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the PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK DVDR 77/17 Serial No Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 4
service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part DVDR 77/17 Trade Name: PHILIPS Responsible Party: Philips - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 5
of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 6474 E004:02/8 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 6
The remote control REC/OTR n STANDBY m TIMER s REC MODE PLAY MODE TV/DVD MONITOR DIM RETURN T/C SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ZOOM EDIT CLEAR SELECT PHOTO DISC-MENU SYSTEM-MENU DCAB CHANNEL q CHANNEL r Record: Record the current TV channel Switch on or off: To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 7
to the make of your TV set. You will find a summary of all available remote control commands on the last page of this manual. How to enter this code number you will read in the chapter 'Using your DVD-Recorder remote control with your TV set'. TV VOLUME q TV volume: Increase TV volume TV VOLUME - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 8
G N O h Switch on or off: To switch the DVD Recorder off or on, interrupt a function, or interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) Open/close disc tray: Open/close disc tray Media Slot for PC (PCMCIA) cards (adapters) Eject PC (PCMCIA) card: Record: Record the current TV channel Playback: To play - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 9
ENGLISH Back of the Recorder 4MAINS ANTENNA IN TV OUT Power plug: Connection to the power outlet (110V/60Hz) Antenna input: Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here Antenna - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 10
progressive scan input Output jacks (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) COAX OUT Coaxial digital audio output: OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio output: The symbols on your DVD Recorder 'Progressive Scan.' If this is not displayed, the Component Video output is set to 'Interlaced.' Remote control command - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 11
structure is created. You received a copy-protected signal. This may come from a copy-protected DVD/videotape of a DVD/video player or from a TV channel. Please wait until this message disappears. The DVD Recorder is busy processing another operation. No disc has been inserted. If a disc has been - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 12
). After the creation of the menu structure the disc is prepared The DVD-Recorder has been switched on The DVD-Recorder has been switched off The 'Digital Photo Manager' is switched on The 'Digital Photo Manager' will be switched off Data will be written on the inserted memory card or on a DVD+RW/+R - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 13
34 Inserting a disc 35 Playing a DVD video disc 36 Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R 36 Playing audio CDs 37 Playing MP3 CDs 37 Playback of a (Super) Video CD 38 BConnecting the DVD Recorder ... 11 Preparing the remote control for operation 11 Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV 11 Connecting - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 14
or delete a programmed recording (TIMER 87 Problem solving for programmed recordings 88 LUser preferences 89 Picture settings 90 Sound settings 91 Language settings 92 Additional settings 92 Remote control settings 94 Disc feature menu 94 Using your DVD-Recorder remote control with your TV - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 15
technical support'. If this doesn't help you resolve the problem, please call the customer support service for your country. The corresponding telephone numbers and e-mail addresses can be found on the last page of this instruction manual. You can also visit the website 'http://www.p4c.philips.com - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 16
Welcome to the large family of PHILIPS DVD owners. Thank you for buying a DVDR 77/17 . Please take the time to read this owner's manual before using your DVD Recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The DVD Recorder should not be turned on immediately after - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 17
on over and over. DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable); can be recorded on once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) Can only be played back when the recording was made in 'video mode' and the recording was finalized. DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) Can only be - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 18
assigned an optional region code. If the region codes of the player and disc do not coincide, playback is not possible. This device will only play Region 1 DVDs or DVDs manufactured to be played in all regions ('ALL'). DVDs from other regions cannot be played in this DVD Recorder. The number within - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 19
you disconnect the DVD Recorder from the power supply, pull out the power cord's plug from the wall outlet, not only the plug from the jack 4MAINS at the rear of the set. Children playing near the device could suffer injuries at the free end of the cable. These Owner's manual have been printed - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 20
anti-static sprays intended for analog discs. Can I use a cleaning disc intended for DVD players? Since the optical unit (laser) of the DVD Recorder operates at a higher power than regular DVD or CD players, these kinds of cleaning CDs may damage the optical unit (laser). Therefore, refrain from - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 21
