Vizio XVT3D500CM, XVT3D580CM Changing the Names of the Inputs, Using the Parental Controls

XVT3D500CM / XVT3D580CM

Changing the Names of the Inputs

To make it easier to recognize the different devices attached to the inputs on your TV, you can rename the inputs. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Component input, you can rename that input to display “DVD Player”.

To change the name of an input:

1.Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.

2.Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed.

3.Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Name Input and press OK. The Name Input menu is displayed.

4.Highlight Input Source and press OK. Highlight the input you want to rename and press OK.

5.If you would like to use a preset input label, highlight Input Labels and press OK. Highlight the input label you want to use and press OK.

If you would like to name the input yourself, highlight the field below Input Labels and enter your custom label using the on-screen keyboard and press OK. (If you would like to use the on-screen keyboard instead, highlight Show Keyboard and press OK.)

6.When you have finished naming your input, press the EXIT button on the remote.

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Using the Parental Controls

The TV’s parental controls allow you to prevent the TV from displaying certain channels or programs without a password.

Accessing the Parental Controls Menu

To access the Parental Controls menu:

1.Press the MENU button on the remote. The on-screen menu is displayed.

2.Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the Settings icon and press OK. The TV Settings menu is displayed.

3.Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to highlight Parental Controls and press OK.

4.Enter your parental passcode. If you have not set a passcode, enter the default, 0000. The Parental Controls menu is displayed.

To set a custom parental passcode, see Changing the Parental Control Passcode on page 31.

Enabling or Disabling Program Ratings

To manage program content according to its rating, you must enable the Program Rating feature.

To enable or disable the Program Rating feature:

1.From the Parental Controls menu, highlight Rating Enable and press OK. The Rating Enable menu is displayed.

2.Select On or Off and press OK.

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