Setting the Parental Lock Level

This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level.

Make changes to the [Parental Lock] setting in the Setup screen General menu. Please note that changes to the Parental Lock level cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.

You cannot select [Level] or [Country Code] until you have registered a password. Select [Password] to register a new password. See “Entering the password” on this page for how to register a new password.

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Setup Menu Mode — Basic

Setup Navigator

Parental Lock — Password

Level

Country Code

Setup viewing restrictions

Move

SETUP Exit

Settings: Password

(For information, refer to “Entering the Password” on the this page.)

Level

(For information, refer to “Setting the Parental Lock Level” on this page.)

Country Code

(For information, refer to “Setting the Country Code” on the following page.)

When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded

Playback cannot be started until the code number has been correctly input by using the cursor buttons (2/3/5/) or the number buttons, and ENTER has been pressed.

Entering the Password

When you select either [Level] or [Country Code], it is necessary to register the password (4-digit code number). You’ll be asked to confirm your existing password before registering a new one. Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter or confirm your password.

1Use the cursor buttons (5/) or the number buttons to select a number between 0 and 9.

You can also use the number buttons to enter the numbers directly. When entering your password for the first time, or changing it, you will be asked to reenter your password. When using the number buttons to confirm the password, the numbers appear as asterisks, and the cursor advances automatically to the next position.

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Parental Lock: Register Code Number

Enter 4—Digit Code

+/–

RETURN

Return

Move

ENTER

Exit

2Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to move the cursor to a different position in the password.

When all four numbers of the passoword have been entered, ENTER appears on the screen.

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Parental Lock: Register Code Number

 

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0

 

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ENTER

 

Enter 4—Digit Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RETURN

Return

Move

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

Exit

3Press ENTER to set the password.

The password is entered.

Notes

Be sure not to forget your password. If you should forget it, reset the system, and enter a new password. To reset the system, see “Resetting the DVD Receiver to System Settings” (page 76).

Please note that this procedure resets the system, and clears all saved settings, not just the password.

Some discs lock out violent scenes. Refer to instruction notes on discs.

Setting the Parental Lock Level

Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well. Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs.

1Select [Level] in the [Parental Lock] setting and press

ENTER.

The screen changes to the password input screen. You cannot select [Level] until you have registered a password. To enter the password, refer to “Entering the Password” on this page.

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Parental Lock: Level Change

Level

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Setup Parental Lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

Return

 

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ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

2Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the Parental Lock Level.

The lock icons appear “unlocked” up to the selected level to indicate that access is available.

3Press ENTER to set the new level.

The new Parental Lock level is set and the screen returns to the General menu screen. To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes, press RETURN.

Changing the Password

Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it.

1Select [Password Change] in the [Parental Lock] setting and press ENTER.

The screen changes to the password input screen. To enter the password, refer to “Entering the Password” on this page.

2Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/) or the number buttons to enter the new password.

3When the new password has been entered, press ENTER.

The new password is set and the screen returns to the General menu screen. To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes, press RETURN.

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