44RQT6981Advanced operationChanging the unit’s settingsThis chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 46 for details on menu operation.≥Underlined items are the factory presets.Summary of settingsTabs Menus OptionsChannel Antenna System (➜page 7)Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels areset corresponding to the antenna system you select.≥TV ≥CATVAuto Channel Setting (➜page 7)The unit sets the channels automatically.Preset Channel Caption (➜page 48)You can give preset captions to the channels.Manual Channel Caption (➜page 48)You can set channel captions manually.VCR Plusr CH Setting (➜page 8)Set the guide channels for use with VCR Plusi timer recording.Set Up Off TimerSelect how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.≥2 hr ≥6 hr ≥OffRemote Control Code (➜page 46)To avoid operating equipment other than the one intended(when more than one remote controlled item is in the samearea), change the remote control code.• Set Code 1 ≥Set Code 2 ≥Set Code 3Auto Clock Setting (➜page 47)The unit adjusts the clock automatically.Manual Clock Setting (➜page 47)You can adjust the clock.Time Zone Adjust (➜page 47)Adjust the time zone if it was not set correctly after auto clocksetting. This appears only after auto clock setting is complete.≥j1 ≥0 ≥i1Re-initialize SettingThis returns all values in the SETUP menus, except for theclock, channel settings, ratings level, and display language, tothe default settings.≥Yes ≥NoDisc AudioChoose the audio language.Some discs start ina certain languagedespite anychanges you makehere.≥English ≥French ≥Spanish≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.≥Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code (➜back cover).SubtitleChoose the subtitle language.≥Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not available,subtitles of that language will automatically appear ifavailable on that disc.≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢MenusChoose the language for disc menus.≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The passwordscreen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.To enter a password1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it.≥Do not forget your password.2. Press [ENTER].≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratingsrecorded on them.0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)≥Unlock Recorder ≥Change Password≥Change Level ≥Temporary UnlockIf you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.Press [SETUP] to select “Ratings” again and change ratings.DVD-Video modeSelect how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.The setting returns to “Off” when you change the disc or turn the unit off.≥On: You can play DVD-Video content on DVD-Audio.≥Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.Video 3-D Y/C SeparationTurn 3-D Y/C separation on or off.≥On: Reduces noise for recording by separating the luminance (Y)and color (C) signals received from the television station.≥Off: Reduces the ghosting that occurs when recording fast mov-ing images.Hybrid VBR ResolutionSwitch between automatic and fixed hybrid VBR resolutionwhen recording.≥Automatic: The unit automatically switches resolution rates duringrecording. The unit reduces block noise, which occurs dur-ing MPEG compression, by selecting the optimum rate.≥Fixed: The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolutionrate is not reduced.Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play.≥Automatic≥Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jitteringoccurs when “Automatic” is selected.≥Frame: Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine pat-terns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.Continued on next page.