00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 1 DVD-VCR DVD-V77MS Instruction Manual 1 OPEN/CLOSE 3 5 8 9 0 AUDIO 6 EJECT SELECT STANDBY/ON MEMORY STICK 2 4 7 ANGLE PRPG REC VIDEO COPY L AUDIO R LINE IN 2 www.samsung.com.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 2 Contents Contents (cont.) GB GB ◆ FOREWORD ■ Disc Type and Characteristics....................................................................... 6 ◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Front View of the DVD-VCR .......................................................................... Rear View of the DVD-VCR........................................................................... Infrared Remote Control ....................................................
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 4 Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions GB GB ◆ MEMORY STICK ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Memory Stick................................................................................................. DAM (Digital Audio Manager) Playback ........................................................ Memory Stick Pull out.................................................................................... DPM (Digital Photo Manager) Playback .....................................
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 6 Disc Type and Characteristics Front View of the DVD-VCR GB GB This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : DVD DECK STANDBY/ON BUTTON Disc Types (Logos) Recording Disc Size Types DVD 12 Cm Audio + Video 8 Cm VIDEO-CD 12 Cm Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Max. Playing Time Characteristics Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 8 Infrared Remote Control Display Indicators GB GB 18 1 19 2 1 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANGLE 0 AUDIO 20 5 21 6 22 7 23 24 25 26 8 9 10 11 12 27 13 28 14 15 16 17 29 30 31 32 33 34 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 STANDBY/ON TV MUTE, ZOOM 0-9 ANGLE VOLUME +/MEMORY STICK DVD, VCR, TV REWIND, SKIP BACK STOP DISPLAY CLOCK/COUNTER UP LEFT RECORD SUBTITLE, TIMER TITLE, SPEED 3D
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 10 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: GB ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems ◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) ☛ Your DVD-VCR i
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 12 Connecting Other Equipment to Your DVD-VCR Plug & Auto Set Up GB GB You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. ➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Deck Control Keys GB GB You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable ➢ 2 1 1 2 3 4 To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 16 Copying from DVD to VCR GB The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON MEMORY STICK 1 OPEN/CLOSE 2 Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 18 Menu Language GB 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Set “Language” Using the Up/Down($/❷), move the selection arrow to Language Option then press ENTER button. 1 3 Set “Player Menu” Using the Up/Down($/❷), move the selection arrow to Player Menu then press ENTER button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 19 DVD VCR Presetting the Stations Automatically GB ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 20 DVD DVD VCR Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ GB Enter Return DVD Setup VCR Setup Clock Set Installation Language Parental Option Tape Select E180 Repeat play OSD OFF ON Program Press the SETUP button on the remote control. Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ buttons to select the VCR Setup option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 22 DVD VCR Changing the Preset Station Table GB You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. Enter Return DVD Setup DVD VCR Setup Clock Set Language Installation Parental Option Tape Select E180 Repeat play OSD OFF ON Program 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ buttons to select the VCR Setup option.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 VCR 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 24 Selecting the Colour Mode GB Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. Australia Model USER SET COLOUR SYSTEM IPC AUTO POWER OFF G-CODE EXTEND ➢ :AUTO :ON :OFF :OFF ◆ "❷!!➛!❿ RETURN USER SET :AUTO :ON :ON :OFF :OFF Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 26 DVD VCR Auto Power Off VCR Selecting the Cassette Type GB GB The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. Australia Model 1 USER SET COLOUR SYSTEM IPC AUTO POWER OFF G-CODE EXTEND If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 28 DVD VCR Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information VCR Protecting a Recorded Cassette GB GB Enter Return DVD Setup VCR Setup Language Parental Option DVD Clock Set Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the Index, MAIN MENU and Timer functions, which cannot be hidden).
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 VCR 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 30 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop VCR Using the G-CODE Feature GB GB This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 VCR 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 32 VCR Using the Timer Programming Feature Modifying G-CODE Programming GB GB If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press SETUP a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other than the tuner (LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2) ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes. ◆ Press the INPUT SEL.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 VCR 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 34 Checking a Preset Recording VCR Playing a Cassette GB GB You can check your preset recordings: PR 1 -----" ❷ 1/JAN TUE 12:09 DAY START→STOP SA 9 12:00→12:50SP ---- --:--→--:------- --:--→--:------- --:--→--:------- --:--→--:------- --:--→--:---- RETURN DELETE:CLEAR ◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB2 VCR 10/25/02 10:46 AM Page 36 Selecting the Audio Output Mode VCR Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame GB GB You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. 7 8 9 ANGLE 0 AUDIO Option You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 VCR 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 38 Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind VCR Using the Tape Counter Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape. GB 1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play, press and release the ❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button. The VCR will search at 5 times the normal playback speed. 2 To return to normal playback mode, press the ❿II button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 VCR 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 40 Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable GB You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. SELECT REC LINE 1 IN 2 REC L AUDIO R VIDEO 3 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. 2 Press the ❿ll button to start playback. 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording, press the ❿ll button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 VCR 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 42 Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette GB With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: 4 5 ◆ A CD, DVD VIDEO EDIT ◆ A microphone connected to a sound system ◆ A cassette player 6 10 A.DUB Restriction: A.DUB Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal audio track (normal audio).
