and insert 2 alkaline batteries, type AA (R06, UM-3).

Remove batteries if they are dead or if the remote control will not be used for a long time.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly.

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

Important!

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

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

Remote control use

MUTE

PHONO

CINEMA LINK

GUIDE

1 4

ON/OFF

TUNER

VCR

CD CDR/TAPE

SAT

2 5 8 0

DVD

3 6 9

CABLE BOX

SUBW.

ON/ OFF

T-C

SURROUND

ON/ OFF

SURROUND

MODE

TEST TONE

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SURROUND

MODE

TEST TONE

FR 975

FR 965, FR 968

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REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

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

remote control (e.g. VCR, TV) to standby. When pressed longer than 2 seconds, the receiver switches to standby.

PHONO, TUNER, CD, CDR/TAPE, TV,

VCR, SAT, DVD..............Switches the remote control to the

commands of the different products. Selects the sources if pressed longer than 1 second. SAT only works with digital satellite receivers.

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

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

CINEMA LINK ON/OFF...

Switches the system connection between the receiver and the TV on and off.

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

control to the cable box codes.

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

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

on and off.

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

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

Right/left arrows are tuning up/down.

CD, CDR: Left/right arrows are

searching backwards/forwards,

up/down arrows are selecting the

next/previous track.

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

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

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

TV: Switches teletext on and off.

SAT: Switches the information text on

and off.

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

CD, CDR, VCR, DVD: Starts playback.

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

CD, CDR, VCR, DVD: Stops playback.

CHANNEL/TRACK

...Selects the previous preset tuner

station.

VCR: Rewinds the tape.

CD, CDR, DVD: Selects the previous

track.

TV:Selects the previous channel.

CHANNEL/TRACK

...Selects the next preset tuner station.

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

track.

TV:Selects the next channel.

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

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

sounds (FR 965, FR 968 only).

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

(FR 975 only).

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

DVD: Switches audio tracks.

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

program, cancels selections.

DVD: Switches the view angle.

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

DIRECT.

CD, CDR, VCR, DVD: Pauses

playback.

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

and off.

SAT: Switches the themes on and off.

DVD: Switches between title and

chapter.

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

Switches to the next disc.

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

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

(FR 965, FR 968).

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

surround sound modes (FR 975 only).

SURROUND ON/OFF....

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

volume.

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

rear speakers. While test tone is on,

the volume of the speakers you are

hearing can be increased/decreased

with these buttons.

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

modes.

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

While test tone is on, the volume of

the speakers you are hearing can be

increased/decreased with

+/- REAR.

Remote control buttons

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REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

Important!

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

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

controlled and2 pressed for 3 seconds.

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

end of the booklet).

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

will recognize only the ones keyed in first.

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

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

– To program a new appliance, simply overwrite the

old code by entering a new one.

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

2 Keep the source button for the appliance which should be

controlled and2 pressed for 3 seconds.

3 Press and release 2 again.

yThe remote control sends the codes for channel up or

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

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

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

yThe identified code will be used.

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

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

more than 1 minute the codes must be reprogrammed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DVD...............................................

CABLE BOX...................................

Resetting the remote control 1 Keep one of the source buttons and 2 pressed for

3 seconds.

2 Key in the 3-digit code 981.

yThe remote control is now reset to all its original Philips

codes.

Programming the universal remote control

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CONNECTORS

Connectors Connectors name Connect to:

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

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

at the front and game consoles. (FR 975 only).

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

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

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

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

0 CD IN Output of a CD player.

! SAT IN Output of a satellite system.

@ VCR OUT Input of a video recorder.

# VCR IN Output of a video recorder.

$ TV IN Output of a TV.

% PHONO IN Output of a turntable with MM coil.

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

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT

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

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

(FR 975 only)

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

(FR 965, FR 968 only).

* COAX 2 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances.

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

(FR 975 only).

( COAX 1 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances (FR 965, FR 968 only).

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

CD recorders or MD players (FR 965, FR 968 only).

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

CD recorders or MD players (FR 975 only).

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

(FR 968, FR 975 only).

