Introduction 3 - Philips VRZ244 Owner's Manual

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Welcome to your VCR owner's manual.
This manual describes the VRZ244 and the VRZ264. The VRZ244 is a monaural (single sound source) sys-
tem, while the VRZ264 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual,
the VRZ264 is illustrated. (The VRZ244 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRZ244 looks
exactly like the VRZ264.)
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.
Features
• Automatic Channel Setup
• Automatic Clock Setting
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Daylight-Saving Time
• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRZ264 only)
• Incredible Picture
• Index Search
• Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System (VRZ264 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
• Video Stabilizer
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 exist-
ing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. This VCR also is 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
cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in two, four, six, and
eight hour VCRs, and which are labelled with the
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 build-
ing, 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 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All
rights reserved.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac-
tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
The ENERGY STAR
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.
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