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.
Helpful Hints:
– Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG signal are not
possible to record from this AV receiver.
– Digital recording is not possible when the
digital source material is copy-protected.Before starting recording,
1Press DISC, TUNER, TV or AUX to
select the source you want to record
from.
➜The name of the source appears on
the display panel.
2Start recording on the external recording
device.
3Start playback the connected source as
usual.
Helpful Hints:
– Recording from 6 Channel input source is
not possible.
– The sound settings will not affect the
recording.
Connecting to a recording
device
Optional Connections - Recording
   L              L           
R
AINS ~   AC MAINS ~
  
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(     )   SPEAKERS  3   SPEAKERS  3         
FRONT 
RIGHTFRONT 
LEFTREAR
LEFT REAR
RIGHT FRONT
CENTERSUB-
WOOFERFRONT RIGHTFRONT LEFT
REAR RIGHTREAR LEFT FRONT CENTER
SUBWOOFER6 CHANNEL IN
COAXIAL IN
COAXIAL OUT
OPTICAL IN
AUX TV
AUDIO
ANTENNA
MW
(75     )FM
IN                        OUT COAXIAL OUT
COAXIAL IN 
/
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO INL
R
Analogue
Recording device Digital Recording
device
 
						

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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
– Selects the relevant active source mode:
DISC (6CH/COAX/OPTI),
TUNER (FM/MW), AUX or TV.
(on the remote only)
– TV: switches to TV source mode.
– DISC: toggles between DISC 6CH, DISC
COAX and DISC OPTI source mode.
– TUNER: toggles between FM and MW
band.
– AUX: selects AUX mode.
Main unit and remote control
6System display panel
7SOUND
– Selects a sound effect.
8PHONES
– Plug in the headphones jack.  The
speakers output will be cancelled.
9VOLUME (VOL +-)
– Adjusts the volume level.
– Selects a setting in receiver setup menu.
 
						

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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 Dolby Digital mode only)
– Optimises the dynamic of the sound
output
&Numeric Keypad (0-9)
– Enters a number of a preset radio station.
*B
– Switches to standby mode.
Functional Overview
TV
DISC TUNER AUX
DVD MENUDISC
SYSTEMVOL
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP RESUME
SUBW REAR CENTER TV VOL REPEAT REPEATSLEEP DIM SURROUND SOUND NIGHT MUTE
5
*
0
3
7
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9
0
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3
* = Press and hold the button for more than five seconds.
The following keys only operate on a
Philips DVD player.  For details, please
refer to a Philips DVD player owner’s
manual
–DVD MENU - DISC
–DVD MENU - SYSTEM
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–OK
–STOP
–PLAY/PAUSE
–RESUME
–REPEAT
–REPEAT A-B
 
						

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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
example 
S,  T).
CAUTION!
–Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote is not to
be used for a long time.
–Do not use old and new or
different types of batteries in
combination.
–Batteries contain chemical
substances, so they should be
disposed of properly.
Getting Started
SOUND
TV
DISC TUNER AUX
DVD MENUDISC
SYSTEMVOL
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP RESUME
REPEAT REPEATSLEEP DIM SURROUND SOUND NIGHT MUTE
Step 2:Switching on/off
After completing all the connections,
connect the AC power cord of the AV
receiver to the wall outlet.
Switching to an active mode

Press the SOURCE control to select :
DISC 6CH ™  DISC COAX ™
DISC OPTI ™ FM ™  MW™ AUX ™
TV ™ DISC 6CH ....
OR
Press TV, DISC, TUNER or AUX on
the remote.
Switching to standby mode

Press STANDBY ON (B).
➜The display screen will go blank.
Step 3:Setting the speakers
You can adjust the delay times (centre
and rear only) and volume level for
individual speakers.  These adjustments let
you optimise the sound according to your
surroundings and setup.
IMPORTANT!
–Press SURROUND button on the
remote to select Multi-channel
surround mode before adjusting the
speaker settings.
–Set the ‘Test Tone’ to ‘On’ for easy
adjustment.
1In active mode, press and hold PROG for
five seconds to enter system setup.
2Press S / T to select one of the
following options :  CENTER DELAY,
REAR DELAY, TEST TONE or MENU
OFF.
3Press PROG to confirm.
 