£ DVD IN Output of a DVD player.

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

§ VCR IN Output of a video recorder.

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

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

• FM 300 Ω Wire antenna supplied or exterior antenna.

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

when the CINEMA LINK system bus is connected).

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

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

power cord to the wall outlet.

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CONNECTIONS

Digital audio connections

Analog audio connections

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

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

DTS Digital Surround

is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio

format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which

consequently cannot be decoded and played back inside most CD, LD, or DVD players. For this reason, when DTS-encoded software is played back through the analog outputs of the CD, LD, or DVD player, excessive noise will be exhibited. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, proper precautions should be taken by the customer if the analog outputs are connected directly to the receiver. Only for FR975: To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTMplayback, a DTS-compatible player has to be connected to one of the digital inputs of the receiver.

ANTENNA

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT

PHONO

VCRTV SAT CD CDR/TAPE

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN IN

PLAY

OUT

REC

IN IN

PLAY

OUT REC

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

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

PHONO GND.

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CENTER

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FRONT SPEAKERS

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

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DVD IN

MON OUT

VCR

SAT

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CINEMA

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AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

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VCR

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CD RECORDER

CD PLAYER

MONITOR / TV

POWERED

SUBWOOFER

FR 975

CD RECORDER

CD PLAYER

DVD PLAYER

PHONO GND.

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT

OPTICAL 2

OPTICAL 1

6 CHANNEL /

DVD INPUT

CENTER SUBW.

COAX OUT

COAX 2

SURR.

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COAX 2

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CONNECTIONS

System control bus, CINEMA LINK

Video connections

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

switch to that input.

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

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

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

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

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

can switch the complete system to standby.

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN/OUT

PHONO

VCRTV SAT CD CDR/TAPE

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN IN

PLAY

OUT REC

IN IN

PLAY

OUT REC

PRE-OUT

CENTER

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

PHONO GND.

SURROUND SPEAKERS

R L

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

CENTER

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

AM LOOP

DVD

MON OUT

VCR

SAT

PRE-OUT

CINEMA

LINK

SUBWOOFER

PLAY

OUT

REC

OUT

OPTICAL 1

COAX

OUT

COAX 2

SURR.

CENTER SUBW.

FRONT

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT

OPTICAL 2

FM 300 Ω

COAX 1

Designed and developed by Philips in the European

Community.

VIDEO IN/OUT

DVD MON SAT

VCRVCR

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

VCR

LIN

DIGITAL

OUT

CINEM

A LINK

AUDIO

CINEM

A LINK

IN/REC

OUT/PLAY

IN REC

OUT PLAY

DVD PLAYER

FR 975

ANTENNA

DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT

PHONO

VCRTV SAT CD CDR/TAPE

AUDIO IN/OUT

IN IN

PLAY

OUT

REC

IN IN

PLAY

OUT

REC

PRE-OUT

CENTER

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

PHONO GND.

SURROUND SPEAKERS

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

CENTER

R L

FRONT SPEAKERS

EACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 Ω

AM LOOP

DVD

MON OUT

VCR

SAT IN

PRE-OUT

CINEMA

LINK

SUBWOOFER

PLAY

OUT REC

OPTICAL 1

COAX

OUT

COAX 2

SURR.

CENTER SUBW.

FRONT

6 CHANNEL /

DVD INPUT

OPTICAL 2

FM 300 Ω

COAX 1

Designed and developed by Philips in the European

Community.

S-VIDEO

DVD MON SAT

VCR

VIDEO IN/OUT

OUT

DVD PLAYER

MONITOR / TV

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VCR

SAT RECEIVER

FR 975

If your video products have a S-video connector, using this connector will provide better video quality (FR 968, FR 975 only).

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CONNECTIONS

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

1 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the type

plate corresponds to your local power voltage. If it does

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

power plug from the power outlet.

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

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

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

terminal. 2 Connect:

– Left front speaker to L (red and black)

– Right front speaker to R (red and black)

– Center speaker to CENTER (blue and black)

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

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

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

AM (MW) antenna

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

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

2 Turn the antenna for optimum reception.

FM antenna

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

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

shown below.

