Philips Mx740 User Manual

 Surround sound receiverFR740
FR760
MX740
 

Important notes for users in the U.K.
Mains plug
This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug.
To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2
Fix new fuse which should be a 
BS1362
5 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
3Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value
of 5 Amp. If a plug without a...

AddendumFR740, FR760/00, MX740/22
English
Remote Control / Remote Control ButtonsPage 7
The following should be read instead of the original text on page 7:
HMUTE .....................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.
Français...

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English ....................................................4
Français.................................................24
Español .................................................44
Deutsch .................................................64
Nederlands ...........................................84
English Français Español Deutsch Nederlands
Italiano
Italiano ................................................104
 

GENERAL INFORMATION
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This receiver is supplied including:
– a remote control
– 2 batteries for the remote control, size AA
– a system bus cable for the CINEMA LINK connection
– a loop antenna
– a wire antenna
– 5 loudspeakers including 5 speaker cables (MX 740 only)
– a quick installation card (MX 740 only)
– this instruction booklet
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...

CONTROLS
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1POWER / STANDBY.......Switches the receiver on and off.
2CINEMA LINK................Switches the system control bus
between the receiver and the TV
on and off.
3..........................................Sensor for the infrared remote
control.
4..........................................Display
5SOURCE SELECTOR......Selects the different audio and
video connectors.
6VOLUME..........................Increases and decreases the
volume level.
7FRONT AV.......................Selects the FRONT AV /...

REMOTE CONTROL
6
Open the battery compartment 
of the remote control and insert
2 alkaline batteries, type AA
(R06, UM-3).
Remove batteries if they are flat
or if the remote control is not
going to 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. 
Additional appliances can only be controlled if they are
working with the RC-5 and the RC-6 code system....

REMOTE CONTROL
7
English
2................................Switches the receiver to standby.
TUNER, CD, CDR/TAPE, 
TV, VCR, DVD/6CH........Switches the remote control to the
commands of the different products.
Selects the sources if pressed longer
than 1 second.
1–0................................Keys in numbers for tracks, stations or
frequencies. Numbers consisting of
two figures must be keyed in within
2 seconds.
CINEMA LINK ...............Switches the connection between the
receiver and the TV on and...

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English
CONNECTORS
Connectors Connectors name Connect to:
6.3 mm headphone socket1PHONESA headphone with a 6.3 mm plug.
at the front
Audio and video inputs 2FRONT AV / GAMELeft and right audio out sockets of appliances such as video cameras 
at the front (FR 760 only) and game consoles.
3FRONT AV / GAMEVideo out sockets of appliances such as video cameras and game 
consoles.
FRONT SPEAKERS4R, LRight and left front speaker.
5CENTERCenter speaker.
SURROUND SPEAKERS6R, LRight and left surround speaker....

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English
CONNECTIONS
Audio connections
VIDEO IN/OUT
DVD MON TV/SAT
IN OUT
OUT
RECIN
IN
PLAY
TV CD CDR/TAPEAUDIO IN/OUTL
R
IN
PLAYOUT
RECINININ
PLAYOUT
REC
PRE-OUTCENTER6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT
FRONT SURR.
CENTER
SUB-
WOOFERVCRL
R
VCR
IN
CINEMA
LINK
SUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOPFRONT SPEAKERSLREACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 ΩCENTER
Designed and developed by Philips in the 
European Community
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVISRISQUE DE CHOC 
ELECTRIQUE
Manufactured under licence from Dolby 
Laboratories...