Philips Mx740 User Manual

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CONNECTIONS
System control bus, CINEMA LINK
Video connections (FR 760 only)
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
LINKSUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOPFRONT SPEAKERSLREACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 ΩCENTER
Designed and developed by Philips in the 
European Community
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENAVISRISQUE DE CHOC 
ELECTRIQUE
Manufactured under licence from Dolby 
Laboratories Licencing Corporation. 
DOLBY, PRO-LOGIC and the Double-D 
Symbol    are Trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories Licencing  Corporation.
RLEACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 ΩSURROUND SPEAKERS
DVD PLAYERMONITOR / TV
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VCR
SAT RECEIVER
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-
WOOFERVCRLR
VCR
IN
CINEMA
LINKSUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOPFRONT SPEAKERSLREACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 ΩCENTER
Designed and developed by Philips in the 
European Community
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPENAVISRISQUE DE CHOC 
ELECTRIQUE
Manufactured under licence from Dolby 
Laboratories Licencing Corporation. 
DOLBY, PRO-LOGIC and the Double-D 
Symbol    are Trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories Licencing  Corporation.
RLEACH SPEAKER ≥ 6 ΩSURROUND SPEAKERS
TV to AMP  AUX to AMP 
TV
AUX
EXT 1      EXT 2      EXT 3
DVD PLAYER
VCR
TV
optional
(TV = CENTER)
CINEMA LINK 
A
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
Ahas to be purchased separately.)
– By pressing the standby button on the remote control you
can switch the complete system to standby.
 
						

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CONNECTIONS
The type plate is located on the rear of the receiver.
1Check whether the mains voltage as shown on the type
plate corresponds to your local mains voltage. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service organization.
2Connect the mains cable to the wall socket.
To disconnect the set from the mains completely, remove the
mains plug from the wall socket.
For users in the U. K.: please follow the instructions on
page 2.
The speaker connections on the receiver are click-fit
connectors. Use them as shown below.
1Always connect the coloured (or marked) wire to the
coloured terminal and the black (or unmarked) wire to the
black terminal.
2Connect:
– 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 CINEMA LINK as the center
speaker. For TVs with a scart connector an additional audio
cinch-to-scart cable is needed. For TV’s with cinch connectors
additional cinch cables are needed. 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, the TV, the
cables, a DVD player, a VCR and other radiation sources.
1Fit the plug of the frame antenna to AM LOOP as shown
below.
2Position the antenna as far away as possible from radiation
sources.
3Turn the antenna for optimum reception.
FM antenna
The wire antenna supplied can only be used to receive nearby
stations. For better reception we recommend using a cable
antenna system or an outdoor antenna.
1Fit the supplied wire antenna to FM 75 Ωas shown below.
2Move the antenna in different positions for optimum
reception.
•If you are using a cable antenna system or an outdoor
antenna, fit the antenna plug to FM 75 Ωinstead of the
wire antenna.
•To remove the FRONT AV / GAME cap, press on the right
side of the cap.
•Insert the cap from below to close the compartment.
PHONES
FRONT AV / GAME
PHONES
FRONT AV / GAME
FRONT AV / GAME cap (FR 760 only)
FM 75 ΩFM 75 Ω
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
Antenna connections
TV as the center speaker
8 mm1
23
Speaker connections
Mains
 
						

							SYSTEM SETUP
12
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 are often 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 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.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 set up the receiver for the used speakers.
Ideally, the volume in the listening position should be the
same from all speakers.
1Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE on the remote control.yA test tone coming from the different speakers is
heard.
3Press +/-REAR on the remote control to
increase/decrease the volume of the actual speaker.
4Press TEST TONE on the remote control.
yThe 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 seriously damage your speakers.
If distortions occur, reduce the volume and the tone controls
to a level where the sound is acceptable again.
To avoid overheating of the set a safety circuit has
been built in. Therefore your set may disconnect under
extreme conditions. If this happens, switch the set off
and let it cool down before reusing it.
Connecting headphones to PHONES will switch off the
speakers. The receiver switches to STEREOand 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.
Headphones
Power handling
Speaker setup and testing
Positioning of the speakers
English
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
(REAR)
LEFT
LEFTRIGHT
CENTER
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
SURROUND
(REAR)
 
