- HP Flat Panel Television User Manual

Changing the TV Settings
Changing the TV Settings 35
Using the Password
The Parental (Control) menu enables you to use a
password to protect certain settings from being
accidentally changed.
Enter the password when prompted.
Setting a password
1 In the main OSD menu select Parental (Control)
and then press the OK button. (If a password was
previously set, enter the password when
prompted.)
2 Select Change Password, and then press OK.
3 Enter a (new) four-digit password number by using
the 0–9 buttons on the remote control. Enter the
same digits for Confirm Password, and then
press OK.
In the Parental (Control) menu, select Enable, press
OK, select On, and then press OK. You can now
access the other menus and set the parental controls.
See “Setting Parental Controls” on page 35.
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Setting Parental Controls
The parental controls use a V-Chip, which is an
electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool
gives parents a high degree of control over the
broadcasts that their children can access. It enables
parents to allow those programs that are judged
suitable for child viewing, while blocking those that are
judged not suitable. It does this automatically, once you
select
a password and set the values for parental
controls.
The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content: TV
Parental Guidelines (US TV Rating) and movie ratings:
■ The TV Parental Guidelines help parents screen out
television shows that are unsuitable for their
children to view.
■ Movie ratings are used for original movies rated
by the Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA) that are aired on cable TV and not edited
for television. Options can also be set to block
MPAA-rated movies.
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■ E
■ G
■ 8ans +
■ 13 a n s +
■ 16a n s +
■ 18ans +
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IMPORTANT: The following conditions must
be met to enable parental controls:
■ Password is set.
■ Rating settings have been made.
As a precautionary measure, write down
your password and keep it in a familiar
place.
Parental menu Options (Continued)
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IMPORTANT: If you lose or forget your
password, enter the Master Password:
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