To resume playback from the point where you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed x.

To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

–you open the disc tray (except for HDD).

–you play another title (except for HDD).

–you switch the Title List menu to Original or Playlist (HDD/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode only).

–you edit the title after stopping playback.

–you change the settings on the recorder.

–you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/ DATA DVD/DATA CD only).

–you make a recording (except for HDD/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode).

–you disconnect the mains lead.

bNote

You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want to temporarily change the Parental Control level to * ?” appears on your TV screen.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons.

3Press ENTER to select “OK.” The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 93.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc.

When the recorder is turned on, hold down x until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The Z (open/close) button does not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on.

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing.

Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the Title List.

Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.

zHints

•You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 52) to start playback.

•Even if you select “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 95), the Child Lock remains set.

Playback

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