them on a DVD player. The Type-2 PC Card slot (media slot) allows you to use an ATA Flash Card or other memory cards using a PC Card adapter. You can operate the main functions on your television using your video recorder remote control, even if your television is not a Philips. This connection is - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 22
091,882; 6,049,652; 5,335,079; 5,307,173 In order to identify your machine for service questions or in the event of theft, enter the serial number here. The serial number (PROD. NO.) is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the recorder: MODEL NO. PROD. NO. DVDR 77/17 10 Introduction - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 23
(5 to 10 meters). 'Correct aiming' of the remote control In the following sections, you require the remote control for the first time. When using the remote control, always aim the front part of it at the DVD recorder, not the TV. Tip Connecting your DVD Recorder to the TV The necessary cable - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 24
lines are formed as half pictures in an alternate fashion. Progressive scan With progressive scan, each picture is structured (approx. 50/60 times per the back of the DVD recorder. 2 Insert one end of the supplied antenna cable into the TV OUT jack at the back of the DVD Recorder and the other - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 25
on the TV. If necessary, see your TV instruction manual. If your TV is equipped with separate input jacks for Interlaced and Progressive, connect the DVD Recorder to the jack that supports 'Progressive scan.' Switching the DVD Recorder 1 Disconnect the recorder's power cord. 2 Hold down N on the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 26
jack of the TV (usually called S-Video in or SVHS in. See your TV's instruction manual). 4 5 Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack AUDIO L/R OUT at the back of the DVD Recorder (next to S-VIDEO OUT ) and the other into the corresponding red/white audio input - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 27
on the same cable. Under certain circumstances, this may lead to problems with the picture, such as 'Moiré' patterns. Have the following your TV's instruction manual). Use an audio (cinch) cable and plug one end into the red/white cinch jack AUDIO L/R OUT at the back of the DVD Recorder (under to - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 28
your TV's instruction manual. 6 7 Connect the mains jack 4MAINS at the back of the DVD Recorder with the power DVD Recorder will appear on the display. After the initial installation is completed, this function will be switched off. How you switch on this function again, read in the chapter 'User - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 29
TV to the selected channel (channel 3 or 4). Use therefor your TV remote control. The menu for language selection will appear on the screen. a I don't see a menu for language selection b Check the cable connections. b Is 'DVDR' (DVD Recorder operation) lit up in the display? If not, press the TV - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 30
VIDEO IN jacks are only used for 'interlaced' signals. Signals using progressive scan cannot be processed by the DVD recorder. ? Connecting an additional video recorder, DVD player You can also connect a video recorder or a DVD player to the input jacks. Please use the S-VIDEO IN jack and the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 31
also on channel 3). In this case, change the channel of the satellite receiver. Consult the instruction manual of the satellite receiver. You must also store this channel on the DVD recorder to be able to record TV programmes from the satellite receiver. •) Switch on the additional device during the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 32
stereo Can I use the 'Phono input' of my amplifier? This amplifier jack (input) should only be used for record players without a pre-amplifier. Do not use this input jack to connect the DVD recorder. This could damage the DVD Recorder or the amplifier. ? 20 Connecting additional devices - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 33
multi-channel sound provides maximum sound quality. You will need a multi-channel A/V receiver or amplifier that supports at least one of the audio formats of the DVD Recorder (MPEG2, Dolby Digital, and DTS). Consult the instruction manual of your receiver to find out which audio formats it - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 34
screen menu by pressing B or A . What is an on screen menu? The multi-language on-screen menu takes the mystery out of using your new DVD recorder. All settings and/or functions are displayed on your TV screen in one of the available languages (English, French, or Spanish). ? 2 Confirm with OK - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 35
DVD Recorder finds very few/no channels during the search. b It is possible that the automatic switching between antenna/cable does not properly detect your TV signal. Read the section about how to switch manually. Problem -MENU button on the Recorder's remote control. The initial installation is - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 36
the new ones. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn on your TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the TV screen. A Select - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 37
ENGLISH Adding and deleting TV channels manually With this function you can delete/switch TV's Audio/Video In (or channel 3 or 4). Press STANDBY m to turn on the DVD recorder. Press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. A Select ' ' using - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 38
. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Turn on your TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear. A Select ' ' using D or C . Select the line 'Language' using - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 39
in SAP). 1 2 Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . 3 4 5 6 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear. A Select ' ' using D or C . Select the line 'Language' using - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 40
numbers If you intend to use the VCR Plus+® programming system, you must first assign Guide channel numbers to the TV channels. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. The menu bar will appear. A Select ' ' using D or C . Select line 'Installation' using B or A and confirm - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 41
DVD Recorder chooses a wrong PBS channel or the displayed time/date is wrong, you must manually set the date/time (see section 'Manually setting the time & date'). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control 'Auto.' in line 'PBS Channel'. Problem 8 Select one of the following settings - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 42
C . 5 Select 'Manual' with B or A . 6 7 8 Confirm with OK . Change the time in line 'Time' using the number buttons 0..9 on your remote control. Check 'AM/PM', Manual Time AM/PM Year Month Date Daylight Saving 09:02 AM 2003 01 01 Off To exit press SYSTEM MENU 30 Installing your DVD recorder - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 43
and settings of your DVD Recorder via the system menu bar. The menu bar cannot be displayed during recording. Menu bar icons functions may not be available. Menu bar 1 A User preferences B Current Title/Track C Current Chapter/Index Shuffle: Shuffle tracks Scan: Play introduction to each track - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 44
Angle Child lock on Resume Action prohibited Status box The status box displays the current status of the DVD Recorder and the type of disc inserted. This display can be turned off. Disc type icons M DVD+RW M DVD+R N DVD Video O Video CD P No disc Q Disc error Disc status icons - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 45
' to switch this picture off. End with OK and then SYSTEM-MENU . Timer info box This box is located above the tuner info box. When a recording is programmed (timer), it shows the time symbol and the start time or the date of the first programmed - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 46
Video CD or Super Video CD •) DVD+RW •) DVD+R •) DVD-RW (video mode, finalized) •) DVD-R •) CD-R •) CD-RW •) Audio CD •) MP3-CD •) Picture-CD (JPEG-data) You can operate the DVD-Recorder using the remote control or the buttons on the front of the DVD recorder. a 'PIN' appears on the display. b The - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 47
the OPEN/CLOSE J button on the front of the Recorder. The disc tray will open. 'OPENING' will menu any time by pressing DISC-MENU on the remote control. For more information, read section 'Playing a DVD video disc'. When playing a DVD+RW, the Index Picture screen appears. Choose the title you - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 48
h on the remote control or h on the DVD recorder. To eject the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE J on the front of the DVD recorder. Playing a DVD+RW or DVD+R C01 2:04 There are no recordings on this disc. Problem To stop playback, press STOP h on the remote control or h on the DVD recorder. C01 ANNA P01 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 49
Selecting the recording mode (picture quality)' in the chapter 'Manual recording'. ? Playing audio CDs You can also use the DVD Recorder to pay When creating MP3 CDs, keep the following in mind: Data system supported: ISO9660 Directory structure: maximum of 8 levels Formats: *.mp3 File names - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 50
and then select symbol 'T' for album or 'C' for track with C or D . 2 Select the number of the album/track with B , A or the number buttons 0..9 on the remote control. You can also use repeat functions ( PLAY MODE ). Tip Playback of a (Super) Video CD (Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC' (Play Back - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 51
. To continue playback, press PLAY G twice at the desired position. a No sound b During search the sound is turned off. This is not a defect of your DVD recorder. Problem Other playback functions 39 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 52
to stop playback and display a still picture. Still picture features via the menu bar 1 While playback is paused, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. I 2 Select ' ' in the second menu bar with C or D then press B. 3 You can now move - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 53
start (elapsed time). 1 2 3 4 5 During playback, press the SYSTEM-MENU button on the remote control. The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. L Select ' ' with C or the function with SYSTEM-MENU . Problem Playback will now start at the time you entered. Other playback functions 41 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 54
Repeating/Shuffle You can select an entire section or the entire disc for repeat playback. Depending on the disc type (DVD-Video, DVD+RW, Video-CDs), you can select chapters, titles or the entire disc. 1 2 3 Select the desired chapter, title or disc and start playback. During playback, press - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 55
