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If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help , call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you get started. Congratulations on purchasing this product to the store. S Audio PORTAN Return ... • Feature Operation. IM E T! For fast help you for making Philips a part of your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID We've included everything you need to return this Philips product. Digital Surround Sound Receiver FR-963 • FR-985 • FR-986 FR-994 • FR-995 • FR-996 Read this manual first!
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help , call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you get started. Congratulations on purchasing this product to the store. S Audio PORTAN Return ... • Feature Operation. IM E T! For fast help you for making Philips a part of your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days EE WHY INSID We've included everything you need to return this Philips product. Digital Surround Sound Receiver FR-963 • FR-985 • FR-986 FR-994 • FR-995 • FR-996 Read this manual first!
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...POWER / STANDBY CINEMA LINK VIRTUAL HALL PHONES SURROUND SURR. MODE Switches through the different virtual surround sound modes (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). ≤ SURROUND ON/OFF .....Switches between the last selected surround mode and stereo. 7 DIGITAL CINEMA... / EXIT SETUP MENU TER / OK LOUDNESS BASS VOLUME TREBLE 8 0 ! 6 VIRTUAL Control light for virtual surround (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). 5 HALL Control light for virtual 3D surround (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only). CONTROLS 1 2 34 5 6 7 English 8 T 9 0 ! 1 POWER / STANDBY.......Switches the ...
...POWER / STANDBY CINEMA LINK VIRTUAL HALL PHONES SURROUND SURR. MODE Switches through the different virtual surround sound modes (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). ≤ SURROUND ON/OFF .....Switches between the last selected surround mode and stereo. 7 DIGITAL CINEMA... / EXIT SETUP MENU TER / OK LOUDNESS BASS VOLUME TREBLE 8 0 ! 6 VIRTUAL Control light for virtual surround (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). 5 HALL Control light for virtual 3D surround (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only). CONTROLS 1 2 34 5 6 7 English 8 T 9 0 ! 1 POWER / STANDBY.......Switches the ...
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... to press a source button for less than 1 second to use Open the battery compartment of properly. TEST TONE CHANNEL FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 7 Batteries contain chemical substances, so they are dead or if the remote control will only switch the remote control to... changing the source on the receiver. INDEX AUDIO Å T-C DVD DISC + NIGHT 3D SURR. CHANNEL/TRACK LOUDNESS SOUND íë ± REC CANCEL FR.D. English MUTE H PHONO TUNER 2 CD CDR/TAPE TV VCR SAT DVD 1 23 456 789 CINEMA GO CABLE BOX 0 GUIDE MENU OK É A ATV...
... to press a source button for less than 1 second to use Open the battery compartment of properly. TEST TONE CHANNEL FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 7 Batteries contain chemical substances, so they are dead or if the remote control will only switch the remote control to... changing the source on the receiver. INDEX AUDIO Å T-C DVD DISC + NIGHT 3D SURR. CHANNEL/TRACK LOUDNESS SOUND íë ± REC CANCEL FR.D. English MUTE H PHONO TUNER 2 CD CDR/TAPE TV VCR SAT DVD 1 23 456 789 CINEMA GO CABLE BOX 0 GUIDE MENU OK É A ATV...
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... volume. -A Decreases the receiver volume. While test tone is on and off . SURROUND MODE.......Scrolls through the different virtual surround sound modes (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). When pressed longer than 1 second. SAT only works with +/- DVD, TV: Switches the DVD/TV menu on and off ... +/- Selects the sources if pressed longer than 2 seconds, the receiver switches to standby. OK Confirms menu options. Numbers consisting of your Philips TV set if your remote control (e.g. TV: Switches teletext on and off . CD, CDR, DVD: Selects the next track. NIGHT ...
... volume. -A Decreases the receiver volume. While test tone is on and off . SURROUND MODE.......Scrolls through the different virtual surround sound modes (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). When pressed longer than 1 second. SAT only works with +/- DVD, TV: Switches the DVD/TV menu on and off ... +/- Selects the sources if pressed longer than 2 seconds, the receiver switches to standby. OK Confirms menu options. Numbers consisting of your Philips TV set if your remote control (e.g. TV: Switches teletext on and off . CD, CDR, DVD: Selects the next track. NIGHT ...
