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1. GENERAL

SLV-D360P/D560P

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (2-584-679-11)

About this manual

About this manual

•

This manual mainly explains operations
using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the
DVD-VCR having the same or similar
names.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD

VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs.

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is

described below:

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.

This player can play the
following discs

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R
DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the following formats:

– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2
models:

SLV-D560P

and

SLV-D360P

. Check

your model name by looking at the rear
panel of your

DVD-VCR

SLV-D560P

is the model used for illustration

purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“

SLV-D560P

only”.

Icon

Meaning

Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode

Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format

Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format

Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3

audio

tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3

audio tracks or

JPEG files)

Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

This player can play the following discs

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back
of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs
(playback only) labeled with identical region codes.
This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled

will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.

Example of discs that the player
cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those

recorded in the formats listed on the previous
page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape

or a sticker still left on it.

Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized.  In this case,
view the disc by normal playback.  Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.

ALL

NO.

SLV-DXXXX

Region code

continued

Notes about discs

Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.

Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may
not play on this product because these discs do
not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Notes about discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.