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Technical Specifications (VR 288/55)

General

Format	:	VHS
Video Heads	:	2
Tape Speed	: SP / LP / SLP (NTSC)
Tape Mechanism	:	Full Loading
Dimension (W X H X D)	: 400 X 94 X 265 mm.
Weight	:	Approx. 3.3 kg.
Video Systems	: PAL / MESECAM /
		NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43
		PAL 60 (NTSC Playback on PAL TV)
Modulator Channel	:	G, K, I,
		CH 32-40
		Preset at CH 36
Tuner Range	: BG / DK / I / K1 / Hyperband
		VHF Low 42-175 MHz
		VHF High 175-470 MHz
		VHF Hyperband 300-470 MHz
		UHF 470-870MHZ
Mains Voltage	:	110-240V
Mains Frequency	:	50 / 60 Hz

Audio

Audio in/out	:	Cinch / Cinch (Mono)
Frequency Response	:	80Hz to 8kHz

Video

Tuner	:	Frequency Synthesized Tuner
Video in/out	:	Cinch / Cinch
Antenna terminal in/out	:	Coaxial 75 ohm
Signal-to-noise Ratio	: better than 43 dB.
On Screen Display	: English, Chinese & Russian
Resolution	:	Better than 240 lines

Accessories

RF Cable	:	1 pc.
Remote Control	:	1 pc. (including batteries)

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VR 288/55

Video Cassette Recorder

VR 288

Feature Contents

•Hyperband CATV Tuner

The Tuner in the VCR allows reception of all Super band and Hyper band channels which includes most if not all Cable TV channels in use today.

The reception frequency covers 42 Mhz up to 470 Mhz in the VHF band and from 470 Mhz up to 870 Mhz in the UHF band.

•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.

•Multisystem with NTSC Record & Playback (A/V Socket)

This Multisystem VCR will be able to record and playback PAL, MESECAM and NTSC signals. This enables playback of a huge selection of videos from around the world and record programmes in many countries.

•Long Play Recording

By reducing the recording speed, this VCR allows you to double the recording length. For example an E180 tape will allow you to record six hours of programmes using the long play (LP) recording speed versus three hours when you use the standard play (SP) speed. It also has Super Long Play mode in NTSC which allows you to record three times as much. For e.g: T160 tape will give 8 hours of your viewing pleasure, instead of 2 hours & 40 minutes in SP mode.

•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.

•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.

•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.

•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're doing at every stage and confirm it error free. The choice of languages available are English, Chinese & Russian.

•New Rotary Auto Head Cleaner

The newly improved Auto Head Cleaning System cleans the VCR heads each time a tape is loaded or ejected, automatically removing dust & dirt. This system ensures maximum picture quality over an extended period of use. The change of "drum to cleaner" angle from 0. to 80. creates tremendous improvement on the quality of cleaning.

•Digital Auto Tracking

The advanced Digital Auto Tracking system always ensures the maximum picture quality from any pre-recorded tape avoiding noise bars as a result of bad

tracking. making another important contribution is the Philips VHS-HQ system for excellent picture quality.

•Instant Play

Instant Play increases convenience of operation by dramatically reducing the access time betwen different tape transport function, for ex: switching from "Stop" to "Start" or from "Play" to "FF".