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Using the V-Chip
The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate
for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip
restrictions are set up or changed.
Note : When the V-chip feature is activated, the PIP and auto channel program features
do not function.
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)
1
Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER
button.
2
Press the UP or DOWN button to select “V-Chip”,
then press the ENTER button.
3
The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
4-digit PIN number.
Note: The default PIN number of a new TV set is
“0-0-0-0.”
4
The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the UP or
DOWN button to select “Change Pin,” then press
the ENTER button.
5
The Change pin screen will appear. Choose any
4-digits for your PIN and enter them.
As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the “Confirm
New Pin” screen appears. Re-enter the same 4
digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your
PIN has been memorized.
6
Press the MENU button to exit.
Note
• If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin
to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off ➔ Mute ➔ 8 ➔ 2 ➔ 4 ➔ Power On.
How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip
1
Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER
button.
2
Press the UP or DOWN button to select “V-Chip”,
then press the ENTER button.
3
The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
4-digit PIN number.
4
The “V-Chip” screen will appear.
To enable the V-Chip feature, press the RIGHT button
so that the “V-Chip Lock” field is Yes.
(Pressing the left or right button will alternate
between “Yes” and “No”.)
5
Press the MENU button to exit.