ENGLISH Scan function Using this function, you can play the first 10 seconds of each chapter (DVD) or track (CD or VCD) on the disc. 1 2 6 During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until ' ' appears on the screen. After 10 seconds, the DVD Recorder will switch to the next chapter/track. To - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 56
Zoom function Using this function, you can enlarge the video image and pan through the enlarged image. 1 2 3 4 5 6 During playback, press ZOOM . The DVD Recorder switches to 'PAUSE'. You will see a still picture. Use B or A to select the desired zoom factor. As soon as 'press OK to pan' appears, - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 57
ENGLISH Subtitles Pre-recorded DVDs sometimes come with different subtitle languages. The language used for playback is the one that you selected during the initial installation or the default of the DVD. However, you can change the subtitle language of a disc at any time. Please note that the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 58
can view the pictures in a slide show at adjustable intervals. Store the slide show on a DVD+RW/+R so you can view them on a DVD player. How many pictures can be organized from the DVD Recorder? Since the storage size of a JPEG picture depends on different parameters (quality, picture information - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 59
cards with an adapter: •) SD memory cards •) Multimedia Card •) CompactFlash •) SmartMedia •) Memory Stick/Memory Stick pro •) Micro Drive •) xD Picture Card The DVD-Recorder can read/write files, which were stored on memory cards using the file systems FAT 8, FAT 12, FAT16 and FAT 32. This means - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 60
a roll The DVD recorder can read JPEG pictures stored on a CD-ROM, Picture CD, memory card, or a DVD and write them on a DVD+RW/+R or memory 6 7 8 9 Insert the medium you want to use (CD, DVD+RW/+R, memory card). Press PHOTO on the remote control. The 'Media menu' will appear. Use B or A to select - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 61
90° 'Copy': Copies the selected pictures on the other loaded media (from memory card to DVD+RW/+R or vice versa) 'Select all': Selects all pictures 'Cancel': Cancels the changes Using the buttons on the remote 'Play': Button PLAY G 'Erase': Button CLEAR and then OK 'Rotate': Button ANGLE Tip Slide - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 62
the buttons on the remote Repeat playback: Button PLAY MODE Enlarge pictures: Button ZOOM Edit pictures: Button EDIT Tip Advanced editing of the JPEG pictures You can edit the pictures in the DVD recorder and then store them back on the memory card or a DVD+RW/+R. The original picture remains - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 63
ENGLISH 'Overview' Returns to the picture overview. 'Rotate' Rotates the picture by 90° each time you press OK . 'Flip' Mirrors the picture along its vertical axis when you press OK . 'Zoom' Using this function, you can enlarge the picture and pan through the enlarged picture. 1 Press OK to - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 64
function, you can change the red, green, and blue color components of the picture. 1 Press B . 2 Use B or A to select the corresponding color control. 3 Change the color using D or C . 4 Keep pressing A until the menu bar is selected. 'Reset' This setting will appear only if changes have - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 65
slide show Using this function, you can record the pictures in such a way, that you can view the slide show from a roll or an album on a DVD player. The slide show will be stored on the DVD+RW/+R as a video title. If you want to store the photos in the JPEG format in addition to - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 66
left until completion. The new album will be stored on the DVD+RW/+R as a video title (movie). It will appear in the index picture overview as a separate title. This video will be recorded automatically after the last recording. No existing titles will be overwritten. Ensure that there is enough - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 67
a memory card or DVD+RW/+R in a so-called 'Albums' in a different order. Albums are binary files containing information on the orientation and storage location of the pictures. Albums from a medium that cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder (Picture CD, CD-ROM, finalized DVD+R), will be stored in - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 68
12 Confirm with OK . The album will be created. 'SAVING' will appear in the display while the album is created. Do not remove the medium from the device! 13 The menu 'Album Settings' will then automatically appear. 14 To add additional pictures, use B to select 'Add photos' and confirm with OK . 15 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 69
pictures by 90° 'Hide': Hides pictures for the slide show 'Select all': Selects all pictures 'Cancel': Discards all changes Using of the buttons on the remote 'Play': Button PLAY MODE 'Erase': Button CLEAR 'Rotate': Button ANGLE ? The 'Digital Photo Manager' 57 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 70
Changing album settings You can adjust various album settings to your individual needs. You can change the name and date of an album. Moreover, you can copy or delete the album. Changing the cover picture You can change the picture used to represent a certain album in the 'Album overview'. As a - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 71
' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK . a It is not possible to select 'Copy album' b There is no media in the DVD-Recorder to store an album/'Roll'. Insert a DVD+RW/+R disc or insert a memory card. Problem The 'Digital Photo Manager' 59 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 72
