To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press MENU, then press or to display the OPTION menu.
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•Press or to highlight ON to enable
•Press or to highlight OFF to disable
6.Press or to highlight SET RATING. Then, press or to display the SET RATING menu.
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Using the TV’s Features
7.Press or to highlight MPAA Rating, Youth TV Rating or individual TV Ratings.
8.Press or to select the ratings that will be blocked. Blocked
ratings are signified by a red “X.” Unblocked ratings are signified by a green “✓.” As you block ratings, all ratings higher than the ones you select are blocked, as well. For example, if you choose to block the MPAA rating R, the higher ratings NC17 and X are automatically blocked too.
9.When you are done selecting the ratings to be blocked, press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message will appear listing the program’s ratings. The program can still be viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your PIN code to temporarily bypass the block.
Note:
Not all programs are rated. To block programs or movies that are unrated, see “Blocking unrated movies or programs,” page 19.
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