To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.
Select "Mode" and set to "Custom"
Select a channel to lock
Menu
Channel lock
Custom
Mode
Channel 1
-
Channel 2
-
Channel 3
-
-
Channel 4
-
Channel 5
Channel 6
-
Channel 7
-
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Select "Game" in
and set to "On"
5
To set a rating level
"V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to lock
according to TV ratings.
Select "Mode" and set to "On"
Menu
Program lock
Mode
On
MPAA
Off
U.S.TV
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
Off
C.F.L.R.
Enables or disables the programs' locks.
Select the rating category you wish to follow
Menu
Program lock
Mode
On
MPAA
Off
Off
U.S.TV
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.
MPAA:
U.S. movie ratings
U.S.TV: U.S. TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
VIERA CAST lock
Locks VIERA CAST.
Select "VIERA CAST" in
5
When you press VIERA CAST, the "VIERA CAST Lock" screen is displayed.
Type the correct password to enter the Home screen.
To change the password
In
, select "Change password" and press OK
Input the new 4-digit password twice
Note
This television is designed to support the "Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System" when available.
(Available only in U.S.A.)
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
select
set
set
select
next
select
and set to "On".
To lock/unlock all channels:
Select "Mode" and set to "All" or "Off".
All: Locks all channels
Off: Unlocks all channels
select
set
Select the rating to lock
select
Example of "MPAA" (U.S. movie ratings)
NR No rating
G
General Audience: All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-
Parents Strongly Cautioned:
13
Inappropriate for children under 13
Restricted: Under 17 requires
R
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-
No one 17 and under admitted
17
X
Adults only
To get more information (p. 58)
select
set
Menu
Lock
Mode
Off
Channel
Off
Game
Off
Off
Program
VIERA CAST
Off
Change password
On: Locks
Off: Unlocks
On: Locks
Off: Unlocks
Menu
Change password
Enter new password.
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