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To view a V-Chip blocked program or to watch the
program during a scheduled lock time, you must
enter your 4-digit passcode or change the channel
to an unlocked program. Once you have entered
the passcode, the V-Chip block or Lock by Time will
remain released until the TV is powered Off and then
On again.
V-Chip Lock Menu
V-Chip
Select V-Chip to Block or Allow programs based upon
rating signals sent by the broadcaster. The TV comes
from the factory with the V-Chip Lock in the Off setting.
You can turn the V-Chip On within the V-Chip Menu or
you can use the V-CHIP button on the remote control to
conveniently turn the V-CHIP On or Off.
The factory preset is TV-PG for TV ratings or PG for
movie ratings, allowing only programs rated TV-PG/PG
or lower. You can change the blocking level to various
TV ratings and lettered categories or movie ratings.
After changing channels or devices, there may be up to
a 5 second delay before the V-Chip lock takes effect.
Entry
Figures 22 and 23
You will see the screen shown in Figure 22 when you
select the V-CHIP submenu from the Main menu, or
after you have canceled your passcode. To use the
Lock, input a four-digit passcode with the number
buttons on the remote control, then press ENTER. You
can delete a number and move back one space by
pressing CANCEL. You can exit without inputting a
passcode by pressing MENU or HOME.
After setting a passcode, the V-Chip Lock is active.
The next time you select V-Chip Lock you will see
“...enter your passcode” instead of “...enter a new
passcode”.
V-Chip Start Time and V-Chip Stop
Time
Figure 24
Select the times you would like the V-Chip to be active.
By setting the V-Chip Start Time and V-Chip Stop Time
to the same time, the V-Chip will be active 24 hours a
day.
Press ADJUST or to slowly select the time,
starting with the hours. Press and hold ADJUST or
to quickly select the hours, press ENTER to select
the minutes.
If you forget your four-digit
Passcode, see Appendix A.
IMPORTANT
Figure 22. V-Chip Entry screen
Figure 23. V-Chip Passcode screen
Figure 24. V-Chip Menu, Start & Stop Time