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Using the V-Chip
The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children.
The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up
or changed.
How the V-Chip Works
When the V-Chip software is activated (or turned on), it reads a code that most broadcasters send with
programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content
themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes
that the program contains, a message appears and the channel won't be available for viewing.
Broadcasters aren't required to provide content themes, so programs that aren't tagged with a content
theme can only be blocked if you block their age-based rating.
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)
1
Press the MENU button to
display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow
button to select the Function
icon. Press the RIGHT arrow
button to access the
Function menu options.
2
Press the DOWN arrow
button to select "V-Chip".
Then press the RIGHT arrow
button.
The "Enter pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN
number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is
"0-0-0-0."
3
After entering a valid PIN
number, the "V-chip
mode" screen will appear.
Press the DOWN arrow
buttons to select "Change
pin". Press the right arrow
to display the Change Pin
screen.
4
Choose any 4-digits for your PIN and enter them.
As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the "Confirm new pin"
screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm
screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized.
Press the MENU button to exit.
Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote control buttons in
the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0:
POWER OFF ➜ MUTE ➜ 8 ➜ 2 ➜ 4 ➜ POWER ON.
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Function
Clock
Timer
Caption
CH
V-chip
Language
: English
Move
Sel.
Exit
Function
Enter Pin
Enter Pin
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Function
V-chip
V-chip Lock
: No
TV Guidelines
CH
MPAA Rating
Change pin
Move
Sel.
Exit
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