Parental Control

• For Analog Converter Boxes

• For Digital Cable Converter Boxes

Analog Cable

Please follow the instructions below to enable the parental control features on your cable converter box.

Click here to view and print Parental Control instructions.

To Set-Up a Parental Control Password:

1. Press "Enter"; the Converter Display will show "LP" flashing.
2. Enter a password of up to four digits. The Converter Display "LP" will remain flashing.
3. Press "Enter" to display your selected channel.

Selecting Channels to Lock:

1. Tune to the channel that you want to lock.
2. Press "PC/PM". The Converter Display will show "P". If the unit displays "PL", the unit is locked and must be unlocked in order to access programming.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 to lock down additional channels.

To Lock Your Selected Channels:

1. Press "F". The converter display will show "F".
2. Press "PC/PM". The converter display will show "PC".
3. Press "Enter". The converter display will alternate between "PC" and the channel selected.

To Unlock Your Selected Channels:

1. Press "F" — Converter Display will flash "F".
2. Press "PC/PM" — Converter Display will flash "PC".
3. Enter your Parental Control password. The converter display will show "PC".
4. Press "Enter". The Converter will display the channel number.

Digital Cable

Parental Control allows you to restrict the viewing of objectionable programs. After setting a personalized 4-digit code, you can place locks on selected ratings, channels, and titles. You can also hide adult titles from being displayed on screen.

Place Locks:

1. Select Parents on the Main Menu to see the Parental Control screen.
2. Use the directional buttons to make your selections, including title, rating, or channel, then press OK.
3. You can also press the LOCK button on your remote to restrict viewing of the current or highlighted program or channel. While watching television, or while highlighting a program or channel in the listings, press LOCK. Enter your 4-digit code when prompted. Then press LOCK to lock the title, rating, and / or channel.

View Locked Programs:

• To view a program or channel that you have locked, select it from the listings and enter your 4-digit Parental Control code when prompted.

Bypass or Clear Locks:

• Temporarily open or clear all locks for easier viewing. Select Master Locks from the Parental Control screen and change the option from No to Yes.

Restore Locks:

1. To restore locks, press the LOCK button anytime and enter your 4-digit code.
2. Or, go to the Bypass Locks screen and change the option from Yes to No.
3. You may also restore the locks by turning the set-top box off, then back on.