Closed Captions, Setting the V-CHIP, TV Rating

CLOSED CAPTIONS

WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?

This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. When available, closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.

TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS

Press CAP/TEXT on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two closed caption modes (captions and 1/2 of ffull screen Text).

Captions: This closed caption mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of Closed Captions 1/2). Generally, closed captions in English are transmitted on captions channel 1 and closed captions in other languages are transmitted on captions channel 2.

The captions will appear in places on the screen where they will least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom of the screen. News programs will usually show three-line closed captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other shows provide two or three lined captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue. Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis. Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes.

Text: When available, the Text mode will fill part of the screen with a programming schedule or other information. After selecting a closed caption mode, it will stay in effect until it is changed, even if the channel is changed. If the captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal, the captions will reappear when the signal is received again. If the channels are changed, the captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.

For television programs broadcasting with closed captions, look in your TV guide for the closed captions symbol (CC).

¥When activating the closed captioned decoder, there will be a short delay before the closed captioned text appears on the screen.

¥Closed captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.

¥If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in the caption mode.

¥Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during closed captioning. This is normal with closed captioning, especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow time for editing.

¥When captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere with closed captions.

¥Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the closed captioned signal.

¥If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the closed caption decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.

SETTING THE V-CHIP

The V-Chip function is available only for the U. S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported.

This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller that provides you with channel viewing access controls and restrictions. This function is to prevent your children from watching violent or sexual scenes that you may choose to exclude.

1Press MENU and then SET + or – until the indicator next to ÒV-CHIP SETÓ begins to flash, then press ENTER.

2Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel selection buttons (0Ð9).

In the event of entering an incorrect password press RESET. Then press ENTER.

3Enter the password again, and then press ENTER.

4Press SET + or – until the indicator next to ÒV-CHIPÓ begins to flash.

Press ENTER to select ON.

5Press SET + or – until the indicator next to ÒTV RATINGÓ or ÒMPAA RATINGÓ begins to flash. Press ENTER.

6Press SET + or – to select the desired rating for the applicable video or TV channel. Press ENTER.

7Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared.

NOTES:

TV RATING

SET Ð

SET +

OFF TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA

TV-Y: All children	TV-PG: Parental guidance
TV-Y7: 7 years old and above	TV-14: 14 years old and above
TV-G: Children's program	TV-MA: 17 years old and above

When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press RECALL to explain the rating.

Press SET + or – to select the desired rating you want. Press ENTER to select the setting ON or OFF.

MPAA RATING

SET Ð

SET +

OFF G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

G: All ages	R: Under 17 years old parental
PG: Parental guidance	guidance suggested
PG-13: Parental guidance less	NC-17: 17 years old and above
than 13 years old	X: Adult only

¥ If you want to change your password, follow steps 1 and 2 and select ÒCHANGE PASSWORDÓ option. Then enter your new password.

¥ The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal.

¥ Once you block a program using the V-Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched based on the content of the show. When the program starts, the ÒINPUT PASSWORDÓ will appear on the screen. When you want to release the V-Chip temporarily, enter the password.

If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V-Chip function was temporarily released, the original setting will be resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching you must re-enter your password to temporarily release your V-Chip function again.

¥ When you watch the TV using a cable box or a VCR and the TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4, you must release the V-Chip temporarily. The V-Chip setting will not be resumed until you turn off the TV. The TV channel is not used in this case.

¥ When changing the channel with the cable box or the VCR, approximately 10 seconds will pass until the program appears. ¥ If you forget or lose your password, you can reset it using the following procedure:

- While holding down the VOLUME D button on the TV, press Ò0Ó on the remote control for a few seconds.

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