If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your
DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUST
enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your
speakers.
NOTE: Select “Bitstream” ONLY if you have connected a Dolby
Digital-equipped A/V receiver to the Digital Output
(optical or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back panel.
1 Open “SETUP MENU”
With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button.
2 Select “DVD”
Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor
to “DVD Setup,” then press ENTER to select.
3 Select “Audio Options”
Move the selection bar to “Audio Options,” then press ENTER to
select.
4 Set “Digital Output”
Move the selection bar to “Digital Output” then press the right
button to select from the following options:
• PCM - To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver NOT equipped
with a Dolby Digital decoder.
• Bitstream – To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver equipped
with a Dolby Digital decoder.
Digital Output
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Parental
Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to
block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an
eight level rating system.
• If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error
message will appear.
• Not all discs are rated.
1 Open “SETUP MENU”
With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button.
2 Select “DVD”
Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor
to “DVD Setup,” then press ENTER to select.
3 Select “Parental”
Move the selection bar to “Parental,” then press ENTER to select.
4 Select “Use Password”
Move the selection arrow to “Use Password,” then press the right
button to select from the following options:
• No - Indicates that no password is required to view any DVD
disc or to change Rating Control options. No additional Rating
Control settings are necessary.
• Yes – Indicates that a password is required to view some DVD
discs and to view Rating Control options. The menu will change
as shown.
NOTES:
• The first time “Require Password” is set to “Yes,” you will be
prompted to enter a new password.
• If the “Enter Password” screen appears, then “Require
Password” has already been set to “Yes.” Please skip to Step 5.
5 Enter Password
Enter a 4-digit password using the 0–9 buttons on the remote
control.
• Write your password down, and keep it in a safe place in case
you need it to change your settings later.
6 Select “Rating Level”
Move the selection bar to “Rating Level,” then press ENTER to
select.
7 Change Rating Level
Use the up/down to select one of the following ratings:
• Level 8 Adult • Level 4
• Level 7 • Level 3
• Level 6 • Level 2
• Level 5 • Level 1 Kids Safe
All ratings above the level you select will also be blocked, e.g., if
you block Level 6, then Levels 7 and 8 will also be blocked.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
• If you forgot your password, press power on from a cold start
with no disc in the unit. Press the REW and F.F buttons
simultaneously on the front panel for 5 seconds. The “reset ok”
message will appear. Press the power button and the DVD-VCR
will go to the “Auto Setup” mode. (See page 13)
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MAIN MENU
DVD Setup
RETURN
#❷!!
➛!!!❿
ENTER
Program Clock Channel Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
DVD
RETURN
#❷!!!!!!!!!!
ENTER
DVD SETUP
Disc Menu English
Audio English
Subtitle Automatic
Parental Unlocked
Audio Options
Display Options
RETURN ENTER
PARENTAL
Use Password
➛!❿
No
RETURN PRESS 0-9
PASSWORD CHECK
Enter Password
_ _ _ _
RETURN
#❷!
ENTER
PARENTAL
Use Password
➛!❿
Yes
Rating Level 1
Change Password
RETURN
#❷!
ENTER
RATING LEVEL
Level 8 Adult
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1 Kids Safe
MAIN MENU
DVD Setup
RETURN
#❷!!
➛!!!❿
ENTER
Program Clock Channel Exit
DVD VCR Option Language
DVD
RETURN
#❷!!!!!!!!!!
ENTER
DVD SETUP
Disc Menu English
Audio English
Subtitle Automatic
Parental Unlocked
Audio Options
Display Options
RETURN
#❷
AUDIO OPTIONS
Digital Output
➛!!❿
PCM
DTS off
Dynamic Compression on
PCM
Bitstream