Philips FR-994 User Manual

Digital Surround Sound ReceiverFR-963 • FR-985 • FR-986 FR-994 • FR-995 • FR-996AudioAudioRead this manual first!Congratulations on purchasing this Phi

10EnglishCONNECTORSConnectors 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 in

11EnglishCONNECTIONSDigital audio connectionsAnalog audio connectionsDIGITALAUDIOIN/OUTPHONOVCRTV SATAUDIO IN/OUTIN ININPLAYOUTRECINPHONO GND.AM LOOPD

12EnglishCONNECTIONSSystem control bus, CINEMA LINKVideo connectionsIf the receiver and your Philips TV (or even better in additiona Philips VCR or DV

13EnglishCONNECTIONSThe type plate is located on the rear of the receiver.1 Check whether the power voltage as shown on the typeplate corresponds to y

General hints for positioningAvoid positioning the speakers in a corner or on the floor asthis will boost the bass tones too much. Placing the speaker

15EnglishSYSTEM SETUPOnce the number and position of loudspeakers has beenfixed, you can adjust the initial receiver settings for optimumsurround soun

16EnglishDISPLAYThe display of the receiver is divided into 4 sections, whichare to be used for the following:Speaker diagramA rectangle with a letter

17EnglishMENUSThe receiver is equipped with a menu system. The menu isused for the setup of the receiver. The different menu optionsare related to eac

18EnglishMENUS* SELECT INPUTAssigns the audio input connectors to the different sourceselections chosen with SOURCE SELECT (see “Sourceselection” for

19EnglishSOURCE SELECTIONWhen selecting a source by turning SOURCE SELECT, theaudio and video inputs with the corresponding name areactivated. The inc

Know thesessaaffeettyysymbolstThis “bolt of lightning” indicatesuninsulated material within your unitmay cause an electrical shock. Forthe safety of e

20EnglishPLAYBACK, RECORDING1 Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver.2 Turn SOURCE SELECT to select a source.yThe name of the source is displ

21EnglishSURROUND SOUNDSurround sound gives you a completely new listeningsensation. You will have the feeling of being in the middle ofthe action, be

SURROUND SOUND22HALLThe sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo isadded. This gives the impression of being in a large room.Can only be used

23EnglishTUNERYou can search for radio stations by scanning the frequencyband. You can also key in the frequency of a known radiostation. If an FM sta

24EnglishTUNER1 Turn SOURCE SELECT to TUNER to select the tuner.yTUNER is displayed.2 Turn TUNER PRESET X to select a preset radio station.yPRESET, th

25EnglishTECHNICAL DATASubject to modification without notice.GeneralPower consumption (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986)...260 WPower consumption

26EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONSet does not work The overheating safety circuit Switch the set off and let it cool down. Aft

AUDIO SYSTEMOne Year Free LaborOne Year Free Service on PartsThis product must be carried in for repair.LIMITED WARRANTYWHO IS COVERED?You must have p

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79LXI...0332Linn...0184Luxman...0120MCS...0

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81Samsung...0087, 0059, 0205, 0046, 0057, 0066,0083, 0064Samsux...0066Sansei...0478S

82Metz...0033, 0064, 0189, 0323Minolta...0132, 0069Mitsubishi...0070, 0088, 0094, 0

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4English1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5EnglishGENERAL INFORMATIONThis receiver is supplied including:– a remote control– 2 batteries for the remote control, size AA– a coaxial cable for au

6EnglishCONTROLS1 POWER / STANDBY...Switches the receiver on and off.2 CINEMA LINK...Switches on and off the systemcontrol bus betwee

7EnglishREMOTE CONTROLOpen the battery compartment of the remote control and insert2 alkaline batteries, type AA(R06, UM-3).Remove batteries if they a

8EnglishREMOTE CONTROLH MUTE...Mutes the sound of the receiver in allmodes, except TV.Mutes the sound of your Philips TV setif your

9EnglishREMOTE CONTROLYou can identify the universal remote control by theinscription Multibrand/Universal.The universal remote control must be progra