Vca431at, Video cassette recorder – Philips 4 HD LED CLOCK VCR User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

VCA431AT

Programming & Playback Features

VCR Plus+™ Programming
Simplifies VCR programming by allowing you to simply enter PlusCode®
programming numbers found in many published television listings. When
recording begins, your VCR automatically selects the proper TV channel
and program length. Back-up memory logic retains the cable channel
guide map indefinitely even during a power failure or when the VCR is
disconnected from its power source.
One-Touch Record
8-Event/1-Year Smart Programming
Remote Control Onscreen Menu Programming

Picture

4-Head, Double Azimuth Design
Combines direct drive cylinder and capstan motors with precision digital
servo control to produce excellent special effects reproduction–Still,
Slow, and with the appropriate remote control, Frame Advance, Variable
Slow Motion and x2 Play–in both SP and SLP speeds.
19 Micron Head
Introducing a dramatic improvement in videotape playback capabilities.
You’ll enjoy a significantly better playback in SLP mode and a remarkable
playback in EP mode through specially-designed narrow heads which clear
up onscreen picture noise.
Digital Auto Tracking System
Auto Head Cleaner

Convenience

SmartClock™
This menu-driven feature automatically maintains the correct time,
regularly checking and updating the time if necessary. It also resets the
clock after a power failure.The menu-driven time zone feature allows
selection of appropriate time for those who live in a time zone other
than that of their CATV service provider.
Child Lock
Protect children from using VCR unsupervised by locking out all VCR
operations. Simply press and hold the power button on the VCR for five
seconds to activate, and repeat process to deactivate.
Front Panel Audio/Video Inputs
Provide added convenience to the user when recording tapes directly
from a camcorder to the VCR. In addition, accessory video equipment
such as a video game or Web browser can be connected for direct
playthrough to the TV set.
Daylight Savings Time Adjustment
This menu-driven feature automatically compensates for Daylight Savings
Time changes in early April and late October so you don’t have to reset
the clock twice a year. Simply activate the Daylight Savings Time option
in the Set Clock menu and forget it!
Clock/Function Display
Continuously alerts you to all important recording and playback
conditions, correct time, counter position, tape speed, channel
number, etc.
Bilingual (English/French) Onscreen Function Display
Indicates record/playback functions, channel number, clock setting, date,
counter, programming, one-touch record and record standby, keeping
you alert to the status of all features in a heads-up onscreen display.
Alternate Channel (for TV)
When viewing channels through the TV, you can switch back to the
previously viewed TV channel at the press of a button without
affecting VCR.

Automatic Channel Setup
The VCR tuner scans through television frequencies, automatically
storing active broadcast channel into memory.Then, only active channels
programmed into memory are tuned using the channel up/down buttons on
either the remote or front panel of the VCR. Automatic channel preset can
be repeated whenever desired, should new channels become available.
Channels can be manually added or deleted.
181-Channel FS Tuning
The digital quartz tuner can receive up to 181 channels, including UHF,
VHF, and 113 cable channels, without the inconvenience and expense of a
cable company decoder/converter (on non-scrambled cable systems).
Channel tuning is by random access with the remote control transmitter
or scan tuning up and down by remote or at the set.
Onscreen Real-Time Counter with Time Search
Timer/Programmer Backup System
Repeat Play
Quick Start Mechanism
Audio/Video Input/Output Jacks

Special Effects

15x Forward/Reverse Latching Search
Search in forward or reverse mode at 15 times normal playing speed in SLP.
The Latching Search feature provides continuous forward or reverse search
with a single touch of the control. A second touch stops the search
operation and returns the unit to the Play mode.
Slow Motion
Still Frame

Remote Control

VCR/Universal TV/CBL/DBS Remote
Multifunction infrared remote controls all operating features and functions
of this VCR, plus select functions of most Philips Magnavox and some
competitive brand television sets, as well as some cable converter/decoders,
and standard features of MAGNAVOX, RCA, and SONY digital broadcast
satellite receivers. Change channels fast with the numeric direct access
keypad and heads-up onscreen display for confirmation.

Full Auto-Feature Package

• Power On
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Auto Play
• Auto Repeat
• Auto Rewind
• Auto Eject
• Auto Power Off

UPC:
Product Dimensions: 14.2"W x 3.6"H x 9"D
Product Weight: 6 lbs.
Carton Dimensions: 16.5"W x 6.6"H x 12"D
Carton Weight: 8 lbs.
Master Pack: 1

Contains: Four-Head, Video Cassette Recorder, VCR/Universal TV/CBL/DBS Remote
Control with Batteries, RF Coaxial Cable, Operating Instructions, Warranty Information

INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.philipsusa.com

Printed in U.S.A.
©1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
KID Design 981198

Subject to modification without notice.

* SmartClock is a registered trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

VCR Plus+ is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark.

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