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Sound Enhancement

SACD (Super Audio CD)

Super Audio CD (SACD) is the next generation music 
format that provides a more natural, ultra-high quality sound 
due to the revolutionary DSD technology.  It offers 
consumers a smooth migration path to higher quality sound, 
as all existing CDs can be played on the SACD system.  
Also, the use of a hybrid disc makes the system fully 
backward and forward compatible.  It offers additional 
features such as multi-channel sound, which delivers the 
most exciting and participatory audio experience possible.  
Pure sound, rich with nuance and the ambiance of alive 
performance like being right in the music hall, the chapel, the 
theatre or the local bar.  Something you have never 
experienced before!

Dolby Digital Surround Sound

Available on DVD, Laserdisc*, satellite broadcasts, Cable and 
as the standard for HDTV, Dolby Digital® offers the 
ultimate experience in home theater surround with six 
discrete channels of digital CD sound. Discrete means that 
each channel carries its own sound and depending on what 
happens on screen each speaker plays its own unique role in 
providing the right sound. Front left, center and right join 
two surround speakers to reproduce highs, mid and bass 
frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass 
rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are 
delivered through a dedicated sixth, subwoofer channel. Also 
known as AC-3 and Dolby 5.1, Dolby Digital® delivers the 
expanded sense of depth, localization and overall realism 
which was formerly only known from digital surround sound 
equipped cinemas.

DTS

 - DTS surround sound is a cinema surround sound 

audio format that offers superior digital audio performance 
than other available surround sound formats.  DTS offer 
more clarity and definition especially for higher tones.  The 
better sound quality is a direct result of the limited sound 
compression (3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the 
20-bit resolution.  DTS movie and music software is available 
on various DVD and CD titles.

MP3-CD Playback 

- Download MP3 songs from the 

internet on a PC and record them on a CD.  This special 
"MP3-CD" can now be played on the Philips LX8000SA 
Mini System.  One MP3-CD can carry up to 12 hours of 
music.  As the CD changer can be loaded with 3 CD's, one 
can enjoy 36 hours of uninterupted music listening!

6-speaker package

No less then 4 2-way satellite loudspeakers and one 3-way 
center speakers to build your personal cinema on a stand or 
wall-mounted with the enclosed wall-brackets. The five 
speakers are acoustically specially designed to match the 
tonal characteristics of the receiver.  Front left, right and 
center speaker are magnetically protected to prevent any 
interference with television picture tube purity. The sixth 
speaker is a 100 watt powered wOOx subwoofer.

275W surround power output

The five, 3x45W (left, right, center) and 2x35W (rear), 
receiver amplifiers together with the 100W subwoofer 
amplifier deliver 275 Watts of home theater power (6 Ohm, 
1 kHz and 10% THD total harmonic distortion).  

Ribbon Tweeters

Conventional cones and dome tweeters are based on a 
moving coil (dynamic principle).  The radiation pattern of 
such tweeter will only be limited to radiate in a 180 degree 
field, which means it is very directional and limited in stereo 
imaging reproduction.  With the ferrite ribbon tweeter, 
which is typically a dipole, the high frequencies are radiated 
in a full 360 degree pattern.  It is producing a sound on the 
front and the back at the same time.  The result is a very 
'open' wide spectrum high frequency reproduction which 
further enhances the surround experience in a multi-
channel set-up.

100W powered wOOx subwoofer

Subwoofers add dynamism to normal music and motion 
pictures. It sets the stage for a more intense sensation. The 
100W Philips subwoofer features a 6.5" wOOx based 
radiator for even deeper impact.  In all, the subwoofer is 
sufficiently power packed to generate that cinema essential 
sonic sound boom.

wOOx Technology

Philips patented wOOx Technology ensures superior bass 
results.  The dual suspension bass radiator, together with 
dedicated amplifier circuitry, is especially designed to 
produce and handle high dynamic sound signals at very low 
frequencies.  Because of the dual suspension, the excursion 
of the membrane can be extreme.  This, in combination with 
the symmetrical sandwich construction, provides for very 
low and precise bass without noticeable distortion.  The net 
effect of using wOOx Technology is a tight bass sound that is 
significantly "lower and louder" than conventional mini shelf 
systems.

Clear Voice

Many DVD movies fail terrible on sound clarity and 
transparency in the mid frequency range (1-3 kHz).  This 
means that dialogues are often difficult to follow, especially in 
scenes with dramatic sound effects.  Philips has developed a 
'Clear Voice' sound algorithm that steers the digital sound 
processor to extract the voice dynamics in movie dialogues 
on all 5 surround channels - without compromising on the 
location accuracy and the width of the surround sound.

