6 HEAD S-VHS HiFi VCR
VR1600
Subject to modification without notice
ShowView is a registered Trademark of Gemstar Development Group
Product Information
Reception - Installation
• Tuner:Full Tuner (UHF + VHF + Hyperband)
• TV Systems:PAL B/G,PAL D/K,MESECAM B/G, MESECAM D/K
• Tuning:FST, CH entry,99 presets
• Tuning/Install Features:Guide Channel Mapping, Manual
Search/Store,Plug & Play
• Sound Systems:German Stereo,Mono,NICAM
• Modulator:Pal GK (Auto)
• Modulator Features:Electr.On/Off switch
• Frequency Adj. Range: Ch 22 - Ch 69
Video System
• Record / Playback Standard:MESECAM,PAL
• Additional Playback Standard:NTSC (non-stand.Pb in colour)
• Picture Improvement System:Digital Studio Picture Control,
Crystal Clear Video,Digital Noise Reduction,SMART Picture,
Time Base Correction
Sound System
• Audio Recording System:FM Audio, Linear
• Audio Recording Level:Automatic,Manual
• Audio Dubbing:yes
User Interface
• OSD Menu Languages:Dutch, French,German, Russian,
Czech,Polish,Hungarian, English,Spanish,Swedish,
Finnish,Danish,Norwegian, Italian
• Time/Date Download:PDC ,Text (Time/Date)
• Resolution:>400 lines in S-VHS,>240 lines HQ+
• Assemble:Perfect
• Insert: Video & Audio
• Editing System:LANC,Synchro (JVC;Hitachi DC)
• Tape Archiving System: Tape Manager
• TV related digital bus funct.: Cinema Link
Remote Control Unit
• Remote Control type:RT519/101, Jog/Shuttle,glow buttons
• Remote Control codes:TV-Multibrand,VCR-RC5
• Alternate Channel button:yes
Programming
• Number of Events:8/year
• Programming Mode:Remote
• Record Control & Transmitter Identification:PDC,VPS
• Programming System:Daily/Weekly,ShowView
• Special Timer Programming: Turbo Timer,Quick Programming
• Automatic SAT. Recording: Record Link via SCART 2
• Record Speed: Long Play,Standard Play
• Record Speed Selection:Automatic,per Timer
Tape Deck
• VCR System:S-VHS,SVHS-ET,VHS-HQ
• Number of Video / FM Audio / Flying Erase Heads:4 / 2 / 1
• Play:+1,-1, Repeat
• Playback Features:Perfect Still,Multiple Search Speed,Variable Slow
Motion Speed
• Index Search Related Functions:Next/Prev.index search
• Tape Length Recognition:Automatic
• Tape Counter: Linear relative,Time left
• Wind / Rewind Time (E180):75 sec.
• Automatic Functions at Tape End:Rewind after Play & after Record
• Automatic Playback:protected Tape
• Head Cleaning Mode:Automatic
• Dirty Head Warning:yes
Connectors Rear
• EXT1:Black,Euro CVBS in/out,Y/C In/Out Switchable
• EXT2:Black,Euro CVBS in/out,Euro Decoder,Y/C In Switchable
• Audio Conn.Rear:Cinch stereo out
• Synchro Edit (JVC):Mini Jack 3.5mm
• LANC Edit:Mini Jack 2.5mm
• Terrestrial Antenna In / Out:75 Ohms (IECtype)
• Mains Connector:Standard (IECtype)
Connectors Front
• Audio/Video Conn.Front:Cinch CVBS in, Cinch stereo in,SVHS In
General
• Power Voltage:220-2240 V, 50Hz
• Backup Presets:1yr
• Backup Clock,Calendar,Timer:10mn
• Power Cons.in Play / Stand-By:23.0 / 4.7
• Equipment Supplied:Aerial Cable,Batteries, Full SCART
• Weight incl. / excl.package in kg:6.4 / 4.6
• Set Size - W x D x H (mm):435 x 330 x 94
• Packaging Size - W x D x H (mm):562 x 466 x 200
Product Highlights
• Turbo Drive
Turbo Drive is not only a synonym for winding and rewinding at very high
speed.It also stands for other high performance Deck features.The built-
in Head Cleaner removes dirt from the video heads each time you put in
a cassette.The new Dirty Head Warning feature will display a message
on the TV screen whenever it is recommended to use a cleaning tape to
overcome severe dirt coating.In addition a Tape Position Indicator shows
on your TV screen the progress of winding and rewinding of the tape in
real time.
• S-VHS-ET
Enjoy best possible picture quality from S-VHS technology while using
VHS tapes.
• Crystal Clear Video
With Crystal Clear Video,Philips has created the perfect combination of
technologies to guarantee the best possible picture restitution:
• Digital Studio Picture Control:Optimises the picture rendition regardless
of the quality of tape used.
• Laser cut Video Heads:They have a b etter profile for a superior
head/tape contact.Lesser wear guarantees longer life and higher
performance quality.
• Studio Tracking System:It improves the tracking accuracy and reduces
the crosstalk noise.
• Natural Colour: It cleans the colour from any kind of noise and corrects
the spill.
• Digital Time Base Corrector
With this feature,the playback picture appears perfectly stable without
any visible jitter.Vertical edges are straight,like drawn with a ruler.
The combination with an S-VHS recording gives you the real cinema feel.
• Tape Manager
Tape Manager gives a dedicated number to any new tape inserted in the
VCR.Each time you make a recording on that cassette,the VCR will
download the programme title (if available from the broadcaster) and
will store it in the VCR’s memory.If the title wasn’t available,the date of
recording and the programme number are stored instead.Tape Manager
offers you the possibility to add or remove cassettes from the system and
to find or edit the titles easily.
• Turbo Timer
Is Timer Programming complicated? No!
Is Timer Programming time consuming? No!
Just push the Turbo Timer button on the remote control.The display of
your VCR asks you then for the start and end time as well as the
programme’s number.That’s it.Just a number of seconds.
• Flying Erase Head
Give a professional touch to your video editing.The flying erase head
makes sure that transition points between recordings are distortion-free.