Basic Operations

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons on the unit.

Press DIAL TIMER.

Current channel flashes in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.”

Press DIAL TIMER.

Current tape speed flashes in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

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DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Owner’s Record For customers in the U.S.A On adjusting volume when playing On safetyOn cleaning discs On operation Table of contents VCR Additional Operations DVD Additional OperationsAdditional Information For use of the VCR Format of discs Check your model nameIcon Meaning Example of discs that the player cannot play Region code Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderSymbol near the remote sensor, this Remote commander will not operate TV brand Code number Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVs Setting up the remote commander Before you get started Basic hookupsSelecting the best hookup option Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Audio/video A/V hookupUse this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks Audio cord not supplied Hookup 1 Plug and Play Antenna hookup Use this hookup if you are usingRear of TV TV A, B, or C Plug the DVD-VCR into an AC outlet Hookup 1 DVD-VCR setupTo AC outlet AC power cord What you can do with this hookup Recommended useWhat you cannot do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Hookup 2 DVD-VCR setup For connector Hookup Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsAfter you have completed hookup… Wall Cable box Rear of TV Before you start… Selecting a language Press SET UP to exit the menu Using the Auto Clock Set feature Setting the clockPress V/v to select Clock Set/Adjust, then Clock SET/ADJUST menu appears Press V/v to select Auto, then press Channel that carries a time signal. Press B/bPress V/v to select the item you want, then press To make For Clock data CH Using Manual Clock Set Tip Set the month, day, and year in sequence byDay of the week is set automatically Option and press Enter Presetting channelsPress SET UP, then press V/v to select Press V/v to select Ant/Cable Press V/v to select Channel Setup, thenChannel Setup menu appears CH + Number buttons Presetting/disabling channels manuallyPress V/v to select Channel Add/Delete, then press Enter Channel to be disabled Channel to be preset How to set up your VCR Setting up the VCR Plus+ systemExample of Channel Line-up Chart How the VCR Plus+ system works Option and press Enter Press V/v to select Guide Channel Setup, then press Enter Setting up the VCR Plus+ system SLV-D560P only Before you start Playing discsBasic Operations Place a disc on the disc tray Additional tasks Depending on the disc, a menuHour Minute Second Press Tips DVD To Resume playback for the current disc Resume Play To playback quickly or slowly with sound DVD only Basic Operations You can check disc information during Guide to the on-screen display Indication Counter information To playback the desired title/track or chapterTo playback from the desired title/track counter position Setting Video Setting Audio Setting To adjust the playback picture Custom AV ModePress B/b to change the setting You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray Locking the disc tray Child LockIs not opened by mistake To lock the disc tray Playing a tape Playback options Operation To turn off the power while rewinding Rewind Shut OffTo play/search at various speeds To use the time counter To resume normal playback Stop Operations Recording TV programsREC Basic Press x Stop To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length Maximum Recording Time To watch another TV program while recording Safety tab TipsTo watch a DVD while recording To save a recording Stop Recording TV programs using the timerYou can preset up to eight programs at a time Daily/weekly recording Press Clear to cancel the setting To use the Auto Tape Speed function To watch another TV program after setting the timerTo watch a DVD after setting the timer Turn Dial Timer to set the recording date Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV-D560P only Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer SLV-D560P only Basic Operations To set the clock To return to the previous step To cancel the Demonstration Mode About the Demonstration ModeTo activate the Demonstration Mode Press VCR Plus+ Recording TV programs using the VCRPress V/v to select Enter code VCR Plus+ Number buttons To record Select To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the DVD-VCR after setting the timer Or cancel Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsPress V/v to select setting you want to change Program When the timer settings overlapPress O Return again to exit the menu To unlock the DVD-VCR Locking the DVD-VCR Child LockTo lock the DVD-VCR Receiver hookup Advanced Hookups Use this hookup if your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack Video/Component Video hookup Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacks Progressive indicator Audio Setup Press B/b to select an item DVD Settings and AdjustmentsMenu choices Off Screen Setup Select this when you connect a 43 screen TV. Displays a wide Screen Setup To set the Progressive setting Tip Language SET UP menu appears Setting the display or sound track language You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu DVD Menu Language Play Press V/v to select Parental Setup, then When you have already registered a password Set Use Password to No in on To change the passwordIf you forget your password 1 Turn on the DVD-VCR To turn off the Parental Control function Select these items using the Menu button Using the DVD’s menuTo select items such as the language for Subtitles and the language for the sound You can also use the number buttons to select the item You can zoom into a scene during playback Zooming into a sceneOr still mode. To zoom into a Jpeg image See Playing Jpeg image files on Press Angle during playback Changing the angles Select Off in step Displaying the subtitleTo turn off the subtitles Mode Various play mode functions Program playCreating your own program Program play To cancel all the programmed numbers To change or cancel a programPress B/b to select PROGRAM, then press To stop program play To return to normal play Playing in random order Shuffle playPress B/b to select SHUFFLE, then press When playing a Video CD with PBC function off or CD When playing a DVDWhen playing a Data CD/DATA DVD MP3 audio Press Repeat during playback Tip Select Off in or press Clear during repeat play Stereo Changing the soundDisc type Playback Instruments only Surround1 Surround2 Surround3 Virtual surround setting To cancel the setting Playing an MP3 audio track To return to the previous display To go to the next or previousTo return to the Select a Media Type menu To turn off the display Press x Stop during program play To program MP3 audio tracksPress x Stop twice, then press Repeat About MP3 audio tracks To shuffle MP3 audio tracksPress Clear during program play Press Clear during shuffle play Playback order of MP3 audio tracks If you load a Data CD or Data DVD which Playing Jpeg image files Press V/v to select JPEG, then press To rotate the selected imageTo display the selected image To play the Slide show To enjoy the Slide show To zoom in an imageTo turn on/off the menu in the single image display To return to the Album display About Jpeg image files Press V/v to select the item number you want Playing Video CDs with PBC ON/OFF FunctionsPress Menu to select PBC on To return to the menu To play using PBC OFFMay differ depending on the Video CD To cancel the duration Quick Timer RecordingTo extend the duration To stop while recording Recording stereo programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound during playback To search using the index function Scan and Play Searching using various functionsVCR Additional Operations To search for a blank portion of the tape To search for the counter 00000 point Tracking meter Adjusting the picture tracking Changing menu options Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode Menu option Set this option to Default settings are indicated in bold print Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRThis VCR Recorder Other VCR Player To stop editing Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing 110 General setup information Information Setting the RF Output channel?/1 Channel + CH + Ohm twin lead cable Ohm coaxial cable Attaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a VHF/UHF band mixer General Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Additional Information Picture Sound Symptom Remedy DVD Troubleshooting UDF Operation Symptom Remedy DVD prohibits changing of the angles VCR Troubleshooting Terminal Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal pictureUnclear picture No picture or Black & white Screen appears Glossary Progressive format pages 65 Interlace formatTitle Track Specifications Front panel Index to parts and controls Display window DVD player only Rear panelDVD player and VCR Remote commander for DVD Remote commander for Video Abbreviation Language DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Numerics Index AK68-00580A