Philips VRB664AT owner manual Introduction, Declaration of Conformity, Features

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Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording Options; Playing Options; Additional Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features! So read on – and relax.

Features

• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish

• Auto DBS RecordLink™

• One-Touch Recording

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Real-Time Counter

• Automatic Clock Setting with Time Zone

• Remote Control with capability to operate TV, Cable

• Automatic Head Cleaner

Box, and Direct Broadcast System, with lighted but-

• Automatic Operation Features

tons

• Automatic Tracking Adjustment

• Repeat Play

• Blue Background

• S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)

• Child Lock

• Search Functions: Time Search; Index Search; Record

• Daylight-Savings Time

End Search; Skip Search

• Display Panel with Auto Dimmer

• ShowGuard™ - Indefinite Timer Recording memory

• Front Panel Menu Access

• Smart Picture

• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse

• High Quality (HQ) System

Searching; Still; Variable Slow; Frame Advance

• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System

• The VCR Plus+ Programming System

• 19 micron head - Improves the picture quality

 

of tapes recorded in SLP

 

Safety Precautions

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

Federal Communications Commission Warning: Any unau- thorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is compati- ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provid- ed 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 con- nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: VRB664AT

Trade Name: Philips

Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics P.O. Box 14810 Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the ENERGY STAR® label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.

Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved. Auto DBS RecordLink and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics. VCR Plus+® and PlusCode® are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ Programming sys- tem is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Helpful Hint

•Your new product, its packaging, and this manual contain materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to mini- mize the amount that needs to be properly disposed.

Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted but should be disposed of as small chemical waste.

Please find out about the local regula- tions on disposal of your old product, batteries, manual, and packaging whenever you replace existing equip- ment.

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Contents VRB664AT For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerFeatures IntroductionDeclaration of Conformity Table of Contents Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR maintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dHookups With a Stereo TV Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCRPress the VCR button Press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsManual Clock Setting Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous stepInstructions continue on Enter a 0 before a single-digit number Setting the Clock cont’dPress the VCR button, then press the Menu button Automatic Clock SettingTime Zone Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Setting the Remote to Operate a TV Cable BOX Codes Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Number Buttons REWind/ ButtonRECord/OTR Button Menu ButtonIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF On-Screen Status DisplaysStatus Display example only If you select Status ON, then select Counter only onVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel VHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb PlayingTurn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever chan RecordingOTR CH12 One-Touch RecordingRecording One Channel/Watching Another Daily Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Timer Recording cont’d Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COMTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Channels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System See page 58 for more hints Set the clock. Details are on pages Auto DBS RecordLinkRF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationRepeat Play Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to selectPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Automatic Operation Features Playing a Tape at Double Speed Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureDuring tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. a Child Lock When Child Lock is activatedSmart Picture Press the VCR button Press the Time Search button Time SearchPress the VCR button Press the Index Search button ExampleSkip Search Record End SearchReal-Time Counter Memory Blue Background Understanding On-Screen Displays Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemMulti-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound SystemHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Video Cassette Recorder or Player Limited WarrantyPayment, if applicable Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Philips Payment AmountAutomatic IndexPage Page Page Supplied Accessories
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