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5. TV Menus 49
TV locks available from the Lock menu are:
Parent
Lock by Ratings
Restricts access to programming
based on V-Chip rating signals sent
by the broadcaster.
Other
Time
Lock by Time
Restricts TV use by time of day.
Control
Panel
Lock Control Panel
Disables the buttons on the TV’s
control panel. Use this option if
small children in the home try to
press control-panel buttons.
Note: Channel Lock is an additional lock that blocks
access to specific channels. Channel Lock is
available under the Setup menu (Setup > Edit
> Lock, page 43).
Pass Codes
Setting a Pass Code
You are prompted to enter a pass code whenever you
select Lock on the Main menu. To set a pass code for
the first time:
1. Press
MENU
, highlight Lock, then press . A screen
prompting you for a pass code will display.
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
EXIT
to close the menu without
setting a pass code.
3. Press
ENTER
to set the pass code.
Resetting a Pass Code
See the procedure in Appendix C.
Bypassing TV Locks
If you try to watch a blocked program or channel, •
or the TV is locked by time, a notice will appear
prompting you for a pass code. To use the TV,
input your four-digit pass code and press
ENTER
.
To reactivate the locks after using a pass code, -
power the TV off and then on.
To reactivate only the parent ratings lock, -
change to a different channel or device.
If a program or channel is blocked, you can still •
use the TV without entering a pass code. The lock
allows you to change to a channel airing an allowed
program or change to another device.
Parent Menu
The TV comes from the factory with the rating locks
turned off and with pre-set U.S. ratings TV-PG and
movie rating PG. Turn on blocking for U.S. ratings
to activate these rating restrictions. Use the Lock >
Parent menu to change the level of blocking with U.S.
ratings.
Any time you change the channel or device, it may take
up to five seconds for the rating restrictions to take
effect.
Other Menu (Alternate Rating System)
This TV can recognize new rating systems that may
come into effect in the future. The Other menu allows
you to block digital programming when such systems
come into effect.
The first time you tune to a channel broadcasting an
alternate rating system, the TV defaults to the most
restrictive setting if the Lock menu > Other Lock
option is set to On. Use this menu to change the
allowed rating if you are unable to watch a program
broadcast with an alternate system.
The Lock > Parent menu lets you set parental controls
using V-Chip technology.
Lock Menu
Important Notes on Rating Locks
•
Parent menu rating locks apply only to channels
and signals received on
ANT 1
,
ANT 2
, and the
VIDEO
composite and
S-VIDEO
jacks.
• Other
menu rating locks apply only to digital chan-
nels received on
ANT 1
or
ANT 2
.
• Whenviewingacablebox,satellitereceiver,or
other device connected to the component
Y Pb
Pr
or
HDMI
inputs, check the device’s owner’s
guide for use of parental locks.
Lock Menu, continued
Parent Menu Options (U.S.-based rating system)
Option Name and Description
Lock Off, On
Disables or enables program blocking based on V-Chip signals and the U.S. rating system.
TV
Rating
TV-Y Youth. For children under 7. Highlight the rating level
you wish to change and
press
ENTER
to block it
( ) or allow it ( ).
You can apply supple-
mental content blocking
to the age-based ratings
by using the TV content
categories listed below.
TV-Y7 Youth 7 and older.
TV-G General Audience. For the entire family.
TV-PG Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance recommended; may
not be suitable for some children.
TV-14
Adolescent 14 and older. Not recommended for children under 14.
TV-MA Mature Audience. For adults only.
FV Fantasy Violence. Applies to TV-Y7 only.
TV Content
Categories
D Sexual Dialog. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG and TV-14.
L
Adult Language. A
pplies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA.
S
Sexual Situations. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA.
V Violence (graphic or realistic). Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG,
TV-14, and TV-MA.
Movie
Rating
G General Audience. Designed for the entire family to view.
PG
Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance is recommended, may not be suitable for some children.
PG-13 Parental Guidance, 13 and Older. Not recommended for children under the age of 13.
R
Restricted. Restricted in theaters to 17 years old and older unless accompanied by an adult.
NC-17 No Children 17 or Under. Restricted in theaters to 18 years old and older.
X Adult. Designed for and restricted in theaters to adult audiences only.
Not Rated The program has not been assigned an MPAA rating.
Start
Time
Allows you to set the time of day for enforcement of rating restrictions set in the Parent menu.
1. Highlight the hour digits for Start Time.
2. Press
repeatedly to change the hour and associated AM/PM indicator. You can also just press
and hold to move quickly through the numbers.
3. Press
ENTER
to highlight the minutes.
4. With the minutes digits highlighted, press repeatedly to change the minutes. You can also just
press and hold to move quickly through the numbers.
5. Highlight the Stop Time digits and set the time as described above.
Note: To make rating restrictions active 24 hours a day, make Start Time and Stop Time the same.
Stop
Time