Philips VRA451AT User Manual
Video Cassette Recorder
VRA451AT
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
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
SmartPicture™
Customize picture to your viewing preferences for maximum enjoyment
with SmartPicture. A touch of the SmartPicture button on the remote
control provides the option of selecting one of four factory preset
positions including natural, distinct, soft, or sharp.
SQPB (S-VHS Quasi-Playback)
A revolutionary video playback technology that allows you to watch
videotapes recorded in the S-VHS (Super-VHS) mode. Now you too can
enjoy the videos that your Uncle made at the last family reunion without
buying expensive S-VHS equipment.
Customize picture to your viewing preferences for maximum enjoyment
with SmartPicture. A touch of the SmartPicture button on the remote
control provides the option of selecting one of four factory preset
positions including natural, distinct, soft, or sharp.
SQPB (S-VHS Quasi-Playback)
A revolutionary video playback technology that allows you to watch
videotapes recorded in the S-VHS (Super-VHS) mode. Now you too can
enjoy the videos that your Uncle made at the last family reunion without
buying expensive S-VHS equipment.
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
Digital Auto Tracking System
Auto Head Cleaner
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
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.
Front Panel Menu Access
Access most menu operations conveniently and quickly through the front
panel of the VCR.
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 with Dimmer
Continuously alerts you to all important recording and playback
conditions, correct time, counter position, tape speed, channel number,
etc. When the VCR is turned off, the time display automatically dims to
make it less distracting.
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.
Front Panel Menu Access
Access most menu operations conveniently and quickly through the front
panel of the VCR.
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 with Dimmer
Continuously alerts you to all important recording and playback
conditions, correct time, counter position, tape speed, channel number,
etc. When the VCR is turned off, the time display automatically dims to
make it less distracting.
Trilingual (English/Spanish/French) Onscreen 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 in your
choice of English, Spanish, or French.
Automatic Channel Setup
181-Channel FS Tuning
Onscreen Real-Time Counter
Timer/Programmer Backup System
Repeat Play
Quick Start Mechanism
Audio/Video Input/Output Jacks
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 in your
choice of English, Spanish, or French.
Automatic Channel Setup
181-Channel FS Tuning
Onscreen Real-Time Counter
Timer/Programmer Backup System
Repeat Play
Quick Start Mechanism
Audio/Video Input/Output Jacks
Special Effects
21x Forward/Reverse Latching Search
Search in forward or reverse mode at 21 times normal playing speed in SLP,
and 7 times normal in SP. 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
View SP or SLP video recordings in slow motion in both forward and
reverse modes.
“Commercial” Skip Search
This feature allows short-distance “hops” in playback making it easier to
find those elusive, previously recorded scenes. With just one touch of the
SKIP SEARCH button on the remote you can fast forward the tape for 30
seconds and then return to the Play mode automatically.
Index Search System
Search in forward or reverse mode at 21 times normal playing speed in SLP,
and 7 times normal in SP. 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
View SP or SLP video recordings in slow motion in both forward and
reverse modes.
“Commercial” Skip Search
This feature allows short-distance “hops” in playback making it easier to
find those elusive, previously recorded scenes. With just one touch of the
SKIP SEARCH button on the remote you can fast forward the tape for 30
seconds and then return to the Play mode automatically.
Index Search System
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.
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
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Auto Play
• Auto Repeat
• Auto Rewind
• Auto Eject
• Auto Power Off
UPC: 037849880142
Product Dimensions: 14.2"W x 3.7"H x 10.4"D
Product Weight: 6 lbs.
Carton Dimensions: 17.9"W x 7.3"H x 14"D
Carton Weight: 8 lbs.
Master Pack: 1
Product Dimensions: 14.2"W x 3.7"H x 10.4"D
Product Weight: 6 lbs.
Carton Dimensions: 17.9"W x 7.3"H x 14"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
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.
©1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Subject to modification without notice.
* ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark.
SmartClock and SmartPicture are registered trademarks 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.
Electronics Company.
VCR Plus+ is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.