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Advanced
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
Channel lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.
Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
Select a channel to lock
Menu
Custom
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Channel lock
Mode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7
select
set
To lock/unlock all channels:
Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
All: Locks all channels
Off: Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Select “Game” in
5
and set to “On”
select
set
On: Locks
Off: Unlocks
Program
lock
To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock
according to TV ratings.
Select the rating to lock
select
Select “Mode” and set to “On”
Menu
Enables or disables the programs’ locks.
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Program lock
Mode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
set
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. 52)
Select the rating category you wish to follow
Menu
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.
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
VIERA CAST
lock
VIERA CAST lock
Locks VIERA CAST.
Select “VIERA CAST” in
5
and set to “On”.
When you press VIERA CAST, the “VIERA CAST Lock” screen is displayed.
Type the correct password to enter the Home screen.
select
set
On: Locks
Off: Unlocks
Change
password
To change the password
In , select “Change password” and press OK
Input the new 4-digit password twice
Menu
Off
Off
Off
Off
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Off
VIERA CAST
Change password
Program
Menu
Change password
Enter new password.
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Lock
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 channels, programs or inputs.
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
Off
Off
Off
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password
Program
set
select
Off:
Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”,
“Program” and “VIERA CAST”.
All:
Locks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of
“Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “VIERA CAST”.
Custom: Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program”
and “VIERA CAST”.
Select the item
Menu
Custom
Off
Off
Off
Off
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password
Program
select
“Channel”, ”Game”, “Program” and “VIERA CAST” are not
accessible unless “Custom” is selected in “Mode”.
Set
set