Erasing an album It is also possible to erase an album. The pictures within an album will not be deleted and shall remain on the storage medium (disc or memory card) unchanged. 1 2 3 Select 'Remove album' (second page) in the 'Album Settings' using B , A and confirm with OK . If you really want to - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 73
ENGLISH Changing the rolls date 1 2 Select 'Date' in the menu 'Roll Settings' using B , A and confirm with C . Select the field you want to change using D , C . 3 4 Change the date using B , A or use the 0..9 buttons to enter the numbers. Confirm the changes with OK . Calling roll overview - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 74
If you want to store the JPEG pictures from the rolls/albums on a DVD+RW/+R, you must first prepare the disc. Preparing a DVD+RW/+R 1 2 3 4 5 Press PHOTO on the remote control. The media menu will appear. Use B or A to select the disc alone as a medium. If you did not insert a disc, a warning - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 75
can handle the file system UDF 1.5 (Universal Disc Format). If you want to play back a DVD+RW/+R on a DVD player, read section ' Making a DVD compatible slide show '. 1 2 3 4 5 Press PHOTO on the remote control. The 'Media menu' will appear. Use B or A to select the disc with the memory card - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 76
Changing the media settings You can adjust various settings for a DVD+RW/+R or a memory card. If a CD-R/RW is loaded no changes can be made, because this media cannot be recorded by the DVD recorder 1 Press PHOTO on the remote control. The 'Media menu' screen will appear. 2 Use B or A to select - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 77
camera. bCheck that your DVD drive on the computer can read DVD+RW/+R discs. bCheck that your operating system of your computer support the file system UDF (Universal Disc Format). Install if necessary the required driver. The DVD+RW/+Rs were recorded in the format UDF 1.02 ('Video & photo') and UDF - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 78
What kind of discs can be used for recording? You can used two different types of DVDs with this DVD recorder: DVD+RW This disc can be recorded on and then erased. DVD+R This disc can only be recorded on once. For this DVD to be played in a DVD player, it must be finalized with 'Finalize disc - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 79
disc is a DVD+RW whose contents are not compatible with DVD Video (e.g. a data disc). This disc cannot be used for recordings until the Problem If necessary, switch to TV programming by pressing the MONITOR button on the remote. Use CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the channel you want to record - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 80
compatible If you want to playback recordings on a DVD player, you must first finalize the disc in the DVD recorder. You can use the 'Finalizing' function on the DVD so that it can be read by the DVD player without problem. Please read paragraph 'Finalizing DVD+R discs' in the chapter 'Managing disc - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 81
. Use CHANNEL q or CHANNEL r to select the channel you want to record. Press REC/OTR n on the remote control. Each time you press REC/OTR n you will add 30 minutes to the recording time. How can I delete the recording time I just entered? To delete an entry, press CLEAR while the display shows - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 82
have not been finalized, you can protect them against being overwritten just like DVD+RW. ? Put the disc to be locked into the recorder. While the Index Picture Screen is displayed, press STOP h on the remote control. The first title is selected. Press A . The disc information screen is displayed - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 83
You cannot overwrite existing recordings on 'DVD+R' discs. ? 1 2 3 4 5 6 In the index display, find the title to which the new recording is to be added. Look at the last minute of the old recording. Press PAUSE 9 on the remote control at the location where the new recording is to start. '9' will - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 84
be selected. 1 Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). Select the record mode with the button REC MODE on the remote control. Which recording modes can I choose? Please observe, that you can not switch the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 85
chapter markers. These markers can be changed after the recording is complete. Can markings also be made on DVD+Rs? Markings can be made on these discs as recordings/titles' to learn how to erase the title. Read 'Disc settings' to change general settings of the disc. Charly 1 00:29:59 • M1 Fr15/02 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 86
new index screen, or split the title. Press EDIT on the remote control during recording to open this menu. Inserting chapter marker During playback, you the TV screen. 3 'X' appears on the TV screen. This DVD is protected or a finalized DVD-R was inserted. You cannot make any changes to it. To - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 87
9 . 3 Select 'Delete chapter marker' with B to delete the current chapter marker. Confirm with OK . The current chapter number decreases by one. Problem 7 Press T/C twice to change the chapter number 'C'. 8 Select the previous chapter with B , since you are already in the next chapter (end of - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 88
