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Digital Audio/Video Surround Receiver
Integrated Dolby Digital® (AC-3), Dolby Surround ProLogic® and
MPEG Multichannel Surround Sound decoder
400 Watts Surround Power Output : 3 x 100 Watts + 2 x 50 Watts
Stereo Power Output : 2 x 100 Watts (DIN, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 6 Ohm)
Digital Surround Processing via DUET CORE
Automatic Sound Type Detection (AC-3, MPEG, Dolby Surround ProLogic® or PCM
audio)
3D Virtual Surround for realistic Surround Sound without Rear Speakers
'Hall' feature for normal stereo with rear speaker sound (simulated surround)
All Dolby Surround Modes and Delay Times
Equalizer smart sound modes : Personal, Speech, Music, Movie, Multi-Media
Night mode for Dynamic Range Compression of Digital Sound
3 Digital Inputs (2 coax, 1 optical) and a Digital Output Connection (coax)
for Digital (CD) Recordings
4 Video Input and 2 Output Connections
Front AV/Game Input
Screw terminals for Left, Right and Center speaker connections
'Cinema Link' System Control Bus
51-key Audio/Video MultiBrand Universal Remote Control
Menu Navigator Rotary Knob for quick set-up
RDS EON with Traffic Announcement and NEWS! (/00, /14 only)
Harmonized Philips Home Cinema Components design
SET UP MENU
NAVIGATOR
ROW
FR970
Digital Audio/Video Receiver
NEWS•TA
EAN Code: 87 10101 35714 0 (/00)
EAN Code: 87 10101 35715 7 (/01)
EAN Code: 87 10101 35716 4 (/14)
Product Dimensions:
435mm W x 135mm H x 350mm D (set)
Product weight: 9.4kg
Package Dimensions:
519mm W x 216mm H x 488mm D
Product weight: 10kg
Carton contains: receiver FR970, remote control,
batteries, instruction for use, AM loop + FM wire
antenna, warrantee information, scart audio adaptor
(/00, /14).
Printed in Singapore
Date printed : Dec 1998
©1998 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Dolby, Dolby Digital®, Dolby ProLogic® and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories
* Not available in all countries
/00 /01 /14
Asia Pacific
Latam
Europe
E Europe
tuner
FM65.81 - 74 MHz
FM87.5 - 108 MHz
••
MW531 - 1602 kHz
••
MW530 - 1700 kHz
LW 153 - 279 kHz
RDS EON ••
mains supply
120/230V 50~60Hz
230V/50Hz
••
colour
Black
* Recommended speaker package : Philips FB975
Sound Panel
Back View of FR970
Menu Navigator
Display Graphics
* Recommended subwoofer : Philips FB301
* Optional Touch Screen Remote : Philips 'Pronto'
* Black version of FR970
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Home Cinema Control
Multibrand/Universal
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Manufactured under licence from Dolby
Laboratories Licencing Corporation.
"DOLBY", "AC-3", "PRO-LOGIC" and the
Double-D Symbol are Trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licencing Corporation.
Designed and developed by Philips in the
European Community
IN
PLAY
IN
IN
OUT
REC
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PLAY
OUT
REC
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IN OUT
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REC
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PLAY
COAX OUT
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
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ANTENNA
FM 75
VIDEO IN/OUT
AM LOOP
DVD MON VCR SAT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
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OPTICAL IN
COAX 1 IN
COAX 2 IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE-OUT
PHONO
VCRTV SAT CD CDR/TAPE
AUDIO IN/OUT
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PHONO GND.
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Summary

Product Features and Overview

Digital Audio;Video Surround Receiver FR970

High-fidelity receiver with Dolby Digital, ProLogic, and MPEG surround sound, offering 400W surround power and 100W stereo output.

Advanced Sound Technologies

Features DUET CORE processing, Automatic Sound Type Detection, 3D Virtual Surround, and 'Hall' feature for enhanced audio experiences.

Connectivity and Inputs

Includes 3 digital inputs (2 coax, 1 optical), digital output, 4 video inputs, 2 video outputs, and screw terminals for speaker connections.

User Convenience Features

Offers smart sound modes, night mode, front A/V input, Cinema Link, a multi-brand remote control, and a menu navigator.

Sound Enhancement Details

Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Explains Dolby Digital's discrete six-channel audio for ultimate home theater surround sound, including subwoofer channel.

MPEG MultiChannel Sound

Details MPEG MultiChannel as an audio coding method for digital multichannel surround sound, compatible with DVD and digital TV.

Amplifier Power and Design

Highlights 400W surround power (3x100W + 2x50W) and stereo output (2x100W), designed for dynamic movie sound.

DUET CORE Digital Processing

Describes DUET CORE's 80 MIPS processing power for accuracy, automatic source detection, and virtual surround algorithms.

Virtual Surround Technologies

Explains 3D Virtual Surround for front-speaker-only surround and 'Hall' feature for simulated live ambience.

Equalizer Smart Sound Modes

Details five modes (Personal, Speech, Music, Movie, Multi-Media) to match sound to various TV programs.

