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Changing the unit’s settings
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Summary of settings
Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)
Tuning
Manual (➡ 56)
Auto-Setup Restart (➡ 57)
Disc
Settings for playback
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is
shown.
≥Do not forget your password.
≥8 No Limit
: All DVD-Video can be played.
≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password
≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock
DVD-Audio Video mode Playback
Select “On” to play DVD-Video content on some DVD-Audio.
≥On: The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or
turn the unit off.
≥Off
Soundtrack
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and
disc menus. [DVD-V]
≥Some discs start in a certain language despite
any changes you make here.
≥Enter a code (➡ 58) with the numbered
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
When the selected language is not available
on the disc, the default language is played.
There are discs where you can only switch the
language from the menu screen (➡ 29).
≥English
≥French ≥German ≥Italian
≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle ≥Automatic
: If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not
available, subtitles of that language will automatically
appear if available on that disc.
≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian
≥Spanish
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menus ≥English
≥French ≥German ≥Italian
≥Spanish
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Settings for recording
≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP
mode (➡ 21, Recording modes and approximate recording
times).
≥EP (6 Hours):You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
≥EP (8 Hours)
:You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB
disc.
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6 Hours)” than when
using “EP (8 Hours)”.
Rec for High Speed dubbing
When high speed transferring (dubbing) a title to DVD-R,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R, it is necessary to turn
this setting “On” before recording to the HDD; however, the
screen size, etc. is restricted (➡ right). We recommend
turning the setting “Off” if high speed transfer (dubbing) to
DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.
≥On: Makes high speed mode transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R,
etc. possible. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press
[ENTER]. [“ ” appears in the transferring (dubbing) list
(➡ 43).]
–Pictures are saved in 4:3.
–Select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio
Selection” (➡ 54).
≥Off
Picture
Comb Filter
Select the picture sharpness when recording.
The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”
(➡ 58).
≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.
≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
(➡ 65, Frames and fields).
≥Automatic
≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
(The picture is coarser.)
≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen
clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is
clearer and finer.)
Seamless Play
Selects the play mode for playlist chapter segments.
≥On
: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does
not work when there are several audio types included on
the playlist and when using Quick View. Additionally, the
positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.
≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Changing the unit’s settings
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