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Using Various Additional
Functions
Functions
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked
or replaced with different scenes.
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked
or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
If the disc is playing, press
x to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
3
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL
CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press
X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Number
buttons
buttons
QUICK
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
z Hints
• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
• You can also select the “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” setting by pressing PICTURE MODE
repeatedly.
repeatedly.
Enhancing the Playback
Picture
Picture
(DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER)
The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2
Press
C/c to select
(DIGITAL
VIDEO ENHANCER), then press
ENTER repeatedly to select a
level.
level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
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To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Note
Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
BNR function (page 51) with the DVE function. If
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”
(DVD only) in Step 2 above.
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
BNR function (page 51) with the DVE function. If
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”
(DVD only) in Step 2 above.
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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
when you enter your password.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
when you enter your password.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
function
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
Parental Control.”
2
Press
X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
Control is set
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
playback)
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. The “PARENTAL
CONTROL” function allows you to set a
playback limitation level.
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. The “PARENTAL
CONTROL” function allows you to set a
playback limitation level.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL
CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
QUICK
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
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