Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 35Using the PasswordThe Parental Control menu allows you to use apassword to protect certain settings from beingaccidentally changed.Enter the password when prompted.Setting a password (secret number)In the Parental Ctrl/Password menu, select InputPassword, and then enter the new 4-digit passwordnumber by using the 0–9 buttons on the remotecontrol. Enter the same digits for Confirm Password,and then press OK..Setting Parental ControlsThe parental controls use a V-Chip, which is anelectronic filtering device built into your TV. This toolgives parents a great degree of control overbroadcasts accessed by their children. It allowsparents to select programs judged suitable for childviewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. Itdoes so automatically once you select a password andset the values for parental controls.The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content:TV Parental Guidelines and movie ratings.■ The TV Parental Guidelines help parents screenout inappropriate television shows from theirchildren.■ Movie ratings are used for original movies ratedby the Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA) as watched on cable TV and not editedfor television. Options can also be set to blockMPAA-rated movies.!IMPORTANT: These conditions must be metto enable parental controls:■ Password is set.■ Rating settings have been made.nAs a precautionary measure, write downyour password and keep it in a familiarplace.!IMPORTANT: If you lose or forget yourpassword, enter the Master Password:0532