						

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DISPLAY
The display of the receiver is divided into 3 sections, which
are to be used for the following:
Menu indication
These signs show you if the menu is on or off and indicate in
which direction you may move.
M ME
EN
NU
U.......................Menu is on.
1..............................You may move backwards to the previous
menu topic using 1PREV. / EXIT (“left”
key on the remote control).
3.............................You may move up in an option list using
XMENU NAVIGATOR (“up” key on the
remote control).
4.............................You may move down in an option list
using XMENU 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).
O OK
K.............................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.
C CI
IN
NE
EM
MA
AL
LI
IN
NK
KO
ON
N......CINEMA LINK is active.
=...........................An FM station is being received in stereo.
SMART SOUND...........One of the preset sound settings of the
receiver is being used.
R.............................An RDS station is being received.
EON...........................An RDS station with EON is being
received.
HALL..........................HALL effect is on.
TA.............................RDS traffic announcement is on.
NEWS........................RDS news announcement is on.
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.
AATV
MENU
H
0



OK
GUIDE
Display
 
						

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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 therefore switched
CENTER LSto 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.
1Press SETUP MENU.
yMENU, and * VOL BALis displayed.
•You can exit the menu at any time by pressing
SETUP MENU.
2Turn XMENU NAVIGATOR until the desired option (or a
value) is displayed.
3Press NEXT 2to choose the displayed option (or
ENTER / OK to confirm a value).
•You can leave any option (values remain unchanged) by
pressing 1PREV. / EXIT.
Menu structure
* VOL BAL
Adjusts the relative volume balance between the
connected speakers.
TEST TONE
Test tone: on/off
VOL FR-L
Volume front left speaker: –50…+50
VOL FR-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 SUBW 
Volume subwoofer: –50…+50* LS SETUP
Selects the used speakers. Chooses the speaker sizes of
the used speakers, for optimal sound reproduction.
The distance between the usual listening position and the
speakers defines the delay time for the surround sound.
Note: When using the 6 CHANNEL / DVD INinput, these
values cannot be changed. 
CENTER LS
Center speaker present: yes/no
REAR LS
Rear speakers present: yes/no
CENTR SIZE
Center speaker: small/large
DIST L/R
Distance to front speakers: 1…10 m
DIST REAR
Distance to rear speakers: 1…10 m
* TUNER
Setup for preset radio stations (see “TUNER” for details).
AUTO INST
Stores radio stations automatically
MAN INST
Stores radio stations manually
GIVE NAME
Allows to assign names to stored radio stations
RESHUFFLE
Resorts stored radio stations
Receiver menu
 
						

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MENUS
If the receiver is connected to a Philips CINEMA LINK TV
via the CINEMA LINK system control bus sockets
(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 to switch the connection between the
receiver and the TV either on or off.
yIf the connection is switched on, CINEMA LINK ONis
displayed.
Note: We recommend switching CINEMA LINK 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 MENUis 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 inputs – and video inputs (FR 760 only) – 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.
Source selected ........Connectors used
6 CH / DVD ...................6 CHANNEL / DVD INPUT audio input
and DVD IN video input (FR 760 only)
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 
TV IN video input (FR 760 only)
VCR ...............................VCR IN audio input and 
VCR IN video input (FR 760 only)
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
SOURCE SELECTOR
 
						

