Chapter 3 27Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.Using the TV’s Features1 Unblock2 BlockFRONT PANEL BLOCKV-Chip Unrated Program BlockThis option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chiprecognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. “Unrated” TVprograms may include news, sports, political, religious, localand weather programs, emergency bulletins, publicannouncements, and programs without ratings.View All unrated programs are available.Block All unrated programs are not available.Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limitsto take effect.Channel BlockSelecting this option lets you decide what channels can beviewed.View Makes the selected channel viewable.Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel)buttons will tune only to channels that you havemarked as View. The remote will still tune to theblocked channel if you use the digits to access thechannel, but the channel will be blocked.Lock parental controls after you change the status ofChannel Block. If you don’t, the channel block will not takeeffect.Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can beblocked but will not be removable from your scan list.Front Panel BlockSelecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock(enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to anychannel. When using this as a Parental Control method,remove access to any remote that is capable of operating thetelevision while you have the front panel blocked.Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change thestatus. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsSelecting this option lets you lock and unlock parentalcontrols settings using a password.If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settingsfor V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will takeeffect.If you forget your password, simultaneously press and holdMENU on the television and volume down on the remote for3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controlssimply unlock and you can re-enter a password via LockParental Controls.CHANNEL BLOCKChannel # Status59 HEADLN Block^Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/vto set channel, MENU to exit.1 View2 BlockV-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK