Philips 4 HD S VHS HIFI VCR - Manual (Page 62)

62 Glossary
AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record
audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another system (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 press the CH(annel) 8/9 button, 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 – standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.
Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: channel 03 or 04.
DBS: Direct Broadcast System.
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.
OTR: one-touch recording; a timed recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to six
hours, whichever you specify.
Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your VCR; allows you to operate your
VCR from a distance. The remote control also may operate some features of your TV, Cable Box, or
DBS.
RF coaxial cable: the cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or
Cable Box/DBS, if applicable). The supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you also may use a screw-
on type if you prefer.
S-VHS : a recording format that provides finer picture quality with better resolution. Available on
VCRs equipped with S-VHS only.
S-VHS Expansion Technology: a feature that allows you to record with S-VHS format on VHS
cassette tapes.
S-VIDEO jack: Use S-VIDEO connections instead of the standard RCA-style (yellow) video
connections for better picture quality.
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; viewing a still picture; or viewing a slow motion
picture.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed (playback time for a T120 tape is approximately four hours);
available for playback only. Although the VCR will play tapes recorded in LP, LP will not appear on the
display panel or in the on-screen status display.
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape is
approximately six hours).
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape is approximately
two hours); best picture quality.
VCR: video cassette recorder.
VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record
video from another source (IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).