Humax L3040 owner manual V-CHIP Operation, What is the V-CHIP?, General Procedure

V-CHIP Operation

What is the V-CHIP?

The V-CHIP is a microprocessor control circuit that recognizes TV and Motion Picture Ratings. These ratings are contained in a special electronic identification signal that is part of many television programs and recorded videotapes.

An on screen menu allows parents to set a secret 4-digit personalized key combination Password. (Please note that we have set an initial Password at the factory.

This initial Password is the number 0,0,0,0).

Once set, the television will display only programs whose ratings fall within the standards the parent has chosen. Programs that do not fall within the standards the parent has chosen will not be displayed unless the Password is entered.

Some TV programs and movies may not be compatible with V-CHIP ratings.

General Procedure

As shipped from the factory, the V-CHIP is not operational until you perform the following procedure:

Enter your 4-digit Password to bring up the blocking menu.

For initial setup, we strongly recommend that you use the factory preset Password of 0,0,0,0. Instructions on changing the Password are at the end of this section.

Enable MPAA rating and choose the MPAA ratings you wish to block.

Enable TV Parental Guide Ratings and choose the TV Parental Guide Ratings you wish to block.

IMPORTANT NOTICE-READ BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER

We urge you to read the entire V-CHIP section in this manual and make certain you understand it thoroughly before proceeding further.

Once chosen and enabled, programs whose ratings have been blocked CANNOT be viewed unless you enter the 4-digit key combination Password.

If you forget the Password, the only way you can clear the settings is to take the television to an authorized service center. This is NOT covered under the warranty.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INITIAL V-CHIP PASSWORD AS SHIPPED FROM OUR FACTORY IS 0,0,0,0 (Press the 0 number key 4 times.)

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