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

Move the antenna in different positions for optimum reception.

• To remove the FRONT AV / GAME cap, press on the right side of the cap.

• Insert the cap from below to close the compartment.

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

FRONT AV /GAME cap (FR 975 only)

Antenna connections

TV as the center speaker

Speaker connections

Power

7 mm

ANTENNA

8 mm

/ G

T A

FRONT A

V / GAM

General hints for positioning

Avoid positioning the speakers in a corner or on the floor as this will boost the bass tones too much. Placing the speakers behind curtains, furniture, etc. will reduce the treble response. The listener should always be able to ”see” the speakers.

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

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

Positioning the front speakers

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

Positioning the center speaker

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

Positioning the surround speakers

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

Positioning the subwoofer

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

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

1 Set which speakers have been connected to the receiver

(see “Menu structure/* SPEAKR SETUP”).

Note: The initial setting of your receiver is:

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

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

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

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

(see “Menu structure/* SPK DISTANCE”).

Note: If you prefer that your receiver does not correct

automatically for speaker sizes and distances, you can re-progam it to a neutral setting by – installing all speakers: (Subwoofer present, Center

and Rear loudspeakers: all YES),

– setting Front, Center and Rear speaker sizes to

LARGE,

– setting all loudspeaker distances (L/R, Center and

Rear) to the same distance (e.g. 10 ft).

Receiver adjustment

Positioning the speakers

SYSTEM SETUP

English

FRONT

RIGHT

SURROUND

(REAR)

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

(REAR)

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

SYSTEM SETUP

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

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

y A test tone coming from the different speakers, except

the subwoofer, is heard.

3 Press +/- REAR on the remote control to

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

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote control.

y The test tone stops.

Note: If you are not completely satisfied with the volume

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

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

To avoid overheating of the unit a safety circuit has been built in. Therefore your set may disconnect under extreme conditions. If this happens, switch the unit off and let it cool down before reusing it.

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

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

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

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

Maintenance

Headphones

Power handlingSpeaker setup and testing

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SUBWOOFER (supplied with MX packages only)

• Install the subwoofer wherever you like because with the bass sound range reproduced from the subwoofer (below 150Hz) human hearing cannot detect the direction and position where the sound is being produced.

• Also, since the feeling of stereo is lost with bass frequencies, a single subwoofer is enough for reproducing the bass of stereo channels.

• To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend that you place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.

• Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping a few centimeters away from the wall.

• Do not place any object on the subwoofer or sit on it.

• If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room, the bass

could be extremely weakened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room. If this happens, move the subwoofer away from the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave by installing a bookshelf on the wall, etc.

Important!

Before you operate the subwoofer, complete the preparation procedures. Switch on your receiver and select the sound source.

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

1 Use the cinch cable supplied to connect AUDIO IN to

SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT at the receiver.

2 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the type

plate corresponds to your local power voltage. If it does not, consult your dealer or service organization.

3 After all connections have been made, connect the

AC power cord to the receiver or the wall outlet.

To disconnect the subwoofer from the power completely, remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

• Rotate VOLUME clockwise until there is a click.

y The LED indicator lights up in green.

• Rotate VOLUME anticlockwise until there is a click.

y The LED indicator light turns red.

You can adjust the subwoofer to suit the sound level of your front speakers. Reinforcing the bass sound gives you a greater sense of atmosphere.

1 Adjust the VOLUME on the receiver until the sound from

the front speakers is not distorted. If it is distorted, the sound from the subwoofer will also be distorted.

2 Play your favourite songs. Male vocal tunes containing bass

sounds are most suitable for adjustment.

3 Adjust the VOLUME on the subwoofer to determine the

loudness of the bass sound from the subwoofer.

• Use PHASE SELECTOR located at the rear of the subwoofer to select the phase polarity.

Selecting the polarity at either 0° or 180° may determine better bass reproduction effect in certain listening environments (depending on the type of front speakers and the position of the subwoofer). It may also change the expanse and tightness of sound, and affect the feeling of sound field.

