Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Unlocking programs temporarily

If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on- screen:

This program exceeds the rating limit you set.

Push 'MUTE' to enter PIN.

You can either temporarily unlock the program or select an unlocked program to watch.

To temporarily unlock the program:

1Press .

2Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . If the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is released and the normal picture appears. All locking is disabled until the TV is turned off, and will be enabled when the TV is turned on again.

Using the input lock feature

You can use the Input Lock feature to lock the video inputs (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, and PC) and channels 3 and

4.You will not be able to view the input sources or channels until you unlock the inputs.

To lock/unlock the video inputs:

1From the Locks menu, Press to display the PIN code entering screen.

2Enter your four-digit PIN code and press .

3Press to highlight Input Lock and press to select the level of video input locking you prefer, as described below.

Mode

Description

 

 

 

Locks VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

Video

ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2,

 

HDMI 3, HDMI 4, and PC.

 

 

 

Locks VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream

 

HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI

Video+

4, PC and channels 3 and 4.

 

Select Video+ if you play video tapes

 

via an ANT/CABLE input.

Off

Unlocks all video inputs and channels 3

and 4.

 

 

 

4Press

.

Using the GameTimer®

You can use the GameTimer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device.

To set the GameTimer®:

1From the Locks menu, press to display the PIN code entering screen.

2Enter your four-digit PIN code and press .

3Press to highlight GameTimer and press to select the length of time until the Input Lock is activated (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes).

To cancel the GameTimer®:

Select Off in step 3 above.

To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer® has activated it:

Set the Input Lock to Off (“Using the input lock feature” as described).

Note:

•A message will appear when 10 minutes, 3 minutes, and 1 minute remain on the GameTimer.

•If the TV loses power with time remaining on the GameTimer, when power is restored the TV will enter Input Lock mode (as if the GameTimer had been activated) and you will have to deactivate the Input Lock (as described before).

Using the control panel lock feature

You can lock the control panel to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the control panel lock

is On, none of the controls on the TV control panel will operate except POWER.

To lock the control panel:

1Press and highlight the Locks menu icon.

2Press to display the PIN code entering screen.

3Enter your four-digit PIN code and press .

4Press to highlight Control Panel Lock.

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