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Sound Enhancement

Dolby Digital Surround Sound - Available on DVD,

Laserdisc*, satellite broadcasts, Cable and as the standard for

HDTV, Dolby Digital® offers the ultimate experience in home

theater surround with six discrete channels of digital CD sound.

Discrete means that each channel carries its own sound and

depending on what happens on screen each speaker plays its own

unique role in providing the right sound. Front left, center and

right join two surround speakers to reproduce highs, mid and bass

frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass rumble,

explosions and low frequency effects you feel are delivered

through a dedicated sixth, subwoofer channel.

DTS - DTS surround sound is a cinema surround sound audio

format that offers superior digital audio performance than other

available surround sound formats. DTS offer more clarity and

definition especially for higher tones. The better sound quality is a

direct result of the limited sound compression (3:1 instead of 11:1

for Dolby Digital) and the 20-bit resolution. DTS movie and music

software is available on various DVD and CD titles.

6-speaker package - No less then 5 full range loudspeakers to

build your personal cinema. The five speakers are acoustically

specially designed to match the tonal characteristics of the

receiver. Front left and right and surround left and right speaker

are tri-cone systems with a 5

" driver, a 2" ferro fluid tweeter

and a 6

" passive radiator for improved bass performance and

reduced distortion. The center speaker is three-way; carrying 2 4"

drivers and a 2" tweeter. Front left, right and center speaker are

magnetically protected to prevent any interference with television

picture tube purity. The sixth speaker is a 50 watt powered

subwoofer.

550W surround power output - The five, 3x100W (left, right,

center) and 2x100W (rear), receiver amplifiers together with the

50W subwoofer amplifier deliver 550 Watts of home theater

power. The stereo output power of 100W per channel is specified

at 6 Ohm, 40Hz-20KHz and 0.7% total harmonic distortion

(THD). The amplifiers have been designed with special attention

to a short 'rise' and 'fall' time, so characteristic for the frequent

and sudden drastic changes in dynamics of movie sound in

general. Furthermore, the amplification reserves are designed such

that they are more than sufficient to follow sudden needs for

more sound pressure.

50 W powered subwoofer - Subwoofers add dynamism to

normal music and motion pictures. It sets the stage for a more

intense sensation. The 50W Philips subwoofer features a down-

firing 5

" woofer to reflect sound waves off the floor, thereby

adding impact. In addition a 50-150Hz crossover adjustment knob

and a bass level control rotary are present. In all, the subwoofer is

sufficiently power packed to generate that cinema essential sonic

sound boom.

Digital Sound Processing via Tetra CORE - The Philips Tetra

Core sound processor is the successor to the DUET Core. The

Tetra Core IC decodes Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro-Logic

surround sound. Its huge processing power of 100 MIPS (million

infractions per second) and resolution of 24-bits assures the

highest possible accuracy in digital audio processing. The Tetra

Core accepts incoming digital signals with sampling frequencies of

32, 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz (the latter is used in DVD-Audio). Other

characteristics are automatic source detection (Dolby Digital,

DTS, MPEG and PCM audio) with smooth (clicking free)

switching. Lastly, the Tetra Core carries digital bass cross-over

filters (for subwoofer signal) and 4th generation virtualizer

algorithms for highly realistic virtual surround sound.

Natural Surround - Natural Surround creates a more realistic

(natural) surround sound impression by creating phantom

speakers in addition to the real speakers. These phantom speakers

are created using psycho-acoutical sound encoding algorithms.

Natural Surround gives the listener the impression of being

surrounded by a 'wall of sound' and thus creates an even higher

sense of realism. Natural Surround consists of in fact two features

: multi-front and multi-rear, which can be activated individually or

simultaneously. In case of multi-front, phantom speakers are added

to the front speakers. For multi-rear phantom speakers are added

to the rear speakers.

Virtual 3D Surround / Virtual Dolby® Surround - A

Dolby Surround playback system delivers amazingly rich and

convincing surround sound from only the two (or three) front

speakers. The Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital® or DTS surround channel

is processed by a 'virtualizer' DSP to add the surround effect

from just the front speakers.

Sound Enhancement

96kHz capable - DVD Audio offers 96kHz sound quality. As

the processor of the receiver (Tetra Core) is capable of handling

96kHz and processing it in 24-bits, a DVD Audio player can be

digitally connected to the receiver whilst preserving the sound

quality of DVD Audio. At the same time the digital output will

provide a signal that can be recorded on any digital recorder like

CDR.

Screw terminals - For left , right and center speaker

connection ensures a loss-less flow of electrical signals from the

set to all main loudspeakers.

Convenience

Night mode - Establishes dynamic range compression of digital

sound to reduce the volume differences between the loud and

soft passages in source material with digital surround sound

where sound level differences can be so dramatic. This feature is

especially useful at night when you don't want to disturb the

neighbors or wake up the kids!

Digital inputs and output - 4 digital inputs (2 coax, 2 optical)

are foreseen to connect digital sound sources (e.g. DVD player,

CD player and Digital TV). A digital output connection (coax) is

foreseen to enable digital (CD) recordings from any of the digital

inputs. Each of the digital input connectors can be freely assigned

to any of the main sources.

Stereo Downmix - The digital output will automatically

provide a stereo downmix in case a multichannel signal is

detected at any of the digital input connectors. In that way digital

audio recordings can be made from movie DVD's (e.g. Live

concerts from music DVD's)

Video Connections - 4 video input connections and 2 outputs

(incl. monitor) are foreseen to hook up video sources. As these

video inputs switch simultaneously with the audio inputs, correct

picture with correct sound is guaranteed. The backside has in

addition to the composite video connections with 5 S-Video

connectors.

