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Video Cassette Recorder

VR 588

VR 588/55

Technical Specifications (VR 588/55)

General 

Format

: VHS

Video Heads

: 4

Tape Speed 

: SP / LP / SLP (NTSC)

Tape Mechanism

: Full Loading

Dimension (W X H X D)

: 400 X 94 X 265 mm.

Weight

: Approx. 3.3 kg.

Video Systems

:  PAL / MESECAM / 

NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43

PAL 60 (NTSC Playback on PAL TV)

Modulator Channel

: G, K, I,

CH 32-40

Preset at CH 36

Tuner Range

: BG / DK / I / K1 / Hyperband

VHF Low 42-175 MHz

VHF High 175-470 MHz

VHF Hyperband 300-470 MHz

UHF 470-870MHZ

Mains Voltage

: 110-240V

Mains Frequency

: 50 / 60 Hz

Audio

Audio in Front

: Cinch (Mono)

Audio in/out rear

: Scart Connector (Mono)

Frequency Response

: 80Hz to 8kHz

Video

Tuner

: Frequency Synthesized Tuner

Video in Front

: Cinch

Video in/out rear

: Scart Connector

Antenna terminal in/out

: Coaxial 75 ohm

Signal-to-noise Ratio

: better than 43 dB.

On Screen Display

: English, Chinese & Russian

Resolution

:  Better than 240 lines

Accessories

RF Cable

: 1 pc.

Remote Control

:  1 pc. (including batteries)

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Feature Contents

Double Azimuth 4-Head

The DA 4 Head design ensures a perfect still, interference free slow motion &
frame-by-frame advance picture.

Hyperband CATV Tuner

The Tuner in the VCR allows reception of all Super band and Hyper band 
channels which includes most if not all Cable TV channels in use today.
The reception frequency covers 42 Mhz up to 470 Mhz in the VHF band and
from 470 Mhz up to 870 Mhz in the UHF band.

Plug & Play Set-up

Easier and faster tuner setup of the VCR after connecting the set to the mains
and via RF cable or AV cable to the television set. By switching on the set, 
automatically the installation menu will start and step-by-step, the user will be
instructed to give input for the VCR installation.

Multisystem with NTSC Record & Playback (A/V Socket)

This Multisystem VCR will be able to record and playback PAL, MESECAM and
NTSC signals. This enables playback of a huge selection of videos from around
the world and record programmes in many countries.

Scart Connector

With one single multipin plug connector between VCR and TV, you will have an
optimal picture performance.

Long Play Recording

By reducing the recording speed, this VCR allows you to double the recording
length. For example an E180 tape will allow you to record six hours of
programmes using the long play (LP) recording speed versus three hours when
you use the standard play (SP) speed. It also has Super Long Play mode in
NTSC which allows you to record three times as much. For e.g: T160 tape will
give 8 hours of your viewing pleasure, instead of 2 hours & 40 minutes in SP
mode.

Incredible Picture Chip

Through advanced circuit design and the Audio / Video signal processing, the
Picture Performance of this VCR is truly INCREDIBLE. By utilizing the
Incredible Picture Chip, an all-in-one control system as well as an automatic
adjustment process, the very Best Picture Performance has been guaranteed.
Automatic adjustments are also made when worn or noisy Rental tapes are
played back, ensuring the very Best Picture Performance for every occasion.

Quick Timer Programming

By pressing buttons on Remote Control Unit, direct programming will be 
operated. It is so easy and quick.

Video Index Search System (VISS)

At the start of each recording, an index code is written automaticaly enabling
the VCR to identify the start of the programmes. Easy scanning of the tape to
the starting point of each programme. Full playback control and easy editing of
own video tapes.

A/V Front In Socket

This feature provide a high quality and convenient connection from other VCR
or camcorder to your VCR for the purpose of dubbing onto your VCR.

Trilingual On Screen Display

Operation is made even easier by this function, which clearly shows you the 
status and settings of the VCR on your TV screen. On Screen Display is also
used for step-by-step programming recordings, so you can see what you're
doing at every stage and confirm it error free. The choice of languages available
are English, Chinese & Russian.

New Rotary Auto Head Cleaner

The newly improved Auto Head Cleaning System cleans the VCR heads each
time a tape is loaded or ejected, automatically removing dust & dirt. This
system ensures maximum picture quality over an extended period of use. The
change of "drum to cleaner" angle from 0

..  

to 80

..  

creates tremendous

improvement on the quality of cleaning.

Digital Auto Tracking

The advanced Digital Auto Tracking system always ensures the maximum
picture quality from any pre-recorded tape avoiding noise bars as a result of
bad 
tracking. making another important contribution is the Philips VHS-HQ system
for excellent picture quality.

Subject to modification without notice

Video Cassette Recorder

VR 588

Hyperband CATV Tuner

Plug & Play Set-up

Multisystem with NTSC Record & Playback

Scart Connector

Long Play

Quick Timer Programming

Incredible Picture Chip - Best Performance 

& Reliability

4 Head Video Cassette Recorder

(VR 588/55)

3.58

4.43

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