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...of digital appliances. ( COAX OUT Coaxial input of digital appliances such as CD recorders or MD recorders (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). ( COAX 1 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only). ) OPTICAL IN Optical output of digital appliances such as DVD players, CD players, CD... the CINEMA LINK system bus is connected). º SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT Input of a powered subwoofer. ⁄ CINEMA LINK System control bus jacks of a Philips TV with a 6.3 mm plug. 2 FRONT AV / GAME Left and right audio out jacks of appliances such as video cameras and game consoles. 3...
...of digital appliances. ( COAX OUT Coaxial input of digital appliances such as CD recorders or MD recorders (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). ( COAX 1 IN Coaxial output of digital appliances (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only). ) OPTICAL IN Optical output of digital appliances such as DVD players, CD players, CD... the CINEMA LINK system bus is connected). º SUBWOOFER PRE-OUT Input of a powered subwoofer. ⁄ CINEMA LINK System control bus jacks of a Philips TV with a 6.3 mm plug. 2 FRONT AV / GAME Left and right audio out jacks of appliances such as video cameras and game consoles. 3...
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...US Pat. TURNTABLE VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SAT RECEIVER CD RECORDER IN OUT CD PLAYER POWERED SUBWOOFER Digital audio connections FR 994, FR 995, FR 996: FR 963, FR 985, FR 986: CD RECORDER CD PLAYER PHONO GND. If possible use of Dolby Laboratories. To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback, ...encoded software is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be taken by Philips in better sound quality. For this will be connected to be exhibited. All Rights Reserved. DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT OPTICAL IN AM ...
...US Pat. TURNTABLE VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SAT RECEIVER CD RECORDER IN OUT CD PLAYER POWERED SUBWOOFER Digital audio connections FR 994, FR 995, FR 996: FR 963, FR 985, FR 986: CD RECORDER CD PLAYER PHONO GND. If possible use of Dolby Laboratories. To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM playback, ...encoded software is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format available on CD, LD, and DVD software which consequently cannot be taken by Philips in better sound quality. For this will be connected to be exhibited. All Rights Reserved. DIGITAL AUDIO IN/OUT OPTICAL IN AM ...
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...SAT OPTICAL 1 IN 6 CHANNEL / IN OUT DVD INPUT CENTER SUBW. Upon starting a source, the system will provide better video quality (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). 12 DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. By pressing the standby button on the language of Dolby Laboratories. DVD IN ... 6 Ω CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in addition a Philips VCR or DVD player) with Cinemalink are connected with the CINEMA LINK system bus control, some extra system benefits are trademarks of your...
...SAT OPTICAL 1 IN 6 CHANNEL / IN OUT DVD INPUT CENTER SUBW. Upon starting a source, the system will provide better video quality (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only). 12 DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. By pressing the standby button on the language of Dolby Laboratories. DVD IN ... 6 Ω CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in addition a Philips VCR or DVD player) with Cinemalink are connected with the CINEMA LINK system bus control, some extra system benefits are trademarks of your...
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... a cone diameter of at least 80-100 Hz. Note: The initial setting of your receiver is : FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996: all speakers: LARGE FR 963, FR 994: all speakers: 10 feet (3 meters) FR 963, FR 994: front speakers, left and right: 13 feet (4 meters) center speaker: 10 feet (3 meters) rear ...2 Select the size of the speakers (SMALL or LARGE) (see "Menus / SPEAKR SETUP"). Note: The initial setting of your receiver is : FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996: all speakers: SMALL 3 Set the distance from the speakers to the listener's position (see "Menus / SPK DISTANCE"). Note: The initial...
... a cone diameter of at least 80-100 Hz. Note: The initial setting of your receiver is : FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996: all speakers: LARGE FR 963, FR 994: all speakers: 10 feet (3 meters) FR 963, FR 994: front speakers, left and right: 13 feet (4 meters) center speaker: 10 feet (3 meters) rear ...2 Select the size of the speakers (SMALL or LARGE) (see "Menus / SPEAKR SETUP"). Note: The initial setting of your receiver is : FR 985, FR 986, FR 995, FR 996: all speakers: SMALL 3 Set the distance from the speakers to the listener's position (see "Menus / SPK DISTANCE"). Note: The initial...
