DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clar- ity of sound. Set “DRC” to “On” for this effect.

Note

The DRC setting can be changed only when a disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete stop mode.

LOCK Menu

The “LOCK” settings affect only BD and DVD playback. To access the any features in “LOCK” settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created.

If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (j) to create a new password.

Password

You can create, or change the password.

`None:

Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press

ENTER (j) to create a new password.

`Change:

Enter the current password and press ENTER (j). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (j) to create a new password.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password, you can clear it using the fol- lowing steps:

 

 

1

Remove any disc that might be in the player.

2

Select “Password” option in the “Setup” menu.

3

Use Number buttons to enter “210499”.

 

The password is cleared.

 

 

Note

If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER (j), press CLEAR. Then input the correct password.

DVD Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.)

`Rating 1-8:

Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

`Unlock:

If you select “Unlock”, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

BD Rating

Sets an age limit of BD-ROM playback. Use number but- tons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing.

`255:

All BD-ROM can be played.

`0-254:

Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding rat- ings recorded on them.

Note

The “BD Rating” will be applied only for the BD disc that con- taining the Advanced Rating Control.

Area Code

Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 35.

NETWORK Menu

The “NETWORK” settings are needed to use BD-LIVE interactivity, Netflix and software updates.

Connection Setting

If your home network environment is ready to connect to the player, the player needs to be set up for network con- nection for network communication. See “Connecting to your Home Network” (1617).

Connection Status

If you want to check the network status on this player, select the “Connection Status” options and press ENTER (j) to check whether a connection to the net- work and the internet have been established.

BD-LIVE connection

You can restrict Internet access when BD-LIVE functions are used.

`Permitted:

Internet access is permitted for all BD-LIVE content.

`Partially Permitted:

Internet access is permitted only for BD-LIVE con- tent which have content owner certificates. Internet access and AACS Online functions are prohibited for all BD-LIVE content without a certificate.

`Prohibited:

Internet access is prohibited for all BD-LIVE con- tent.

Netflix

You can check the ESN number, or deactivate Netflix.

`Netflix ESN:

You can check the ESN number, which is a serial number to identify this unit by Netflix.

`Deactivate Netflix:

Deactivate the connection to Netflix.

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BD-SP308 specifications

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