Philips VR608 User manual

The 600 series: The Standard HiFiVCR
• Plug & Play installation including automatic time download and
correction
• Digital Studio Picture Control and Digital Studio Tracking
System for an excellent playback performance
• SMART Picture for an individual picture preference setting
• Turbo Timer fast and easy timer programming. No need to switch
on the TV-set
• Shuttle Control -You can precisely and easily locate a point on
the tape
• Audio Stereo outputs to connect to your HIFI system and enjoy a
complete Home Cinema System
• Front AV input for easy recording from your Camcorder
Green Silver
6 head HiFi Stereo VCR
VR608

6 head HiFi Stereo VCR
VR608
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Product Highlights
• Plug & Play
Let the VCR guide you through the installation steps and within
short your videorecorder will be installed without the need of the
user manual. Installing a VCR has never been easier!
• Automatic Time download
The Teletext contains an extremely precise time information.Your
videorecorder knows that and during the installation, it
automatically reads out this precious information.You can then
use your VCR as the clock reference in your home, as the time is
readjusted every day.You even don't have to worry about changing
from summer to winter time!
• Automatic Satellite Recording
All you need to do is connect your SatelliteTuner to SCART 2 and
programme what you want to record on yourVCR.When time has
come, the Satellite Tuner wakes the VCR up and starts the
recording.
• SMART Picture
With this unique feature, you can adapt the picture to your own
preference: you can exaggerate the contours on this cartoon or
suppress the noise from that rental tape. We offer you the
possibility to play your tapes the way you like to see them.
• Digital Studio Picture Control
Thanks to a digitally controlled Noise-Reduction Circuit, you are
sure to obtain the best picture quality with any kind of tape.
• Digital Studio Tracking System
Studio Tracking System controls the tape speed so that the video
and audio heads read the recorded signal exactly from one track.
The heads move accurately along the track to avoid crosstalk
from neighbouring tracks.
• TURBO DRIVE
Enjoy the ease of use and the comfort of one of the fastest VCR
decks in the world.
Product Information
Reception
• Tuner: Full Tuner (UHF + VHF + Hyperband)
• Tuning: PLL, CH entry, 99 presets
• Time and Date Download: PDC(Time/Date) ,Text (Time)
User Interface
• OSD Menu Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Cyrillic,
Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
• Special Features: Auto Standby On/Off, Child Lock, Display On/Off
• Picture Improvement System: Digital Studio Picture Control, SMART
Picture
• Audio Recording System: FM Audio, Linear
• Audio Recording Level: Automatic
• TV Related Functions: Direct Record, Follow TV
Remote Control Unit
• Remote Control - code: TV-Multicode, TV-RC5,VCR1-RC5,VCR2-RC5
Connectors Rear
• EXT1: Black, Euro CVBS in/out
• EXT2: Black, Euro Decoder, RGB loop through
• Audio Connector Rear: Cinch Stereo out
• Terrestrial Antenna In & Out: 75 Ohms (IECtype)
• Mains Connector: Standard (IECtype)
Connectors Front
• Audio/Video Conn. Front: Cinch CVBS in, Cinch stereo in
Tape Deck
• Number of Video / FM Audio / Flying Erase Heads: 4 / 2 / 0
• Play: +1, -1, Repeat
• Playback Features: Perfect Still, Multiple Search Speed,
Multiple Slow Motion Speed
• Index Search Related Functions: Blank Tape Search,
Next/Previous index search
• Head Cleaning Mode: Automatic
• Tape Length Recognition: Automatic
• Tape Counter: Linear relative (h.m.s),Time Left (h.m)
• Wind / Rewind Time (E180): 100 sec.
• Automatic Functions at Tape End: Rewind after Play -
Eject after Record
Programming
• Number of Events: 6/month
• Programming Mode: OTR, Remote
• Record Control & Transmitter Identification: PDC,VPS
• Special Timer Programming: Turbo Timer
• Automatic Sat. Recording: SCART 2
• Record Speed: Long Play, Standard Play
• Record Speed Selection: per Set
Connectors Rear
• EXT1: Black, Euro CVBS in/out
• EXT2: Black, Euro Decoder, RGB loop through
• Audio Connector Rear: Cinch stereo out
• Terrestrial Antenna In & Out: 75 Ohms (IECtype)
• Mains Connector: Standard (IECtype)
On Tape Standard
• Additional Playback Standard: BLACK & WHITE,
NTSC Playback on PALTV
General
• Voltage / Frequency: 198-264 V / 50Hz
• Backup Presets: 1yr
• Backup Clock,Timer Calendar: 3 hrs
• Power Cons. in Play / Std-By / Low Power Std By:
16.0 / 4.4 /<4W
• Weight incl. / excl. package in kg: 5,5 / 3,6
• Set Size - W x D x H (mm): 380 x 260 x 93
• Packaging - W x D x H (mm): 450 x 382 x 180
• Equipment Supplied: Aerial Cable, Mains cord, Batteries
Tuning/Install Features
TV Systems Off Air
Sound Systems
Modulator
Modulator Features
Frequency Adj. Range
Preadj. modulation frequency
OSD Menu Languages
Remote Control - type number
Programming System
Record /Playback Standard
/02
Auto Tuning, Manual Store,
Plug & Play,Welcome Screen
PAL B/G
German Stereo, Mono
Pal G
Electr. On/Off switch, Manual
Frequency Adjustment
Ch 21 - Ch 55
591,25 MHz ( Ch 36)
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian
Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
RT114/101
Daily/Weekly, Showview
PAL
/16
Auto Tuning, Manual Store,
Plug & Play,Welcome Screen
PAL B/G
German Stereo, Mono, NICAM
Pal G
Electr. On/Off switch, Manual
Frequency Adjustment
Ch 21 - Ch 55
591,25 MHz ( Ch 36)
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian
Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
RT114/101
Daily/Weekly, Showview
PAL
/39
Auto Tuning, Manual Store,
Plug & Play,Welcome Screen
PAL B/G, PAL 1, SECAM B/G,
SECAM L/L1
German Stereo, Mono, NICAM
Splitter
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Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian
Cyrillic, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish
RT114/104
Daily/Weekly, Showview
MESECAM, PAL, SECAM
Subject to modification without notice