Parent Control (V-CHIP operation)
•This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you to control TV usage based on FCC data. This function is for preventing your children from watching programs of mature nature.
•Restriction of TV programs is based on information about the program’s MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAA is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and contents.
•Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines, you should adjust both for complete control.
•The FREEZE and SEARCH functions do not work if the
[1] MPAA RATING
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| G | GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. | |
| PG | PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. | |
age base | PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. | ||
R | RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. | ||
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•MPAA RATING (Example)
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Note
• MPAA RATING only uses
[2]TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (TV RATINGS)
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X: Content Rating can be set.
[3]ADDITIONAL MODE
Besides the above “MPAA RATINGS” and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES”, new ratings systems data can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 38.)
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