• Select the setting that provides the sound you prefer when listening in your usual listening position. Repeat the adjustment for volume and phase polarity to suit your preference.

Once you have adjusted the subwoofer to the settings you desire, use the VOLUME control on the receiver to adjust the volume of the subwoofer and the other speakers. You do not need to adjust the subwoofer settings again even when you change the volume level of the receiver.

Phase selector

Volume adjustment

Switching the subwoofer to standby mode

Switching the subwoofer on

Connections

Subwoofer setup

FRONT

RIGHT

SURROUND

(REAR)

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

(REAR)

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

PHASE

SELECTOR

180

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DISPLAY

The display of the receiver is divided into 4 sections, which are to be used for the following:

Speaker diagram

A rectangle with a letter in it shows that a speaker has been selected in the setup menu. However, the subwoofer indicator will only light when a subwoofer signal is available. If only a letter is shown, this speaker is not used and its sound is being reproduced by the other speakers.

.....virtual surround sound

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

DIGITAL SURROUND ....digital surround sound is reproduced

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

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

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

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

Menu indication

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

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

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

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

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

X MENU NAVIGATOR (“up” key on the

remote control).

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

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

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

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

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

Status lights

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

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

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

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

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

STEREO......................An FMstation is being received in stereo.

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

the receiver is being used (FR 965, FR 968 only).

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

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

source.

NNIIGGHHTT.......................NIGHT MODE is on.

COAX

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

used for the playing source.

COAX

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

used for the playing source.

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

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

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

used for the playing source (FR 965, FR 968 only).

OPT

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

is being used for the playing source (FR 975 only).

OPT

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

is being used for the playing source (FR 975 only).

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

Information area

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

Display

ON/OFF

GUIDE

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MENUS

The receiver is equipped with a menu system. The menu is used for the setup of the receiver. The different menu options are related to each other in a logical way. Let’s assume you have no center speaker connected, and so you switched CENTER SPEAKR to NO. If you try to use VOL CENTER, a message will be scrolled that this is not possible (INSTALL CENTER SPEAKER).

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

1 Press SETUP MENU.

yMENU, and * EFFECTS is displayed.

• You can exit the menu at any time by pressing

SETUP MENU.

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

value) is displayed.

3 Press NEXT 2 to choose the displayed option (or

ENTER / OK to confirm a value).

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

pressing 1 PREV. / EXIT.

Menu structure

* EFFECTS

Switches sound effects.

3D SURR (FR 965, FR 968 only) virtual 3D surround: 0…100 % VIRT SURR (FR 975 only) virtual surround: 0…100 %

* VOL BALANCE

Adjusts the relative volume balance between the connected speakers.

TEST TONE

Test tone: on/off

VOL FRONT-L

Volume front left speaker: –50…+50

VOL FRONT-R

Volume front right speaker: –50…+50

VOL CENTER

Volume center speaker: –50…+50

VOL REAR-L

Volume rear left speaker: –50…+50

VOL REAR-R

Volume rear right speaker: –50…+50

VOL SUBWOOFER

Volume subwoofer: –50…+50

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

below cannot be changed.

* SPEAKR SETUP

Selects the used speakers.

SUBW PRESENT

Subwoofer present: yes/no

CENTER SPEAKR

Center speaker present: yes/no

REAR SPEAKER

Rear speakers present: yes/no

* SPEAKR SIZES

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

SUBW PRESENT (FR 965, FR 968 only) Subwoofer present: yes/no

FRONT SIZE

Left and right front speakers: small/large

CENTER SIZE

Center speaker: small/large

REAR SIZE

Rear speakers: small/large

* SPK DISTANCE

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

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

DISTANCE CNTR

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

DISTANCE REAR

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

Receiver menu

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MENUS

* SELECT INPUT

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

COAX1

Digital coaxial input 1, COAX 1 IN

COAX2

Digital coaxial input 2, COAX 2 IN OPT (FR 965, FR 968 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL IN OPT 1 (FR 975 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL 1 IN OPT 2 (FR 975 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL 2 IN

SAT IN

Analog audio input SAT IN

VCR IN

Analog audio input VCR IN

TV IN

Analog audio input TV IN

CDR IN

Analog audio input CDR IN

CD IN

Analog audio input CD IN

6 CH IN

Analog audio input 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT

* TUNER

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

AUTO INSTALL

Stores radio stations automatically

MAN INSTALL

Stores radio stations manually

GIVE NAME

Allows you to assign names to stored radio stations

RESHUFFLE

Resorts stored radio stations

If the receiver is connected to a Philips CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus jacks (see “CONNECTIONS”), you may use the TV to set up the system. An option called RECEIVER will be added to the TV menu.

