Marantz SA-12S1 manual Operation Video DVD and VCD, Access control disc lock DVD and VCD

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Operation - Video (DVD and VCD)

English

Access control; disc lock (DVD and VCD)

Activating/deactivating the disc lock

1In Stop mode, select AccessControlin the Features menu s using the w/v (down/up) keys and press u (right cursor).

2Enter a 4-digit PIN code of your own choice.

3 Enter the code time to confirm.

4 Move to Childlockusing the w/v (down/up) keys.

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5Move to Ç / É using the u (right cursor) key.

6 Select Ç using the w/v (down/up) keys.

7 Press OK to confirm or t (left cursor) to confirm and press t (left cursor) again to exit from the menu.

Now unauthorized discs will not be played unless the 4-digit code is entered.

8Select É to deactivate the disc lock.

Note: Reconfirmation of the 4-digit PIN code is necessary when:

The code is entered for the very first time (see above); The code is changed (see ‘Changing the 4-digit code’); The code is cancelled (see ‘Changing the 4-digit code’); Both Disc lock and Parental Control are switched Off and the code is requested.

Authorizing discs

Insert the disc.

The Disc lock dialogue will appear. It will ask to enter your secret code for ‘Play Once’ or ‘Play Always’.When you select 'Play Once.' The disc can play only once when the Disk Lock is ON. If you select ‘Play Always’, the disc will become child safe (authorized) and can be always played even if the Disc lock is set to ON.

Notes: The player memory maintains a list of up to 80 authorized (‘Child safe’) disc titles. A disc will be placed on the list when ‘Play Always’ is selected in the ‘child protect’ dialogue. Each time a ‘child safe’ disc is played it will be placed at the top of the list When the list is full and a new disc is added, the last disc on the list will be removed from the list.

Double sided DVD discs may have a different ID for each side. In order to make the entire disc ‘child safe’, each side must be authorized.

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Deauthorizing discs

Insert the disc.

The disc starts playing automatically.

Press 9 STOP while { is visible.

The will appear and the disc will be now deauthorized.

IMPORTANT :

If you forgot your code, press 9 STOP four times while in the access control PIN code box and exit with OK. Access control is now switched off. You can then enter a new code (twice) as described above.

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Contents Model SA-12S1 User Guide Laser Safety Important Safety Instructions Page English Contents Introduction Reality reproduced Super Audio CDNext standard hybrid disc SA-12S1 Reality in sound... and visionDigital video Audio CD CddaDVD-Video Video CDAlways keep the disc surface clean PlacementCompact discs Functional overview Front of playerRemote Control INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Rear of playerDisplay Video CD is insertedRemote control ∞ Previous previous track/title/chapter/index 2 PlayDefault screen On screen display informationMenu bar/Status window Status window icons Temporary Feedback Field iconsPreparation Connecting to audio equipment analogGeneral notes Dolby Pro Logic sound Connecting to audio equipment digitalDigital Multi-channel sound not for Sacd Connecting to a TV Component connectionVideo connection S1 connectionChannel settings DVD only Delay times DVD onlyDigital Surround Dolby Pro LogicConnecting the power supply Infrared remote controlRemote control Loading the batteriesRemote control device code Speaker Setting of Sacd for Multichannel AudioSelecting the remote control code Programming the player to respond to CodeOperation Switching onGeneral explanation General operation Personal preferencesPicture Sound Features LanguageDisplay information Player Display Dim via remote controlDisplay Loading Sacd or Audio disc Operation Audio Super Audio CD and CDPlaying Sacd or Audio disc FTS Favorite Track Selection Audio CD only Access control disc lock DVD and VCD Operation Video DVD and VCDActivating/deactivating the disc lock Authorizing discsAccess control Parental control DVD-Video only Activating/Deactivating Parental ControlChange country Changing t 4-digit codeLoading DVD or VCD discs Playing a DVD-video discPlaying a video CD Playing a titleGeneral features Moving to another title/trackMoving to another chapter/index Slow MotionRepeat Time search ZoomFTS-Video Special DVD features Special VCD FeaturesEnhanced use Filter switchPlaying CD-RW discs Trouble-shooting checklist Before requesting serviceSymptom Remedy Buttons do not work English No audio at digital outputAudible ‘clicks’ from player’s internal Specifications Power SupplyAccessories CabinetIs a registered trademark

SA-12S1 specifications

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