Philips VRZ344AT, VRZ364AT owner manual Introduction, Features, Safety Precautions

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Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the VRZ344 and the VRZ364. The VRZ344 is a monaural (single sound source) sys- tem, while the VRZ364 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual, the VRZ364 is illustrated. (The VRZ344 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRZ344 looks exactly like the VRZ364.)

This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording; Playing; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s features, which are listed below.

Features

Automatic Channel Setup

Automatic Clock Setting

Automatic Head Cleaner

Daylight-Saving Time

Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRZ364 only)

Index Search

Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System (VRZ364 only)

19 Micron Head

On-Screen Menus in English, Spanish, or French

Quick Programming

Remote Control with Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and Direct Broadcast System (DBS)

Repeat Play

Skip Search

VCR Plus+ Programming System

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equip- ment to rain or moisture.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) System, is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. This VCR is also equipped with S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB), allowing you to play S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution. However, you may not record on S-VHS tapes with this VCR.

This product has a 19 micron head which provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow speed (SLP).

Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video cas- sette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight

hour VCRs, and which are labeled with the mark. The use of tapes that have not been inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Copyright 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac- tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

The ENERGY STAR® name and logo are registered marks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics Company has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Contents VRZ344AT VRZ364AT For Customer Use Dear Philips Magnavox product ownerFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable BoxCH3 CH4 Hookups Without a Cable Box cont’dCable Box/DBS Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelRecording One Channel/Watching Another With this connectionTV’s Antennain jack Turning on Your VCR Menu shown below will appearPress the FF /OK button. The menu shown below will appear Automatic Channel Setup Wait for the VCR to set up channelsPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Tuner Automatic Channel Setup cont’dSET UP, then press the FF /OK button Adding/Deleting ChannelsSetting the Clock Manual Clock SettingInstructions continue on Setting the Clock cont’d When the month and day are correct, press the FF /OK buttonPress the EXIT/STATUS button Press the FF /OK button repeatedly to select Time Time Zone SelectionDate Manual PBS Channel SelectionPress the FF /OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH Automatic PBS Channel SelectionDaylight-Saving Time Press the Stop 9 button to select Language Language SelectionRemote Control Buttons Menu Button VOLume 8/9 ButtonsTimer Button Speed ButtonDisplay Panel VRZ364 Front PanelFront Panel cont’d Rear Panel On-Screen Status Displays If on Screen Mode is set to on or CounterFind the code for your TV Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TVFind the code for your Cable Box/DBS Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBSButton. The 3 light will appear on the VCR display panel PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape If playback does not start automatically, press the PlayLight will appear on the VCR display panel VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Press the VCR buttonStopping an OTR Channels are set up. Details are on pages 11One-Touch Recording Starting an OTRRecording One Channel/Watching Another Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsStation Arrow will appear beside the VCR PLUS+ channel. Press 2Examine the lists onTimer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System If you want to record the program one time only, go to If you want to record the program daily, pressPress the EXIT/STATUS button. Program WAS COM Press the VCR button, then press the Timer button Quick ProgrammingComplete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Standard Play Quick Programming cont’dTape Speeds Tape Speed Maximum Record/Playback Time T160 T120 T60Quick Programming cont’d Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings Indicates a Daily recordingIndicates a Weekly recording Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to Auto Timer Recording Speed SettingTo the Audio in Jack on VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Audio and video cables are not includedIndex Search Receiving a Second Audio Program Receiving a Stereo BroadcastMulti-Channel Television Sound System VRZ364 only cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback VRZ364 only Video Stabilizer Incredible Picture Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select VCR SETUP, then press the FF /OK button Repeat Playback Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureOr, turn the inner dial the Jog Dial in either direction Press the Play button to release the Still modePlayback Options cont’d Viewing Pictures in Slow to Fast MotionAutomatic Operation Features Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyAc power cord Hookups Accessories Helpful hints Manually Playback ProgrammingIn/out jacks Supplied Accessories

VRZ344AT, VRZ364AT specifications

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