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

Switching the connection

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

yIf the connection is switched on, CINEMA LINK ON is

displayed.

Note: We recommend switching CINEMALINK off during

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

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

TV menu

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SOURCE SELECTION

When selecting a source by turning SOURCE SELECTOR, the audio and video inputs with the corresponding name are activated. The incoming signal is reproduced by all audio and – if the source includes a video signal – video outputs of the receiver. It is possible to reassign a source selection to other than these standard inputs.

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

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

DVD IN video input

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

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

all inputs are switched off.

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

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

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

no video input

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

VCR IN video input

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

SAT IN video input

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

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

Example: Reassigning CD from the analog CD IN audio input

to the digital COAX 2 IN audio input.

1 Choose * SELECT INPUT from the menu and press

NEXT 2.

2 Turn SOURCESELECTOR to select the source which should

be reassigned (e. g. CD).

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

source flashes.

3 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR to select the input connectors

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

4 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

ySTORED is displayed briefly.

5 This source selection is now using the chosen audio input

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

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

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

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

1 Choose * SELECT INPUT from the menu and press

NEXT 2.

2 Turn SOURCESELECTOR to select the source which should

be reassigned (e. g. VCR).

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

source flashes.

3 Turn X MENU NAVIGATOR to select the input connectors

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

4 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

ySTORED is displayed briefly.

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

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

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

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

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

About 6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT

Using one source selection for two or more appliances

Reassigning a source selection

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT selection

SOURCE SELECTOR

English

PLAYBACK, RECORDING

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

yThe name of the source is displayed.

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

FRONT AV (FR 975 only).

3 Start playback of the source as usual.

• Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.

yVOLUME and the volume level between 0 and 50 is

displayed.

1 Press BASS or TREBLE.

yBASS or TREBLE and the actual value are displayed

briefly. Then TURN VOLUME KNOB TO CHANGE is scrolled.

2 Turn VOLUME to adjust the bass or treble.

yBASS or TREBLE and the actual value are displayed.

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

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

FR 965, FR 968 only:

• Press ±SOUND on the remote control to scroll through

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

ySMART SOUND is displayed and the name of the chosen

sound profile is scrolled once if smart sound is on.

FR 975 only:

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

increase the bass performance.

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

will only be available when supported by the source material.

• Press LOUDNESS to switch on or off loudness.

yLOUDNESS is displayed if loudness is on.

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

1 Turn SOURCESELECTOR (or press FRONT AV, FR 975 only)

to select the source you want to record from.

yThe name of the source is displayed.

2 Prepare the desired recording appliance. It must be

connected to one of the outputs of the receiver.

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

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

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

– We recommend not to use the digital output

COAX OUT of the receiver to record from an analog

source. Use the analog output CDR/TAPEinstead.

– From a source which is connected to the

6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT audio input cannot be recorded.

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

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

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

digital recordings as this will distort the digital audio signal (FR 965, FR 968 only).

– When recording a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, each

track must be recorded individually.

– Digital recording is not possible when the digital

source material is copy-protected.

Recording from the digital output

Recording from a source

Adjusting the sound

Playing a source

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SURROUND SOUND

Surround sound gives you a completely new listening sensation. You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action, because sound is coming from everywhere around you. Look out for TV broadcasts, audio and video tapes and discs with the 3, 1 or marks which are encoded for multichannel surround sound. You should prefer Dolby Digital or DTS to get the most out of your receiver.

