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Video Cassette Recorder

VRZ344AT

VRZ364AT

VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 1

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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 3 Introduction 3 Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual. This manual describes the VRZ344 and the VRZ364. The VRZ344 is a monaural (single sound source) system, 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.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 5 Before Using Your VCR 5 Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR. Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off. Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 1 2 3 2 To open the battery compartment, push in the tab, then pull up the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Close the battery compartment lid.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 6 6 Hookups Without a Cable Box The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System, please refer to pages 8 - 9. After you hook up the VCR, please go to page 10 to turn on the VCR. (The VRZ364 is illustrated here. The VRZ344 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks.) 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 7 Hookups Without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7 3 Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the RF OUT Jack on the back of the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is supplied.) IN OUT ANT.IN R AUDIO L VIDEO RF OUT CH3 CH4 Antenna or Cable IN OUT 75Ω ANT CAB / LE ANT.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 8 8 Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection: • You may view any channel. • You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR. • You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording. • You may not set up channels at the VCR. • You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 9 Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9 With this connection: • You may watch one channel while recording another. • You may not record scrambled channels. 1 VCR IN OUT ANT.IN R AUDIO L VIDEO 2 Cable Box/DBS IN 75Ω ANT CAB / LE OUT RF OUT CH3 CH4 Cable signal RF coaxial cable 3 TV’s ANTENNA IN jack RF coaxial cable Connections 1 2 Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN jack.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 10 10 Turning on Your VCR Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the remote control and the VCR, TV, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable) are connected and plugged in. 1 2 Press the VCR button, then press the POWER button. 2 6 Turn on the TV. Wait for the VCR to set up channels. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 11 Automatic Channel Setup 11 Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets you set up channels again. Make each entry within one minute of the previous entry. 1 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT , 9 5 Wait for the VCR to set up channels.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 12 12 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) Adding/Deleting Channels 1 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 1 c QUICK PROGRAMMING Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button. 2 + 3 STOP DATE 4 4 5 – 6 DAILY WEEKLY 7 8 9 0 CLEAR SPEED STILL/SLOW CHOOSE :/OK A CABLE/ANTENNA CABLE AUTO CH.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 13 Setting the Clock 13 There are four ways to set the VCR’s clock: Manually, with Time Zone Selection, with Manual PBS Channel Selection, or with Automatic PBS Channel Selection. Cable Box/DBS users must set the clock manually. Before you set the clock, make sure: • The VCR power is on. • The VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once. • Channels are set up. • You make each entry within one minute of the previous entry.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 14 14 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 4 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT c QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........ Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to set the TIME. Every time you press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button, the time changes in one minute increments. If you press and hold the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button, the time changes in 30 minute increments. When the time is correct, press the FF :/OK button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 15 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15 Time Zone Selection 1 2 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 1 7 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. c QUICK PROGRAMMING + 2 + 3 STOP ........ SELECT , 9 1 START ........ Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button. DATE 4 CHOOSE :/OK A CLOCK LANGUAGE VCR PLUS+ CH.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 16 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection 1 2 3 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button. QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........ DATE 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK, then press the FF :/OK button. (If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, PBS CH.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 17 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 Automatic PBS Channel Selection 1 2 3 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 7 QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........ DATE 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK, then press the FF :/OK button. (If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, PBS CH.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 18 18 Daylight-Saving Time Follow the steps below to program the VCR so its clock will automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October. 1 2 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT QUICK PROGRAMMING + 2 + 3 STOP ........ 7 1 START ........ Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button. SELECT , 9 1 c Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 19 Language Selection 19 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen displays. 1 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. QUICK PROGRAMMING A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP 1 + 2 + 3 START STOP ........ CHOOSE :/OK ........
