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Welcome This owner’s manual is designed for you. It is divided into four sections, “Getting Started,” “Operations,” “Remote Control Setup,” and “General Information.” The “Getting Started” section guides you through what you need to know to get your Audio Home Theatre System up and running. The “Operations” section takes you through more advanced features, building on what you’ve done in “Getting Started.
Featui^es Your new AudioA^ideo Home Theatre System consists of an MX920AHT high-quality Receiver and five speakers. The MX920AHT is not only a decoder of Dolby Pro Logic material for the Home Theatre process, it is also an Amplifier for your other audio equipment such as a CD Player or Audio Cassette Deck. Dolby Pro Logic Processor with Normal/Wide/Phantom modes. A Test Tone feature enables you to check volume levels of the front, center, and rear speakers.
uiCK Use GuroE Your Home Theatre System includes the following items: Front Left and Right Speakers To be placed to the left and right of the Television and aimed toward the viewing area. FM Antenna Connects to the Home Theatre Receiver for reception of FM radio stations. Speaker Wire - Black and Red color For hookup of the Main Speakers to the Home Theatre Receiver. Surround Left and Right Speakers To be placed behind and aimed toward the viewing area.
Getting Started ANTENNA Hookup Instructions VCR Hookup Instructions Connect the Antennas to the Home Theater Receiver: If the VCR is already properly connected to the TV, skip to step 5: Connect the two ends of the FM Antenna to the Home Theatre Receiver’s “300 ohm FM’’ terminals. Connect the two ends of the AM Antenna to the Home Theatre’s “AM” terminals. NOTES; The FM Antenna should be positioned so that it is completely spread out.
Speaker Hookup Instructions Speaker Positioning Instructions Place the Front Left Speaker to the left of the Television as seen from the front of the Television. Place the Front Right Speaker to the right of the Television as seen from the front of the Television. Connect the Speakers to the Home Theatre Receiver: I
uicK Use Guidé (continued ff you have questions regarding hookup or operation, call the Philips Information Center at 1-800-531-0039. Audio Home Theatre Receiver Operations NOTE: The steps listed here describe how to operate your Receiver using the controls found on the front panel of the Receiver. For remote control details, see page 15. MX9Z0 Doi»Tri [«With IHTICtATID tvltweftfO AKMIftti r — r r v n svasocNO MONO etvfr« mokoo ccut If V oncn sn.«£0 U.tl ur.
Rear Panel Connections <2> FM ANTENNA SUBWOOFER (4 ohm) 75 ohm - Hookup an outside FM 75 ohm antenna here. 300 ohm - If you do not have an outside antenna, hookup your supplied FM antenna here. Connect your supplied Subwoofer here. For details, see page 9. AM ANTENNA Hookup your supplied AM antenna here. For details, see page 8. VIDEO jacks • VIDEO OUT - For hoolcup to the video input of a VCR. This will allow you to record on your VCR the video currently selected on the Home Theatre Receiver.
Rear Panel Connections (continued A CD Plaver can be connected to vour Home Theatre Receiver: REAR VIEW OF RECEIVER NOTE: Make sure the left OUTPUT is connected to the left INPUT, and the right OUTPUT is eonnected to the right INPUT. Locate the CD/DSS AUDIO IN jacks I on the rear panel of the Receiver. Using phono plugs (not supplied), connect the CD Player’s L/R OUT to the CD/DSS AUDIO IN jacks on the Receiver.
Front Panel Controls VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR <|>MUTE LED lights when Receiver’s power is on. Press to turn the sound off. Press again to return the sound to its previous level. The STANDBY/ MUTE LED will flash when MUTE is on. <|> MASTER VOLUME control 'Him this knob to adjust the sound level up and down. For details, see page 18. <9> SURROUND LEVEL (+/-) NOTE: When Surround Mode is on, the MASTER VOLUME controls the overall sound level of all speakers.
Front Panel Controls (continued DSC DISPLAY Press to select a PRESET EQUALIZER mode (JAZZ, CLASSIC, ROCK, or POP). For details, see page 18. Press to change the Receiver’s display from CLOCK SET mode, SLEEP mode, WAKE UP mode, to TUNER mode. For details, see page 25. STATION PRESET (◄/►) SLEEP Press the (-^) or (►) button to select a preset station. For details, see page 23-24. Press this button to select the SLEEP mode. For details, see page 25.
Remote Control Description Your Home Theatre Receiver’s remote control will not only operate your Receiver but will also operate many brands of infrared-controlled TVs, VCRs, and Cable Controllers. Many CD Players, or Laser Disc Players, or Audio Cassette Decks can be controlled as well. For details, see pages 26 through 32.
