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Before Operation
AUDIO
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of
audio system you use.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC)
With the DVD*
1
format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presenta-
tion, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you
may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio
output (the difference between the loudest sounds and
the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a
lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC
to On for this effect.
*1: Dolby Digital only
Vocal
Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.
LOCK (Parental Control)
Rating
Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their contents.
Not all discs are rated.
1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then press
.
2. To access the LOCK options, you must input the
password you have created. If you have not yet
entered password, you are prompted to do so.
Input a password and press
SELECT/ENTER
.
Enter it again and press
SELECT/ENTER
. to verify.
If you make a mistake before pressing
SELECT/ENTER
, press
CLEAR
.
3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the
/
buttons.
Rating 1-8:
Rating one (1) has the most restrictions
and rating eight (8) is the least
restrictive.
Unlock:
If you select unlock, parental control is not
active and the disc plays in full.
4. Press
SELECT/ENTER
to confirm your rating selec-
tion, then press
SETUP
to exit the menu.
Password
You can enter or change password.
1. Select Password on the LOCK menu and then press
.
2. Follow the step 2 as shown above (Rating).
To change the password, press
SELECT/ENTER
when the “Change” option is highlighted. Input a
password and press
SELECT/ENTER
. Enter it again
and press
SELECT/ENTER
to verify.
3. Press
SETUP
to exit the menu.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using the
following steps:
1. Press
SETUP
to display the Setup menu.
2. Input the 6-digit number “210499” and press
SELECT/ENTER
. The password is cleared.
Area Code
Enter the code of the area whose standards were used
to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on the
page 25.
1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then
press .
2. Follow the step 2 as shown previous paragraph
(Rating).
3. Select the first character using
/
buttons.
4. Press . and select the second character using
/
buttons.
5. Press
SELECT/ENTER
to confirm your Area code
selection.
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