Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 23Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.Front Panel BlockSelecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons. The remotestill tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:• Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.• Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV.(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote that is capableof operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.)Don’t forget to lock the TV after you disable Front Panel Block (box has check mark). If you do not, thefront panel block will not take effect.Note: If power to the TV is lost for more than an hour, the buttons become unblocked.To temporarily override front panel block, make sure no menus are displayed on-screen.Simultaneously press and hold the MENU button on the TV’s side panel and CLEAR on the remote forapproximately 10 seconds.Channel BlockSelecting this option lets you decide the channels you want to block. Use the number buttons to enter thechannel you want to view or block, then press OK.If the Block box doesn’t have a check mark, the selected channel is viewable. If the box has a check markand you tune to a blocked channel, you need to enter a password to view the channel.Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block. If you don’t lockParental Controls, the channel block will not take effect.Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsSelecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.1. From the Parental Control menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Lock Parental Controls.2. Press the OK button to activate the lock setting. Enter a password. To unlock Parental Controls, followthese same steps.If you do not Lock Parental Controls, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect.If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure no menus are displayed on-screen.Simultaneously press and hold VOL < on the TV’s side panel and the OK button on the remote forapproximately 10 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access the Lock Parental Controls menu.Additional FeaturesThere are additional features available through the menu system, such as:• Picture adjustments• Sound adjustments• Backlight adjustment• Black level adjustment• Noise reduction• Film Mode (3:2 Reverse Pulldown)• TimersGo to the next chapter for more details.