markers. 1 During playback of the corresponding chapter, press EDIT on the remote control. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will appear on the screen. ' appears on the TV screen. When successfully completed, the DVD Recorder automatically brings you back to the index picture screen. Favorite - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 89
Scene Selection Press OK Press EDIT to exit Can I also divide titles on DVD+Rs? Because recordings on DVD+Rs cannot be overwritten, it is not possible to divide titles. ? 1 Press EDIT on the remote control during playback of the corresponding title. The 'Favorite Scene Selection' menu will - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 90
titles (name) The channel number and time of the recording are stored as the name. The name of the recording can only be changed after the recording has been completed. 1 2 3 4 5 Press STOP h to stop playback if necessary. Using A or B , select the title you want to edit and confirm with - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 91
' box will now appear at this location in the index picture screen. New recordings can now be added at this location. If the deleted title was too short ' will appear at this point. Can titles also be deleted on DVD+Rs? Titles on DVD+R are only marked as deleted. 'Deleted title' appears on the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 92
protect or unprotect a disc •) finalize editing (make DVD compatible) •) finalizing DVD+Rs •) Erase DVD+RWs To show this display, proceed as follows: 1 2 confirmation. To end, press D . NTSC DVD playback Philips1 00:35:59 used Fr15/02/2003 Settings for Philips1 Disc name Protection Erase disc - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 93
edited, it is possible that another DVD Player will display the original titles. You can prepare your disc so that a DVD player can play the edited version. 1 It does not need to be converted. To end, press SYSTEM-MENU . Problem 'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long this - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 94
submenu 'Features'. Problem 'This will take...' will appear on the screen to show how long this process will last. To confirm, press OK . 'Working...' will appear on the screen. A bar moving from left to right will show the progress of the editing process. Erasing DVD+RWs 1 2 3 4 5 Press C in - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 95
PlusCode number is found in most TV listings for magazines. 1 2 3 Switch on the TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). With the Recorder on, press TIMER s on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select line - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 96
TV listings magazine. e.g.: 5-234 the remote control, select DVD recorder'). a The following message appears on the screen: 'Date does not match Mon-Fri' b A daily recording was entered for the wrong day. Daily programming can only be used for recordings to be made from Monday to Friday. Problem - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 97
VCR Plus+® system 1 2 3 4 5 Switch on the TV. Select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4 or the Audio/Video In channel). With the Recorder on, press TIMER s on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select line 'Timer Programming' using B or A and - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 98
disc you have inserted will be checked. 8 9 Search the position on the disc where the recording should begin. Switch off with STANDBY m . The programmed recording will only function properly when the DVD Recorder has been switched off using the STANDBY m button. If any of the TIMER blocks are in - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 99
(TIMER) 1 2 3 4 Switch on the TV. If required, select the channel number for the DVD Recorder (channel 3 or 4). With the Recorder on, press TIMER s on the remote control. The programming method selected last is marked. Select 'Timer List' using B or A and confirm with C . Select the programmed - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 100
DVD Recorder manually. If you want to cancel the programmed recording, press STANDBY m . bThe DVD Recorder was switched on a few minutes before the start of a programmed recording. Turn off the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY m . A programmed recording (timer) will only function if the DVD Recorder - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 101
x Remote control settings Control the DVD Recorder using the remote control of your Philips TV set s Disc settings z Recording settings , using the instructions provided on the following pages. Confirm the new setting by pressing OK . To close the menu item, press D . User preferences 89 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 102
'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan.' Warning If your TV has separate connections for 'Interlaced' and 'Progressive Scan' or it does 2 Select the setting you need with SELECT . Choose Progressive Scan only if your TV has Progressive Scan. Confirm with OK . TV shape Black level shift Vertical - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 103
DVD Recorder while reconnecting the power cord. 'PRO' (progressive scan) appears on the display. 3 If you want to switch back, repeat steps 1 and 2 . 'PRO' disappears from the display. The DVD Recorder is switched to 'Interlaced.' Problem converted to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). Use receivers/ - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 104
Audio language of DVDs 'Recording audio' Audio recording 'Subtitle' Subtitle playback, recording, TV channel,...). You can switch off the so as to avoid recording this information when making recordings. 'On': The OSD on the screen. Playback audio Recording audio Subtitle Menu Language English Stereo - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 105