Remote Control DESCiaPTiON (continued !! Very Important Note !! Using vour remote with a TV- VCR. CABLE, or AUX (CD Player. Laser Disc Player, etc.): NOTE: Always first select the desired mode (HOME, TV, VCR, CABLE, orAUX) by pressing the MODE SELECT button. Then, Press the desired feature button (PLAY, SEARCH, etc.). The remote control will remain tuned to the selected mode until another mode is chosen.
Front Display Description <1> DOLBY SURROUND PRO LOGIC <|> 3CH This lights up when the 3 CH(annel) Surround mode is on. For details, see pages 19-22. 5 SLEEP This lights up when the SLEEP mode is on. < > WAKE UP CLOCK/FREQUENCY The CLOCK or AM/FM STATION is displayed here. <$> FM/AM,AM/PM This indicates the selected TUNER waveband or CLOCK mode. This lights up when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC feature is on. For details, see pages 19-22. EQUALIZER The preset EQUALIZER levels are displayed here.
Amplifier Press the STANDBY*ON button. The Receiver will turn I on. The STANDBY LED will become brighter. Select the Source by pressing the desired SOURCE SELECTOR button (or, press the TV, VCR, SOURCE button on the remote until the desired mode is selected): o o 5-^o 5-^ 5-^ o o oo 2-^ 2-^ o 5-^ o o o Press TUNER/BAND to listen to a radio station. Press VIDEO/DVD for a VCR or Audio Cassette Deck. Press CD/DSS to listen to a compact disc. SET O Press LD/CAM for a Laser Disc Player or Camcorder.
Surround Sound Your Home Theatre Receiver gives you three Surround Sound options: Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, and Dolby Pro Logic 3CH(annel). Surround Sound mode; To Select Surround Sound; Choose this feature when playing non Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded movies and music. This Surround mode gives you a feeling of being surrounded by sound. Turn the Receiver on and select the SOURCE. I For details, see page 18.
Surround Souni) (continued) Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound mode; r Press either the PRO LOGIC CENTER MODE (+) or (-) button until your choice of either “NORMAL,” “WIDE,” or “PHANTOM” appears in the display. Choose this feature when playing Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded movies and music (especially Laser Discs, video cassettes, and TV broadcasts with Dolby Surround sound). Most currently-released Video cassettes and Laser Discs and many TV broadcasts include this feature.
Surround Sound (continued Dolby Pro Logic 3CHfanneli Surround Sound mode: If your source is a Hi-Fi VCR or Laser Disc Player, play a Dolby Pro Logic encoded videotape or Dolby Pro Logic encoded Laser Disc. Make sure your Television's volume is completely turned down. Now, adjust the Receiver’s VOLUME knob to a normal listening level. (Or, press the VOLUME (A) or (V) buttons on the Remote.
Surround Sound; (continued To balance vour Speakers for Surround Sound;
Tuner AUTOfmaticì/MANUAL I\inin^: 4> I Turn the Receiver on. Select FM or AM. Press the TUNER/BAND button until the desired waveband (FM or AM) appears in the display. Press the AUTO/MANUAL button. The display will show the last tuned frequency and “AUTO” will appear in the receiver’s display. To find another station, press the TUNING UP (A) or DOWN (T) button. The Tuner will now search until a station of sufficient strength has been found.
Tuner (coN[riNUEb Preset Memory: Your Home Theatre Receiver can store up to 16 FM stations and up to 8 AM stations. While in the TUNER mode, press the MEMORY button. “MEMORY” will flash in the display. Press the CH(annel)/TUNING buttons to select the frequency (or station) you wish to memorize. <|> ---------- < 1 MUTE 1 RECL ENT Using the Remote Control, select a memory location number (1-16 for FM, 1-8 for AM) with the NUMBER buttons. ^MEMORY CD FREQ Q.
Additional Features Clock Set: Your Home Theatre Receiver will display a Clock when the unit is turned off. Turn the Receiver on and press the DISPLAY button. The Clock will appear in the display. <|> Press the TUNING (A) “up” button until the correct minute appears. Press the TUNING (T) “down” button until the correct hour appears. After a few seconds the display will switch back to its previous information. The Clock is now set. NOTES; The Clock can be switched from a 12 hour mode to a 24 hour mode.
Remote Control r Direct Entry Your remote control is set to work your Home Theatre Receiver and many infrared remote controlled TVs, VCRs, and Cable Controllers. Many CD Players, or Laser Disc Players, or Audio Cassette Decks can be controlled as well. There is no guarantee this remote will operate your brand of equipment or will operate all functions of your equipment. NOTE: These instructions cover setting up your remote to operate a TV.
Remote Control - Search Your Home Theatre Receiver’s remote can be set to work your TV (and VCR, Cable Controller, CD Player, etc.) by what is called the Search method. If the Direct Entry method, described on the previous page, did not set your remote to operate your equipment, then follow the easy steps listed below. NOTE; These instructions cover setting up your remote to operate a TV. To set up the remote for additional equipment, such as a VCR or CD Player, follow these instructions.
