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PECIAL
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EATURES
Using the V-Chip, continued
Next, press VOL+ to activate the
category.
While a particular category is
selected, press VOL+ to activate
it.
Press MENU to exit the V-Chip
menu.
Note: The V-Chip will
automatically block any
category that is “more
restrictive”.
For example, if you block the
“PG-13” category, then “R”,
“NC-17” and “X” will
automatically be blocked also.
How to Reset the TV after
the V-Chip Blocks a
Channel(“Emergency
Escape”)
If the TV is tuned to a restricted
channel, the V-Chip will block it.
The screen will go blank and the
following message will appear:
“Excessive rating.”
To resume normal viewing, tune
to a different channel using the
number buttons. Under certain
conditions (depending on the
rating of the local TV programs)
the V-Chip might lock out all the
channels.
In this case, use the V-Chip
function for an “emergency
escape”:
1 Press MENU to display the
menu.
2 Press CH▼ until “V-chip” is
selected. Press VOL+.
3 Press VOL+. The “Enter PIN”
screen will appear. Enter
your 4-digit PIN number.
4 Press VOL+: The V-Chip lock
field will appear, and “V-Chip
lock” will be selected.
Press VOL+ to switch V-Chip
off. (Repeatedly pressing
VOL+ will alternate between
yes and no.)
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