Philips VRB664AT owner manual Introduction, Declaration of Conformity, Features

Introduction 3

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.

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•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.

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