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PLAYBACK, RECORDING
1Press POWER / STANDBY to switch on the receiver.
2Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select a source.
yThe name of the source is displayed.
•You can select the FRONT AV/GAME input by pressing
FRONT AV (FR 760 only).
3Start playback of the source as usual.
•Turn VOLUME to adjust the volume.
yVOLUMEand the volume level between 0and 50is
displayed.
1Press BASS or TREBLE.
yBASSor TREBLEand the actual value are displayed
briefly. Then TURN  VOLUME KNOB TO CHANGEis
scrolled.
2Turn VOLUME to adjust the bass or treble.
yBASSor TREBLEand the actual value are displayed.
Note : If VOLUMEis not turned within 5 seconds or if any
other control is used, the bass or treble adjustment is
switched off.
•Press ±SMART SOUND on the remote control to scroll
through the built-in smart sounds: MOVIE, SPEECH,
MUSIC, MULTIMEDIAand PERSONAL.
(PERSONALis the userdefined bass and treble setting.)
ySMART SOUNDis displayed and the name of the chosen
sound profile is scrolled once if smart sound is on.
•Press LOUDNESS to switch loudness either on or off.
yLOUDNESSis 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.
1Turn SOURCE SELECTOR (or press FRONT AV – FR 760 only)
to select the source you want to record from.
yThe name of the source is displayed.
2Prepare the desired recording appliance. It must be
connected to one of the outputs of the receiver.
3Start recording on the recording appliance.
4Start the playback of the source as usual.
Notes: – The audio and video signal of VCR IN is not
reproduced by VCR OUT. The same applies to the
audio signal ofCDR/TAPE IN to CDR/TAPE OUT.
– From a source which is connected to the
6 CHANNEL / DVD INaudio input cannot be
recorded.
Recording from a source
Adjusting the sound
Playing a source
 
						

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SURROUND SOUND
Surround sound gives you a complete 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 3or 1marks which are encoded for
multichannel surround sound.
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.
1Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch on the surround sound.
yThe surround mode in use is scrolled.
2Press SURR. MODE repeatedly to listen to the different
surround modes (if available).
yThe surround mode in use is scrolled.
3Press HALL to switch hall either on or off.
yHALLis displayed if hall is on.
4Press SURROUND ON/OFF to switch off the surround
sound.
ySURROUND OFFis scrolled.
Note: Switching surround sound has no effect when using the
6 CHANNEL / DVD IN input.HALL
The sound reproduction is enhanced and a slight echo is
added. This gives the impression of being in a large room.
SURROUND 
The surround mode enables normal surround sound
reproduction with 4 or 5 speakers.
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.
Surround sound settings
Switching surround sound
About surround sound
 
						

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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, =is shown.
Searching for radio stations
1Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the tuner.
yTUNERis displayed.
2Select a waveband by pressing TUNER AM/FM repeatedly.
yThe selected waveband is displayed.
3Keep 1or 2pressed for approximately 1 second.
ySEARCHis displayed and the tuner tunes to a station
with sufficient strength.
4Repeat this procedure until you find the desired station.
•To fine tune to a weak transmitter, briefly press 1or 2as
often as necessary for optimum reception.
Tuning to a radio station by frequency (with the remote
control only)
1Press TUNER.
yTUNERis displayed.
2Press FR. D..
y_is displayed.
3Use 1–0 to key in the frequency of a radio station.
Note: 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 for stations with a strong signal only (FM only).
1Turn SOURCE SELECTOR to select the tuner.
yTUNERis displayed.
2Press SENS. on the receiver.
yEither SENS HIor SENS LOis displayed for 5 seconds.
Note: While searching for radio stations, the actual sensitivity
is displayed. In this case, 
SENS LOmeans the tuner is
only looking 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
1Choose * TUNERfrom the menu and press NEXT 2.
2Choose AUTO INSTand press NEXT 2.
yThe preset number where programming will start, the
waveband andAUTOare displayed.
3Turn TUNER PRESET Xto change the preset number where
programming should start.
4Use TUNER AM/FM to switch to the desired waveband.
5Press ENTER / OK to start programming.
yAUTO INSTflashes and all available radio stations
are programmed, this may take a few minutes.
Programming is done when AUTO INSTstops
flashing.
Manual programming
1Choose * TUNERfrom the menu and press NEXT 2.
2Choose MAN INSTand press NEXT 2.
yA preset number, the waveband and the frequency are
displayed.
3Turn TUNER PRESET Xto change to the preset number
where the radio station should be stored.
4Tune to the desired radio station (see “Searching for radio
stations”).
5Press ENTER / OK to confirm your selection.
ySTOREDis displayed briefly. The radio station is
programmed at the chosen preset number.
6Select and store all desired radio stations this way.
Storing radio stations
Switching FM sensitivity
Tuning to radio stations