Panasonic AG-520F, AG-513F Setup US Movies Ratings, Setup US TV Programs Ratings

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V-Chip Control Feature (continued)

If LOCK menu is not displayed, do “Enter Secret Code” steps on page 29.

Process of V-Chip Control Feature Enter CodeSetupBlocking

Setup US MOVIES Ratings

1

 

LOCK

 

1)

Press

to

US

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

select US

 

MOVIES

: OFF

 

 

 

 

US TV PROGRAMS

: OFF

 

MOVIES.

 

 

CHANGE SETT I NGS

2)

Press

to set

 

 

 

NEXT PAGE

 

SELECT :

SET :

 

“ON” or “OFF.”

 

 

 

 

END : ACT I ON

■“ON” ➞V-Chip Control is activated.

■“OFF” ➞V-Chip Control is deactivated.

Note

•“NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

2

 

LOCK

 

1) Press

to

 

 

select

 

US MOVIES

: OFF

 

CHANGE

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

US TV

PROGRAMS

: OFF

SETTINGS.

 

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

 

NEXT PAGE

2) Press

to

 

SELECT :

SET :

display screen.

 

END

: ACT I ON

 

 

 

 

 

Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

1

 

LOCK

 

1)

Press

to

US MOVIES

: OFF

 

select US TV

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

PROGRAMS.

 

US TV

PROGRAMS

: OFF

2)

 

 

NEXT PAGE

Press

to set

 

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

 

 

 

SELECT :

SET :

 

“ON” or “OFF.”

 

 

 

 

 

END

: ACT I ON

 

 

 

 

■“ON” ➞V-Chip Control is activated.

■“OFF” ➞V-Chip Control is deactivated.

Note

•“NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Not necessary except when viewing Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

2

 

LOCK

 

1)

Press

to

US MOVIES

: OFF

 

select

 

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

CHANGE

 

US TV

PROGRAMS

: OFF

 

SETTINGS.

 

CHANGE SETT I NGS

 

 

 

 

NEXT PAGE

2)

Press

to

 

SELECT :

SET :

 

display screen.

 

END

: ACT I ON

 

 

3

V I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES

1) Press

to

 

G

UNLOCKED

select

 

 

PG

 

 

 

 

PG-13

 

VIEW NR

 

 

R

 

PROGRAMS?.

 

 

NC-17

 

 

 

X

 

2) Press

to set

 

CONTA I NS NO RAT I NG

 

SELECT :

SET :

“YES” or “NO.”

 

END

: ACT I ON

 

 

 

 

 

3

V I EW NR PROGRAMS?

: YES

TVTV--Y7Y

FV

UNLOCKED

 

TV-G

V

S

L

D

 

TV-PG

 

TV-1 4

V

S

L

D

 

TV-MA

V

S

L

 

CONTA I NS NO RAT I NG

SELECT :

SET :

END

: ACT I ON

 

1)Press to select

VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.

2)Press to set “YES” or “NO.”

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some movies, such as old movies or foreign movies usually have no ratings.

NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS

Some TV shows, such as news, sports, weather, bulletins, emergency information usually have no ratings.

4

V I EW NR PROGRAMS? : YES

Press

to select

 

PG

UNLOCKED

and

to set ratings

 

 

G

 

 

 

 

PG-13

 

to be blocked. (See

 

 

R

 

ratings chart next

 

 

NC-17

 

 

 

X

 

page.)

 

 

GENERAL AUD I ENCE

 

 

SELECT :

SET :

 

 

 

END

: ACT I ON

 

 

 

Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu

5 and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Setup (this page). Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

4

V I EW NR PROGRAMS?

: YES

TV-Y

FV

UNLOCKED

TV-Y7

 

 

 

 

TV-G

V

S

L

D

 

TV-PG

 

TV-1 4

V

S

L

D

 

TV-MA

V

S

L

 

 

FOR ALL

CH I LDREN

 

 

SELECT :

 

 

SET :

END : ACT I ON

Note

•You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to a specific content rating (chart 2).

Press to select and to set ratings to be blocked.

(See ratings charts next page.)

•Ratings highlighted in Green will be blocked. Ratings in white letters will not be blocked.

Press ACTION three times to exit this

5 mode.

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Contents Model No. AG-513F/AG-520F Important Safeguards and Precautions Loading the Batteries AccessoriesRemote Control Batteries 2 AAUnit Information Table of Contents Location of Controls Number KeysRear View of the Unit Front View of the Unit and IndicatorsAC Power Plug Easy Grip-HandleConnecting ConnectionsInitial Setup Initial SetupSet the Clock Initial Power On Tuner ON/OFFNumber Keys Reset all unit Memory Functions Do Initial Setup onReset Language, Channels, Clock 2003 THU 1200PMUsing Keys Time Zone AdjustPress to select Time Zone Adjust Press Action twice to exit Action key on the unitCheck List You can operate using the buttons on the unitPlayback a Tape Record On a Tape To prevent tape jamSelecting Input Mode Tuneron only Copy Your Tapes DubbingPlayback Source Recording Editing unit TV Operation Night ModeNight Press Night to set Night mode Check List Press Night toPicture Adjustment TV OperationTV Timer Features ON-TIMER with AlarmSleep Timer Press Sleep repeatedly to set Sleep TimerClosed Caption System Closed Caption Mode FeatureClosed Caption Mode Selections Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text ProgramPress to select TV Press Action to display SET UP TV screen Caption On Mute FeaturePress repeatedly to Select desired mode Press to selectRepeat to set Timer RecordingExample Press To selectCancel a Timer Recording Recording is in progress To Replace programTo Clear program Index Search To cancel, press PlayTape Operation ExampleAuto Shut Off Auto Operation FunctionsTape Position Display Auto PlaybackPress CM/ZERO repeatedly to select skip time in Play mode Zero SearchCommercial Skip Repeat Play Play Lock modeTo turn OFF. Repeat above operation in Play Lock mode PressVCR Lock Special VCR FeaturesWeak Signal Display ON/OFF Tuneron only Press Action twice toEnter Secret Code Chip Control FeatureProcess of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Changing your secret codeProcess of V-Chip Control Feature Enter Code Setup Blocking Setup US Movies RatingsSetup US TV Programs Ratings Press to select and to set ratings to be blockedTo View a Blocked Program / Movie When V-Chip Control is activatedBlocking Message Temporarily Deactivate V-Chip ControlBlue Screen Display On-Screen Display OSDVCR Status & Clock Display Channel & Function DisplayIf you press Stop during a Timer Recording If you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording, orSet the On-Timer and the Clock is not set If head cleaning becomes necessary while playingBefore Requesting Service VCR CorrectionPicture Adjustment IndexBroadcast & Digital Systems Company

AG-520F, AG-513F specifications

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