The FR 975 is able to reproduce DTS surround sound. DTS is a premium multichannel surround sound system available on DVD discs, laserdiscs and audio discs. Consult your software dealer on the availability of DTS software in your region.

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

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

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

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

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

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

yThe surround mode in use is scrolled.

2 Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the different

surround modes (if available).

yThe chosen mode and the speakers used are displayed.

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

FR 965, FR 968 only: 3 Press 3D SURROUND to switch on or off virtual 3D surround.

yA light indicates if virtual 3D surround is on.

FR 975 only: 3 Press VIRTUAL MODE as often as necessary to switch

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

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

-signs indicate which virtual surround sound mode is

active.

4 Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround

sound.

ySURROUND OFF is scrolled.

Switching surround sound

About surround sound

English

SURROUND SOUND

HALL

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

SURROUND

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

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

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

2 surround channels and a subwoofer channel.

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

1 (mono) surround channel without subwoofer signal.

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

channels and a subwoofer channel.

FRONT-3 STEREO

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

STEREO

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

Virtual Surround

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

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

3D SURROUND

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

MULTI FRONT (FR 975 only) Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front speaker.

MULTI REAR (FR 975 only) Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right rear speaker.

NATURAL SURROUND (FR 975 only) Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front and rear speakers.

Note: The availability of MULTI FRONT and

MULTI REAR depends on the sound channels on the

source material (FR 975 only).

NIGHT MODE (only on the remote control)

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

Surround sound settings

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

RIGHT

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TUNER

You can search for radio stations by scanning the frequency band. You can also key in the frequency of a known radio station. If an FM station is being broadcast and received in stereo, STEREO is shown.

Searching for radio stations 1 Turn SOURCESELECTOR to select the tuner.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Select a waveband by pressing TUNER BAND repeatedly.

yThe selected waveband is displayed.

3 Keep 1 or 2 pressed for approximately 1 second.

ySEARCH is displayed and the tuner tunes to a station

with sufficient strength.

4 Repeat this procedure until you find the desired station.

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

often as necessary for optimum reception.

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

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Press FR. D..

y_ is displayed.

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

Notes: Only valid numbers within the frequency range of the

tuner can be keyed in.

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

1 Turn SOURCESELECTOR to select the tuner.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Press SENS. on the receiver.

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

Note: While searching for radio stations, the actual sensitivity

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

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

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

2 Choose AUTO INSTALL and press NEXT 2.

yThe preset number where programming will start, the

waveband and AUTO are displayed.

3 Turn TUNERPRESET X to change the preset number where

programming should start.

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

yAUTO INSTALL flashes and all available radio

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

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

2 Choose MAN INSTALL and press NEXT 2.

yA preset number, the waveband and the frequency are

displayed.

3 Turn TUNERPRESET X to change to the preset number

where the radio station should be stored.

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

stations”).

5 Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.

ySTORED is displayed briefly. The radio station is

programmed at the chosen preset number.

6 Select and store all desired radio stations this way.

Storing radio stations

Switching FM sensitivity

Tuning to radio stations

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TUNER

1 Turn SOURCESELECTOR to TUNER to select the tuner.

yTUNER is displayed.

2 Turn TUNERPRESET X to select a preset radio station.

yPRESET, the preset number and station are displayed.

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

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

yPRESET, a preset number and station are displayed.

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

yThe selected preset number SWAP <-> and a second

preset number are displayed.

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

yRESHUFFLED is displayed briefly and these two

preset numbers are swapped.

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

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

yA preset radio station is displayed.

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

yThe existing name or ________ is displayed.

5 Turn TUNERPRESET X to select a letter and NEXT 2 or

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

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

to confirm.

ySTORED is displayed and the name is stored.

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

yA preset radio station is displayed.

2 Turn X MENU NAVIGATORto select the name to be

cleared.

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

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

5 Press ENTER / OK to clear the station name.

Or, if you have changed your mind,

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

Clearing station names

Naming radio stations

Resorting stored radio stations

Tuning to stored radio stations

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TECHNICAL DATA

Subject to modification without notice.

