3. Press
or
to display the V-CHIP menu.
CH
PICTURE AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
V-CHIP
BLOCKING
RESET
PIN CODE
SELECT
[0-9]
SET
ENTER
END
EXIT
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code.
If you are accessing the V-Chip menus for the first time, select a
four-digit number to be your PIN code. Press ENTER. The
BLOCKING menu appears.
CH
PICTURE AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
V-CHIP
ENABLE BLOCKING
ON OFF
SET RATING
START
BLOCKING OPTION
START
NEW PIN CODE
START
SELECT
ADJUST
5. You may now enable blocking. See "Blocking programs by ratings"
(below), "Locking channels" (page 22), "To change your PIN code"
(below), or "Blocking unrated movies or programs" (page 22).
To change your PIN code:
1. Press MENU, then press
2. Press L or M to highlight V-CHIP.
3. Press
or
to display the V-CHIP menu.
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code.
Press ENTER. The BLOCKING menu appears.
5. Press L or M to highlight NEW PIN CODE and press
display the NEW PIN CODE menu.
6. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter a new code. Press
ENTER.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Blocking programs by ratings
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters
employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs, as
well. The MPAA, Youth TV, and TV ratings work with the V-Chip feature
and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set.
or
to display the OPTION menu.
or
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Note:
If you forget your PIN code, press RECALL
four times within five seconds from the V-CHIP
menu. This allows you to proceed to the
BLOCKING menu and resets your PIN code.
to
POWER
TV
VCR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CH +
VOL
MENU/
–
ENTER
CH –
EXIT
RECALL
TV/VIDEO
VOL
CH RTN
RESET CAP/TEXT
1/2
DISPLAY
DVD CLEAR
TOP MENU
CODE
MTS
SLEEP
CABLE
DVD
+10
100
Channel
Numbers
0
VOL
+
Menu/
Enter
Recall
FAV
FAV
Exit
DVD MENU
MUTE