Mitsubishi Electronics SERIES 742 manual TV Locks, Pass Code, Parental Menu

342. TV Menus

Lock

TV Locks

Parental Lock by Program Ratings

Restricts access using U.S.-based ratings sent by broadcasters.

Time Lock by Time

Restricts TV use by time of day.

Channel Lock by Channel

Blocks access to the channels you specify.

Panel Lock Control Panel

Disables the buttons on the TV’s control panel. Use this feature if small children in the home try to press buttons on the control panel.

Other Lock by Other Program Ratings

Restricts access using possible future ratings that may be sent by broadcasters.

Pass Code

Setting a Pass Code

You are prompted to enter a pass code whenever you select Lock on the main menu. To set a pass code for the first time:

1.Press MENU and highlight Lock. A screen prompt- ing you for a pass code will display.

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 EXIT to close the menu without setting a pass code.

3.Enter the code a second time to confirm.

Resetting a Pass Code

See the procedure in “Bypassing TV Locks” on page 35.

Parental Menu

The TV comes from the factory with the rating locks turned off and with pre-set U.S. ratings TV-PG and movie rating PG. You must turn on blocking for U.S. ratings to activate these rating restrictions. Use the Lock > Parental menu to change the level of blocking with U.S. ratings.

Any time you change the channel or device, it may take up to five seconds for the rating restrictions to take effect.

Other Menu (Alternate Rating System)

This TV can recognize new rating systems that may come into effect in the future. The Other menu allows you to block digital programming when such systems come into effect. The Start Time and Stop Time options in the Parental menu apply to U.S.-based ratings only and do not affect alternate rating systems.

The first time you tune to a channel broadcasting an alternate rating system, the TV defaults to the most restrictive setting if the Lock menu > Other Lock option is set to On. Use this menu to change the allowed rating if you are unable to watch a program rated with an alternate system.

Important Notes on Rating Locks

•Parental menu rating locks apply only to chan- nels and signals received on the ANT and com- posite VIDEO jacks.

•Other menu rating locks apply only to digital chan- nels received on ANT.

•When viewing a cable box, satellite receiver, or other device connected to the component Y Pb Pr or HDMI inputs, check the device’s owner’s guide for parental locks.

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