Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the US V-Chipand Canada V-Chipmenus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to lock TV programs and movies. TV programs can be locked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained on page 21. If available, TV programs can also be locked by content, such as adult language (L). This is explained on page 22. Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 23.
Once you lock programs, you can unlock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock
V-Chip, see below.
Note: Parental control settings are not available for HDMI or CMP1 or 2 inputs.
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada
V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.]. If you have locked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel is locked. Change channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. Go to page 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Lock will take effect.
If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password.