Front A/V, Game Input - For quick and easy connection to

e.g. a camcorder or a video game console.

6 Channel input - Six input selectors at the back of the set

allow to connect to any type of multichannel decorder. Be it DVD

Audio or Super Audio CD. The 6 Channel input makes your

system future proof!

Easy hook up - With color coded speaker connections for

quick and easy connection of all loudspeakers. By using distinct

colors for each of the speaker connection terminal on the

speaker and on the set, and using the same color for the cable,

the chance of faulty connection (and customer complaints) are

practically zero!

Cinema Link System Control Bus - When connected to a

Philips TV with 'Cinema Link' (and even better, in addition a

Philips VCR and or DVD player), the combination offers an

interesting range of extra user benefits: One Touch Cinema -

upon starting your e.g. DVD disc, the complete system will

automatically switch to the correct source and sound mode. High

Resolution OSD - the onscreen display of the television will

feature the 'receiver' menu option. This option can be used for

easier receiver set-up and receiver settings. Multiple Languages -

depending on the languages offered by the TV (likely are Spanish,

French and English) the user can operate the set via the TV menu

in his/her native language. TV as Center speaker - allows to get rid

of the separate center speaker and use all the speakers and

amplifiers in the TV to function as center speaker (most large

screen Philips TVs provide over 100W of sound pressure). One

Touch End - puts your complete home theater system into

standby after some exciting hours of cinema enjoyment.

51-key Audio/Video Multi Brand Universal remote

control - To operate all main receiver functions and Philips,

Magnavox or any other mainstream branded CD player, tape

deck, VCR, television and DVD player, Satellite or cable box! The

remote will operate your non-Philips/Magnavox equipment by

simply entering a code from the instruction manual in the remote

control. The remote has a clear ergonomically designed lay-out

(see picture)

30 tuner presets with station name display - The available

tuner presets can be randomly used to store AM and FM stations

(30 in total). Each of the presets can be given a user defined

name of up to 8 characters. Giving the preset a name is as easy

as 1-2-3 with the menu navigator.

2 switched mains outlets - Allows to connect another HiFi

component. Switching the receiver to standby will automatically

switch off the connected set.

UPC Code: 0 37849 89371 5

Product Dimensions:

17.1" W x 5.3" H x 13.8" D (set)

8.6" W x 16.6" H x 7.6" D (l/r, center and rear

speakers)

17.1" W x 5.2" H x 4.8" D (center speaker)

9.3" W x 12.2" H x 14" D (subwoofer)

Product weight: 20.7 lbs.

Package Dimensions:

37.8" W x 20.7" H x 22.1" D

Total package weight : 68.3 lbs

Carton contains: receiver FR975/17, remote control,

batteries, instruction for use, AM + FM antenna, quick

installation card, warrantee information, 6

loudspeakers (incl. subwoofer), loudspeaker cable

(L/R: 2x13ft, C: 1x10ft, S: 2x39ft.), subwoofer mains +

connection cable, 'Cinema Link' cable, coax cable

Printed in Singapore

Date printed : Dec 1999

A Division of Philips Electronics North America

Corp.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Dolby, Dolby Digital®, Dolby ProLogic® and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

Convenience

Standby power <2W - To help save energy consumption, the

standby transformer of this set has been designed not to consume

more than 2 Watt in standby mode.

Design

Harmonized Philips Home Cinema Components Design -

The design of this component follows the design language of the

Philips Harmonized Home Cinema design. Characteristics of this

design language are stylish, simple, capable, powerful and rich. All

Philips Home Cinema components and HiFi components will follow

this design (e.g. VCR, CD Changer, CD Recorder DVD, etc).

Connections

• Audio inputs/outputs 8 analogue input sources,

3 analogue output connections

- Phono : in

- CD : in

- CDR/Tape : in/out

- TV : in

-SAT : in

- VCR : in/out

- Front A/V Game : in

- 6 CH/DVD : in

- DVD : see digital audio inputs/outputs

- Headphone : 6.3mm

• Digital audio in/output 4 digital input sources, 1 digital output connection

- 2 digital coax connections: : in

- 2 optical toslink connections : in

- 1 digital coax connection : out

• Video inputs/outputs 4 input sources, 2 output connections (including

5 S-Video connectors)

- DVD : in............... (S-Video)

- SAT : in............... (S-Video)

- VCR : in/out...... (2 x S-Video)

- Front A/V Game : in

- Monitor : out........... (S-Video)

• Speaker Connections suitable for speakers ≥ 6 Ohm

- left, right, center : screw type connection

- rear left, right : click-fit connection

• Miscellaneous connections

- Cinema Link System control bus

- subwoofer pre-out : 1

- center pre-out : 2

- mains outlet : switched 2x

- AM antenna : loop type

- FM antenna : click-fit 300 Ohm

* Dolby Digital laserdisc use requires optional AC-3 RF demodulator

DVD

GUIDE

NEWS/TA

MUTE

TUNER

CD CDR/TAPE

DVD

SAT

VCR

PHONO

CABLE BOXCINEMA

Home Cinema Control

Multibrand/Universal

REC CANCEL FR.D. INDEX

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CHANNEL/TRACK LOUDNESS

VIRTUALNIGHT

DISC MODE

MODE

SURROUND

SUBW.

T-C

REAR

CHANNEL

SUB WOOFER

TEST TONE

ON/

OFF

ON/

OFF

AUDIO

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets

the E

NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

MX980D

Home Cinema Audio System