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Settings and

Adjustments

Limiting Playback by Children (Parental
Control)

Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the
age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display.

Select “PARENTAL CONTROL” using

, then press

ENTER.

When you have not entered a password

The display for entering a password appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

ENTER

DISPLAY

COMPONENT OUT:

DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:

INTERLACE

AUTO PLAY:

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

PLAYBACK MEMORY:

CHROMA FILTER

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press

To return, press .
To cancel, press .

RETURN

ENTER

DISPLAY

CUSTOM SETUP

COMPONENT OUT:

DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

INTERLACE

AUTO PLAY:

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

OFF

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

DISPLAY

PLAYBACK MEMORY:

CHROMA FILTER

The following settings are stored in memory by the
Playback Memory function.

– AUDIO (page 35)*
– SUBTITLE (page 37)*
– ANGLE (page 37)*
– VIDEO CONTROL (page 38)

* DVD only

Notes

• The player can store the settings of up to 300 discs. When you

store the setting of disc number 301, the first disc setting is
canceled.

• Depending on the DVD, the information stored in the disc

takes priority over the Playback Memory settings and the
function does not work.

• Do not turn off the player by pressing POWER. Doing so may

cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press

first

to stop playback and then press

on the remote. After the

power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby
mode, press POWER on the player.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs
with playback limitation for children.
The same password is used for both Parental Control and
Custom Parental Control (page 43) .
For details, see “Limiting Playback by Children (Parental
Control) .”

TRACK SELECTION

Gives the sound track which contains the highest number
of channels priority when you play a DVD on which
multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
• OFF : No priority given.
• AUTO : Priority given.

Notes

• When you set this item to “AUTO,” the language may change

depending on the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP.”
The “TRACK SELECTION“ setting has higher priority than the
“AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 53).

• If you set “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF”, the DTS sound

track is not played even if you set this item to “AUTO” and the
highest-numbered audio channel is recorded in DTS format.

• If PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same

number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS and Dolby
Digital sound tracks in this order.

• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may

be predetermined. In this case, you cannot give priority to the
DTS or Dolby Digital format by selecting “AUTO.”

Settings and Adjustments

Select a geographic area as the playback limitation
level standard using

, then press ENTER.

When you select “OTHERS

,” select and enter the

standard code in the table on the next page using the
number buttons.

Select “LEVEL” using

, then press

Select the level you want using

, then press

ENTER.

The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.

To return to the normal screen

Press DISPLAY.

To turn off the Parental Control function and play
the DVD after entering your password

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7, then press

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

USA

OTHERS

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

ENTER

DISPLAY

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

8:
7:
6:
5:

NC17

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

ENTER

DISPLAY

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

USA

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

ENTER

PG13

DISPLAY

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

To cancel, press .

ENTER

To return, press .

DISPLAY

RETURN

When you have already registered a password

The display for confirming the password appears. Skip
Step 2.

Enter a password in 4 digits using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.

The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for
confirming the password appears.

To confirm your password, enter it again using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level
and changing the password appears.

Select “STANDARD”using

, then press

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

To confirm,enter password again,
then press

To cancel, press .

ENTER

To return, press .

DISPLAY

RETURN

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

USA

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

ENTER

DISPLAY

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

USA

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

ENTER

DISPLAY

Settings and

Adjustments

To change the password

After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using

, then press

or ENTER.

The display for changing the password appears.

Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password.

Playing a disc which is blocked by the playback
limitation level

Insert the disc and press

The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons,
then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to
the original level.

If you forget your password

Enter the 6-digit number “199703” whenever the PARENTAL
CONTROL display asks you for your password, then press
ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.

Notes

• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control

function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

• If you do not set a password, you cannot change the settings

for playback limitation.

• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the

parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter
your password, then change the level.
When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the
original level.

• The same password is used for both Parental Control and

Custom Parental Control (page 43) .

Standard

Code number

Argentina

2044

Australia

2047

Austria

2046

Belgium

2057

Brazil

2070

Canada

2079

Chile

2090

2092

2115

2165

2174

2109

2219

2248

2238

2254

2276

2304

2363

2362

2376

2390

2379

2427

Philippines

2424

Portugal

2436

Russia

2489

Singapore

2501

Spain

2149

Sweden

2499

Switzerland

2086

Taiwan

2543

Thailand

2528

United Kingdom

2184

Settings and Adjustments

AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noises above the 22.05
kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1
kHz) , 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz) or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96
kHz).
• SHARP: provides a wide frequency range and spatial

feeling.

• SLOW: provides smooth and warm sound.

Notes

• There may be little effect by changing the digital filter,

depending on discs or playback environment.

• There is no effect on SACDs.

DOWNMIX

Switches the mixing down methods when you play a
DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS, or
S are recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio
information of the disc” (page 36).
The “DOWNMIX” setting affects the following
connectors:
– AUDIO OUT connectors
– DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors

(when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display)

• DOLBY SURROUND: when the player is connected to

an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect are mixed down to 2
channels.

• NORMAL: when the player is connected to an audio

component that does not conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic). The signals without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect are output.

DIGITAL OUT

Selects output signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
and COAXIAL connectors.
• ON: Normally select this position. When you select

“ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” and “48kHz/
96kHz PCM.“ For details on setting these items, see
“Setting the Digital Output Signal.”

• OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals

via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL
connectors, the influence of the digital circuit upon the
analog circuit is at a minimum.

Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according
to the playback conditions.
The default settings are underlined.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display.

AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.”
The player reduces the audio output level.
Selects the setting of the output from the AUDIO OUT
(1, 2) connectors according to the audio equipment to be
connected.
• OFF: turns off the audio attenuation. Normally select

this position.

• ON: reduces the audio output level so that no sound

distortion occurs. Select this when the playback sound
from the built-in TV speakers is distorted.

Note

The setting does not affect the output from the DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.

AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(DVD only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down
when playing a DVD. This function works only when
you play a DVD which has the AUDIO DRC function.
This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors
only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”in
”DIGITAL OUT.”
• STANDARD: Normally select this position.
• TV MODE: makes the low sounds clear even if you turn

the volume down. It is especially recommended when
you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.

• WIDE RANGE: It gives you the original sound recorded

in the disc. You may have difficulty hearing the audio,
depending on your environment.

Note

When you play DVDs without the AUDIO DRC function, there is
no effect on the sound.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:

To set, press , then .
To quit, press .

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND