PHILIPS LX700
Manual de Servicio

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Connections
Notes: � If the audio format of the digital input does not match the capabilities of your Receiver, it will produce a strong distorted sound or no sound at all � Always refer to the instruction manual of the connedted equipment to make an optimal connection Recording from the digital output It is possible to connect a digital recorder to the digital output of the receiver. In this way, all signals coming from the digital inputs can be recorded directly on the connected audio recorder. The receiver can be used to record digital sound audio signal from DVD to CD-R. Notes: � Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG signal are not possible to record from this receiver. � Digital recording is not possible when the digital source material is copy-protected.

Preparations

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Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. center channel�s sound is localized.

Inserting batteries into the remote control
� Open the battery
compartment. � Place the batteries in the compartment with the correct polarity as indicated by �+� and �-� symbols. � Close the cover. CAUTION! � Remove batteries if they are exhausted or will not be used for a long time. � Do not use old and new or different types of batteries in combination. � Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed off properly.

2 Place the center speaker above or below the TV, so the 3 Place the surround speakers at normal listening ear level
facing each other or mounted on the wall.

4 Place the subwoofer on the floor near to the TV.
Notes: � To avoid magnetic interference, do not position the front speakers too close to your TV. � If the rear surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers, it will weaken the surround effect. � All speakers should be securely installed to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Setting up the surround sound system
You must connect all the speakers and set up the system properly in order to enjoy the Digital Cinema experience at home (refer to �Connections - Connecting the speakers�). You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the action because sound is coming from everywhere around you. The subwoofer can enhance the bass performance of your system dramatically. IMPORTANT! Please sit at your usual listening position in order to set up the speaker balance correctly. Placing the speakers To obtain the best surround effect, place the speaker as follows.

Switching on the system
1 After completing all the connections, connect the AC power
cord of the Receiver to the wall outlet. The system will go into STANDBY mode.

2 Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last selected
source.

3 Rotate the SOURCE button or press TV/AV, DISC ,
TUNER or AUX on the remote control to select the input source. � The selected source will be displayed.