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 20 20 Remote Control Buttons TV Button Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons. VCR Button Press this button before pressing VCR operation buttons. CBL/DBS Button Press this button before pressing Cable box/DBS operation buttons. EJECT Button Press to eject the tape. TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT c 2 + 3 STOP ........ Shuttle Ring While in the Play or Still mode, turn this ring in either direction.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 21 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 21 SPEED Button Press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on pages 38 and 52. STILL/SLOW –/+ Buttons During slow motion tape playback, press to adjust the playback speed. Details are on page 49. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT STILL/SLOW Button While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Press a second time to resume normal recording. Details are on page 30.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 22 22 Display Panel VCR Display Panel Information about VCR operations appears here. Different information appears at different times. The display is brighter when the VCR power is on. The display dims automatically when you turn off the VCR power. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate your VCR from a distance. Press the VCR button on the remote control before pressing other VCR operation buttons.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 23 Front Panel 23 REC(ord)/OTR Button Press once to record. Details are on page 30. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 31. -/OK Button During menu operation press to settle the settings or to go to the next step. POWER Button Press to turn the VCR power on and off. STILL/PAUSE Button During tape playback, press once to freeze the picture. Press repeatedly to advance the Still picture frame by frame. Details are on page 49.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 24 24 Front Panel (cont’d) FF (Fast Forward) Button When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 49. PLAY Button Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow, Still, or Search mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page 49. REW(ind) Button When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high speed.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 25 Rear Panel 25 ANT(enna) IN Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages 6 - 9. AUDIO OUT Jacks Connect cables going to the AUDIO IN jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on pages 42 and 45. The VRZ364 is shown here. The VRZ344 has only one AUDIO OUT Jack. AUDIO IN Jacks Connect cables coming from the AUDIO OUT jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page 42. The VRZ364 is shown here.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 26 26 On-Screen Status Displays An on-screen status display, which includes the current time, channel, and other information (see illustration of the status display at right), will appear when you press the EXIT/STATUS button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display may vary. ON SCREEN MODE ON: • Whenever you press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 button to stop playback, some of the contents of the status display will appear for five seconds.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 27 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV 27 Your VCR remote control may operate your TV. Follow these steps to set the remote control code. 1 2 Point the remote control at your TV. Press the TV button, then press the POWER button. If your TV turns on or off, try the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons. If your remote control operates the TV, you’re finished. If your TV doesn’t turn on or off, or if the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons don’t work, go to step 2.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 28 28 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box/DBS. Follow these steps to set the remote control code. 1 Point the remote control at your Cable Box/DBS. Press the CBL/DBS button, then press the POWER button. If your Cable Box/DBS turns on or off, try the CH(annel) 8/9 buttons. If the remote control operates the Cable Box/DBS, you’re finished.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 29 Playing 29 Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. 2 1 2 Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light will appear on the display panel of the VCR). If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 30 30 Recording Read and follow the steps below to record a television program. 1 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. 2 1 2 Insert a tape with its record tab intact (details are on page 5) in the VCR. The power will come on. 5 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on-screen. The VCR will only record in SP or SLP. Details about tape speed are on pages 38 and 52.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 31 One-Touch Recording 31 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 1 c QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........ The One-Touch Recording (OTR) function allows you to start an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to nine hours long of the channel you are watching. Before you begin, make sure: • Channels are set up. Details are on pages 11 - 12. • The desired recording speed (SP or SLP) has been selected with the SPEED button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 32 32 Recording One Channel/Watching Another 1 2 4-5 Press the VCR button. Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The VCR light will disappear from the display panel.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 33 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System 33 1 First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR Plus+ programming system to work properly. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program the VCR with your local channel information.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 34 34 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 2 Now, compare the channel numbers you have written into the VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. You’ll notice that some stations have VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers that are the same, and other stations have channel numbers that do not match. You must tell the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers according to the following steps.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 35 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System 35 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 1 c QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 2 + 2 + 3 STOP ........ 4 1 START ........ Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using PlusCode programming numbers. Before you begin make sure: • Channels are set up. Details are on pages 11 - 12. • The clock is set. Details are on pages 13 - 17. • There is a tape in the VCR.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:10 PM Page 36 36 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 5 Press the FF :/OK button. If the VCR PLUS+ and CABLE/TV channel lists appear on screen, the CABLE/TV channel has not been set for the VCR PLUS+ channel of the program you have set in step 4. Complete steps 6 - 7 on page 34. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT c QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 37 Quick Programming 37 Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin make sure: • Channels are programmed. Details are on pages 11 - 12. • The clock is set. Details are on pages 13 - 17. • There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 38 38 Quick Programming (cont’d) 4 Press the Number 1/START + or Number 4/START– button to set the recording’s start time. Every time you press a button, the start time changes in one-minute increments. If you press and hold a button, the start time changes in 30-minute increments.