Initial Setup

V-Chip

Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables you to block channels or content that you feel to be inappropriate for children, based on US and Canada rating guidelines. V-Chip has no effect on video signals from a DVD discs, VCR tapes or Camcorder connection.

Note: Some programs, and movies are broadcast without a ratings signal. Even if you set up V-CHIP ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. See page 37 for information on how to block unrated programs.

Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-Chip function is based on specifications designed for the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.

You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The V-Chip menu below is the starting point for your V-Chip settings

You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use any or all of the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings). Descriptions for setting each of the three V-Chip formats appear in the next six pages along with descriptions of the rating categories.

To access the rating categories:

 

Press the MENU button

π†

To "Initial Setup"

è

To enter

π†

To "V-Chip"

è

To operate (Password input screen will

 

appear)

 

Enter the password by using the 10 button

 

keypad

Initial Setup > V-Chip

V-Chip

 

 

Off

Set US TV Ratings

 

 

 

Set Movie Ratings

 

 

 

Set Canadian Ratings English

 

 

Set Canadian Ratings French

 

 

Unrated

 

 

View

 

 

BACK

MENU

Select

Operate

Back

Exit

The V-Chip main screen will appear when the password is correct.

è To turn V-Chip "On" or "Off" (V-Chip must be turned "On" for rating settings to operate)

π† To move to V-Chip menu (see following pages for descriptions of each item)

Notes:

•If you input the wrong password, go back to the initial Setup Menu.•To set the password, see "Set Lock Code", page 38.

•"Advanced V-Chip Rating" and "Advanced Canadian Rating" menus may be displayed sometimes between "Set Canadian Ratings French" and "Unrated". These menus are reserved for future use, as of February 2006.

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