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 VCR 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 44 SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback) DVD Choosing a Connection GB GB This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. 3 1 Inset the SVHS format tape that you want to see. 2 Press PLAY (❿ll ) to start playing the cassette. 3 Press SVHS button to start SQPB. ☛ The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 DVD 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 46 Playing a Disc GB DVD Using the Search & Skip Functions GB Before Playback : ◆ Turn on a TV and press the TV/VCR button to select video mode. During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. ◆ Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. ◆ Refer to your AUDIO User’s Manual. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 48 DVD DVD DVD DVD Player Menu Language DVD Audio Language GB GB Enter Return DVD Setup Follow these steps to choose preferred language for player menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 DVD 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 50 Setting Up the Parental Control DVD Setting Up the DVD Setup Menu GB GB Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear. • Not all discs are rated.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 DVD 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 52 A/V Receiver Connections DVD Special Playback Features GB GB To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before You Begin... OR To Digital Audio Input of an A/V Receiver with a Digital Decoder During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB3 DVD 10/25/02 10:48 AM Page 54 Using the Display Function (DVD/VCD/CD) GB When Playing a DVD DVD 1 Display Title Return 02 / 02 A Chapter 01 / 01 Subtitle Off Angle 1 /1 Time 00 : 01 : 58 Repeat Off Audio ENG 5.1CH 3D Off During play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. - Current title, chapter number, elapsed time, audio, subtitle, angle, repeat and 3D sound will be displayed. • Use the NUMBER buttons to enter a different title, then press the ENTER button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 55 DVD Repeat Play GB You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title. 1 Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu. 1 • The current Repeat Mode will highlighted. 2 Select “Chapter” Press the left/right buttons to select “Chapter”. • “Chapter” will highlight when Chapter Repeat is selected. 3 Repeat Chapter Press the ENTER button to repeat the current chapter.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 56 Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD) DVD SCREEN FIT Play GB GB Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. 1 1 1 - Screen Fit will not work when the Zoom mode is active. (you can not remove the black bars on the screen) However, Zoom mode will work when Screen Fit is active. Open Playback Mode Menu While in Stop mode, press the MODE button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 58 Selecting the Audio Language (Using the Audio button) DVD Changing the Camera Angle GB GB 7 8 9 ANGLE 0 AUDIO You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. 1 1 Use the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 3 Use the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select Stereo, Right or Left. (On VCD/CD) ENG Dolby Digital 5.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 60 Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) DVD Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) GB GB The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Bookmark -- -- -- 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Bookmark icons will be displayed. 2 Use the ➛ or ❿ buttons to move to the desired bookmark icon.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 62 MP3 Play DVD Memory Stick GB GB When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD-VCR, the first song file of the first folder plays. 01_INTRO(####) 13 Enter Directory DJDOC EU## LAYER-II TYP HJLIN JACKKI KIMHJ Seotaiji2 SES YOLING Bruce Return 00:04 12 What is a Memory Stick? Off Files 1 Press STOP to stop playback of the first song file, then press RETURN to display the music folder menu on the right side of the screen.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 64 Memory Stick DVD Memory Stick GB GB Precautions on handling the "Memory Stick" The Memory Stick works in the DVD MODE only. 1 Precautions on attaching/removing the "Memory Stick" 1 If it is not fully inserted, until you hear an audible "click", the "Memory Stick" will not work.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 66 Memory Stick DVD DAM (Digital Audio Manager) Playback GB GB MP3 Playback Memory Stick functions applicable to DPM and DAM Item DPM (Digital Photo Manager) File Format File Size JPEG Image (*.jpg) 1. All files in JPEG format that have less than 1600 x 1200 resolution can be played back with DPM. (JPEG files smaller than 1.5MB can be viewed with Photo View.) DAM (Digital Audio Manager) MP3 Music File (*.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 68 DVD DPM (Digital Photo Manager) Playback Memory Stick Pull out GB GB View Photo Album (Photo CD) 1 2 If using DPM (Digital Photo Manager) or DAM (Digital Audio Manager), move to Exit, and then press the ENTER button to exit to Disc Menu. 1 Insert the Memory Photo CD containing JPEG files into the DVD TRAY slot. Move to the "STOP MEMORY STICK" function at the bottom of the menu and then press the ENTER button.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 70 Slide Show DVD Slide Show Order GB GB 1 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote control to select Slide Show. 1 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Slide Show and press ENTER. 2 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Set Order and press ENTER. 3 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote control to select the image you want to move, and then press the ENTER button. • Your selection is highlighted with yellow borders.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 72 Photo View DVD Edit Photo GB GB 1 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote control to select the desired image from the Photo Album screen, and then press the ENTER button. / 1 From the Photo View screen, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select EDIT, and then press the ENTER button. • The Edit Photo menu appears. • The selected image will appear on the TV screen.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 DVD 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 74 MP3 Play (CD-R MP3 disc requirements) Technical Specifications GB GB When playing CD-R MP3 discs, please follow the recommendations below: • Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. • When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 8 characters, and place ".mp3" as the file extension.
00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 76 Problems and Solutions (VCR) Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) GB GB Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power ◆ ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button? You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you.
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