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Advanced
Channel Lock
Lock
Mode
Channel
CH
Channel lock
CH 1
CH 2
3 - 0
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change password
CH
On
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
Off
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
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Picture
Audio
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Setup
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Enter password.
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LockModeChannelProgramChange password Off
next
select
Block
program
Channel
Lock Select channel to lock
select
“CH1-7”
select
channel
ŶTo set rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.
Select “Program” Select the rating category you wish to follow
set
select
Select the rating to be locked
select
Off No rating
G General Audience: All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate
for children under 13
RRestricted: Under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
ŶTo disable recording of the locked program
Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu ( )
•MPAA : U.S movie ratings
•U.S.TV : U.S TV program ratings
•C.E.L.R : Canadian English ratings
•C.F.L.R : Canadian French ratings
•To get other information (p. 51)
Caution
•The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in on p. 38
Select “Channel”
ŶTo select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
next
select
Channel Lock
Select “Lock”
2
next
select
select
Display menu
1
Input your 4-digit password
3
Select the Lock mode
4
ŶPress to exit
You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Caution
•Make a note of your
password in case
you forget it. (If you
have forgotten your
password, consult your
local dealer.)
•If it is the first time to enter the
password, enter the number twice in
order to register it.
Note
•When you select a
locked channel,
a message will be
displayed that allows
you to view the
channel if you input
your password.
ŶTo change the password
In , select “Change password” and press OK Input the new 4-digit password twice
ŶTo cancel the “Channel lock”
Select “Off” in
•Off: “Channel lock” not activated
•All: Locks all channels and external inputs
•Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs
•CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital)
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating
settings.
On : Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that
have been set to “Blocked.”
Off : Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that
have been set to “Blocked.”
Note
•The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
•When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will
also be blocked.