Philips MX9993799 User manual

Digital Audio Surround Sound
Receiver Package
MX 999
MX 999
• Upgrade your DVD player into a complete Digital Home Cinema System
• 600WattsTotal Power
• 6 Speaker Package with 100W wOOx subwoofer & 5 compact 2-way satellite
speakers
• Integrated Dolby Digital® (AC-3),Dolby Pro-Logic and DTS Surround Sound
decoder
• 500 watts surround power output:3 x 100 watts + 2 x 100 watts
• 100 watts powered wOOx subwoofer for deeper bass
• Digital Surround Processing viaTETRA core
• Automatic sound type detection (AC-3,MPEG,Dolby Pro-Logic,DTS or PCM audio)
• Natural surround for more realistic surround sound
• 'HALL' feature for normal stereo with rear speaker sound
• All Dolby surround modes and delay times
• Night mode for dynamic range compression of digital sound
• 10Audio input connections in total
• 3 Digital inputs and a digital output connection for digital recordings
• 3Video input and 2 output connections (of which 5 S-video connectors)
• 6 Channel input connection for SACD compatibility
• 51 keyA/V Remote Control
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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. Also known as AC-3
and Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital® delivers the expanded sense
of depth, localization and overall realism which was formerly
only known from digital surround sound equipped cinemas.
DTS - DTS surround sound is a cinema surround sound
format that offers superior digital audio performance than
other available surround sound formats. DTS is said to 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 compact 2-way
satellite loudspeakers to build your personal cinema on a
stand or wall-mounted with the enclosed wall-brackets.The
five speakers are acoustically specially designed to match the
tonal characteristics of the receiver. Front left, right and
center speaker are magnetically protected to prevent any
interference with television picture tube purity. The sixth
speaker is a 100 watt powered subwoofer.
600W surround power output - The five, 3x100W
(left, right, center) and 2x100W (rear), receiver amplifiers
together with the 100W wOOx subwoofer amplifier deliver
600Watts of home theater power. The receiver power is
specified per channel at 6 Ohm, 1 kHz and 1% total
harmonic distortion (THD). The subwoofer power is
specified at 4 Ohm, 55 Hz and 10% 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.
100W powered wOOx subwoofer - Subwoofers add
dynamism to normal music and motion pictures. It sets the
stage for a more intense sensation. The 100W Philips
wOOx subwoofer features a down firing 6 1/2" active
woofer to reflect sound wave of the floor. Additionally a 6
1/2" wOOx base radiator adds even more punchy bass. In
all, the subwoofer is sufficiently power packed to generate
that cinema essential sonic sound boom.
wOOxTechnology
Philips patented wOOx Technology ensures superior bass
results. The dual suspension bass radiator, together with
dedicated amplifier circuitry, is especially designed to
produce and handle high dynamic sound signals at very low
frequencies. Because of the dual suspension, the excursion
of the membrane can be extreme (see illustration). This, in
combination with the symmetrical sandwich construction,
provides for very low and precise bass without noticeable
distortion. The net effect of using wOOx Technology is a
tight bass sound that is significantly "lower and louder" than
conventional mini shelf systems.
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.
'Hall' feature - For use with non-surround sound sources
in order to create a cinema effect through normal stereo
with rear speaker sound.This 'simulated' surround provides
an extra musical ('live') ambience to stereo sound.
Equalizer Smart Sound - Has 5 modes, specially designed
to match the sound of various TV (and Audio) programs.
'Speech' is used for news, discussions and talk show
programs. 'Music' is used for music programs. 'Movie' is used
for movies orTV-series or soaps. 'Multi-Media' is used when
video games are connected to the TV. 'Personal'
corresponds with the bass and treble setting chosen by the
user.
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.
Convenience
Digital inputs and output - 3 digital inputs (2 coax, 1
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. The output can
provide a down-mixed (stereo) DVD multi-channel sound
signal in order to record from DVD to e.g.CD-R.
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)
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!
Video Connections - 3 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. All video connections are both S-Video and
composite video.
6 Channel input -Six input selectors at the back of the
set allow to connect to any type of multichannel decorder.
Be it DTS, 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!
51-key Audio/Video remote control - To operate all
main receiver functions and many other Philips CD players,
VCR's,Televisions and DVD players. The remote has a clear
ergonomically designed layout (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.
1 switched mains outlets - Allows to connect another
HiFi component. Switching the receiver to standby will
automatically switch off the connected set.
Standby power <2W - To help save energy consumption,
the standby transformer of this set has been designed not to
consume more than 2Watt in standby mode.
Design
Display - Color and graphic/character size are defined such
that at visibility remains clear even at larger distances.
Connections
• Audio inputs/outputs 7 analogue input sources,
3 analogue output connections
- Phono :in
- CD :in
- CDR/Tape :in/out
-TV : in
-SAT :in
-VCR : in/out
- 6 CH-SACD/DVD :in
-DVD :see digital audio inputs/outputs
-Headphone : 6.3mm
• Digital audio in/output 3 digital input sources,
1 digital output connection
-2 digital coax connections: :in
-1 optical slink to connection :in
-1 digital coax connection :out
• Video inputs/outputs 3 input sources,
2 output connections
-DVD :in (S-VHS + CVBS)
-SAT :in (S-VHS + CVBS)
-VCR :in/out (2 x S-VHS + CVBS)
-Monitor :out (S-VHS + CVBS)
• Speaker Connections suitable for speakers ≥6 Ohm
- left,right, center :click-fit 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 1x
-AM antenna :loop type
-FM antenna :click-fit 300 Ohm
UPC Code : 0 3784991 8746
Product Dimensions:
17.2"W x 5.3" H x 13.8" D (receiver)
3.7"W x 5.9" H x 3.6" D (l/r,center + surround)
9.8"W x 3.7" H x 3.4" D (center speaker)
7.9"W x 12.2" H x 14.6" D (subwoofer)
Product weight: 45 lbs (receiver)
Package Dimension: 21.3"W x 18.5" H x 19.5" D
Container loading: 480 pieces
Country of orgin: China
Carton contains: receiver FR994/17, remote control,
batteries, instruction for use, AM + FM antenna, quick
installation card, warrantee information, 6 loudspeakers
(incl. subwoofer), loudspeaker cable (L/R: 2x9ft, C: 1x9ft,
S: 2x33ft.), subwoofer mains + connection cable, 3x cinch
cable for DVD andTV connections.
Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Dec 2001
©2001 Royal Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
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
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency.
* Dolby Digital laserdisc use requires optional AC-3 RF
demodulator
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