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INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
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Thank
you
for
selecting
the
Philips
FA950
Integrated
Stereo
Control
Amplifier.
An
amplitier
of
the
state-of-the-art
Philips
900
series,
the
FA950
is
engineered
to
fulfil
the
task
of
generating
powerful
*
sound
with
the
highest
achievable
definition
and
minimum
noise
and
distortion,
supported
by
features
such
as:
~The
Digital
Selector
Circuit,
the
direct
digital
input
and
output
for
signals
from
digital
sources
like
a
CD
player,
Digital
Compact
Cassette
recorder,
or
Digital
Broadcast
Satellite
unconditionally
maintains
the
purity
of
the
digital
signals.
~
A
full-function
remote
control
can
handle
your
entire
PHILIPS
900
series
HiFi
system
as
well
as
a
TV
set,
a
video
recorder
and
an
Laser
Disc
player.
—
Extended
Dynamics
Circuitry,
a
special
circuit
in
the
power
stages
offering
the
ability
to
process
peaks
in
the
output
signal
(high
dynamic
headroom)
and
creating
a
clean
undistorted
sound.
-
Enhanced
System
Intelligence,
offering
increased
ease
of
operation
by
extensive
communication
between
the
various
components
of
your
system.
Please read this manual carefully before you attempt to
| connect or operate the amplifier.
This manual is divided into six sections:
- Installation: explains how to set up your system.
— Operation: explains how to use the major controls.
-
Advanced
Options:
gives
more
detailed
information
on
operation,
including
special
features.
—
System
Aspects:
explains
the
Enhanced
System
Intelligence
feature
and
its
benefits.
-
Remote
Control:
gives
detailed
information
on the
operating
functions
of
the
system
remote-control
handset.
—
General
Information:
includes
maintenance
information
and
technical
data.
POSITIONING YOUR SYSTEM
The preferred order to stack the units of your system is shown
in the diagram below.
AMPLIFIER
"CASSETTE DECK
CD PLAYER
WARNING
| Do not connect the set to the mains until all other
connections have been made and the mains voltage
(indicated on the type plate) has been checked.
When positioning the unit, bear in mind that every amplifier
produces heat which. must be able to dissipate freely. For
this reason do not cover any vents and make sure that
there is sufficient ventilation around the unit.
MAINS SUPPLY
¢ Check that the mains voltage as shown on the type plate
corresponds to your local mains supply. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service organisation.
e |f your unit has a voltage selector, make sure only to change
the voitage in the POWER OFF position.
° Insert the plug of the mains lead into the wall socket.
The mains supply is now connected.
FITTING A MAINS PLUG (U.K. only)
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code: Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
These colours may not correspond with the colour markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, so proceed as follows:
¢ Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured
brown or red.
e Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured
blue or black.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug, |
marked E or + or coloured green or green and yellow.
For 13 A plugs conforming to BS 1363, use a3 A fuse. |
|
For other plugs, use a 5 A or lower fuse in the plug or
adapter at the distribution board.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The type plate is located on the back of the set.
This product complies with the radio interference
requirements of the European Community.

INSTALLATION
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You only have to install your system once.
Please make the following connections (whenever applicable).
Note: Switch off the amplifier before making any connections.
ANALOG CONNECTIONS
DIGITAL CONNECTIONS
A CD - input sockets for connecting a CD player
B PHONO - input sockets for connecting a record player
C PHONO SELECTOR MM/MC - selecting a record player
with an MM (Moving Magnet) or an MC (Moving coil)
cartridge
D PHONO GND = — for connecting the earth wire of a record
player
DCC — input and output sockets for connecting a Digital
Compact Cassette recorder
TUNER - input sockets for connecting a tuner
TV/LD - input sockets for connecting the sound channel of
a TV set or a Laser Disc player
H PROCESSOR ~ for connecting a sound processor, e.g. a
graphic equalizer
on m
* Connect the PROCESSOR input sockets to the output
sockets of the sound processor and the PROCESSOR out-
put sockets to the input sockets of the sound processor.
e Set BASS and TREBLE control to the centre click position
(0) or press the DIRECT button to bypass the tone controls.
¢ If the PROCESSOR sockets are not used, always insert
the bridge connectors.
| TAPE/CDR - input and output sockets for connecting 4
cassette deck or a CD recorder.