Additional Remote Control Functions As stated before, this remote control will operate many infrared remote controlled TVs, VCRs, Cable Controllers, CD Players, Laser Disc Players and Audio Cassette Decks. The following lists describe which remote control buttons most commonly operate the various equipment. There is no guarantee this remote will operate your brand of equipment or will operate all functions of your equipment.
Additional Remote Control Functions /^T To turn the VCR on or off. Direct channel selection. Channel up and channel down. Switch from cable to AfV input or from AA^ input to cable. To adjust subwoofer level up and down. Start playing. Pause. Stop. Fast forward. Rewind. Record. • [STANDBY*ON] • [0-9] • [CH] • [TVATCR] • [SUBW. LEVEL] • [PLAY] • [PAUSE] • [STOP] • [F.
Remote Braird Codes ABC Admiral Aiwa Akal Amark Amstrad Anam Anvis'ion Acx; APO Archer ASA ASIA Giant Audio Dynamics AWA BEST Bell & Howell Braksonic Cablestar Canon Candle/Cit'izen Carver Centurion Chun Yun Chung Hsin Cokxtyme Concerto Contec/Cony Coronado Craig Crown Curtis Mathes CXC Daewoo Daytron 034,046,053,069,072 111,115.153 256,239 042,119,131,133 071,147 034,035,039,056,061 065,066,092,113 078,140,145 045 064,094,120 070 Emerson 023 024.
Remote Brand Codes ccont) Fisher Fullness Funai GE Gemini General (Fujitsu) Gl/Jerrold GMI Goldstar Graetz Haltal Hallmark Hamlin Harman Kardon Hitachi HWALIN lEEC Infinity Inkel Instant Replay ITT Jasco JBL JCL JC Penney Jean JEBSEE Jensen JVC 1 Kale Vision Karcher Kawasho Kenwood Kloss Novabeam KMC KOKA Kolin KTV 014.023.024,044.095 096 220.223 058.064.070.090.163.164 220.223 031,042,046,047,048 082,083,090,094.111 113,114.115,120,148 180,212,213,221 228 018,048 013,014,016,018,019 026.
Remote Brand Codes (CONt) Lodgenet Logik Luxman LXI 153 153 031,032,042,169 011,013,015,021,023 024,025,178,198,200,201 112 242 013 018,019,026,033,107 Wacom Magnavox Majestic Marantz Marta Megatron WEI Memorex MGA/Mitsubishi Midland Minolta Mission Montgomery Ward MTC MultiTech Multivision NAD NEC 013,031,033,042,045 049,050,102,118,126 140,145,149,150,151 178,179,180,184,186 153 031,042,087,118,119 149,150,173,178 Paragon(Zenith) Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Proton Pulsar Quartz Qua
Remote Brand Godes (CON'T) Radio Shack Radiolone Randek RCA Realistic Regal Regency Rembrandt SABA SAE Salshg Salora Sampo Samsung Sansul Sanyo 002,013,024,064,090 113,142,145,146 A-B Sw,241 235 070 057 000,011,031,034,042 111,112,113,114,115 120,134,204,221,226 002,013,024,063,064 067,142,145 240,231 240 018,020,032,047,049,123 051,054,073,074,075,140 077.085.087,102.107,148 013,014,018,026,032 033,049,050.
Remote Bran» Codes (con'T) TADA Tandy Tashiko Tatung 063 026,071 032,033 001,056,057,058,059 079 012,015,025,026.027 061.071.073.093.117.171 118.012.138.139.168.172 Teao Technics 083 Techwood Teco 031.032.042 068.105.106.107,109.195 110.139,155,157,158.000 222 031.032,034,042,049 050,053,055,064,118 119,140,143,144,145 146,151,153.161,163 164,169,178,179 022,164.
Tips if Something Isn’t Working Please make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty. NO POWER Make sure the power cord is inserted fiilly into a 120V/60Hz outlet. Check to be sure outlet is not on a wall switch. Unplug the power cord, wait 1 minute, then reinsert the plug and push the POWER button. NO VOLUME Check the VOLUME knob on the unit.
Glossary A/V Inputs: Graphic Equalizer: Allow injection of AfV signals, isolated from one another, to TV receivers, VCRs, camcorders, and combis through discreet channels by passing through the mner and other RF circuitry. Tone control device that cuts or boosts different frequencies within the audio band. A graphic equalizer provides greater control over tone than a single-knob tone control.
Specifications* RECEIVER; Output Power..................................................................... .............. 2 X 45W (4ohm) per channel at 80Hz - 16kHz (10% THD at IKHz). Surround Modes: Front................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 W Rear.....................................................................................................
LIiMITED WA(^RANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP.. You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document shotving that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
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