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... SW subwoofer Menu indication These signs show you may move forward to low sensitivity. ANA Analog input is being used for the playing source (FR 995, FR 996 only). OPT 1 Optical digital input OPTICAL 1 IN is being used for the following: Speaker diagram A rectangle with a letter in ... to high sensitivity. SMART SOUND ...........One of the preset sound settings of the receiver is being used for the playing source (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only). HALL HALL effect is on . NIGHT NIGHT MODE is on the remote control). Information area This area is used for...
... SW subwoofer Menu indication These signs show you may move forward to low sensitivity. ANA Analog input is being used for the playing source (FR 995, FR 996 only). OPT 1 Optical digital input OPTICAL 1 IN is being used for the following: Speaker diagram A rectangle with a letter in ... to high sensitivity. SMART SOUND ...........One of the preset sound settings of the receiver is being used for the playing source (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only). HALL HALL effect is on . NIGHT NIGHT MODE is on the remote control). Information area This area is used for...
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Menu structure * EFFECTS Switches sound effects. 3D SURR (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only) virtual 3D surround: 0...100 % VIRT SURR (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) virtual surround: 0...100 % * VOL BALANCE Adjusts the relative volume balance between the usual listening position and the speakers. LARGE...to use VOL CENTER, a message will be changed. * SPEAKR SETUP Selects the used speakers. Arrows in a logical way. SUBW PRESENT (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only) Subwoofer present: yes/no center speaker connected, and so you have no FRONT SIZE Left and right front speakers: small/large ...
Menu structure * EFFECTS Switches sound effects. 3D SURR (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only) virtual 3D surround: 0...100 % VIRT SURR (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) virtual surround: 0...100 % * VOL BALANCE Adjusts the relative volume balance between the usual listening position and the speakers. LARGE...to use VOL CENTER, a message will be changed. * SPEAKR SETUP Selects the used speakers. Arrows in a logical way. SUBW PRESENT (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only) Subwoofer present: yes/no center speaker connected, and so you have no FRONT SIZE Left and right front speakers: small/large ...
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...a Philips CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus jacks (see "CONNECTIONS"), you may vary by TV model. COAX1 Digital coaxial input 1, COAX 1 IN COAX2 Digital coaxial input 2, COAX 2 IN OPT (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL IN OPT 1 (FR 995, FR 996... only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL 1 IN OPT 2 (FR 995, FR 996 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL 2 IN SAT IN Analog audio input SAT...
...a Philips CINEMA LINK TV via the CINEMA LINK system control bus jacks (see "CONNECTIONS"), you may vary by TV model. COAX1 Digital coaxial input 1, COAX 1 IN COAX2 Digital coaxial input 2, COAX 2 IN OPT (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986, FR 994 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL IN OPT 1 (FR 995, FR 996... only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL 1 IN OPT 2 (FR 995, FR 996 only) Digital optical input, OPTICAL 2 IN SAT IN Analog audio input SAT...
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... a digital recorder to one of the outputs of the receiver. 3 Start recording on the recording appliance. 4 Start the playback of the receiver. FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only: • Press ±SOUND on the remote control to increase the bass performance. Recording from the analog inputs to record from .... only). - video outputs of CDR/TAPE IN to select a source. Adjusting the sound • Turn VOLUME to adjust the bass or treble. FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only: • If a subwoofer is not reproduced by the source material. • Press LOUDNESS to CD-R. yThe name of VCR IN is ...
... a digital recorder to one of the outputs of the receiver. 3 Start recording on the recording appliance. 4 Start the playback of the receiver. FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 only: • Press ±SOUND on the remote control to increase the bass performance. Recording from the analog inputs to record from .... only). - video outputs of CDR/TAPE IN to select a source. Adjusting the sound • Turn VOLUME to adjust the bass or treble. FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only: • If a subwoofer is not reproduced by the source material. • Press LOUDNESS to CD-R. yThe name of VCR IN is ...
