Philips VRX342AT User manual

VCR PLUS+™ PROGRAMMING Simplifies VCR
programming by allowing you to merely enter
PlusCode®programming numbers found in
many published television listings
FOUR-HEAD, DOUBLE AZIMUTH
DESIGN Combines direct drive
mechanisms with a precision digital
servo control to produce excellent
special effects
SMARTCLOCK™ Automatically
maintains the correct time, resets
the clock after a power failure,
and allows manual time zone
selection
FRONT PANEL AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUTS Added convenience for
recording tapes directly from a
camcorder or connecting accessory
video equipment
FULL AUTO-FEATURE PACKAGE
• Power On
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Auto Play
• Auto Repeat
• Auto Rewind
• Auto Eject
• Auto Power Off
FOUR-HEAD VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER WITH VCR PLUS+™ PROGRAMMING
VRX342AT
VRX342AT
VCR/Universal
TV/CBL/DSS
Remote
Recorder
Recorder
Videocassette
Videocassette

VCR/UNIVERSAL TV/CBL/DSS REMOTE Multifunction
infrared remote controls all operating features and
functions of this VCR, plus select functions of most Philips
Magnavox and some competitive brand television sets, as
well as some cable converter/decoders, and standard
features of MAGNAVOX, RCA, and SONY digital satellite
receiver systems. Change channels fast with the numeric
direct access keypad and heads up, on-screen display for
confirmation.
• Power On
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Auto Play
• Auto Repeat
• Auto Rewind
• Auto Eject
• Auto Power Off
INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.philipsmagnavox.com
remote control:
Four-Head VCR with VCR Plus+TM Programming
VRX342AT
UPC: 037849848470
Product Dimensions: 14.2"W x 3.6"H x 9.2"D
Product Weight: 5.9 lbs.
Carton Dimensions: 16.8"W x 6.3"H x 12.2"D
Carton Weight: 8.1 lbs.
Master Pack: 1
Contains: Four-Head Videocassette Recorder, VCR/Universal
TV/CBL/DSS Remote Control w/Batteries, RF Coaxial Cable,
Operating Instructions, Warranty Information
Printed in U.S.A.
©1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Visual Communications, Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
RCA is a trademark of Thomson Consumer Electronics.
SONY is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.
SmartClock is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
AUTO HEAD CLEANER Gently, automatically
cleans the video head each time a tape is inserted or
removed to maintain optimum picture performance
during both recording and playback.
SMARTCLOCK™ Once activated, this menu-driven
feature will automatically maintain the correct time,
regularly checking and updating the time if necessary.
This function will also reset the clock after a power
failure.The menu-driven time zone feature allows
selection of appropriate time for those who live in a
time zone other that that of their CATV service
provider.
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SETUP Activating this
feature allows the VCR tuner to scan through
television frequencies, automatically storing active
broadcast channels into memory.Then, only active
channels programmed into memory are tuned, using
the channel up/down buttons on either the remote
or front panel of the VCR. Automatic channel preset
can be repeated whenever desired, should new
channels become available. Channels can be manually
added or deleted.
FRONT PANEL AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS Provide
added convenience to the user when recording tapes
directly from a camcorder to the VCR. In addition,
accessory video equipment such as a video game or
CD-i player can be connected for direct playthrough
to the TV set.
181-CHANNEL FS TUNING The digital quartz
tuner is capable of receiving up to 181 channels,
including UHF, VHF, and 113 cable channels, without
the inconvenience and expense of a cable company
decoder/converter (on non-scrambled cable systems).
Channel tuning is by random access with the remote
control transmitter or scan tuning up and down by
remote or at the set.
CLOCK/FUNCTION DISPLAY Continuously alerts
the user to all important recording and playback
conditions, correct time, counter position, tape
speed, channel number, etc. When the VCR is
turned off, the time display automatically dims, to
make it less distracting.
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) ON-SCREEN
FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates record/playback
functions, channel number, clock setting, date,
counter, programming, one-touch record and record
standby, keeping the user alerted to the status of all
features in a heads up, on-screen display.
ON-SCREEN, REAL-TIME COUNTER Unlike the
0000 to 9999 tape counters found in standard VCRs,
this unit incorporates a linear, real-time counter
which shows elapsed recording and/or playback time
in hours, minutes, and seconds.
TIMER/PROGRAMMER BACKUP SYSTEM Retains
timer programming information for up to one full
minute in the event of momentary power
interruptions.
REPEAT PLAY When the VCR recognizes no
recorded signal or reaches the end of a tape with the
Repeat Play control activated, it will automatically
rewind to the beginning and enter the Play mode
again. Repeat Play can be discontinued by touching
the button a second time or by changing operation
mode.
QUICK START MECHANISM Quickly and
effortlessly switches the tape mechanism from Stop to
Play in only one second, instead of the approximately
5 1/4 seconds of older models.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS Connect
your VCR to the direct audio and video inputs of a
television receiver or monitor equipped with input
jacks, for better picture and sound quality during tape
playback. Jacks also allow a second VCR to be
connected for editing and/or duplicating personally
recorded, non-copyrighted videotapes.
15X FORWARD/REVERSE LATCHING SEARCH
Search in forward or reverse mode at 15 times
normal playing speed in SLP, and 5 times normal in
SP. The Latching Search feature provides continuous
forward or reverse search with a single touch of the
control. A second touch stops the search operation
and returns the unit to the Play mode.
VCR PLUS+™ PROGRAMMING Simplifies
VCR programming by allowing you to simply
enter PlusCode®programming numbers found
in many published television listings. When
recording begins, your VCR automatically
selects the proper TV channel and program
length. Backup memory logic retains the cable
channel guide map indefinitely even during a
power failure or when the VCR is disconnected
from its power source.
ONE-TOUCH RECORD Record up to eight
hours or to the end of the tape with the touch
of a single button. Each touch of the OTR
button adds 30 minutes of additional recording
time.
8-EVENT/1 YEAR SMART PROGRAMMING
Program your VCR for unattended recording of
up to eight separate programs over a full 365-day
period. No manual setting, adjusting, or
programming of the calendar function is
required.
REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENU
PROGRAMMING Program by remote control
for unattended recording, with programming
instructions on-screen for visual verification.
On-screen menus lead you through normal,
daily, or weekly programming by program
number, channel to be recorded, start and stop
times, speed, and date of recording by day,
month, and year. Pushing the CLEAR button
allows you to go back and reprogram over
mistakes, and pushing the MENU button at the
end of programming verifies that instructions
are locked into memory.
FOUR-HEAD, DOUBLE AZIMUTH DESIGN
Combines direct drive cylinder and capstan
motors with a precision digital servo control to
produce excellent special effects reproduction in
Still and Slow modes in both SP and SLP speeds.
DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING SYSTEM When
tape playback begins, this feature automatically
seeks the optimum tracking position in the
tracking range, and the optimum audio signal
tracking position for clearest picture and sound
from videotapes. Controls are provided on the
remote transmitter to give you manual control
should tracking adjustments be necessary.
picture:
special effects:
programming &
record/playback
features:
convenience:
additional
features: