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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another source (OUT).

Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo- rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.

Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.

Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).

Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box/DBS.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04.

Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.

Frame: a still picture.

HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.

Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub- bing. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of the VCR, select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, select 001 (AV REAR).

If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CH(annel)

o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another chan- nel.

OTR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts imme- diately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.

Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance. You may be able to operate your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System with the remote control.

RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The sup- plied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may use a screw-on type if you prefer.

Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture; slow motion playback.

Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.

SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.

LP (long play) – average tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately four hours).

SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

VCR: video cassette recorder.

VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to send video to another source (OUT).

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Contents VRZ342AT Dear Philips Magnavox product owner For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVPlug in the TV and the VCR ANT Audio OUTRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System cont’d Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherHookups With a Stereo TV Press the VCR button, then press the Power button Turning on Your VCRAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button Press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Memorized Channels Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exitManual Clock Setting Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous stepSetting the Clock cont’d Automatic Clock Setting Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonTime Zone Daylight-Saving Time Language Selection Press the VCR buttonSetting the Remote to Operate a TV Cable BOX Codes Press the Mute button, then press the PAUSE/STILL button If another remote control beepsLetting your VCR find your remote for you Remote Control Buttons VCR/TV Button VCR PositionTV Position Speed ButtonRemote Control Buttons cont’d Status Display example only If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF If you select Status OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Playing 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCRRecording Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whicheverRecording One Channel/Watching Another One-Touch Recording Itself offTimer Recording DailyTimer Recording cont’d Instructions continue onPress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings See page 54 for more hintsAuto DBS RecordLink Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Rerecording Tape Duplication AntennaPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Time Search Press the VCR button Press the Time Search buttonExample Press the VCR button Press the Index Search buttonDuring tape playback press the Skip Search button Record End SearchSkip Search Quick Search To resume normal tape playback, press the PLAY/o but- tonReal-Time Counter Memory Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPPlaying a Tape at Double Speed Viewing a Still PictureViewing a Slow Motion Picture During tape playback, press the Slow button. The tapeAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications Limited Warranty Video Cassette RecorderIndex Supplied Accessories

VRZ342AT99 specifications

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