Night Mode Functionality

Establishes dynamic range compression for digital sound, reducing volume differences for nighttime listening.

Convenience and Setup Features

Digital Connectivity

Features 3 digital inputs (2 coax, 1 optical) for digital sources and a digital coax output for CD recordings.

Video Connection Options

Provides 4 video input connections and 2 output connections, ensuring synchronized audio and video switching.

Cinema Link System Control

Enables integrated system control with Philips TVs and VCRs for features like One Touch Cinema and TV as Center speaker.

Universal Remote Control

Includes a 51-key multi-brand remote control for operating receiver and other audio/video components.

Tuner and RDS Features

Offers 30 tuner presets with station name display and RDS EON with Traffic Announcement and NEWS.

Menu Navigator and Setup

Utilizes a menu-based interface with a rotary knob for simplified initial set-up operations and settings.

Design and Technical Specifications

Harmonized Component Design

Follows Philips' stylish, simple, capable, powerful, and rich design language for home cinema components.

Display and Remote Ergonomics

Features clear display visibility and an ergonomically designed remote control for maximum convenience.

Connectivity Specifications

Details audio, video, digital, and miscellaneous connections, including speaker terminals and subwoofer pre-out.

Amplifier Performance

Lists power output, THD, power bandwidth, frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio, and channel separation.

Tuner Performance

Provides typical values for FM and AM sections, including wave range, sensitivity, selectivity, and distortion.

General Specifications

Includes power supply details, low standby power consumption, remote control codes, and physical dimensions/weight.

Summary

Product Features and Overview

Digital Audio;Video Surround Receiver FR970

High-fidelity receiver with Dolby Digital, ProLogic, and MPEG surround sound, offering 400W surround power and 100W stereo output.

Advanced Sound Technologies

Features DUET CORE processing, Automatic Sound Type Detection, 3D Virtual Surround, and 'Hall' feature for enhanced audio experiences.

Connectivity and Inputs

Includes 3 digital inputs (2 coax, 1 optical), digital output, 4 video inputs, 2 video outputs, and screw terminals for speaker connections.

User Convenience Features

Offers smart sound modes, night mode, front A/V input, Cinema Link, a multi-brand remote control, and a menu navigator.

Sound Enhancement Details

Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Explains Dolby Digital's discrete six-channel audio for ultimate home theater surround sound, including subwoofer channel.

MPEG MultiChannel Sound

Details MPEG MultiChannel as an audio coding method for digital multichannel surround sound, compatible with DVD and digital TV.

Amplifier Power and Design

Highlights 400W surround power (3x100W + 2x50W) and stereo output (2x100W), designed for dynamic movie sound.

DUET CORE Digital Processing

Describes DUET CORE's 80 MIPS processing power for accuracy, automatic source detection, and virtual surround algorithms.

Virtual Surround Technologies

Explains 3D Virtual Surround for front-speaker-only surround and 'Hall' feature for simulated live ambience.

Equalizer Smart Sound Modes

Details five modes (Personal, Speech, Music, Movie, Multi-Media) to match sound to various TV programs.

Night Mode Functionality

Establishes dynamic range compression for digital sound, reducing volume differences for nighttime listening.

Convenience and Setup Features

Digital Connectivity

Features 3 digital inputs (2 coax, 1 optical) for digital sources and a digital coax output for CD recordings.

Video Connection Options

Provides 4 video input connections and 2 output connections, ensuring synchronized audio and video switching.

Cinema Link System Control

Enables integrated system control with Philips TVs and VCRs for features like One Touch Cinema and TV as Center speaker.

Universal Remote Control

Includes a 51-key multi-brand remote control for operating receiver and other audio/video components.

Tuner and RDS Features

Offers 30 tuner presets with station name display and RDS EON with Traffic Announcement and NEWS.

Menu Navigator and Setup

Utilizes a menu-based interface with a rotary knob for simplified initial set-up operations and settings.

Design and Technical Specifications

Harmonized Component Design

Follows Philips' stylish, simple, capable, powerful, and rich design language for home cinema components.

Display and Remote Ergonomics

Features clear display visibility and an ergonomically designed remote control for maximum convenience.

Connectivity Specifications

Details audio, video, digital, and miscellaneous connections, including speaker terminals and subwoofer pre-out.

Amplifier Performance

Lists power output, THD, power bandwidth, frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio, and channel separation.

Tuner Performance

Provides typical values for FM and AM sections, including wave range, sensitivity, selectivity, and distortion.

General Specifications

Includes power supply details, low standby power consumption, remote control codes, and physical dimensions/weight.

Philips Matchline FR970 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeReceiver
TunerFM/AM
Number of Presets40
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion0.1%
Input sensitivity150 mV
Tuner TypeDigital
Tuning rangeFM: 87.5-108 MHz, AM: 522-1611 kHz
Speaker load impedance8 ohms
Video ConnectionsComposite
Frequency RangeFM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Stereo Separation45dB

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