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...DVD discs do not always carry full multichannel surround. yA light indicates if virtual 3D surround is scrolled. 2 Press SURR. The FR 994, FR 995 and FR 996 are displayed. Notice that the possibilities are related to get the most out of the action, because sound is multichannel encoded ... mode, switch to fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is scrolled. 21 yThe chosen mode and the speakers used and the incoming sound information. FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only: 3 Press VIRTUAL MODE as often as necessary to reproduce DTS surround sound. Look out for multichannel surround sound. If the...
...DVD discs do not always carry full multichannel surround. yA light indicates if virtual 3D surround is scrolled. 2 Press SURR. The FR 994, FR 995 and FR 996 are displayed. Notice that the possibilities are related to get the most out of the action, because sound is multichannel encoded ... mode, switch to fewer output signals, DOWNMIX is scrolled. 21 yThe chosen mode and the speakers used and the incoming sound information. FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only: 3 Press VIRTUAL MODE as often as necessary to reproduce DTS surround sound. Look out for multichannel surround sound. If the...
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... modes are available: 3D SURROUND No rear speakers are created next to the left and right rear speaker. MULTI REAR (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) Phantom speakers are needed. PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS In addition to surround sound without using the surround... front channels, 2 surround channels and a subwoofer channel. DTS 3/2.1 DTS, 3 front channels, 2 surround channels and a subwoofer channel. MULTI FRONT (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front and rear speakers. Depending on the source material, Dolby Surround Pro Logic...
... modes are available: 3D SURROUND No rear speakers are created next to the left and right rear speaker. MULTI REAR (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) Phantom speakers are needed. PRO LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS In addition to surround sound without using the surround... front channels, 2 surround channels and a subwoofer channel. DTS 3/2.1 DTS, 3 front channels, 2 surround channels and a subwoofer channel. MULTI FRONT (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 only) Phantom speakers are created next to the left and right front and rear speakers. Depending on the source material, Dolby Surround Pro Logic...
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... to modification without notice. General Power consumption (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 260 W Power consumption (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 280 W Standby power consumption 2 W Dimensions, w × h × d 435 × 135 × 350 mm Weight (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 8.6 kg Weight (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 9.4 kg Amplifier part (0.7 % THD, 6 Ω) FR 963, FR 985, FR 986: Output power, stereo mode: FTC (40...
... to modification without notice. General Power consumption (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 260 W Power consumption (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 280 W Standby power consumption 2 W Dimensions, w × h × d 435 × 135 × 350 mm Weight (FR 963, FR 985, FR 986 8.6 kg Weight (FR 994, FR 995, FR 996 9.4 kg Amplifier part (0.7 % THD, 6 Ω) FR 963, FR 985, FR 986: Output power, stereo mode: FTC (40...
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... ≥ 6 Ω CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in the European Community. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. No. 5,451,942 and other world- "DTS" and "DTS...éo disposent d'une connexion S- vidéo, la qualité vidéo sera meilleure si vous utilisez cette connexion (uniquement pour FR 994, FR 995, FR 996). DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Selon la langue au niveau du télé...
... ≥ 6 Ω CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in the European Community. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. No. 5,451,942 and other world- "DTS" and "DTS...éo disposent d'une connexion S- vidéo, la qualité vidéo sera meilleure si vous utilisez cette connexion (uniquement pour FR 994, FR 995, FR 996). DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Selon la langue au niveau du télé...
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...Si su video dispone de un conector de S-video, usando este conector dispondrá de una mejor calidad de video (sólo FR 994, FR 995, FR 996). 62 DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc...≥ 6 Ω CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in the European Community. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Cuando inicie una fuente, el sistema selecciona...
...Si su video dispone de un conector de S-video, usando este conector dispondrá de una mejor calidad de video (sólo FR 994, FR 995, FR 996). 62 DVD PLAYER MONITOR / TV PHONO GND. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc...≥ 6 Ω CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Designed and developed by Philips in the European Community. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Cuando inicie una fuente, el sistema selecciona...