Philips VRZ344AT, VRZ364AT

Introduction 3

Features

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Clock Setting

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Daylight-Saving Time

• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRZ364 only)

• Index Search

• Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System (VRZ364 only)

• 19 Micron Head

• On-Screen Menus in English, Spanish, or French

• Quick Programming

• Remote Control with Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and Direct

Broadcast System (DBS)

• Repeat Play

• Skip Search

• VCR Plus+ Programming System

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equip-

ment 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 High Quality (HQ) System, is compatible with existing

Video Home System (VHS) equipment. This VCR is also equipped with S-VHS

Quasi Playback (SQPB), allowing you to play S-VHS recordings with regular VHS

resolution. However, you may not record on S-VHS tapes with this VCR.

This product has a 19 micron head which provides a better picture when you view

tapes recorded in slow speed (SLP).

Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use only video cas-

sette 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 inspected 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 interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the VRZ344 and the VRZ364. The VRZ344 is a monaural (single sound source) sys-

tem, while the VRZ364 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual,

the VRZ364 is illustrated. (The VRZ344 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRZ344 looks

exactly like the VRZ364.)

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.

The ENERGY STAR®name and logo are registered marks of the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR®

Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics Company has determined

that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

rights reserved.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The VCRPlus+ system is manufac-

tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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