Parental Control / Ratings

Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.

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

1.Set ratings and categories to be blocked.

2.Specify a password

3.Enable the lock

PARENTAL

V-Chip rating and categories

Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting 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.

Ratings for Television programs including made-for-TV movies :

■ TV-G	(General audience)	■ TV-MA (Mature audience only)
■ TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested)		■ TV-Y	(All children)
■ TV-14	(Parents strongly cautioned)	■ TV-Y7	(Children 7 years older)

SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM

Setting up Your Password

Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. A password is required to gain access to this menu.

CONTROL / RATING

For USA

LOCK	Move	Enter
Lock System	: Off
Set Password
Block Channel
Movie Rating
TV Rating-Children
TV Rating-General

Downloadable Rating

Input Block

For Canada

LOCK	Move	Enter
Lock System	: Off
Set Password
Block Channel
TV Rating-English
TV Rating-French

Downloadable Rating

Input Block

Enter Password

* * * *

			ENTER	Select LOCK.	■	Enter the password as requested.
			ENTER
MENU
MENU
					■ The TV is set up with the initial password
21						“0-0-0-0”.
21	2	3	Input the password.
4	5	6	Input the password.
7	8	9
	0

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