Philips Lx600 User Manual

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Connect the AV receiver’s COAXIAL
OUT jack to the DIGITAL (COAXIAL)
IN jack on a digital recording device
(DTS-Digital Theatre System compatible,
with a Dolby Digital decoder, for
example).
➜This will allow you to make digital or
analogue recordings from the signals
received from this AV receiver.
AND/OR

Connect the AV receiver’s AUDIO
OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jacks on an
analogue recording device.
➜This will allow you to make analogue
stereo (two-channel, left and right)
recordings....

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Functional Overview
* = Press and hold the button for more than five seconds.
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PHONES
STANDBY-
ON
BASS TREBLESOUND
VOLUME SOURCE PROG TUNING
1STANDBY ON (B)
– Switches to standby mode or turns on
the system.
2BASS/TREBLE
– Selects BASS (low tone) or TREBLE (high
tone) sound mode and use the VOLUME
control to change the tone level.
3S  TUNING T
– Tunes the radio frequency up/down.
4PROG
– *Enters receiver setup menu.
– TUNER: starts automatic/manual preset
programming.
5SOURCE
–...

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Control buttons available on the
remote only
01 2
– Use 1 2 to select a preset radio station.
!SURROUND
– Selects multichannel surround or stereo
mode.
@SUBW +-
– Adjusts subwoofer’s sound level.
REAR +-
– Adjusts rear speakers’ sound level.
CENTER +-
– Adjusts centre speaker’s sound level.
TV VOL +-
– Adjusts TV volume (Philips TV only).
#SLEEP
– Sets the sleep timer function.
$DIM
– Selects different levels of brightness for
display panel.
%MUTE
– Mutes or restores the volume.
^NIGHT (in...

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Step 1:Inserting batteries into
the remote control
1
3
2
1Open the battery compartment.
2Insert two batteries type R06 or AA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
3Close the cover.
Using the remote control to operate
the system
1Aim the remote
control directly at the
remote sensor (iR) on
the front panel.
2Select the source you
wish to control by
pressing one of the
source select buttons
on the remote control
(for example TV,
TUNER).
3Then select the
desired function (for...

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Getting Started
CENTER DELAY – Select this to set
the delay time in relation to the listening
position/distance for the centre speaker :
5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF (default
setting).
REAR DELAY – Select this to set the
delay time in relation to the listening
position/distance for rear speakers :
15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF
(default setting).
TEST TONE – Select this to turn ‘ON’
or ‘OFF’ (default setting) the test tone.
If you have turned on the test tone, the
test signal will be...

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16IMPORTANT!
For proper surround sound, make
sure the speakers and subwoofer are
connected (see page 7).
Selecting surround sound

In DISC COAX or DISC OPTI mode, if
the audio signal received is Dolby Digital
or DTS, pressing SURROUND button
will cyclic through :
DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS ™ STEREO
 ™ VSS (Virtual Surround Sound)

Otherwise, pressing SURROUND
button will cyclic through :
MOVIE ™ MUSIC ™ PRO LOGIC
™ STEREO ™ VSS
Helpful Hints:
– The available Surround outputs include:
Dolby Digital, DTS...

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Volume control

Adjust VOLUME control (or press
VOL +/- on the remote) to increase
or decrease the volume level.
➜VOL MIN is the minimum volume
level and “VOL MAX” is the maximum
volume level.
For Philips TVs only

Press TV VOL +/- on the remote
control to adjust the TV’s volume level.
To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones plug to the
PHONE socket at the front of the AV
receiver.
➜The speakers will be mute.
➜The current surround sound will
change to stereo mode.
To turn off...

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IMPORTANT!
Make sure the FM and MW
antennas are connected.
Tuning to radio stations
1
Press TUNER on the remote (or press
SOURCE control on front panel) to
select “FM” or “MW”.
2Press and hold S / T on the
remote until the frequency indication
starts to change, then release.
➜FM SEARCH appears.
➜The next radio station will tune
automatically.
➜
 lights up for FM stereo reception.
3To tune a weak station, press S / T
briefly and repeatedly until an optimal
reception is found.
Helpful Hint:
– If...

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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
invalidate the warranty.  Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If
you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
Philips for help.
No power.
No sound or distorted sound.
There is no sound from the centre and
rear speakers.
Radio reception is poor.
The...

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AMPLIFIER SECTION
Output power
- Front 100 W RMS / channel
- Rear 100 W RMS / channel
- Centre 100 W RMS
- Subwoofer 100 W RMS
Frequency Response 150 Hz – 20 kHz / –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 60 dB (CCIR)
Input Sensitivity
- TV  In 500  mV
- AUX  In 500  mV
- 6 Channel In 800 mV
TUNER SECTION
Tuning Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHz (50 kHz)
MW 531 – 1602 kHz (9 kHz)
26 dB Quieting Sensitivity FM 22 dBf
MW 5 µV/m
Signal-to-Noise Ratio FM 55 dB
MW 40 dB
Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 3%
FM Stereo 3%
MW...