J AUX/VCR/DBS - input sockets for connecting the sound
channel of e.g. a video recorder or satellite tuner and
output sockets for extra sound recording equipment e.g. a
cassette or tape deck or a HiFi stereo video recorder
Remove the bridge connectors from the PROCESSOR sockets.
K DSP — input and output sockets for connecting a DSP
(Digital Signal Processor).
L DCC - input and output sockets for connecting a Digital
Compact Cassette recorder or another digital recording
device.
M CD/AUX/DBS/TV/LD - input sockets for connecting the
digital output of e.g. a CD player, a Laser Disc player ora
digital satellite tuner (DBS) using a coaxial cable
N COAX/OPT. - selecting the coaxial or the optical input
when a CD player has been connected.
O CD OPT. INPUT - input socket for connecting a CD player
using an optical cable.

INSTALLATION
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FG H I J P
SYSTEM CONTROL
ESI BUS (Enhanced System Intelligence)(coloured green)
Remote-control
input/output
sockets
for
connection
to
the
corresponding
ES!
sockets
of
other
components
in
your
HiFi system (e.g. the Philips 900 series)
Connect
the
ES!
socket
to
the
ESI
socket
of
the
external
equipment
that
uses
the
ES!
remote
control
system.
In
this
way
you
can
operate
external
sets
by
remote
control
through
the
sensor
of
the
amplifier.
RC-5 BUS (coloured orange) — remote-control input/output
socket
for
connection
to
the
corresponding
RC-5
socket
of
e.g.
a
CD
player
or
remote
control
receiver
EM
2200/2201.
Connect
the
RC-5
socket
to
the
RC-5
socket
of
the
external
equipment that uses the RC-5 remote control system.
This socket has been added to maintain compatibility with
older Philips Audio equipment.
ESI CONNECTIONS RC-5 CONNECTIONS
LS SS
“TUNER
EM 2200 / 2201
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Q R Ss
Q SPEAKERS
A -— terminals for connecting a pair of speakers, impedance
8-16 ohms (L = left, R = right)
B —- terminals for connecting a second pair of speakers,
impedance 8-16 ohms (L = left, R = right)
¢ One of the wires of a loudspeaker cable is marked, e.g.
with a colour or rib. Connect the marked wire to the red
terminal, the non-marked wire to the black one.
Make sure that al! loudspeakers are connected in the same
way.
MAINS CONNECTION
R MAINS OUTLETS - switched mains outputs for connec-
ting mains plugs from various units such as tuner, cassette
deck, CD player, etc. (maximum capacity is 60 W)
(not on all versions)
S Mains lead
T VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120 V/220 V/240 V - for selecting
the mains voltage (not on all versions}
After having made all the necessary connections (some may
not be applicable for your set-up), your system is ready for use.
In the next chapter we will describe how to operate it.

OPERATION
1817 16 15
1 POWER STANDBY/OFF -— for switching on to standby
mode and for switching off
SOURCE SELECT - for selecting the desired listening source
BASS - for adjusting the bass tones
TREBLE — for adjusting the high tones
Display — showing:
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RECORD:
- the selected source: CD, DCC, TV, AUX, TUNER, PHONO,
TAPE.
- the source you can make a recording from is indicated by
the lighting up of a red LED under one of the source
indicators.
~- The DIGITAL indicator lights up when a recording source Is
selected (connected via a digital socket to the amplifier),
which sends a digital signal to the amplifier.
6 BALANCE - for adjusting the balance of the volume
between the left and right speakers
VOLUME -— for adjusting the volume
PHONES - socket for stereo headphones
¢ You may connect a pair of stereo headphones with 6.3 mm
plug to this socket.
Inserting the plug will not disconnect the speakers.
9 MUTE - for decreasing the volume by 20 dB (= factor 10)
10 LOUDNESS - for increasing the treble and bass response
at low volume settings to match human perception
11 MONO - for selecting mono or stereo reception
12 SOURCE DIRECT - for bypassing the tone control and the
balance control in order to obtain the shortest possible
Signal path
13 PROCESSED - processed recording indication
This indication will light up when the sound signal is being
processed by a Philips 900 Series Digital Signal Processor
(DSPY.
