Sharp SD-AT100W Operation Manual page 25

" Video format
Indicator
When playing a wide image (16:9) disc,
the left and right sides of the image are
cut (pan scan) to display a natural-look-
ing 4:3 size image.
A wide image disc without pan scan
is played back in letter box
A 4:3 disc is played in 4:3.
When playing a wide image (16:9) disc,
black bands are inserted at the top and
bottom and you can enjoy full wide im-
ages (16:9) on a 4:3 size TV.
A 4:3 disc is played in 4:3.
A wide image (16:9) is displayed when
playing a wide image (16:9) disc.
! When playing a 4:3 image disc, the image size depends on the
setting of the connected TV.
! If you play back a wide image (16:9) disc with this unit connected
to a 4:3 TV, the vertically shrunk image is displayed.
Note:
When playing the disc with a fixed video format, it will not change even if the TV
screen size is changed.
" Parental setting
Certain discs come preset with country codes and parental level settings that are
Setting
defined for particular countries. Discs equipped with the parental lock function are
rated according to their content. The rated content allowed by a parental lock level
and the way a DVD can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. Some discs, for
example, may let you edit out violent scenes and replace them with scenes more
suitable for viewing by children. You can also use the parental lock to disable play-
back of the DVD entirely.
This system supports the following parental level settings.
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Parental level: Defines the parental level, which controls the types of scenes that are
Code:
Notes:
! You can use the parental lock function only with DVDs that are equipped with the
! The parental level depends on countries. If you do not set the country code cor-
! When you cancel parental setting, DVD discs can be played back regardless of
! On some DVDs, the parental level setting is fixed and cannot be modified.
Country codes:
This system supports country codes for the following countries.
Country code list:
USA
CANADA
JAPAN
GERMANY
FRANCE
UK
ITALY
SPAIN
SWISS
Passwords:
The parental level setting of this system can be protected by a password against
unauthorised changes. Once you set a password, it must be input to perform the fol-
lowing operations.
! To change the parental level.
! To temporarily change the parental level during playback.
played back from a disc.
Allows selection of a country code available on a disc.
parental lock feature.
rectly, it fails to work correctly.
the parental level.
SWEDEN
HOLLAND
NORWAY
DENMARK
FINLAND
BELGIUM
HONG KONG
SINGAPORE
THAILAND
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ENGLISH
MALAYSIA
INDONESIA
TAIWAN
PHILIPPINE
AUSTRALIA
RUSSIA
CHINA
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