Philips FR980 - BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE; Troubleshooting Symptoms; General Malfunction

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FR980
¥f it appears that the receiver is faulty, first consult this checklist.
It may be that something simple has been overlooked.
Under no circumstances attempt to repair the receiver yourself;
this will invalidate the Warranty.
Look for specific symptom(s). The perform only the actions listed
to remedy the specific symptom(s).
Trouble occuring
regardless of sources,
ite. during CD play-
back, tape playback
and FM reception, etc.
‘Trouble occuring
during surround
playback.
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
The clisplay lights but
no sound or picture is
produced,
¢ The input/output cord connections
are incomplete.
© The MUTING switch is ON.
© The position of the function selector
is not correct.
* The VOLUME control is turned
down all the way.
@ Make sure all connections are made
securely,
© Press the MUTING button to turn it
off.
© Press the function selector of the
desired source.
© Turn the control to an appropriate
level.
Sound is output only
from the left or right
channel.
No sound is produced
from the surround
speakers.
¢ The input/output cord connections
are incomplete.
© The left/right balance is off-center.
© The surround mode is STEREO or
3-STEREO.
* The input signal is monaural.
* A headphone Is inserted,
Hit
No sound is produced
from the center
speaker.
¢ The surround mode is other than
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND,
3-STEREO or MOVIE SURROUND.
© The center mode is ‘NONE’ position.
© Make sure all connections are made
securely.
© Adjust the CH. LEVEL control
correctly.
* Select a mode other than STEREO or
3-STEREO.
© The surround channel signal is not
output from monaural signals.
* Remove the headphone to fully
enjoy Surround Sound.
* Select one of the DOLBY or MOVIE
modes.
® Select SMALL or LARGE.
Trouble in On Screen
Display.
On-screen display
does not display stable
on the screen.
* The OSD System is not in the correct
TV System.
* See ‘Changing the TV broadcast
standard setting’ on page 6.
Trouble related to
remote control unit.
Remote control
operation is not
normal.
© The batteries are exhausted.
© The remote control unit is operated
too far away from the main unit.
General malfunction
if the equipment malfunctions, this may be because an
electrostatic discharge or AC line interference has corrupted the
information in the equipment memory circuits.
Therefore:
* Disconnect the plug from the AC line supply.
* After waiting at least three minutes, reconnect the plug to the
AC line supply.
* Re-attempt to operate the equipment.
How to reset the unit
® Replace both batteries with new ones.
* Operate the remote contro} unit at a
closer distance to the main unit.
Should the operation or display seem to be abnormal, reset the
reeth cithy the bo Hecetes,
Wim ie rae anand Press and Hold the MEMO and CLEAR
buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.
Remember that the procedure will reset the settings of the
function selector, Surround mode, delay time, TUNER PRESET etc.,
to their initial settings.
@
Memory backup
© In case a power outage occurs or the power cord
is accidentally unplugged, the FR980 is equipped
with a backup function to prevent memory data
such as the preset memory from being erased.
The memory functions are backed up for up to
about one week.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONALITY Delaytime —AC-3: 0-15 mSec Night On/Off
MPEG2 multichannel decoding (5.1) MPEG2; 0-15 mSec ar 7 Volume control
Dolby Digital (AC3) decoding(5.1) Pro Logic: 15-30 mSec Bass control
3x Digital input, 1x optical + 2x coaxial Others; 40-90 mSec __ Treble control
Dolby Pro Logic decoding by DSP Balance
Output 5x 120W Music Power VIDEO SECTION Pre-Set up/down
3 mode OSD; PAL, NTSC and Secam input leveVimp.oncomp. 1.0 Vpp/ 750 Tuning up/down
System remote capability Output Jevel/imp.on comp. 1.0Vpp/75Q ‘Front inputs
Learnable remote control Frequency response,-1dB 10-8 Mhz Headphone 6.3 mm
‘AM/FM 30 random preset tuner 5/N 55 dB ‘AUX 2A/V in, 3 x cinch
RDS capabilities Crosstalk 50 dB
Auto preset memory, preset scan a REAR PANEL
Pre-out terminals CABINET / DIMENSIONS Antenna terminal aL fia
Overall 439 x 158 x 458 mm (wxhxd) 1.x 750, FM
FMTUNER SECTION {include feet) AMTuning switch 9 kiz/10 kHz
Frequency
range
87.5
-1080
Mhz
Weight
13
kg
Audio
input
6x
pair
cinch,
CD,TAPE,
Usable sensitivity 1.3 pV /13.5 dBE TV,DVD,VCR,AUX1
S/N mono/stereo 76 UB / 68 dB FRONT PANEL ‘Audio output 2x pair cinch, TAPE,VCR
THD
mono/stereo
——0.2%/05%
LED
Standby
Video
input
4x
cinch,TV,
DVD,
Stereo separation, 1 kHz 40 dB FID Display Lae VCR,AUX 1
ACS, 300 kHz 60 dB “Tuning frequency _ a: Video output 2x cinch, TV,VCR
Image rejection, 98Mhz_70dB Band Cee Mn, POM) 1 x optical
Output level, 1 kHz 240 kHz 800 mV Memory 2x coaxial
‘Auto Preamplifier out 6xcinch, front /R,
AMTUNER SECTION Stereo center, surround L/R and
Frequency range 531-1602 Signal subwoofer
Usbiseivy SOR Sn i = ae eae
— , center, surround L/R
SN bok Preset number RC56 2x cinch, in, out
THD, 1 kHz at 30% mod. 0.5 % __ DSP mode AC input 2 pin CE type, fixed
Selectivity, + 9 kita 25 dB _ Multi channel mode Voltage selector _ Rotary, 110V)115¥,
Night light 220V, 230V
AUDIO
SECTION
Delay
time
Fuse
holder
yes
Power out stages ~ ‘Test tone indicator
Front L/R,20-20 kHiz,8Q OW x2 Sleep mode ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
Center, 20-20 kHz, 8Q GOW xt Volume level Remote control RC 980 + batteries,
Surround, 40-20 ktiz,82 _ 60W x2 Source indicator 2xhih
THD front 0.05% Mure FM feeder antenna 1 x ribbon type
Input sens/imp. 220m /50kW ont controls SS
I/R Channel crosstalk, ! kHz 80 dB Power On/Off 7 Fuse 1x 1109/115V (T6,3A)
Frequency response,-2 dB
SN 85 dB
Dolby channel sep. /C/R/S_55.dB
MPEG2 channel sepl/C/R/S__-55dB
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Sources selection, 3x audio, 5x video
Digital input selector 3x
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