SECURITY LOCK
This VCR is equipped with two types of security lock: a
quick method security lock and a 4 digit security lock.
The security lock function is designed to prevent
accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is
pressed inadvertently.
NOTE:
œThe security lock cannot be engaged while a menu is
displayed.

Quick Method Security Lock

1While holding the SHIFT « button, press the
REC/PLAY SPEED j button.
ø“ ö ” appears on the digital display.
To cancel the security lock, while holding the SHIFT
« button, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button,
“ ö ” will be erased from the digital display.
NOTES:
œWhile the security lock is engaged all commands,
except the one to cancel the security lock, are
disabled.
œThe quick method security lock will be cancelled by
pressing the ALL RESET button.

4 Digit Security Lock

When the security lock is applied, the VCR cannot be
operated by someone who does not know the correct
password. You need to enter the password in order to
operate the VCR.
Setting the 4 digit security lock
1Press the SECURITY LOCK button.
ø“----” appears on the digital display.
2Use the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring to set the 4
digit pass word.
JOG dial. . . . . . . . . . To select a digit
SHUTTLE ring . . . . . To move between digits
øWhen the 4th digit is entered and the
SHUTTLE ring is then turned clockwise, the
lock is engaged and “ ö ” appears on the digital
display.
NOTE:
œWhen the digits are entered and the SHUTTLE ring is
turned clockwise, the numerals are replaced by “-”
characters.
Cancel the 4 digit security lock
1Press any button.
ø“ ö ” flashes in the digital display for 3 seconds,
and then “----” appears.
2Use the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring to set the 4
digit pass word.
JOG dial. . . . . . . . . . To select a digit
SHUTTLE ring . . . . . To move between digits
øWhen the 4th digit is entered and the
SHUTTLE ring is then turned clockwise, the
lock is disengaged and “ ö ” disappears from
the digital display.
øIf the password is incorrect, the VCR returns to
the initial condition.
NOTE:
œOperation 2 should be carried out within 7 seconds
of starting setting 1.
RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Wed. May, 08/2002
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