Turn Dial Timer to set the recording stop time

6	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.

8	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.

10	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.

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D550P only)

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Contents

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 DVD Troubleshooting The sound volume is low. Audio Setup menuCorrections Menu choices Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control Table of contents VCR Additional Operations DVD Additional OperationsAdditional Information For use of the VCR Check your model name Region codeIcon Meaning Format of discs Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Example of discs that the player cannot playPage Unpacking Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander 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/video cord supplied 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 Press SET UP, then press V/v to select Press V/v to select Guide Channel Setup, then press Enter Before you start Playing discsBasic Operations Place a disc on the disc tray Additional tasks Depending on the disc, a menuHour Minute Second Press To resume normal playback, press H Play To Resume playback for the current disc Resume Play Tip 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 Basic 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 Insert a tape Playing a tape It will rewind automatically To turn off the power while rewinding Rewind Shut OffTo play a recently watched scene To skip playback To use the time counter To resume normal playback CH + Recording TV programsREC Stop 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 You can preset up to eight programs at a time Recording TV programs using the timer Daily/weekly recording To use the Auto Tape Speed function To watch another TV program after setting the timerTo watch a DVD after setting the timer Timer SLV-D550P only Recording TV programs using the Dial Basic Operations Turn Dial Timer to set the recording stop time 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 Press O Return again to exit the menu When the timer settings overlapProgram Program Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off To unlock the VCR Locking the DVD-VCR Child LockTo lock the DVD-VCR Advanced Hookups Receiver hookup Red Stereo audio Coaxial digital Cord not 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 Off Press B/b to select an itemMenu choices TV Type, or Black Level Screen SetupTo set the Progressive setting, see Letter Box Enter Return SET UP Screen Setup To set the Progressive setting Tip DVD Settings and Adjustments Setting the display or sound track language You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu DVD Menu Language Adjustments DVD SettingsPress V/v to select Parental Setup, then Mode, then press V/v to select Press V/v to select Rating Level, then press When you have already registered a password Set Use Password to No in on To change the passwordIf you forget your password To turn off the Parental Control function Number buttons Stop Using the DVD’s menu DVD Additional Operations To turn off the DVD’s menu You can zoom into a scene during playback Zooming into a scene Press Angle during playback Changing the angles Whenever you want while playing a DVD Displaying the subtitleTo turn off the subtitles Select Off in step Creating your own program Program play Various play mode functions 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 playDVD Additional When playing a Video CD with PBC function off or CD When playing a DVDWhen playing a Data CD MP3 audio Playing repeatedly Repeat play Select Off or press Clear in step Changing the sound Surround effect increases as shown below Virtual surround settingPress Surround during playback To cancel the setting Then press Z to close the tray Playing an MP3 audio trackOperations Play x Stop To repeat play To stop playTo go to the next or previous To return to the previous display To play a Multi Session CD About MP3 audio tracks Playback order of MP3 audio tracks Press V/v to select JPEG, then press Playing Jpeg image files To zoom in an image To rotate the selected imageTo display the selected image To play the Slide show About Jpeg image files To enjoy the Slide showSlide show starts To turn on/off the menu in the single image display To play a Multi Session CD Press Menu to select PBC on Playing Video CDs with PBC ON/OFF FunctionsMenu for your selection appears Press V/v to select the item number you want 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 VCR Additional Searching using various functionsTo search using the index function Scan and Play 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 Before you start editing Operation when recording on this VCRSP or EP To stop editing 108 General setup information Additional Information ?/1 Channel + Setting the RF Output channel Attaching a VHF/UHF band mixer Attaching the external antenna connectorInformation Ohm twin lead cable Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingGeneral Troubleshooting Picture Sound Symptom Remedy DVD Troubleshooting 114 Operation Symptom Remedy Information VCR TroubleshootingRecording Terminal Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal pictureUnclear picture No picture or Black & white Screen appears Glossary Progressive format pages 64 Interlace formatTitle Track Specifications Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Tape indicator DVD player only Rear panelDVD player and VCR Wj Menu button Remote commander for DVDReturn button Remote commander for Video Abbreviation Language DVD Audio/Subtitle Language Numerics IndexPage AK68-00362B

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.