						

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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 automatically generated
to help you judge the sound level of each
speaker and subwoofer.
MENU OFF – Select this to exit from
the system setup.
4Use the VOLUME control to adjust the
settings that best suit your surround
sound needs.
➜If the volume control is not used
within 5 seconds, it will become normal
volume control function.
5Press PROG to confirm your selection.
Helpful Hints:
– Use the longer delay time settings when
the rear speakers are closer to the listener
than the front speakers.
– If “CHECK SURROUND SETTINGS”
appears on the display, press SURROUND
button to select surround mode.
– “AUTO PROG’” only available for selection
in tuner mode only.Adjusting the speaker output levels
You can adjust the rear speakers, centre
speaker and subwoofer output levels by
comparing the sound from the front
speakers.
SUBW REAR CENTER TV VOL
REPEAT REPEAT SLEEP DIM

Press the respective buttons on the
remote (REAR +-, CENTER +-
and SUBW +-) to adjust the output
level between -15dB ~ 10dB.
Helpful Hint:
– If you have selected Stereo or VSS mode,
adjusting the centre and rear speakers’
volume level will have no effect.
 
						

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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 (Digital Theatre Systems)
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro
Logic .
– In VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) mode, the
surround channel is reproduced through two
front speakers.
– MOVIE and MUSIC are Dolby Pro Logic II
surround sound.
– The surround feature is not available in
DISC 6CH mode.
– The centre and rear speakers operate only
in multichannel surround mode.
– The availability of the various surround
sound modes depends on the number of
speakers used and the sound available on
the disc.
Selecting digital sound effects
Select a preset digital sound effects that
matches your disc’s content or that
optimises the sound of the musical style
you are playing.

Press SOUND on the remote to select
the available sound effect.
In Dolby Digital, DTS, PRO LOGIC or
PRO LOGIC II (MOVIE) surround mode,
you can select :
CONCERT, DRAMA, 
ACTION (default
setting) or SCI-FI.
In VSS, PRO LOGIC II (MUSIC) surround
mode or in Tuner mode, you can select :
JAZZ, ROCK, 
DIGITAL (default setting)
or CLASSIC.
Helpful Hint:
– For flat sound output, select CONCERT or
CLASSIC.
Adjusting the Bass/Treble
level
The BASS (low tone) and TREBLE (high
tone) features enable you to define the
sound-processor settings.
1Press BASS or TREBLE.
2Within two seconds, use the VOLUME
control to adjust the Bass or Treble level
(-10dB ~ 10dB, default setting - 0dB).
➜If the volume control is not used
within two seconds, it will resume its
normal volume control function.
➜If headphone is connected, it will
disable the bass/treble controls.
Sound Controls
 
						

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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 the volume temporarily

Press MUTE on the remote.
➜Playback will continue without sound
and 
MUTE icon appears.
➜To restore the volume, press MUTE
again or increase the volume level.
Night Mode - turning on/off
When activated the night mode, the high
volume outputs will be softened and low
volume outputs will be brought upward
to an audible level.  It is useful for
watching your favourite action movie
without disturbing others at night.
IMPORTANT!
This feature is only available for
movies with Dolby Digital mode.

Press NIGHT on the remote repeatedly
to switch the Night mode on or off
(default setting - OFF).
Helpful Hint:
– The night mode option is not available in
DISC 6CH mode.
Dimming system’s display
screen

In any active mode, press DIM on the
remote to select desired brightness :
HIGH (default setting), MID or LOW.
Setting the Sleep Timer
The sleep timer enables the system to
switch to standby mode automatically at a
preset time.

Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
until it reaches the desired preset turn-off
time.
➜The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):
15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120
™ OFF ™ 15 …
➜“
SLEEP” icon will show on the display,
except if OFF is selected.
NIGHT
SLEEP
MUTE
PRESET
PROGRAM
To check or change the setting

Press SLEEP once to show the
remaining time before switching off.
If you continue pressing the SLEEP
button, the next Sleep Timer option will
appear.
To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF
appears or press the STANDBY ON
button.
Volume Controls and Other Features
 
						

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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 the FM radio station is transmitting RDS
(Radio Data System) signal, the RDS name
will be displayed and stored.
Presetting radio stations
You can store up to 40 preset radio
stations in the memory.
Automatic presetting
You can store all available radio stations
automatically.
1In tuner mode, press and hold PROG for
five seconds to enter system setup.
2Press S / T to select “AUTO
PROG”.
AUTO PROG
3Press PROG to confirm.
➜“CONFIRM” appears.
4Press PROG again to start automatic
presetting.
➜“SEARCH” appears.
➜All the available radio stations with
strong transmission signal will be stored.
➜Automatic preset will begin from
preset (1) and all your former presets will
be overridden.
Manual presetting
You can choose to store only your
favourite radio stations.
1Tune to your desired radio station (see
“Tuning to radio stations”).
2Press PROG.
➜“
PROGRAM” and “PRESET” icons appear.
NIGHT
SLEEP
MUTE
PRESET
PROGRAM TUNER
3Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to
select a desired preset number.
➜If “
PROGRAM” icon goes off before you
select the desired preset number, press
PROG button again.
4Press PROG again to store.
5Repeat steps 1~4 to store other radio
stations.
Helpful Hints:
– If you attempt to program more than 40
preset radio stations, “PROG FULL”
appears.
– The system will exit presetting mode if no
button is pressed within two seconds.
Selecting a preset radio
station

Press 1 2 or use the numeric keypad
(0-9) to select a preset number.
➜The preset number follow by radio
frequency will appear.
Tuner Operations
 
						

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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 remote control does not function
properly.
Low hum or buzz sound.– Check if the AC power cord is properly
connected.
– Adjust the volume.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– Disconnect the headphones.
– Press the correct source button on the
remote (TV or AUX, for example) to choose
the equipment that you want to hear through
the AV  receiver.
– Press CENTER +- or REAR +- to
adjust the volume level.
– Make sure the centre and rear speakers are
connected correctly.
– Press SURROUND button to select a correct
surround sound setting.
– Make sure the source you are playing is
recorded or broadcast in surround sound
(DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.).
– If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better
reception.
– Increase the distance between the system and
your TV or  VCR.
– Tune in to the correct frequency.
– Place the antenna farther away from any
equipment that may be causing the noise.
– Select the source (DISC or TUNER, for
example) before pressing the function button
(S,
  T).
– Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
– Replace the batteries with new ones.
– Point the remote control directly toward the
IR sensor.
– Check that the batteries are loaded correctly.
– Place the AV receiver as far away as possible
from electrical devices that may be causing
interference.
Problem Solution
Troubleshooting
 
						

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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 5%
Frequency Response FM 180 Hz – 10 kHz / ±6 dB
Stereo Separation FM 26 dB (1 kHz)
Stereo Threshold FM 23.5 dB
Specifications
MAIN UNIT
Power Supply Rating 220 – 240 V; 50 Hz
Power Consumption 180 W
Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 mm x 54 mm x 388 mm
Weight 4.16 kg
SPEAKERS
Front speakers / Rear (surround) speaker
System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance 3 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter
Frequency response 150 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 93 mm x 174 mm x 65 mm
Weight 0.75 kg/each
CENTRE SPEAKER
System 2-way, closed box system
Impedance 3 Ω
Speaker drivers 18mm cone dome tweeter,
Frequency response 150 Hz – 20 kHz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 245 mm x 93 mm x 65 mm
Weight 1.37 kg
PASSIVE SUBWOOFER
Frequency response 30 Hz – 150 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) 156 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm
Weight 4.3 kg
Specifications subject to change without prior
notice