9
ENGLISH
:all ages
:parental guidance
:parental guidance
less than 13 years old
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
:under 17 years old
parental guidance
suggested
:17 years old and above
:adult only
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press the
DISPLAY button to explain the rating.
Press the or button to select the desired rating you
want. Press the button to select the setting “ON” or “OFF”.
NOTES:
•
For viewing restrictions when using a DVD player or VCR, please consult the respective user guide.
•If you lose the password, you can cancel the existing password by the following procedure:
- Keep pressing (Volume) – button of the main unit and press “0” key of remote control simultaneously for a few seconds.
• If you want to change password, follow steps 1-3 and select “CHANGE PASSWORD” 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 “IF YOU CANCEL PROTECT, INPUT PASSWORD.” 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.
•If you are changing channels using a VCR or a cable box, while the TV remains on channel 3 or 4, the V-Chip operates
differently. When you enter your password to temporarily release the block on any channel, you have completely disabled
the V-Chip function for all stations. To reset the V-Chip turn your TV off and back on.
• Some cable boxes are built with a delay feature, in some cases it can take up to 10 seconds for a program to appear after
the password has been input.
SETTING V-CHIP
This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller which provides you with channel viewing access controls and restrictions when
viewing broadcast programs and movies. This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes
that you may choose to exclude.
Press the MENU button and press the or
button to select “V-CHIP SET”, then press the
button.
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel
selection buttons (0-9).
In the event of entering incorrect password press the
button. Enter your correct number. Then press the
button.
Enter the same password for confirmation, then press
the button.
Press the or button to select “V-CHIP”.
Press the button to select “ON”.
Press the or button to select “TV RATING”
or “MOVIE RATING”.
Press the or button to select the desired rating for
the applicable video or TV channel.
Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is
cleared.
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OFF TV-Y7 TV-G TV-14 TV-MA
TV–Y TV-PG

TV RATING

TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
: all children
: 7 years old and above
: childrens program
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
: parental guidance
: 14 years old and above
: 17 years old and above

MOVIE RATING

MOVIE RATING (for broadcast movies only).
OFF PG PG-13 R NC-17 XG
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