Using the TV Rating lock (For certain regions only)
You can control access to TV programs based on their content as defined by your broadcaster or program provider. Your TV is equipped with a computer chip (V-chip) which can block program content based on their rating.
The TV ratings are based on age with content-based sub ratings so you can decide which category and content to apply for the rating lock.
Age-based rating | Content-based rating |
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• | TV-Y | None |
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• | TV-Y7 | FV (Fantasy violence) |
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• | TV-G | None |
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• | TV-PG | V (Violence) |
| | S (Sex) |
| | L (Strong Language) |
| | D (Sexual dialog) |
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• | TV-14 | V (Violence) |
| | S (Sex) |
| | L (Strong Language) |
| | D (Sexual dialog) |
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• | TV-MA | V (Violence) |
| | S (Sex) |
| | L (Strong Language) |
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Repeat the steps from the section on Accessing Parental Lock to get into the Parental Lock sub-menu.
1.Press ï button until TV Rating is highlighted.
2.Press u button to select TV Rating. The list of TV rating labels will be displayed on the right panel. These ratings are based on age groups.
3.Press ï or Î button to highlight your choice of TV rating label.
Some of the age-based ratings have con- tent-based sub ratings. Refer to the table listing the age and content-based ratings.
TV-Y: Suitable for all children. Programs are not expected to frighten children.
TV-Y7: For children 7 years or olderwho can tell make-believe from reality. Some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence. Programs may frighten younger children under 7 years of age.
TV-Y7 FV: Fantasy violence more intense or combative than those in TV-Y7 category.
TV-G: Suitable for all children but not designed specifically for children.
TV-PG: Parental guidance needed. Some violence, strong language, sexual situations or suggestive dialog. Parents should watch these programs with their children.
TV-14: Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Content has violence, strong language, sexual situations or suggestive dialog.
TV-MA: For adult viewing. Not suitable for chiildren under 17 years of age.
Main | |
Picture | Timer |
Sound | Child Lock |
Features | Parental Lock |
Install | Active Control |
| Closed Caption |
Parental Lock | |
Lock Channel | TV-Y |
Change Code | TV-Y7 |
Clear All | TV-G |
Lock All | TV-PG |
Movie Rating | TV-14 |
TV Rating | TV-MA |
Block Options | |
