Philips VRX462, VRX442 warranty Introduction, Features, Safety Precautions

Introduction 3

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the VRX442 and the VRX462. The VRX442 is a monaural (single sound source) sys- tem, while the VRX462 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual, the VRX462 is illustrated. (The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRX442 looks exactly like the VRX462.)

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. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features! So read on – and relax.

Features

•Automatic Channel Programming

•On-Screen Status Displays in English or Spanish

•MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRX462 only)

•Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only)

•Automatic Clock Setting

•VCR Plus+ Programming System

•Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and Digital Satellite System Receiver

•Remote Locator

•Controller (for Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver)

•Index Search

•Repeat Playback

•Daylight-Saving Time

•Automatic Head Cleaner

•Tape Counter Memory

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment 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 HQ (high quality) system, is compatible with existing VHS (video home system) equipment.

Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video cassette 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 inspect- ed 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 interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac- tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. DSS™ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Helpful Hint

•Before doing anything else, record the VCR’s model and serial numbers in the spaces provided on page two. These numbers will help us assist you if you ever call for help.