14 RECORD SELECT - for selecting the recording source
15 SPEAKERS B - for switching on and off a pair of speakers
connected to the SPEAKER B terminals
16 SPEAKERS A - for switching on and off a pair of speakers
connected to the SPEAKER A terminals
17 AUTO SELECT -— for switching on and off the Enhanced
System Intelligence (ESI) system (See System Aspects)
18 IR SENSOR - infrared remote control eye
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POWER STANDBY/OFF
Press the POWER STANDBY/OFF key 1 to switch on the
power. The amplifier will enter the standby mode and the
indicator above this key will light up.
When the amplifier is switched to active mode (as described
below in the chapters ‘Wake-up from standby' and 'SOURCE
SELECTION’), the respective indicators light up and the
standby indicator is switched off.
When a remote control command is received, this standby
indicator flashes.
To switch off the amplifier press the POWER STANDBY/-
OFF key again.
STANDBY
Switching a set or your whole system to standby can only be
done via the remote control.
To switch a single source (e.g. TUNER) to standby:
— Select the source using the source keys on the remote
control.
— The selected source will be switched to standby if the
standby key is pressed briefly.
If the standby key is kept pressed for more than approx. 1
second the whole system will be switched to standby.
All light indicators will be switched off with the exception of
the standby indicator on the amplifier.
When AUTO SELECT is activated, the indicator of this key
also lights up during standby.
NOTE: |f the whole system is switched to standby when a
recording is active, the recording (or CD-dubbing) will be
cancelled.
Wake-up from standby
There are several options to switch your system from standby
back to operating mode:
— touching or turning the rotary SOURCE SELECT knob 2;
— selecting a source with your remote control.
- When AUTOSELECT is activated, several keys on equipment
connected via the ESI BUS sockets that activate a play
function may also be used as wake-up keys (e.g. PLAY,
SCAN, PRESET).

OPERATION
ADVANCED OPTIONS
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SOUND CONTROL
RECORD SELECTION
¢ Adjust the sound volume with VOLUME 7.
* Adjust the stereo balance between the left and the right
channels with BALANCE 6.
e
Adjust
the
bass
tones
with
BASS
3
and
the
high
tones
with
TREBLE
4.
WARNING: Extreme settings at high volume may damage
your loudspeakers!
* Press LOUDNESS 10 if you want to increase the bass &
treble response at low volume settings.
* Press SPEAKERS A 16 if you want to switch on the pair of
speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals and/or
SPEAKERS B 15 to switch on the second pair connected to
the SPEAKERS B terminals .
An indicator above the SPEAKERS A and/or B key lights up
e
Press
MUTE
9
if
you
want
to
decrease
the
volume
by
20
dB.
¢ Press SOURCE DIRECT 12 if you want to bypass the tone
control. Bass and treble will now be deactivated.
¢ Press MONO 11 if you want to receive mono reception
SOURCE SELECTION
e When the amplifier is in standby mode, it will be switched
directly to operating mode as soon as the SOURCE SELECT
knob is touched.
¢ When this knob is released (and not turned), all other sets in
the system (connected via the ESI sockets) will become
active.
The source which was selected last before the system was
switched to standby will be selected again.
¢ When the SOURCE SELECT knob is touched and turned,
only the amplifier and the selected source (indicated on the
display) will become active.
NOTE: A selection is only made when the turning is stopped
for more than one second (to prevent all sources becoming
active while the knob is turning).
¢
By
turning
the
SOURCE
SELECT
knob
one
step
to
the
left,
you
select
the
source
to
the
left
of
the
current
source.
¢
By
turning
the
SOURCE
SELECT
knob
one
step
to
the
right,
you
select
the
source
to
the
right
of
the
current
source.
e When AUTO SELECT is activated, you can switch both the
source
and
the
amplifier
to
active
mode
by
simply
pressing
'PLAY' on CD or Deck or one of the tuner preset keys.
Source selection via the remote-control handset
e Press (for more than 1 second) the respective source key
on the remote control.
The selected source and the amplifier will become active.
