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5. TV Menus
Lock Menu
TV locks available from the Lock menu are:
Lock by Ratings
Parent
Restricts access to programming
based on V-Chip rating signals sent
by the broadcaster.
Other
Lock by Time
Time
Restricts TV use by time of day.
Lock Control Panel
Control
Disables the buttons on the TV's
Panel
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.
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.
• When viewing a cable box, satellite receiver, 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.
The Lock > Parent menu lets you set parental controls
using V-Chip technology.
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.
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.
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
TV-Y
Youth. For children under 7.
Rating
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.
D
Sexual Dialog. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG and TV-14.
L
Adult Language. Applies 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
G
General Audience. Designed for the entire family to view.
Rating
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
Allows you to set the time of day for enforcement of rating restrictions set in the Parent menu.
Time
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
Stop
and hold to move quickly through the numbers.
Time
3. Press ENTER to highlight the minutes.
4. With the minutes digits highlighted, press
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.
5. TV Menus
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 Content
Categories
repeatedly to change the minutes. You can also just
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