Video Enhancement

Progressive Scan: DCDi™ by FAROUDJA

In its mix of high end features, Crystal Clear Pro™ also 
integrates the 3:2 pull down Progressive Scan with which the 
films are shot at a frame rate of 24 frames per second.  
When transferred to a DVD, which uses NTSC system of 60 
frames per second, each of the film's 24 frames must be 
shown either twice or three times in an alternating 
sequence.

To accurately reproduce the film in progressive form, Philips 
DVD analyze and detects the 3, 2, 3, 2, 3, 2 sequence 
encoded in the DVD and re-interlace (combining the 
complementary adjacent frames) them accurately into 
progressive image.  By using the 3:2 pull down technology, 
pictures are noticeably sharper with film based material.  
Even on large screens, the progressive scan lines are barely 
noticeable and picture flickering is greatly reduced, so you 
can extend viewing without eye fatigue.

The DCDi™ chip from Faroudja used by Philips has already 
proven that the picture quality obtained is amazing.  This 
powerful display processor (DCDi™ by Faroudja) constantly 
analyzes the sequence of the image and corrects it.

Convenience

Digital inputs and output

1 digital input (cinch) foreseen to connect a digital sound 
sources (e.g. DVD player,  CD player and Digital TV).  

Night mode

Establishes dynamic range compression of digital sound to 
reduce the volume differences between the loud and soft 
passages in source material with digital surround sound 
where sound level differences can be so dramatic. This 
feature is especially useful at night when you don't want to 
disturb the neighbors or wake up the kids!

Video Connections

3 video outputs (incl. monitor) are foreseen to hook up 
video sources 

(S-Video/Component)

Easy hook up

With color coded speaker connections for quick and easy 
connection of all loudspeakers. By using distinct colors for 
each of the speaker connection terminal on the speaker and 
on the set, and using the same color for the cable, the 
chance of faulty connection (and customer complaints) are 
practically zero!

 

40 tuner presets with station name display

The available tuner presets can be randomly used to store 
AM and FM stations (40 in total). Each of the presets can be 
given a user defined name of up to 8 characters. Giving the 
preset a name is as easy as 1-2-3 with the menu navigator.

Display brightness adjustment

Conveniently adjusts the brightness of the display in 2 steps.

Standby power <0.5W

To help save energy consumption, the standby transformer 
of this set has been designed not to consume more than 0.5 
watt in standby mode.

UPC Code :  0 3784992 0930
Product Dimensions:
15.4"  W x 2.9" H x 14.2" D  (receiver)
3.7" W x 11.1" H x 1.4" D    (l/r,  surround)
11.3" W x 3.7" H x 2.5" D    (center speaker)
7.7" W x 18.1" H x 10.0" D  (subwoofer)

Package Dimension:    23.4" W x 17.2" H x 20.2" D    
Total package weight:  59.5 lbs
Container loading:      200 pcs (20' container)     
Container loading:      420 pcs (40' container)     
Country of orgin:       China

Carton contains: DVD/Receiver LX8000SA, 2 speaker 
stands, remote control, batteries, instruction for use, AM 
+ FM antenna, quick installation card, warrantee 
information, 6 loudspeakers (incl. subwoofer), 
loudspeaker cable (L/R: 2x9ft, C: 1x9ft, S: 2x33ft.), 
sub connection cable, digital audio cable, video 
cable

Printed in Singapore
Date printed :  Jul 2002
©2002 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

       

Connections

   

• Audio inputs/outputs 

2 analogue input sources, 
1 analogue output connection

- TV

: in

- VCR

: in

- CDR

: in/out

- Headphone

: 3.5 mm

• Digital audio in/output

: 1 digital input connection
: 1 digital output connection

• Video inputs/outputs

3 output connections (1 S-Video)

- TV

: out

- VCR

: out

- Monitor

: out

• Speaker Connections suitable for speakers 

 6 Ohm

- left, right, center

: click-fit connection

- rear left, right

 

: click-fit connection

• Miscellaneous connections

- subwoofer pre-out

: 1

- AM antenna

: loop type

- FM antenna

: coax 300 Ohm

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips has determined 
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® 
guidelines for energy efficiency.

*  Dolby Digital laserdisc use requires optional AC-3 
RF demodulator

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DVD & VCD Playback

The DVD drive plays DVD, DVD+RW and Video CD as well 
as CD, CDR and CDRW, MP3-CD discs recorded on a CD 
recorder.  The system has a full on screen display for easy 
set-up and operation.  Other video features are zoom, multi-
angle and parental lock.

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