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5. You may now set up the LOCKS menu. See “Using the V-Chip
(parental control) feature” (below), “Locking channels” (page 29),
“Locking video input” (page 30), “Setting the GameTimer
TM
” (see
page 30) or “Using the front panel lock feature” (page 31).
To change your password:
1. Press MENU, then press
or to display the LOCKS menu.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight NEW PASSWORD and press
or to
display the NEW PASSWORD menu.
5. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter a new code. Press
ENTER.
6. Enter the password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters
employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs, as
well. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and
allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set.
Note:
If you forget your password, press RECALL
four times within five seconds from the
password entering mode. This allows you to
reset your password.
Recall
Menu/
Enter
Exit
Channel
Numbers
To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press MENU, then press
or to
display the LOCKS menu.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the
password entering mode.
3. Use the Channel Number buttons
(0-9) to enter your password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu
appears.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP.
• Press
or to highlight ON to
enable V-Chip program blocking
by rating.
• Press
or to highlight OFF to
disable V-Chip program blocking by
rating.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight TV RATING. Then, press
or to
display the desired rating.
OFF : TV RATING is not set
TV-Y : All children
TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG : Parental guidance
TV-14 : 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
• When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press RECALL to
explain the rating. Press
▲ or ▼ to select the desired rating you want.
Press
or to select the setting “ON” or “OFF”.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE
RATING. Then, press
or to
display the desired rating.
OFF : MOVIE RATING is not set
G:All ages
PG : Parental guidance
PG-13 : Parental guidance
less than 13 years old
R:Under 17 years old
Parental guidance suggested
NC17 : 17 years old and above
X:Adult only
Using the TV’s
Features
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