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Using the TV’s
Features
5. You may now set up the LOCKS menu. See “Using the V-Chip
(parental control) feature” (below), “Locking channels” (page 29),
“Locking the video inputs” (page 30), “Setting the GameTimerTM”
(page 30), and “Using the front panel lock feature” (page 31).
To change your password:
1. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight NEW PASSWORD and press or to
display the NEW PASSWORD menu.
5. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter a new code.
Press ENTER.
6. Enter the password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters also
employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs.
The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you
to block programs according to the rating limits you set.
Note:

If you forget your password, press RECALL

four times within five seconds while the TV is

in password entering mode. This allows you to

reset your password.

To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press MENU, then press or to
display the LOCKS menu.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the
password entering mode.
3. Use the Channel Number buttons
(0-9) to enter your password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP.
•Press or to highlight ON to
enable V-Chip program blocking
by rating.
•Press or to highlight OFF to
disable V-Chip program blocking by rating.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight TV RATING.
Then, press or to display the desired rating.
OFF : TV RATING is not set
TV-Y : All children
TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG : Parental guidance
TV-14 : 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
•When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA, press RECALL to
explain the rating. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired rating you want.
Press or to select the setting “ON” or “OFF”.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE
RATING. Then, press or to
display the desired rating.
OFF : MOVIE RATING is not set
(no movies will be blocked)
G:All ages
PG : Parental guidance
PG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old
R:Under 17 years old Parental guidance suggested
NC17 : 17 years old and above
X:Adult only
LOCKS
V-CHIP SET
V-CHIP
TV RATING
MOVIE RATING
:SELECT :ADJUST
ON
TV-PG
OFF
OFF / G / PG / PG-13 / R / NC17 / X
RECALL
MENU/
ENTER
EXIT
CHANNEL
NUMBERS
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