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RECORD:
The red LEDs under the source indicators on the display
indicate the source that you can make a recording from
(recording source). Normally, the recording source follows the
selected listening source.
e A recording source can be fixed with the RECORD SELECT
key 14.
e When this key is pressed the selected source will remain
the recording source when another listening source is
selected with the SOURCE SELECT knob. (The red indicator
on the display no longer follows the listening source).
It is now possibie to listen to a source other than the one
your are recording from (e.g. recording from your tuner while
listening to a CD).
e Each time the RECORD SELECT key is pressed again within
5 seconds, the source to the right of the current source will
become the new recording source.
e The recording selection can be cancelled when after a pause
of at least 5 seconds the RECORD SELECT key is pressed
again.
The recording selection will now be cancelled and the red
indicator on the display will again follow the listening source.
You can now make a recording from the source you are
listening to.
© The record selection will also be cancelled when the
amplifier is switched off or to standby mode.
Digital record selection
When you use the RECORD SELECT key to select a digital
source (connected via the digital sockets), the DIGITAL indicator
will light up and the built-in digital recording circuit will autorna-
tically be selected. You can now make a direct digital recording.
Note: Make sure that the source you want to record to (e.g.
DCC is also connected to the amplifier via the digital sockets.
CONNECTING A LASER DISC PLAYER
You can connect an LD player to your amplifier in two different
ways:
1.Connection via your TV set.
¢ Connect the LD player to your TV set after which you
connect the audio outputs of your TV set to the TV/LD
sockets of your amplifier.
e When operating the LD player via your remote control first
press the source key TV on the remote control for more than
one second.
~ The indication TV on the display of your amplifier lights up.
e Then briefly press the source key LD to set the remote
control to laser disc function after which you press the
desired function key.
Note: When your LD players is connected via your TV set to
your amplifier, make sure that your TV set is switched on
when using your LD player.
2. Direct connection to your amplifier.
(the audio outputs of your TV are not connected to your
amplifier)
¢ Connect the LD player directly to the TV/LD sockets of your
amplifier.
e When operating the LD player via your remote control first
press the source key TV on the remote control for more than
one second.
— The indication TV on the display of your amplifier lights up.
e Then briefly press the source key LD to set the reMote
control to laser disc function after which you press the
desired function key.

SYSTEM ASPECTS
ENHANCED SYSTEM INTELLIGENCE
If you have connected equipment to your amplifier via the
ESI sockets and when AUTO SELECT 17 is activated, there
will be an additional internal communication between the
different elements in your system.
The whole system can be operated by the system remote
control through the sensor of the amplifier. ;
in addition, the functions AUTOMATIC SOURCE a dl
SELECTION and AUTOMATIC STOP as mentioned below
are then accessible: a
IMPORTANT:
All products of the Philips 900 series which are equipped
with their own remote control; also have an IR SENSOR
ON/OFF switch on the back of the unit.
When these units are incorporated in your HiFi system with
an ESI BUS connection, this IR SENSOR ON/OFF switch
should always be in the OFF position.
The unit can then be operated with the remote control of
your FA950 amplifier.
Make sure that the respective unit is switched off when
switching the |R SENSOR on and off.
AUTOMATIC SOURCE SELECTION
Equipment connected via the ESI sockets to the amplifier is
automatically selected as the source by pressing any button
that activates the play function e.g. PLAY, SCAN, PRESET.
Example: |f you press the PLAY key on your CD while
listening to your tuner, the source CD will be selected.
AUTOMATIC STOP
When the selected source is in the play mode, it will always
be stopped automatically as soon as another source is
selected.
Example: |f you select TUNER with the SOURCE SELECT
knob while listening to your CD, the CD player will be stopped.
DUBBING
lf CD SYNCHRO is pressed on your cassette deck, then the
dubbing is carried out via the analog record selector. (The
recording indicator on the display will remain fixed on CD.)
if CD SYNCHRO is pressed on the DCC, then the dubbing is
carried out via the digital or analog selector, depending on the
connections (analog/digital) that are made.
Dubbing will be cancelled by changing the recording source
with the RECORD SELECT key.
Further information can be found in the instructions for use of
your cassette deck or DCC.
|
TIMER |e
|e
When making use of the timer function of your Philips 900 | )
series tuner (e.g. FT930) the amplifier has to be in standby =
mode. |
A timer request will be disregarded if the amplifier is activated. -_—
The timer function can be used as e.g. an alarm clock or to
make an unattended recording at a specific time.
