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Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu
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V- Chip Lock Menu
V-Chip Lock Menu Overview
Figure 20
The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to V–Chip
options and to non-V-Chip TV-locking options as well.
You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/
disable the lock options. The two different types of locks
available are:
• V-Chip
Lets you restrict access to programming based on
program-rating signals sent by the broadcaster. You
can also set the time of day for these restrictions to
be in effect.
• Lock by Time
Lets you restrict all TV viewing by time of day.
Figure 20. V-Chip Lock Menu
V-Chip Icon
Lock TV by
Time
Setting a Pass Code
You are prompted to enter a pass code whenever you
select V-Chip Lock on the menu or press the V-CHIP key
on the remote control. To set a pass code for the first
time:
1. Do one of the following:
• Press V-CHIP on the remote control.
• Press TV MENU, highlight V-Chip Lock, then
press ENTER.
The V-chip Parent Lock screen in Figure 21 displays.
2. Input a four-digit pass code using the number keys
on the remote control.
• Press CANCEL to delete a number and move
back one space.
• Press MENU or HOME to exit without setting
a pass code.
3. Press ENTER to confirm the pass code just input.
To reset the pass code, see the procedure in Appendix C.
V-CHIP PARENT LOCK
To go to the menu, enter a new passcode.
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Use the NUMBER buttons and press ENTER.
Figure 21. The V-Chip Parent Lock screen
V- Chip Menu
Figure 22
The V-Chip menu allows you to:
• Turn the V-Chip Lock on or off
• Change the permitted V-Chip rating level
• Set the time of day to enforce rating restrictions
The TV comes from the factory with pre-set V-Chip
ratings and with the V-Chip Lock turned off. The preset
ratings are TV-PG (TV rating) and PG (movie rating). If
you turn on the V-Chip, these presets will allow only
programs rated TV-PG/PG or lower. You can turn on
V-Chip from this menu or by using the V-CHIP button on
the remote control. Use the V-Chip menu to change the
permitted rating levels.
After changing channels or devices, there may be a delay
of up to five seconds before the V-Chip lock takes effect.
Figure 22. V-Chip Menu
IMPORTANT
If you forget your four-digit pass code,
see Appendix C.