21 ENGLISHSetting the V-ChipAn age limitation can be set to restrict children fromviewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that youmay choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TVRating” and “Movie Rating” if this data is transmitted.You may set this restriction separately. To use theV-Chip function, you must register a password.To register a password1 Select “Lock”, then press ▶ or ENTER.2 Select and enter your password (4 digits) usingNumber buttons (0-9), then press ENTER.[0-9]LockNew Password * * *_: Select ENTER:Set“ ” appears instead of the number.3 Enter the same password again to confirm, thenpress ENTER.The password is now registered.NOTE:If you forget the password, contact CustomerService at 1-800-289-0980 for assistance.Your original remote control will be required.To avoid forgetting the password, write it down andkeep in a safe place.To set the V-Chip1 Select “Lock” menu, then press ▶ or ENTER.2 Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter yourpassword, then press ENTER. Then Lock menuwill appear.3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select “V-Chip”, then press ◀ or▶ to select “On” .4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select “V-Chip Set”, then press ▶or ENTER.The V-Chip Set Menu appears.5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select which rating will be used,then press ▶ or ENTER. Each rating below willappear.TV RatingALL D L S V FVTV-YTV-Y7TV-GTV-PGTV-14TV-MAENTER:SetTV Rating: SelectYou can set the rating using age level and genre.Age:TV-Y : All childrenTV-Y7 : 7 years old and aboveTV-G : General audienceTV-PG : Parental guidanceTV-14 : 14 years old and aboveTV-MA : 17 years old and above••Genre:ALL : AllD : DialogueL : LanguageS : SexV : ViolenceFV : Fantasy ViolenceMovie RatingGPGPG-13RNC-17XENTER:SetMovie Rating: SelectG : All agesPG : Parental guidancePG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years oldR : Under 17 years old parental guidancesuggestedNC-17 : 17 years old and aboveX : Adult only6 Press ▲/▼/◀/▶ to select the desired rating, thenpress ENTER.7 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.V-Chip function is activated now.To use the TV after the TV is protected.When a program is received that is blocked by theV-Chip, press MUTE, then enter your password.The protection will be temporarily overridden. If theTV is turned off or the channel is changed, the V-Chiprestriction will be reactivated.NOTE:The V-Chip function is activated only on programsand input sources that include a rating signal.To change the password1 Select “Lock”, then press ▶ or ENTER.2 Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password,then press ENTER. The Lock menu will appear.3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Change Password”, thenpress ▶ or ENTER.The Change Password screen will appear.4 Enter a new password using Number buttons(0-9), then press ENTER.5 Enter the same password again to confirm, thenpress ENTER.The password is now registered.Downloading the additional V-Chip rating systemAs a supplement to the standard V-Chip ratingsystem, your television will be able to download anadditional rating system, if such a system becomesavailable in the future.To download the additional V-Chip rating system(when available)1 Select “Lock”, then press ▶ or ENTER.2 Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password,then press ENTER. The Lock menu will appear.•