Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 73Using the passwordThe Parental (Control) menu enables you to use apassword to protect certain settings from beingaccidentally changed.Enter the password when prompted.Setting a password1 On the main OSD menu, select Parental(Control), and then press the OK button. (If apassword was previously set, enter the passwordwhen prompted.)2 Select Change Password, and then press OK.3 Enter a (new) four-digit password number by usingthe 0–9 buttons on the remote control. Enter thesame digits for Confirm Password, and thenpress OK.On the Parental (Control) menu, select Enable, pressOK, select On, and then press OK. You can nowaccess the other menus and set the parental controls;see “Setting parental controls” on page 73..Setting parental controlsThe parental controls use a V-Chip, which is anelectronic filtering device built into your TV. This toolgives parents a high degree of control over thebroadcasts that their children can access. It enablesparents to allow those programs that are judgedsuitable for child viewing, while blocking those that arejudged not suitable. It does this automatically, onceyou select a password and set the values for parentalcontrols.The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content: TV Parental Guidelines help parents screen outtelevision shows that are unsuitable for theirchildren to view. Movie ratings are used for original movies ratedby the Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA) that are aired on cable TV and not editedfor television. Options can also be set to blockMPAA-rated movies.Canadian English E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+Canadian French E G 8ans + 13ans + 16ans + 18ans +!IMPORTANT: The following conditions mustbe met to enable parental controls: Password is set. Rating settings have been made.Parental menu Options (continued)nAs a precautionary measure, write downyour password and keep it in a familiarplace.!IMPORTANT: If you lose or forget yourpassword, enter the Master Password:MTS, 4, 8, 1
