90 Using the TV’s features

Using the Input Lock feature

Unlocking programs temporarily

If you try to tune to a program that exceeds the rating limits you
have set, the TV will enter program lock mode and a warning
message will appear on the screen.
(Sample Illustration) Warning - exceeded rating limit
You can either temporarily unlock the program or select an
unlocked program to watch.
To temporarily unlock the program:
1Press the MUTE button.
2Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER
button.
If the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is
released and the normal picture appears. All locking will be
enabled again when you change the channel.
Using the Input Lock feature
You can use the Input Lock feature to lock the video inputs (Video,
ColorStream® HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, 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 the ( arrow) button to display
the PIN code entry screen.
2Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER
button.
3Press the ( arrow) button to highlight Input Lock, and then
press the ( arrow) button to select the level of video input
locking you prefer. See the table below for descriptions.
4Press the EXIT button.
Mode: Description:
Video Locks Video, ColorStream® HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and PC.
Video+ Locks Video, ColorStream® HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, 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.