Using the TV’s Features and Menus
The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the
Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of
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Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or unblock.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently Unblock (U) or Block (B).
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
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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.Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
2. Press the OK button to toggle between U (Unblock) and B (Block). The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to B (Block).
3.Press the GO BACK button to return the PARENTAL GUIDE menu.
4.Press the down arrow button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE OFF, then press the right arrow button to turn it on. It must be on for rating limits to take effect.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block
1.Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating with a status of B (Block).
2.Press the right arrow button to select U (Unblock).
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