Philips vr988 VCR + C3 Cable Box Control, VHS ET S-VHS Expansion Technology

"SUPER VHS ET" CAPABLE OF RECORDING OVER 400 LINES OF HIGH RESOLUTION ON CONVENTIONAL VHS TAPES

The brand-new technology "Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology)" makes it possible to record Super VHS quality on Standard VHS tapes.
The new "Super VHS ET" feature on Super VHS decks will allow users to record high-resolution Super VHS signals on the most widely
available VHS cassettes, thus delivering over 400 lines of resolution. In turn, the new technology allows more users to easily enjoy
higher-resolution which previously had been available only to owners of Super VHS decks using Super VHS cassette tapes.	VR 988
The technology will substantially expand the scope of higher-quality home picture recording and the penetration of Super VHS.
The new "Super VHS ET" is a system technology consisting of the newly developed "High-Resolution Recording System,"
"High Performance Video Head" and "Pre-Amp." This technology, making it possible to record 160% wider signal frequency range on VHS tapes,
allows the recording of 400 lines of resolution on VHS tapes (HG tape is recommendable). In the background of this development is the fact that
performance of video tapes and high quality picture technology of VHS video decks have been remarkably improved in recent years.

S-VHS-ET

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S-VHS ET Concept

Feature Contents

•S-VHS

More than 400 lines of horizontal resolution, (VHS 240 lines) and separate luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) signal processing. This provides Best picture quality.

• Lighted Jog / Shuttle Multibrand TV Remote Control

This unique Remote Control will control most brands of

colour television for the power On/Off, channel Up/Down

as well as Volume Up/Down. By pushing a button, the main

function on the remote control are illuminated by a red

•VCR + C3 Cable Box Control

This new feature provides a very easy means of performing your timer recording. Key in a code, which is available in most newspapers or magazines, via the remote control. The VCR is ready to perform any unattended recording.

S-VHS Tape

VHS Tape

•HG

•STD

S-VHS

S-VHS ET

Standard VHS

S-VHS

Recording

VHS

Recording

•S-VHS ET (S-VHS Expansion Technology)

400 lines picture quality can be recorded on standard tape. This allow low running cost (same as normal recording on standard tape) for perfect picture quality.

•6 Head - 4 Video & 2 Audio

The DA 4 Head design ensures a perfect still, interference free slow motion & frame-by-frame advance picture while another 2 heads are added to provide high quality Stereo Hifi sound both in Playback & Recording. By connecting the audio output to a Hifi Audio System, you will be able to enjoy superb sound for the complete Home cinema experience.

led. This is very convenient in a dark environment as the

Remote Control functions are now clearly

visible. The Jog and Shuttle control completes

this remote for easy and accurate scenery

pinpointing and editing.

• Trilingual On Screen Display

Operation is made even easier by this function, which clearly shows you the status and settings of the VCR on your TV screen. On screen display is also used for step-by- step programming recordings, so you can see what you are doing at every stage and confirm it error free. The choice of languages are English, Spanish & French.

Each TV programme will have its unique set of code.

•Quick Timer Programming

By pressing buttons on Remote Control Unit,

direct programming will be operated. It is so easy and quick.

•Video Index Search System (VISS)

At the start of each recording, an index code is written automaticaly enabling the VCR to identify the start of the programmes. Easy scanning of the tape to the starting point of each programme. Full playback control and easy editing of own video tapes.

Key benefit and communication for SVHS ET :

•Perfect solution of high resolution picture (400 lines vs. 240 lines)

•Cheaper hardware cost than S-VHS in the past

•Enable to use standard tape for S-VHS recording

•Same running cost of recording on VHS

•Pro-cision EP 19µ Heads

By applying these narrow heads, the output level in SLP will be increased this improving the SLP playback quality. Picture noise in dark area and unstable feeling on screen will be cleared up. The picture quality in EP mode will be completely different from before.

•Plug & Play Set-up

Easier and faster tuner setup of the VCR after connecting the set to the mains and via RF cable or AV cable to the television set. By switching on the set, automatically the installation menu will start and step-by-step, the user will be instructed to give input for the VCR installation.

•Incredible Picture Chip

Through advanced circuit design and the Audio / Video signal processing, the Picture Performance of this VCR is truly INCREDIBLE. By utilizing the Incredible Picture Chip, an all-in-one control system as well as an automatic adjustment process, the very Best Picture Performance has been guaranteed. Automatic adjustments are

also made when worn or noisy Rental tapes are played back, ensuring the very Best Picture Performance for every occasion.

•S VHS + A/V Front In Socket

This feature provide a high quality and convenient connection from other VCR or camcorder to your VCR for the purpose of dubbing onto your VCR.

Subject to modification without notice

*VCR Plus+ C3 and PlusCode are registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.