Philips fa 960 owners manual 2

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English

INTRODUCTION

This amplifier is unique in the field of audio engineering.

By making use of the most reoenttechniques, this amplifieroffers
you years of listening pleasure of unequalled quality.

We advise you to read these operating instructions carefully; you
will then quickly become familiar with the facilities which this
amplifier offers.

INSTALLATION

Remember the following important points when installing the
amplifier:

0 Do not expose the amplifier to rain or moisture. as this may
cause damage to the amplifier.

6 All amplifiers produce some heat during operation andthis heat
must be allowed to dissipate freely. Do not close any ventilation
openings and ensure that there is adequate ventilation space
behind, beside and above the amplifier.

0 Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the
amplifier in the full glare of the sun or near to a heat source.

CONNECTIONS

The following points are important when connecting the equip-
ment to the amplifier:

0 Check that the amplifier is not switched on.

0 Make each connection individually.

0 Check that each connection has been made correctly and
press the plugs firmly into the sockets.

0 Always connect plugs or sockets marked 'L or LEFT to
similarly marked sockets on the amplifier.

Do the same with sockets and plugs marked 'R or RIGHT.

0 Always connect the OUT' outputs of a recorder to the 'IN
sockets of the amplifier and the IN inputs of the recorder to the
OUT sockets of the amplifier.

Figure 2
® PHONO sockets
For connecting a record player with an MM (Moving Magnet)
or an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.
Note: These sockets are gold-plated so that the contact
resistance between these sockets and the connecting cables
of the player is kept as small as possible. In order to maintain
the high-grade quality of this connection, we recommend that
connecting cables are used which also have gold-plated
plugs.
CD sockets
For connecting a Compact Disc player.
Note: See note under @.
© TUNEFi sockets
For connecting a tuner.
© TV/AUX 1 sockets
For connecting the audio output of a TV set or other
equipment with an output level that is suitable for this input.
(9 VIDEO/AUX 2 sockets
For connecting the audio output of a video unit or other
equipment with an output level that is suitable for this input.
(9 connection screw for earth wire of record player 'GND
For connecting the earth wire of a record player. Prevents
hum.
@ TAPE OUT 2 sockets
For connecting the line inputs (LINE IN) of a recorder.
® TAPE IN 2 sockets
For connecting the line outputs (LINE OUT) of a recorder.
(D TAPE OUT 1 sockets
For connecting the line inputs (LINE IN) of a recorder.
@ TAPE IN 1' sockets
For connecting the line outputs (LINE OUT) of a recorder.
69 SPEAKERS connections
For connecting one or two pairs of loudspeakers. See Figs. 3
and 4.
See also 'GENEFIAL lNFOFtMATION section.
@ fuse holder
Contains a fuse which continuously protects the amplifier
against overload.
Important: A faulty fuse should be replaced by the same type
of fuse to prevent a possible malfunction.
® mains lead
® voltage adapter
For setting the correct operating voltage. The switch must
indicate the mains voltage.
Before the equipment is connected to the mains, check that
the operating voltage shown on your unit is the same as the
local mains voltage. If this is not the case, consult your dealer.

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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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(D ON/OFF switch
If the ON/OFF switch is pressed, it takes seven seconds
before the amplifier is completely switched on. This switching
on may be heard by the snapping-in of the loudspeaker relays.

© BASS/TREBLE tone controls
Bass and treble can be adjusted to your own preference using
these controls. The neutral position is 0.

@ REC OUT recorder output switch
For transmitting the signal from the sound source to be
recorded to the sockets© TAPE OUT 2 or@ TAPE OUT 1.
If no recording is made, this switch should preferably be set
to the Source position.
Note: For further details on the use of this switch, see section
Use with a recorder under OPEFlATlON.

@ SELECTOR sound source selector switch
For playback from a Compact Disc player, record player.
tuner. television and video equipment, which are connected to
the corresponding sockets.

@ function display with indicators for: CD, PHONO. TUNER,
TV/AUX 1, VlDEO/AUX 2, TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
These indicators light up according to the sound source
selected

® CD DIRECT' indicator
This indicator lights up if selector switch 00 DIRECT is
pressed in.

@ 'VOLUME control
In order to improve the signal/noise ratio at the low volume
settings. this volume control is lead out internally in quadru-
plicate.

PHONES socket for stereo headphones
For connecting stereo headphones with an impedance of
8-1000 ohms. By unlocking the switches @ SPEAKERS, it is
possible to listen separately via the headphones

@ SPEAKERS switches A and B
For switching the loudspeakers connected to the corre'
sponding loudspeaker connections ® on and off.
See also GENEFIAL INFORMATION section for this.

LOUDNESS correction switch
Switch for additionally amplifying the treble and bass at a low
volume.

63 TONE DEFEAT tone control switch
For switching the tone controls@ BASS/TREBLE on and off.
Switch not pressed in, then the sound reproduction can be
modified with tone controls @.
Switch pressed in, then the tone control is switched off. This
is comparable with the tone controls @ in the neutral position
0.

® 'MONO switch
In the MONO position (pressed in) the channel separation
between left and right is cancelled. The same (mixed) signal
is reproduced via both channels,
Select this position if stereo noise occurs during the reception
of weak FM stereo broadcasts or when reproducing a mono
(=single channel) sound source.
In all other cases select the STEREO position (not pressed
in).

@ TAPE MONITOR 1 selector switch
For playbackfrom a recorderconnected to the sockets®and

Important: This switch overrides selector switches ® and ..
TAPE MONITOR 2 selector switch
For playback from a recorderconnected to sockets© and @.
Important: This svilitch overrides the sound source selector
switch @.
@ TAPE COPY1 a 2 dubbing button
For dubbing sound recording tapes from recorder tape 1 to
recorder tape 2.
TAPE COPY2 + 1 dubbing button

4

For clubbing sound recording tapes from recorder tape 2 to
recorder tape 1.

@ selector switch for MM or MC record player cartridge
Depending on the cartridge used, this switch must be in the
MM (Moving Magnet) or MC (Moving Coil) position.

See the record player manual for this.
Button @ not pressed in: MM position.
Button @ pressed in: MO position.
Compact Disc direct switch CD DlRECT
For direct playback from a Compact Disc player.
Note: Forfurther details on the use of this switch, see section
Use with the CD DIRECT switch under OPERATION.

BALANCE control

For the balance adjustment of left and right stereo channel.