Access control (Child Lock)

Child lock (DVD and VCD)

This feature enables discs to be locked for children.

When Child Lock is on, a 4-digit code (PIN) needs to be entered before a disc can be played.

You can also decide whether the inserted disc should always be played or should be played only once, despite the child lock

•)'Play always':

This disc is stored in a memory with space for 50 child-safe discs. If more than 50 discs are stored, the last disc in the list is removed and the new disc is added. The screen shows 'Child safe' at the start of playback.

•)'Play once':

This disc is only authorized for single playback. If the recorder is switched off, the PIN code must be re-entered.

Activating/deactivating child lock

Preparation:

•) Switch on the TV set, and if necessary, select the channel for the DVD recorder (channel 3 or 4).

•) Switch on the DVD recorder.

1Press DISC MENU and then SYSTEM MENU on the remote control. If playback from a disc starts automatically, remove the disc (button OPEN/CLOSE J ).

P The menubar appears on the screen.

2Select the 'A' icon using D or C . P The 'SYSTEM MENU' appears.

3Select ' (Disc features)' using B or A and confirm with C .

8Confirm with OK .

9Quit the feature using D and SYSTEM MENU .

Unauthorized discs can only be played by entering the four-digit PIN code.

To deactivate the child lock, select the ' ' icon in 7.

Authorizing a disc

1Insert a disc. The access control box will appear after a short delay.

2Using A or B select 'Play once' or 'Play always'.

3Enter your PIN code using the number buttons 0..9 .

Double-sided DVDs may have a different ID for each side. For these discs, each side must be authorized. Video CDs may have a different ID for each disc. For these CDs, each disc must be authorized.

Locking unlocked discs

To lock a disc that was formerly authorized follow the instructions below

1Insert a disc. Playback starts automatically. If the playback does not start automatically, press PLAY G .

2Press the STOP h button while the '

' icon is visible. The

icon changes to '

'. The disc is now locked.

Access control

Auto resume

Disc features

Enter code

On

4Confirm 'Access control' using C .

5Enter a 4-digit code of your choice.

This code will also be used for locking titles on the HDD (Media Browser).

P If the code is new, you may have to enter the code a second time as confirmation.

6Select 'Child lock' using A or B and confirm with C .

7Select the ' ' icon using B or A .

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