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 39 Quick Programming (cont’d) 39 7 TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT Press the Number 3/DATE+ or Number 6/DATE– button to set the recording date. Every time you press a button, the date changes in one-day increments. If you press and hold a button, the date changes quickly. The day of the week will appear automatically. (You cannot program the VCR to record more than one year in advance.) c QUICK PROGRAMMING Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 40 40 Quick Programming (cont’d) Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button. SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK A VCR PLUS+ QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 1 c QUICK PROGRAMMING 2 + 3 STOP DATE 4 Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select PROGRAM REVIEW, then press the FF :/OK button. The list of programmed timer recordings will appear.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 41 Timer Recording Speed Setting 41 If a program is recorded in SP and there is not enough tape to record the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to SLP to allow complete recording if TIMER REC SPEED is set to AUTO. This feature is especially useful when you record a program that is more than two hours long.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 42 42 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illustration uses two VRZ364 VCRs. Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow steps 1 - 6. (You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 instead if you prefer.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 43 Index Search 43 When you make a recording, the VCR automatically places an index code at the beginning of the recording. Essentially, an index code is a type of “bookmark” for your tape. This feature is useful if you have several different programs recorded on a single tape. 3 Insert a tape. Fast forward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the tape by following the steps below. Press the VCR button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 44 44 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ364 only) Your VCR can receive and record programs broadcast in stereo or second audio. It can also play back tapes recorded in stereo or second audio. • Second Audio You can program your VCR so that you can hear a program that is being broadcast in second audio or a tape that was recorded in second audio. (A second audio broadcast is usually a program in a second language.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 45 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ364 only) (cont’d) 45 To receive and record programs broadcast in second audio, follow steps 1 - 6. To receive and record a program broadcast in stereo, make one of the connections shown, then follow steps 1 - 6. IN OUT ANT.IN R AUDIO L VIDEO RF OUT CH3 CH4 IN OUT ANT.IN R AUDIO L If you have a Stereo and a Monitor TV, use a video cable to connect the VCR’s VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN Jack.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 46 46 Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRZ364 only) If a tape is recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow the steps below to play the tape in Hi-Fi stereo. 1 Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. SELECT , 9 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT c QUICK PROGRAMMING + 2 + 3 ........ STOP ........
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 47 Video Stabilizer 47 You can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes recorded in SLP speed. When VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON, vertical vibration will be corrected automatically. VIDEO STABILIZER is set to OFF when you receive the VCR. Follow the steps below to set VIDEO STABILIZER to ON. 1 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 48 48 Incredible Picture You can make the picture sharper or enhance a picture when playing back tapes recorded in SLP speed. PICTURE is set to NORMAL when you receive the VCR. Follow the steps below to set PICTURE to INCREDIBLE or ENHANCER. 1 CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button. QUICK PROGRAMMING A VCR SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP 2-3 1 + 2 + 3 START STOP ........ CHOOSE :/OK ........
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 49 Playback Options 49 Forward and Reverse Searching 1 During tape playback, press and release the FF :/OK button or the REW(ind) ; button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 2 c QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........ To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 50 50 Playback Options (cont’d) Viewing Pictures in Slow to Fast Motion 1 First, press the JOG/SHTL (shuttle) button while in the Play or Still mode. The JOG/SHUTTLE button will light. CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV POWER EJECT 2 c QUICK PROGRAMMING 1 + 2 + 3 START ........ STOP ........ Next, turn the outer ring (the Shuttle ring) in either direction. The farther the ring is rotated, the faster the search speed.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 51 Automatic Operation Features 51 Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. Automatic Rewind When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop. Memory Rewind, Power Off When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on screen.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 52 52 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 source (OUT). The VRZ344 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR. The VRZ364 has Right and Left AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR. Automatic Channel Programming: process in which the VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memory.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 53 Specifications 53 Video Heads Four heads (VRZ344) Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRZ364) Video Signal EIA standards; NTSC color Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 3 or 4 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced Power Requirement 120V AC; 60 Hz Power Consumption 20W (VRZ344) 22W (VRZ364) Operating Temperature 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Relative Humidity 10% to 80% Weight 7.3 lbs. (3.3 kg.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 54 54 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 55 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 55 Tape can’t be removed. • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet. The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode. • To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 56 56 Limited Warranty VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
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VRZ364/VRZ344 4/7/99 8:11 PM Page 57 Index 57 ac power cord 25 accessories 60 ant(enna) in jack 6 - 9, 25 audio in/out jacks 23, 25, 42, 45, 52 audio/mute button 21 automatic playback 51 rewind 51 batteries 5 cable box code 28 connections 8-9 output channel 8 - 9, 52 cable/tv channels 33 - 34 cassette compartment 22 cassette inside light 22 cbl/dbs button 20 ch3/ch4 switch 25 channel adding 12 deleting 12 display 22 setup 11 8/9 buttons 23, 51 clear button 20 clock display 22 setting 13 - 17 automatica
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Check to be sure the items on this page are packed with your VCR. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your VCR. C /D BL VC BS R V TV /T VC R AM 3 G .... ....