Marantz LC1500 manual Parental control function, Chip rating and categories

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Parental control function

The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period. To use the Parental Control Function, the following must be set :

1.Ratings and categories to be blocked.

2.Number of hours to lock the television viewing control

3.Set a password

4.Enable the lock

V-Chip rating and categories

Rating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct- to-video movies use the Movie Rating System(MPAA) only.

For Movies previously shown in theaters:

Movie Ratings:
* Unblocked
* G and Above	(general audience)
* PG and Above	(parental guidance suggested)
* PG-13 and Above	(13 years and up)
* R and Above	(restricted)
* NC-17 and Above	(18 years and up)
* X	(adult)

If you set PG-13 and Above ; G and PG movies will be available, PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.

For Television programs including made-for-TV movies:

General TV Ratings:
* Unblocked
* TV-G and Above	(general audience) (individual categories do not apply)
* TV-PG and Above	(parental guidance suggested)
* TV-14 and Above	(14 years and up)
* TV-MA	(mature audience)
Children TV Ratings:
* Unblocked
* TV-Y and Above	(youth) (individual content categories do not apply)
* TV-Y7	(youth, 7 years and up)

Content Categories:
* Dialog - sexual dialogue	(applies to TV-PG and Above, TV-14 and Above)
* Language - adult language	(applies to TV-PG and Above, TV-14 and Above, TV-MA)
* Sex scenes - sexual situations	(applies to TV-PG and Above, TV-14 and Above, TV-MA)
* Violence	(applies to TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA)
* F Violence - fantasy violence	(applies only to TV-Y7)
* No Rating	(blocks all viewing)

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Contents Model LC1500 User Guide Regulatory Information Important Safety Instructions All operating and use instructions should be fol- lowedFrom previous NEC National Electrical CodeIndex Before operating the set, please read this manual carefullyControls Front of the setBack of the set Connecting ports Front control panelRemote Control ControlsTV/VIDEO button Accessories Basic composition of LCD TVWatching TV programs Installations Basic composition of LCD TVConnecting antenna Connecting to wall antenna socketConnecting to outdoor antenna Watching TV programs Connecting external equipmentConnecting VCR Watching VCROnly watching external AV source Connecting DVD player Connecting DTV Connecting PC as monitor Displayable Monitor Specification Function checking in PC mode Using remote control Inserting batteriesUsing remote control Turning on the set Function checking in TV mode BelowSetting language LanguageUsing Closed Captions Closed caption functionPress the Menu button to select Press the volume 3 buttonOperating the Caption Press the channel 5,∞ buttons to select Caption/TextClosed caption function Press the CC button to select CaptionsUsing the Text Function Parental control function Chip rating and categoriesSetting up Blocking Press the Menu button to select the screen display Programming / Erasing channelsAuto programming channels As belowMemorizing / Erasing current channel Setting current time To set current time as 1030 AMPress the channel 5,∞ buttons to select Clock Press the channel 5,∞ buttons to select current hour To check current channel, time Sound status stereo or dualTimer Setting Off-Timer functionTurning off at 1130 PM by off-timer function Press the channel 5 , ∞ buttons to select OffHold or Run Press the volume 3 button to selectSelect minute you want to set Press the channel 5,∞ buttons to select RunSetting On-Timer function Press the channel 5,∞ buttons to select minute you wantPress the channel 5,∞ buttons to select the volume you want Setting sleep time function Press the Sleep button to set sleep time functionAdjusting audio condition Adjusting audio condition by userAdjusting audio condition Selecting bilingual signalsUsing headphone MutePress the Mute button Adjusting video condition APC Auto Picture ControlPress the channel 5,∞ buttons to select APC Want.adjust the picture condition as you Manual picture controlProduct specifications ModelMemo Is a registered trademark