Adjusting TV settings

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3Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000. You should change the password to a number you can remember. The Parental Controls menu opens.

4Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust the option. You can select:

Change Password–Lets you change the password. The first time you use this function, use the default password (0000). If you want to change it, first enter the new password then enter the same password again.

Channel Block–Lets you block any channel you select.

Input Block–Lets you block the input source with this function. For example, if you want to block AV input, highlight AV, then press ENTER.The AV input will be blocked.

Program Block

A–Rating Enable is on.

B–U.S. TV Ratings: You can choose TV ratings according to the illustration on the screen.

C–The settings for U.S. Movie Ratings, Canada (English) Ratings, and Canada (French) Ratings follow Step B. If you want to block an unrated program, turn on this function. You can select all the ratings listed in the charts below.

Note: On the MPAA RATING screen, press or to select the rating. That rating and all other higher ratings are blocked.

U.S. TV ratings (age-based)

These ratings are determined by the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC).

TV-Y

All children.

 

 

TV-Y7

Suitable for children 7 and older.

 

 

TV-G

General audiences.

 

 

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested.

 

 

TV-14

Parental guidance strongly suggested.

 

 

TV-MA

Mature audiences only.

 

 

U. S. TV ratings (content-based)

FV

Fantasy violence.

VViolence.

SSexual situations.

LStrong language.

DSuggestive dialog.

U.S. movie (MPAA) ratings

These ratings are determined by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).

GGeneral audiences.

PG

Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13

Suitable for children 13 and older.

RParental guidance suggested for children under 17.

NC-17

Not suitable for children under 17.

XAdults only.

Canadian English ratings

These ratings are based on the Canadian Home Video Rating System, determined by the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association (CMPDA).

C

Suitable for all children.

 

 

C8+

Suitable for children 8 and older.

 

 

G

General audiences.

 

 

PG

Parental guidance suggested.

 

 

14+

Suitable for children 14 and older.

 

 

18+

Adults only.

 

 

Canadian French ratings

These ratings are based on the classification categories determined by La Régle du cinéma du Québec.

GGeneral audiences.

8 ans+

Suitable for children 8 and older.

13 ans+

Suitable for children 13 and older.

 

 

16 ans+

Suitable for children 16 and older.

 

 

18 ans+

Adults only.

5Press EXIT to close the menu.

Adjusting TV settings

To adjust the setup:

1Press MENU. The Main menu opens.

2Press or to highlight Setup, then press ENTER or . The Setup menu opens.

3Press or to highlight an option, then press or to adjust the option. You can select:

OSD Language–Press the right or left arrow buttons to choose the OSD Language. Choices include English, Spanish, and French.

Screen Mode–Press the arrow buttons to choose the screen aspect ratio. Choices include Normal, Wide, or Cinema to Zoom. You can also press the ZOOM button on your remote control.

DPMS–Use this setting with a computer. When DPMS is on, the computer controls whether the screen is on or off. For example, if the computer is in sleep mode, the screen is switched off. If the computer is activated, the screen also is activated.

Time Setup–Lets you set the exact time. You can also set up Sleeper Time and Auto Sleep Time.