Philips VRX463AT User manual

PRELIMINARY
ADVANCE PRODUCT INFORMATION ’97
■ HI-FI STEREO SOUND WITH BUILT-IN MTS/SAP
DECODER Record stereo videotapes from stereo sound
sources and playback pre-recorded hi-fi Stereo tapes in hi-fi
Stereo sound – with an excellent 90dB+ dynamic range –
through a stereo-equipped TV or regular TV and stereo hi-fi
home audio system.The built-in MTS/SAP decoder allows
reception and recording of off-air television stereo broadcasts
and second audio program transmissions, where available.
Backup memory logic retains the cable channel guide map
indefinitely even during a power failure or when theVCR is
disconnected from its power source.
■ VCR PLUS+C3 PROGRAMMING SYSTEM WITH
CABLE BOX CONTROL Simplifies VCR programming
by allowing you to simply enter PlusCode®programming
numbers, for both regular and Cable TV channels, found in
many 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.
■ REMOTE LOCATOR™ Lost or misplaced remotes are
easy to find! Simply press the Power button on theVCR.The
words “Locating Remote” will appear on the screen, and the
remote control beeps–leading you right to it.
Full Auto-Feature Package
• Power On • Auto Rewind
• Digital Tracking • Auto Eject
• Auto Play • Auto Power Off
• Auto Repeat
See Back for Details
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VRX463AT
1/3/97
FOUR-HEAD STEREO HI-FI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
WITH VCR PLUS+C3 PROGRAMMING
PRELIMINARY SPECS / SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION
■Jog & Shuttle
VCR/Universal
TV/CBL/DSS
Remote
Multi-function,
infrared remote
controls Jog &
Shuttle feature,
which enhances
special effects by
“fine tuning”
special effects
functions.
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FOUR-HEAD STEREO HI-FI VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER WITH
VCR PLUS+C3 PROGRAMMING
PROGRAMMING AND
RECORD/PLAYBACK FEATURES
■HI-FI STEREO SOUND WITH BUILT-IN
MTS/SAP DECODER
■VCR PLUS+C3 PROGRAMMING SYSTEM WITH
CABLE BOX CONTROL
■ONE-TOUCH RECORD
■8-EVENT/1YEAR SMART PROGRAMMING
■REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENU
PROGRAMMING
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound with Built-In MTS/SAP Decoder
Record stereo videotapes from stereo sound sources and
playback pre-recorded hi-fi Stereo tapes in hi-fi Stereo sound –
with an excellent 90dB+ dynamic range – through a stereo-
equipped TV or regular TV and stereo hi-fi home audio system.
The built-in MTS/SAP decoder allows reception and recording
of off-air television stereo broadcasts and second audio program
transmissions, where available. 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.
VCR Plus+C3 Programming System with Cable Box
Control SimplifiesVCR programming by allowing you to
simply enter PlusCode® programming numbers, for both regular
and Cable TV channels, found in many television listings.When
recording begins, yourVCR 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.
PICTURE
■FOUR-HEAD, DOUBLE AZIMUTH DESIGN
■DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING SYSTEM
■AUTO HEAD CLEANER
Four-Head, Double Azimuth Design Combines direct
drive cylinder and capstan motors with a precision digital
servo control to produce excellent special effects
reproduction–Still, Slow, and with the appropriate remote
control, Frame Advance,Variable Slow Motion and X2 Play–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 for clearest picture and sound from videotapes. Controls are
provided on the remote transmitter to give you manual control
should tracking adjustments be necessary.
CONVENIENCE
■SMARTCLOCK™
■AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SETUP
■FRONT PANEL AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS
■181-CHANNEL FS TUNING
■CLOCK/FUNCTION DISPLAY
■ON-SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY
■ON-SCREEN REAL-TIME COUNTER WITH GO-TO
■TIMER/PROGRAMMER BACKUP SYSTEM
■REPEAT PLAY
■QUICK START MECHANISM
■MEMORY REWIND/OFF
■AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS
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 channel 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 theVCR. 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.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VRX463AT
UPC: 037849852927
Product Dimensions: 14.4"W x 3.7"H x 10.6"D
Product weight: lbs.
Carton Dimensions: 18.3"W x 7.4"H x 14.1"D
Carton Weight: lbs.
Master Pack: 1
Contains: Four-Head Stereo Hi-FiVideo Cassette Recorder
VCR/Universal TV/CBL/DSS Locator Remote Control/w Batteries,
RF Coaxial Cable, Cable Box Control Mouse, 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.
VCR Plus+C3 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.
Remote Locator and SmartClock are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company
SPECIAL EFFECTS
■VARIABLE SLOW MOTION
■21X FORWARD/REVERSE LATCHING SEARCH
■SKIP SEARCH
■INDEX SEARCH
Variable Slow Motion View SP or SLP video recordings in
slow motion in both forward and reverse modes. Slow motion
speed can be adjusted from 1/5th to 1/60th normal speed in
either direction.
REMOTE CONTROL
■REMOTE LOCATOR™
■JOG & SHUTTLE VCR/UNIVERSAL TV/CBL/DSS
REMOTE
Remote Locator™ Lost or misplaced remotes are easy to
find! Simply press the Power button on the set.The words
“Locating Remote” will appear on the screen, and the remote
control beeps–leading you right to it.
Full Auto-Feature Package
• Power On • Auto Rewind
• Digital Tracking • Auto Eject
• Auto Play • Auto Power Off
• Auto Repeat