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 ENTERto
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 ENTERto select.

3Select “Parental”

Move the selection bar to “Parental,” then press ENTERto select.

4Select “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 ENTERto 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.
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MAIN MENU
DVD Setup
RETURN ENTER
RETURN ENTER
DVD SETUP
Disc Menu English
Audio English
Subtitle Automatic
Parental Unlocked
Audio Options
Display Options
RETURN ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Use Password No
RETURN PRESS 0-9
PASSWORD CHECK
Enter Password
_ _ _ _
RETURN ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Use Password Yes
Rating Level 1
Change Password
RETURN 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 ENTER
RETURN ENTER
DVD SETUP
Disc Menu English
Audio English
Subtitle Automatic
Parental Unlocked
Audio Options
Display Options
RETURN
AUDIO OPTIONS
Digital Output PCM
DTS off
Dynamic Compression on
PCM
Bitstream
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