Just hooked up recorder to tv and when we try to play a dvd it seems to be in slow motion. I tried to hit the slow key on remote but it did not help. Any thoughts

I assume this happens mostly with recordable DVDs that you recorded / burned yourself, and less often with store bought DVD movies.

This brand is infamous for its unreliability. They are known to have trouble playing certain types or brands of recordable DVDs and will very likely quit working altogether within a year.

See the following link for some typical customer reviews:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdrecorders/ilo-dvdr05/1137

Just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and highlighted text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the information and items at the website indicated.

Some people have suggested disassembling the unit and replacing some of the components on the power supply circuit board to increase its functionality, but unless you are an electronics technician, I would recommend you save yourself the money and hassle and just go out and get yourself a better quality unit instead.

The really good brand names like Sony will certainly be a little more expensive initially, but you will not regret the purchase later given the normally excellent build quality and dependable customer service and support you get from them.

I'm afraid this is not just a button or setting issue and there is not much you can do to fix that machine yourself. You will simply have to live with its limited functionality until you get a new one.

Sorry about the bad news, but rest assured that you are not alone in your disappointment with the quality of these machines.

Good luck.