Mitsubishi Electronics LT-3780, LT-3280 manual Chip Lock Menu, Chip Menu, Setting a Pass Code

Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu

V-Chip Lock Menu

V-Chip Lock Menu Overview

Figure 20

The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to V–Chip options and to non-V-Chip TV-locking options as well. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/ disable the lock options. The two different types of locks available are:

•V-Chip

Lets you restrict access to programming based on program-rating signals sent by the broadcaster. You can also set the time of day for these restrictions to be in effect.

•Lock by Time

Lets you restrict all TV viewing by time of day.

V-Chip Icon	Lock TV by
	Time

To reset the pass code, see the procedure in Appendix C.

V-CHIP PARENT LOCK

To go to the menu, enter a new passcode.

– – – –

Use the NUMBER buttons and press ENTER.

Figure 21. The V-Chip Parent Lock screen

IMPORTANT

If you forget your four-digit pass code, see Appendix C.

Figure 20. V-Chip Lock Menu

Setting a Pass Code

You are prompted to enter a pass code whenever you select V-Chip Lock on the menu or press the V-CHIP key on the remote control. To set a pass code for the first time:

1.Do one of the following:

•Press V-CHIP on the remote control.

•Press TV MENU, highlight V-Chip Lock, then press ENTER.

The V-chip Parent Lock screen in Figure 21 displays.

2.Input a four-digit pass code using the number keys on the remote control.

•Press CANCEL to delete a number and move back one space.

•Press MENU or HOME to exit without setting a pass code.

3.Press ENTER to confirm the pass code just input.

V-Chip Menu

Figure 22

The V-Chip menu allows you to:

•Turn the V-Chip Lock on or off

•Change the permitted V-Chip rating level

•Set the time of day to enforce rating restrictions

The TV comes from the factory with pre-set V-Chip ratings and with the V-Chip Lock turned off. The preset ratings are TV-PG (TV rating) and PG (movie rating). If you turn on the V-Chip, these presets will allow only programs rated TV-PG/PG or lower. You can turn on V-Chip from this menu or by using the V-CHIP button on the remote control. Use the V-Chip menu to change the permitted rating levels.

After changing channels or devices, there may be a delay of up to five seconds before the V-Chip lock takes effect.

Figure 22. V-Chip Menu

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