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To watch a blocked program, enter the four-digit access code to unlock that
channel. Once the correct code is entered, the channel will be unlocked and
the program shown.
If an incorrect code is entered the message INVALID LOCK CODE! will flash
onscreen. The channel will remain locked until the correct code is entered.
V-Chip
Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal. Programming on television
stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the “Unrated Programming” category.
Examples of Unrated programs:
• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated Category is set to LOCK.
Notes About Unrated Programs:Unrated Programs

Emergency Bulletins

Locally Originated Programming

News

Political Programs

Public Service Announcements

Religious Programs

Sports

Weather

Some Commercials

Notes:
In order for V-Chip settings to take effect, V-Chip settings must be turned ON in the V-CHIP menu (page 34).
You can automatically unblock all of your restrictions by turning V-Chip settings OFF in the V-CHIP menu (page 34).
You can always unblock a restriction by re-entering the V-CHIP menu and removing the lock icon.
Set Lock Code

Channel Guard and V-Chip settings are protected by a four-digit Lock Code. Your TV comes pre-set with a

Lock Code of “0000”. You may change the code to any four-digit number you wish. To change the Lock Code,

follow the steps below.

Access the onscreen menus by pressing MENU on your remote control. You may then either use the up and
down arrows
5∞
to scroll to the INITIAL SETUP menu, or press MENU until the INITIAL SETUP screen
appears. Use the
5∞
arrows to move to the Set Lock Code. Press the
2
or
3
arrows to select.
The Padlock icon will appear. Press Zero on the remote’s 10-key pad to access the LOCK CODE.
Use the
2
or
3
arrow to change the first digit. When you have selected the first
number, move to the second digit by pressing the
∞
arrow. You can change this
digit using the
23
arrows. Repeat this process until all four digits are set.
When you have entered your LOCK CODE, press
∞
to move to FINISH.
Press
2
or
3
to exit.
Warning Message
When a viewer attempts to watch a program which exceeds the set ratings limits, the following warning
message will appear:
You have the choice of allowing programs without a rating signal to be shown or to have unrated programs
blocked. To set this option, use the
5∞
arrows to move to UNRATED in the V-CHIP menu. Use the
2
or
3
arrows to select VIEW to show unrated programs, or BLOCK to keep them from being shown. When you have
made you selection, press EXIT to return to normal television viewing.
THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS
YOUR RATINGS LIMITS.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. - - - -
FINISH
LOCK CODE 0000