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Advanced
Lock
Program
lock
To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock according to TV ratings.
Select “Mode” and set to “On”
Menu
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Program lock
Mode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
set
select
Select the rating category you wish to follow
Menu
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Program lock
Mode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
next
select
MPAA: U.S. movie ratings
U.S.TV: U.S. TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
Select the rating to lock
select
Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)
NR No rating
G General Audience: All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for children under 13
R Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
To get more information (p. 29)
Change
password
To change the password
In , select “Change password” and press OK
Input the new 4-digit password twice
Menu
Off
Off
Lock
Mode
Change password
Program
Menu
Change password
Enter new password.
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You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Press to exit from
a menu screen
Caution
Make a note of your
password in case
you forget it. (If you
have forgotten your
password, consult
your local dealer.)
Note
When you select a
locked channel,
a message will be
displayed that allows
you to view the
channel if you input
your password.
Display the menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
Blocks access, with password protection, to
programs.
Password
Enter password.
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next
select
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the
Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
Menu
Password
Enter password.
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If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to
register it.
Select the Lock mode
Menu
Off
Off
Lock
Mode
Change password
Program
set
select
Off: Unlocks all the lock settings of “Program”.
On: Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of “Program”.
Select the item
Menu
Off
Off
Lock
Mode
Change password
Program
select
Set
set
Lock
Note
This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available.
(Available only in U.S.A.)
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also
be blocked.
To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock