48 glossary – Philips Magnavox VRX262AT User Manual

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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR
which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to
send audio to another source (OUT).

Automatic Channel Programming: process in which the
VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive
in its memory. Then, when you push the CHANNEL (Up/Down)
buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.

Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and

UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).

Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable

Box.

Cable Box Output Channel: Channel 3 or 4.

Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.

Frame: a single still picture.

HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides
enhanced picture detail.

Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-
bing. The line input channel is always channel 00.

If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V IN will appear on
your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons
or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

Mode: a VCR operation.

OTR: one touch recording; programming a timed recording that
starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours,
whichever you specify.

Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.

RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box, if applicable). The
supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use a
screw-on type if you prefer.

Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; viewing a still
picture; slow motion.

Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording.
SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a

T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.

LP (long play) – average tape speed (recording time for a T120

tape is approximately four hours).

SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for

a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

VCR: video cassette recorder.

VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR
which are used to record video from another source (IN) or send
video to another source (OUT).

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