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    DVD-VCR DVD-V77MS Instruction Manual PAL www .samsung.com.au MEMORY STICK EJECT OPEN/CLOSE PRPG REC VIDEO L AUDIO R LINE IN 2 SELECT COPY STANDBY/ON 23 1 56 4 8 0 9 7 ANGLE AUDIO 00115A DVD-V77MS-GB1 10/25/02 10:43 AM Page 1[...]

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    GB Contents (cont.) 3 GB Contents 2 ◆ P LAYING B ACK ■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 35 ■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically .................................................... 35 ■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually .....................................[...]

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    GB Safety Instructions 5 GB Contents (cont.) 4 The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. HH 5 ° C 40 ° C 10% 75% THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to[...]

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    GB Front V iew of the DVD-VCR Rear View of the DVD-VCR 7 Disc T ype and Characteristics GB 6 MEMORY STICK EJECT OPEN/CLOSE PRPG REC VIDEO L AUDIO R LINE IN 2 SELECT COPY STANDBY/ON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON STOP BUTTON MEMORY STICK REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON RECORD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON F.F/SKIP NEXT BUTTON OP[...]

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    GB Display Indicators Accessories 9 Infrared Remote Contr ol GB 8 You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. 23 1 56 4 8 0 9 7 A N G L E A U D I O REMOTE CONTROL & BATTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE OWNER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE TIT[...]

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    GB Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable 11 GB Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR 10 To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ An indoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite receiver ☛ Make su[...]

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    GB Plug & Auto Set Up 13 Connecting Other Equipment to Y our DVD-VCR GB 12 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 camcorder[...]

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    GB Deck Control Keys 15 T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD-VCR GB 14 The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 2 DVD Button Press the DVD button on th[...]

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    GB 17 GB 16 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Date and Time You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the rem[...]

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    GB 18 Menu Language 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. 3 Set “Player Menu” Using the Up/Down( $ / ❷ ), move the selection arrow to Player Menu then press ENTER button. 4 Set Player Men[...]

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    GB 19 Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ 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. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up[...]

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    GB 21 GB 20 Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding " , ❷ buttons to select the VCR Setup option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. 4 Press the correspon[...]

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    GB 23 GB 22 Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result : The [...]

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    GB 25 GB 24 Intelligent Picture Contr ol The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the SETUP button on the remote control. Result : The MAIN MENU is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding " , ❷! buttons to select the Option [...]

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    GB 27 GB 26 Selecting the Cassette T ype If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. 1 Press SETUP 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 t[...]

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    GB 29 GB 28 Protecting a Recor ded Cassette Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. 2 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken),[...]

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    GB 31 GB 30 Recording a Pr ogramme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input [...]

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    GB 32 GB 33 Using the Timer Programming Featur e The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. 1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the [...]

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    GB 35 GB 34 Playing a Cassette Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ❿ ll . Otherwise, the cassette[...]

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    GB 37 GB 36 Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal speed). Example: You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique, movement by movement. The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control ➢ No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable speeds. [...]

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    39 GB Using the T ape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR ◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛ If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette bei[...]

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    41 GB Using the Assemble Edit Function Recording fr om Another VCR or Camcorder This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. 2 Press the ❿ ll button to start playback. 3 When you reach the position from whi[...]

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    Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control 43 GB 42 GB Audio Dubbing a Pre-r ecorded Cassette With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: ◆ A CD, DVD ◆ A microphone connected to a sound system ◆ A cassette player Restriction : Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longi[...]

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    45 GB Choosing a Connection 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. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. DVD SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback) This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. 1 Inset the SV[...]

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    47 GB Using the Search & Skip Functions During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. 1 During playback, press the ❿ ❿ or ➛ ➛ button on the remote. ◆ Press the ❿ ❿ or ➛ ➛ button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32[...]

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    49 GB 48 GB Audio Language 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. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “Language” Using the up and down buttons, move the sel[...]

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    51 GB 50 GB Setting Up the DVD Setup Menu 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button on the remote. Result : The MAIN MENU is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding $ , ❷ buttons to select the DVD Setup option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. 4 Use the $ or ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the ➛ or ❿ [...]

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    53 GB 52 GB During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button. 1 Still Press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) [...]

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    54 GB Using the Display Function (DVD/VCD/CD) DVD 1 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. • Use the ➛ , ❿ or NUMBER buttons to enter a [...]

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    GB 55 Repeat Play 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. • 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. [...]

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    GB 57 GB 56 SCREEN FIT Play 1 During play, press SCREEN FIT button on remote control. - 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. ➢ • Various aspect ratios are available only in multiple screen format discs. • This function d[...]

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    GB 59 GB 58 Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper left hand corner of the screen. 1 When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper left [...]

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    GB 61 GB 60 Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) 1 During play or still mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿! button to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on. 3 Press the ENTER button. - During DVD play : press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order. - During VCD [...]

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    GB 63 GB 62 Memory Stick "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for digital data exchange among "Memory Stick" compatible devices. Because it is removable, the "Memory Sti[...]

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    GB 65 GB 64 Memory Stick 1 If it is not fully inserted, until you hear an audible "click", the "Memory Stick" will not work. 2 If you inadvertently remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while using the DPM (Digital Photo Manager) or DAM (Digital Audio Manager) function, the recorded data may become corrupted.[...]

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    GB 67 GB 66 DAM (Digital Audio Manager) Playback 1 Press Stop if in play mode. 2 Press the M.STICK button on the remote. 3 Insert the Memory Stick encoded with MP3 files into the Memory Stick Slot. 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control to select Digital Audio Manager, and then press the ENTER button. • Your selection is highlighted wi[...]

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    GB 69 GB 68 DPM (Digital Photo Manager) Playback 1 Insert the Memory Photo CD containing JPEG files into the DVD TRAY slot. 2 The Photo CD will be auto play. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control to select DIGITAL PHOTO MANAGER, and then press the ENTER button. • Your selection is highlighted with yellow borders. 4 JPEG files in the P[...]

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    GB 71 GB 70 Slide Show Order 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 bord[...]

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    GB 73 GB 72 Edit Photo 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. 2 Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote control to move to the menu item you want, and then press the ENTER button. • If there is no input for 5 seconds, the Edit Phot[...]

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    GB 75 GB 74 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 25 Watts Weight 4.5 Kg General Size 430mm X 330mm X 100mm Operating ambient temperature +5 ° C ~ +35 ° C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Ω Audi[...]

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    GB 77 GB 76 T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Forgot password If you experience other problems. ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. [...]

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    THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www .samsung.com.au AK68-00115A ELECTRONICS 00115A DVD-V77MS-GB4 10/25/02 10:50 AM Page 78[...]