. This setting only affects the DVD Recorder when it is switched on. You can also adjust this setting with the DIM button on the remote control. 'Bright': The display appears with normal brightness. 'Dimmed': The display appears less bright. 'Off': The display is switched off. User preferences 93 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 106
can set the remote control type to which your DVD Recorder should respond: 'DVD player': The DVD Recorder also responds to a DVD player remote control (remote control code RC-6). Choose this setting if your Philips TV remote supports DVD functions. 'DVD recorder': The DVD Recorder only responds to - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 107
your DVD Recorder remote control with your TV set With the enclosed multicode remote control you can control the main functions of your TV set. To do this, you must first enter a code number that corresponds to the make of your TV set. You will find a summary of all available remote control codes on - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 108
the Audio/Video In channel). Turn on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear at the top of the screen. A Select ' ' using D or C . s Select line ' (Disc features)' using B or A and confirm with C. 'Access control' will be selected. Press C . Press the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 109
Authorizing discs 1 2 3 Insert the disc. After a short check, the access control menu will appear on the screen. Using A or B , select 'Play once' always.' Use the number buttons 0..9 to enter your PIN. Double-sided DVDs can have a unique ID number for each side. To completely authorize these - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 110
on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear on the top of the TV screen. A Select ' ' using D or C . s Select line ' (Disc features)' using B or A and confirm with C. Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C . Enter a four-digit code of your - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 111
on the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear. A Select ' ' using D or C . s Select line ' (Disc features)' using B or A and confirm with C. 6 Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C . 7 Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code of - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 112
the DVD Recorder by pressing STANDBY-ON m . Press SYSTEM-MENU . The menu bar will appear. A Select ' ' using D or C . s Select line ' (Disc features)' using B or A and confirm with C. 6 Confirm the line 'Access control' by pressing C . 7 Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code. If - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 113
ENGLISH NBefore you call technical support If you have any problems using this DVD recorder, it may be caused by one of the following reasons. You can also call the customer service center in your country. The telephone numbers can be found in the back of this instruction manual. You can also visit - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 114
way: Insert the disc with the label facing up. bThe disc is dirty. Clean the disc. bWrong region code: The region code of the DVD and the DVD Recorder must match. bThe child lock is on. Read chapter 'Access Control (Child Lock)' bYou have selected or set the wrong channel number on the TV for the - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 115
minutes 'M6': 30 minutes bSome DVD players cannot playback DVD+RW recordings. You can solve this problem by using a special function: 1 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the disc but do not close the tray. 2 Hold down the number button 2 on the remote control until the tray closes. The - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 116
. 2 Open the disc tray with OPEN/CLOSE J . Insert the defect DVD+R but do not close the tray. 3 Hold down 5 on the remote control until the tray closes. The disc will be read ('READING' appears on the display) and the DVD recorder will start the repair process. This may take up to four times as much - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 117
Limited Warranty DVD Recorder One year Free Labor / One year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 118
Code numbers of the remote control A Mark 146 Action 116 Admiral .... 093, 134, 209, 262, 306, 332 Aiko .. 013, 246, 248, 250, 255, 266 Akai .. 002, 113, 114, 140, 216, 246, - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 119
, 009, 015, 037, 041, 042, 046, 071, 113, 114, 120, 128, 131, 134, 136, 137, 144, 154, 158, 209, 250, 256, 262, 272, 306, 338 Philips 000, 003, 004, 006, 008, 009, 015, 037, 041, 042, 048, 049, 050, 121, 134, 203, 205, 209, 233, 242, 243, 247, 250, 251, 301 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 120
, 005, 006, 015, 120, 137, 151, 154 Yoko .......... 222, 246, 250, 266, 332 Yorx 266, 332 Zenith ..... 004, 082, 083, 084, 105, 117, 138, 154 77/17 DVDR wnwWNnwNwnNnNwWnNnwW) N (WwnN 3103 605 20971 3354/000 108 - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 121
LOCATIONS NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge - Philips DVDR77 | User manual - Page 122
, IL 60143 800-531-2922 KNOXVILLE Philips Factory Service One Philips Drive Building 2 Knoxville, TN 37914 800-821-1767 PHILADELPHIA Philips Factory Service 354 Dunks Ferry Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 800-847-9320 Rev. HH 1/9/2003 (Ww nN N w nwWNnwNwnNnNwWnN nwW) 3103 605 20971 3354/000 DVDR 77/17
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