Further information can be found in the instructions for use of
your tuner.
PROCESSED/UNPROCESSED RECORDING OR LISTENING
When a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) or another audio
processor (e.g. the Philips equalizer FV930) is connected to the
system via the ESI sockets, it is possible to make a processed
or unprocessed recording or to listen processed or un-
processed.
Further information can be found in the instructions for use of
your DSP or other audio processor.
MULTI ROOM
By connecting an extra pair of speakers placed in another room
(e.g. in the kitchen) and by placing the optional EM 2200/2201
‘Pyramid’ remote-control receiver in this room (connected to
the RC-5 input on your amplifier), you can control your Philips
900 system from another room.

REMOTE CONTROL
2X1.5V
RO3 / UM4/ AAA
The
remote
control
supplied
can
be
used
to
operate
ail
units
in
the
system
which
are
connected
via
the
ESI
sockets.
In
addition,
it
can
be
used
to
operate
any
other
equipment
that
uses
the
RC-5
remote
control
system.
IMPORTANT:
All products of the Philips 900 series which are equipped
with
their
own
remote
control,
also
have
an IR
SENSOR
ON/OFF switch on the back of the unit.
When these units are incorporated in your HiFi system with
an
ESI
BUS
connection,
this
IR
SENSOR
ON/OFF
switch
should always be in the OFF position.
| The product can then be operated with the remote control
of your FA950 amplifier.
When these units are not used in a HiFi system the switch
| should be in the ON position.
| Make sure that the respective unit is switched off when
switching the IR SENSOR on and off.
Remote control from another room
You can control the system from another room by placing a
EM 2200/2201 ‘Pyramid’ remote-control receiver in the room
and connecting it to the RC-5 input on the amplifier. The
‘Pyramid’ will pass on signals from the remote-control handset
to the amplifier.
BATTERIES
* Open the battery compartment and insert two batteries as
indicated, type RO3, UM-4 or AAA-cells .
¢ Remove the batteries when they have run down or if they
will not be used again for a long period.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
e First select the source you wish to control by pressing one
of the source select keys on the remote control (e.g. TAPE,
CD).
e Then, select the desired function.
AMPLIFIER
— VOLUME AUDIO - for adjusting the volume
~ SPEAKERS A/B - for speaker selection
— Source selectors
— MUTE - for decreasing the volume by 20 dB
~ STANDBY - for switching the complete system to standby
by pressing for longer than approx. 1 second
TUNER
— 0-9 digit buttons - for selecting preset stations; entering
data when programming timer or clock and when using the
direct tuning function
— PRESET/TRACK - next ~ or previous = preset station
— <4- to search down
- SCAN - for scanning preset stations
- MODE - for mono/stereo selection
— >> - to search up
— STANDBY - for selecting standby mode
CASSETTE DECK
~ PRESET/TRACK - next & or previous = track
— SCAN - for automatically playing the beginning of each track
on a cassette
— PLAY - for starting play
— STOP - for stopping recording/play
- PAUSE - for interrupting recording/play
- RECORD - for starting recording
— »» - for winding the tape in the playing direction
— «<- for winding the tape in the opposite direction
— DECK A/DECK B - for selecting deck A or B
~— MODE - for selecting the reverse mode
- STANDBY - for selecting standby mode
VCR
— 0-9 digit buttons - for selecting stations
— PRESET - next « or previous = station
— SCAN - for scanning a tape
— PLAY - for starting playback
- STOP - for stopping recording/play
- PAUSE - for interrupting recording/play
~ RECORD - for starting recording
— »» - for winding the tape
— «<- for rewinding the tape
— MODE - for language selection
- STANDBY - for selecting standby mode
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— 0-9 digit buttons - for track selection
— PRESET/TRACK - next = or previous = track
~ <4 - to search down
— >» - to search up
~ SCAN - for automatically playing the beginning of each track
— PLAY - for starting play :
— STOP - for stopping play
— PAUSE - for interrupting play
— OPEN/CLOSE - for opening/closing the CD compartment
— MODE - for playing in random order (SHUFFLE)
~- DISC ~ = (CD changer only) - for disc selection
~ STANDBY - for selecting standby mode