Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features
Blocking channels
With the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels unless you unlock them.
To block channels:
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3 | Enter your | |
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4 Press T to highlight Channels Block and then press
. A list of the channels available for that input will be displayed along with the call letters for each channel, if available.
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5 Press ST to highlight the channel you want to block and press , which puts an “” in the box next to that channel.
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6 Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to block. 7 Highlight Done and press .
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
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:
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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
To lock/unlock the video inputs:
1 From the Locks menu, Press T to display the PIN code entering screen.
2 Enter your
3 Press T to highlight Input Lock and press X.
4 Press S or T to select the level of video input locking you prefer, as described below.
ModeDescription
Locks VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
Video ColorStream HD1/HD2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, and PC.
To unblock individual channels:
In step 5 above, press ST to highlight the channel you want to unblock, press to remove the “” from the box, highlight Done and press .
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Locks VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD1/HD2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, PC and channels 3 and 4.
To block all channels at once:
Highlight Block All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press .
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•Select Video+ if you play video tapes via an ANT/CABLE input.
Unlocks all video inputs and channels 3 and 4.
To unblock all locked channels at once:
Highlight Allow All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press .
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