General

Power consumption (FR 965)...........................................260 W

Power consumption (FR 968, FR 975)..............................280 W

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

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

Weight (FR 965)................................................................8.6 kg

Weight (FR 968, FR 975)...................................................9.4 kg

Amplifier part (0.7 % THD, 6 Ω) FR 965:

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

Output power, surround mode (1 kHz)

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

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

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

FR 968, FR 975:

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

Output power, surround mode (1 kHz)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inputs

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

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

Front AV (FR 975 only)........................................250 mV/22 kΩ

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

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

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

Outputs

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

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

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

Digital output sampling frequencies

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

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

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

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

Digital in 96 kHz (FR 975 only)............................out 48 kHz

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

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

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

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

Tuner part

Wave range

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

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

Sensitivity

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

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

Total harmonic distortion

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

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

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

S/N ratio

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

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

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

Receiver

TECHNICAL DATA

Subject to modification without notice.

Front speakers

System................................................................2-way shielded

Impedance........................................................................6–8 Ω

Speaker drivers.........................................3" fullrange, 1" piezo

Dimensions, w × h × d ................................94 × 155 × 88 mm

3.8 × 6.2 × 3.5 inches

Weight...............................................................0.45 kg, 0.98 lb

Center speaker

System................................................................2-way shielded

Impedance........................................................................6–8 Ω

Speaker drivers..................................2 × 3" fullrange, 1" piezo

Dimensions, w × h × d ................................250 × 94 × 88 mm

10 × 3.8 × 3.5 inches

Weight...............................................................0.92 kg, 2.03 lb

Surround speakers

System.................................................................2-way satelite

Impedance........................................................................6–8 Ω

Speaker drivers.........................................3" fullrange, 1" piezo

Dimensions, w × h × d ................................94 × 155 × 88 mm

3.8 × 6.2 × 3.5 inches

Weight...............................................................0.45 kg, 0.98 lb

Active subwoofer SW090, SW990 – not magnetically shielded design

Subwoofer............................................................................6.5"

Output power..........................................50 W RMS (4 Ω, DIN)

THD.......................................................................10% at 55 Hz

Reproduction frequency response .......................45 Hz–110 Hz

Phase switch.................................................................0°, 180°

Input sensitivity (subwoofer in)................................460 mVrms

AC power................................................................120 V/60 Hz

Power consumption.............................70 W (at

⁄

8 rated power)

Dimensions, w × h × d ............................200 × 310 × 370 mm

7.87 × 12.20 × 14.57 inches

Weight..........................................................15.40 pounds, 7 kg

Active subwoofer with wOOx technology SW965, SW966 – not magnetically shielded design

Subwoofer............................................................................6.5"

Output power..........................................50 W RMS (4 Ω, DIN)

THD.....................................................................10% at 100 Hz

Reproduction frequency response .......................30 Hz–110 Hz

Phase switch.................................................................0°, 180°

Input sensitivity (subwoofer in)................................200 mVrms

AC power................................................................120 V/60 Hz

Power consumption.............................40 W (at

⁄

8 rated power)

Dimensions, w × h × d ............................200 × 310 × 370 mm

7.87 × 12.20 × 14.57 inches

Weight............................................................15 pounds, 6.8 kg

Active subwoofer with wOOx technology SW985, SW986 – not magnetically shielded design

Subwoofer............................................................................6.5"

Output power........................................100 W RMS (4 Ω, DIN)

THD.....................................................................10% at 100 Hz

Reproduction frequency response .......................30 Hz–110 Hz

Phase switch.................................................................0°, 180°

Input sensitivity (subwoofer in)................................200 mVrms

AC power................................................................120 V/60 Hz

Power consumption.............................52 W (at 1⁄8 rated power)

Dimensions, w × h × d ............................200 × 310 × 370 mm

7.87 × 12.20 × 14.57 inches

Weight.........................................................18.5 pounds, 8.4 kg

Speakers (supplied with MX packages only)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

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

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

source.

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

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

adjusted incorrectly. in the receiver menu.

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

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

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

A speaker cable is damaged. Replace the cable.

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

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

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

music or sound.

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

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

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

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

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

or make the recording via analog output.

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

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.

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

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

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