Philips VR388 User manual

Video Cassette Recorder
VR 388
VR 388/55
Technical Specifications (VR 388/55)
General
Format : VHS
Video Heads : 2
Tape Speed : SP / LP / SLP (NTSC)
Tape Mechanism : Full Loading
Dimension (W X H X D) : 400 X 94 X 265 mm.
Weight : Approx. 3.3 kg.
Video Systems : PAL / MESECAM /
NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43
PAL 60 (NTSC Playback on PAL TV)
Modulator Channel : G, K, I,
CH 32-40
Preset at CH 36
Tuner Range : BG / DK / I / K1 / Hyperband
VHF Low 42-175 MHz
VHF High 175-470 MHz
VHF Hyperband 300-470 MHz
UHF 470-870MHZ
Mains Voltage : 110-240V
Mains Frequency : 50 / 60 Hz
Audio
Audio in Front : Cinch
Audio in/out rear : Scart Connector (Mono)
Frequency Response : 80Hz to 8kHz
Video
Tuner : Frequency Synthesized Tuner
Video in Front : Cinch
Video in/out rear : Scart Connector
Antenna terminal in/out : Coaxial 75 ohm
Signal-to-noise Ratio : better than 43 dB.
On Screen Display : English, Chinese & Russian
Resolution : Better than 240 lines
Accessories
RF Cable : 1 pc.
Scart / Cinch Cable : 1 pc.
Remote Control : 1 pc. (including batteries)
http: //www.philips.com
Feature Contents
•Hyperband CATV Tuner
The Tuner in the VCR allows reception of all Super band and Hyper band
channels which includes most if not all Cable TV channels in use today.
The reception frequency covers 42 Mhz up to 470 Mhz in the VHF band and
from 470 Mhz up to 870 Mhz in the UHF band.
•Plug & Play Set-up
Easier and faster tuner setup of the VCR after connecting the set to the mains
and via RF cable or AV cable to the television set. By switching on the set,
automatically the installation menu will start and step-by-step, the user will be
instructed to give input for the VCR installation.
•Multisystem with NTSC Record & Playback (A/V Socket)
This Multisystem VCR will be able to record and playback PAL, MESECAM and
NTSC signals. This enables playback of a huge selection of videos from around
the world and record programmes in many countries.
•Scart Connector
With one single multipin plug connector between VCR and TV, you will have an
optimal picture performance.
•
Long Play Recording
By reducing the recording speed, this VCR allows you to double the recording
length. For example an E180 tape will allow you to record six hours of
programmes using the long play (LP) recording speed versus three hours when
you use the standard play (SP) speed. It also has Super Long Play mode in
NTSC which allows you to record three times as much. For e.g: T160 tape will
give 8 hours of your viewing pleasure, instead of 2 hours & 40 minutes in SP
mode.
•Incredible Picture Chip
Through advanced circuit design and the Audio / Video signal processing, the
Picture Performance of this VCR is truly INCREDIBLE. By utilizing the
Incredible Picture Chip, an all-in-one control system as well as an automatic
adjustment process, the very Best Picture Performance has been guaranteed.
Automatic adjustments are also made when worn or noisy Rental tapes are
played back, ensuring the very Best Picture Performance for every occasion.
•Quick Timer Programming
By pressing buttons on Remote Control Unit, direct programming will be
operated. It is so easy and quick.
•Video Index Search System (VISS)
At the start of each recording, an index code is written automaticaly enabling
the VCR to identify the start of the programmes. Easy scanning of the tape to
the starting point of each programme. Full playback control and easy editing of
own video tapes.
•A/V Front In Socket
This feature provide a high quality and convenient connection from other VCR
or camcorder to your VCR for the purpose of dubbing onto your VCR.
•Trilingual On Screen Display
Operation is made even easier by this function, which clearly shows you the
status and settings of the VCR on your TV screen. On Screen Display is also
used for step-by-step programming recordings, so you can see what you're
doing at every stage and confirm it error free. The choice of languages available
are English, Chinese & Russian.
•New Rotary Auto Head Cleaner
The newly improved Auto Head Cleaning System cleans the VCR heads each
time a tape is loaded or ejected, automatically removing dust & dirt. This
system ensures maximum picture quality over an extended period of use. The
change of "drum to cleaner" angle from 0..to 80..creates tremendous
improvement on the quality of cleaning.
•Digital Auto Tracking
The advanced Digital Auto Tracking system always ensures the maximum
picture quality from any pre-recorded tape avoiding noise bars as a result of
bad
tracking. making another important contribution is the Philips VHS-HQ system
for excellent picture quality.
Subject to modification without notice
Video Cassette Recorder
VR 388
Hyperband CATV Tuner
Plug & Play Set-up
Multisystem with NTSC Record & Playback
Scart Connector
Long Play
Quick Timer Programming
Incredible Picture Chip - Best Performance
& Reliability
2 Head Video Cassette Recorder
(VR 388/55)
3.58
4.43