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
1
/
4
" driver, a 2" ferro fluid tweeter
and a 6
1
/
2
" 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
1
/
4
" 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 vir tualizer
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
©1999 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
"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
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TV
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MENU
OK
GUIDE
NEWS/TA
5
1
3
2
4
6
7
9
8
0
MUTE
TUNER
CD
CDR/TAPE
DVD
SAT
VCR
TV
PHONO
CABLE BOX
CINEMA
H o m e C i n e m a C o n t r o l
M u l t i b r a n d / U n i v e r s a l
REC
CANCEL
FR.D.
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CHANNEL/TRACK LOUDNESS
VIRTUAL
NIGHT
DISC
MODE
MODE
SURROUND
SURROUND
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+
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REAR
CHANNEL
SUB WOOFER
TEST TONE
ON/
OFF
ON/
OFF
AUDIO
As an E
NERGY
S
TAR®
Partner, Philips has determined that this product meets
the E
NERGY
S
TAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
MX980D
Home Cinema Audio System
