Using the TV’s Features
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating | Status | - - Content - - |
D L S V FV | ||
VIEW | V V V | |
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RATING | STATUS | D L S V FV |
View | V V V | |
View | V V V V | |
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View | V | |
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified
To block programs with higher ratings:
1.Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.
2.Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
3.Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B).
5.Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished.
6.Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password; if you have not set your password, you will be prompted to enter it again.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
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Directed to Children 7 years | |
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All Children | |
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Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block
1.Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status of Block.
2.Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.
3.Press the up button to select View.
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well. They and the
Remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
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D | Sexually explicit dialogue |
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L | Adult language |
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S | Sexual situations |
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V | Violence |
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FV | Fantasy Violence |
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Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
To block program content, highlight the Content Field, and then follow the same steps described for blocking
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
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