Philips FR-963 User Manual

Digital Surround Sound Receiver
FR-963 • FR-985 • FR-986
FR-994 • FR-995 • FR-996
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Philips FR-963 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	FR-963
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

Remote Control Operation

Remote Control Usage

Remote Control Button Functions

Programming Universal Remote Control

Steps to program the remote to control other brand appliances using codes.

Connection Ports and Interfaces

Analog Audio Connections

Digital Audio Connections

System Setup and Configuration

Speaker Positioning and Setup

Guidance on speaker placement, setup, and testing for optimal surround sound.

Power Handling and Safety

Receiver Adjustment Settings

Source Selection and Input Assignment

Reassigning Source Inputs

6 CHANNEL/DVD-SACD Input Usage

Playback and Recording Functions

Playing Audio Sources

Steps for selecting and playing audio/video sources.

Sound Adjustment Options

How to adjust volume, bass, treble, loudness, and smart sound settings.

Recording From Sources

Instructions for recording audio and video from connected sources.

Digital Output Recording

Surround Sound Modes

Understanding Surround Sound

Explains surround sound concepts, Dolby/DTS, and software compatibility.

Switching Surround Modes

How to activate/deactivate surround sound and cycle through available modes.

Surround Sound Settings

Details on HALL, PRO LOGIC, DTS, STEREO modes, and their usage.

Virtual Surround Sound Modes

Tuner and Radio Operations

Tuning Radio Stations

Methods for tuning radio stations via scanning or direct frequency input.

Storing Radio Stations

Instructions for automatic and manual programming of radio stations.

Managing Stored Stations

Troubleshooting Guide