Hitachi 42HDF52 Setting UP the V-CHIP, Chip, TV Guidelines Blocking, Mpaa Rating

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SETTING UP THE V-CHIP

V-Chip

The V-chip feature requires a password to be entered to view movies and TV programs with unsuitable ratings for some viewers who share the TV.

Follow these steps to lock movies and TV programs:

1.Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu.

2.Continue to press the ź button until the System icon is highlighted and press the SEL button to show the system functions.

3.Use the Ÿź buttons to highlight V-chip, and then press the SEL button.

4.Enter 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 as the default password to gain access.

5.Use the following table to set up your V-chip.

V-chip

Function

Options

TV Guidelines Blocking

Blocks selected TV-rating and all ratings below it.

TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14,

 

 

TV-MA, TV-Rating

MPAA Rating

Blocks selected MPAA rating and all ratings above it.

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR

Change Password

Enter a new password.

 

Number

 

 

Français English

TV Guidelines Blocking

Ratings

Age-defined

Contents of TV Guidelines

 

 

 

TV-Y

Young children

Show

Block

 

 

 

 

 

TV-Y7

Children 7 and over

Show

Block

*FV

 

 

 

 

TV-G

General audience

Show

Block

 

 

 

 

 

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested

Show

Block

 

*V

*S

*L

*D

TV-14

Viewers 14 and over

Show

Block

 

*V

*S

*L

*D

TV-MA

Mature audience only

Show

Block

 

*V

*S

*L

 

TV-Rating

Rating Off

Select this function, all ratings change to show

 

 

 

*FV: Fantasy or cartoon violence

V:Violence

S:Sexual content

L:Offensive language

D:Dialogue (sexual innuendo)

MPAA Rating

Ratings

Age-defined

G

General audience (no restrictions)

PG

Parental guidance suggested

PG13

Parents strongly cautioned

R

Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult

NC-17

No Children under 17

X

Adults only

NR

NOT RATED (NR). Contains no rating. Not Rated (NR) and Not Applicable (NA) programs.

Change Password Number

To change password, enter the Change Password Number option in the V-Chip function, press SEL button to change password. Enter six digital password in enter new password number. And then confirm the password by entering the same password again.

NOTE: If you forget the password, enter 1, 6, 8, 1, 6, 8 to erase the password.

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Contents Operating Guide for 42HDF52 Page English Important Safety InstructionsPublic Viewing of Copyrighted Material Read before operating equipmentPrevention of Screen Burn Do not insert liquids or foreign objects Typical SymbolsNever use the Plasma Television if a problem should occur Use only the correct power outletBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe sure to keep safety ground connection How to view the Plasma Television Avoid a high temperature environmentRemove the power cord for complete separation Installation environmentSet the sound volume at a suitable level Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Do not physically impact the remote controlBatteries AccessoriesLocation HOW to Setup Your NEW Hitachi Plasma TelevisionAntenna Important Notes ViewingHookup Cables VHF 300-Ohm antenna/UHF antenna When both VHF and UHF antennas are connectedVHF 75-Ohm antenna/CATV Cable TV Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Main Power Switch & Jacks Rear Panel Jacks Connecting AN Digital TV Antennas Connecting External SourcesConnecting Hdtv Sources Connecting a TV Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a VCR Connecting a Audio Receiver Vesa Connecting PCConnecting External Audio Amplifier Tips on Rear Panel Connections HOW to USE the Remote To Control Your Plasma TV Return button VOLUME+/- buttonsDTV button Number buttonsStandard Aspect buttonPIP Input button 26. P. Mode buttonZoom +/- buttons PIP Swap buttonPC Mode Audio/Video ModeVideo Function Options PC Mode Video Function OptionsVideo Image Function Options ImageLanguage Function Options AudioAudio Function Options System Function Options PC Mode System Function OptionsSystem TV Guidelines Blocking Setting UP the V-CHIPChange Password Number ChipClosed Caption Setting UP the Closed CaptionSetting UP the TV Channels TV Channel SetupAtsc Receiver Functions ATSCAdvanced Television System Committee IntroductionAuto Scan Setting UP Your DTVChannel Edit Manual ScanRating SetupCaption LockReset Default Change PasswordDo not Care of Your Hitachi Plasma Television Your Remote ControlIgnition Noise Reception ProblemsUseful Info Trademark Acknowledgment Plug and PlayAgency Regulatory Information Useful InfoAudio FeaturesOptional Accessories VideoHome Electronics Division Dial Toll FreeDigital Media Division END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software

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