Using the TV’s Features
PARENTAL CONTROLS
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2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
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4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0 Exit
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the television and VOL- on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can
This channel has not been
approved for viewing.
Change channel or
press INFO to enter password and temporarily deactivate Parental Controls
This screen appears when you try to tune to a channel or program that’s blocked by Parental Controls. Press DISPLAY on your remote to enter your password.
Important Note About Parental Controls
Once you’ve locked Parental Controls, the TV blocks the picture of all channels and programs that you’ve set as blocked. The screen to the left appears when you try to tune to a program or channel that’s blocked.
To temporarily unlock Parental Controls when you see the screen to the left:
1.Press DISPLAY on your remote control.
Important: The
2.Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your password. If you want to cancel, press CLEAR.
3.Once you’ve successfully entered your password, press CLEAR to exit.
The Parental Controls function remains unlocked until the next time you turn on your TV.
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