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Using the V-Chip
The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate
for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip
restrictions are set up or changed.
Note : When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP and auto channel program features
do not function.

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)

1Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER
button.
2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “V-Chip”,
then press the ENTER button.
3 The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
4-digit PIN number.
Note: The default PIN number of a new TV set is
“0-0-0-0.”
4The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the UPor
DOWN button to select “Change Pin,” then press
the ENTER button.
5The Change pin screen will appear. Choose any
4-digits for your PIN and enter them.
As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the “Confirm
New Pin” screen appears. Re-enter the same 4
digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your
PIN has been memorized.
6 Press the MENU button to exit.
Note
• If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin
to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off ➔ Mute ➔8 ➔2 ➔4 ➔Power On.
Function
Language
Time
Caption
NR
Auto Power Off
V-Chip
Film Mode
Move Select Menu
English
Off
Off
Off
Function
Language
Time
Caption
NR
Auto Power Off
V-Chip
Film Mode
Move Enter Menu
English
Off
On
Off
V-Chip
Enter Pin
Enter Pin :
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V-Chip
V-Chip Lock
TV GuideLines
MPAA Rating
Change Pin
No
Move Enter Menu
V-Chip
Change Pin
Enter New Pin :
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V-Chip
Confirm New Pin
Confirm New Pin :
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How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip

1Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER
button.
2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select “V-Chip”,
then press the ENTER button.
3 The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
4-digit PIN number.
4The “V-Chip” screen will appear.
To enable the V-Chip feature, press the RIGHTbutton
so that the “V-Chip Lock” field is Yes.
(Pressing the left or right button will alternate
between “Yes” and “No”.)
5 Press the MENU button to exit.
Function
Language
Time
Caption
NR
Auto Power Off
V-Chip
Film Mode
Move Select Menu
English
Off
Off
Off
Function
Language
Time
Caption
NR
Auto Power Off
V-Chip
Film Mode
Move Enter Menu
English
Off
On
Off
V-Chip
Enter Pin
Enter Pin :
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V-Chip
V-Chip Lock
TV GuideLines
MPAA Rating
Change Pin
Yes
Move Select Menu