PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.

The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broad- casting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period. To use this function, the following must be done :

1.Set ratings and categories to be blocked.

2.Specify a password

3.Enable the lock

PARENTAL CONTROL

V-Chip rating and categories

Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to- video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.

Ratings for Television programs including made-for-TV movies :

TV-G

(General audience)

TV-MA (Mature audience only)

TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested)

TV-Y

(All children)

TV-14

(Parents strongly cautioned)

TV-Y7

(Children 7 years older)

SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM

Setting up Your Password

Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. A password is required to gain access to this menu.

For USA

For Canada

/ RATING

LOCK

Move

Enter

Lock System

: Off

 

Set Password

 

 

Block Channel

 

 

Movie Rating

 

 

TV Rating-Children

 

 

TV Rating-General

 

 

Downloadable Rating

Input Block

LOCK

Move

Enter

Lock System

: Off

 

Set Password

 

 

Block Channel

 

 

TV Rating-English

 

 

TV Rating-French

 

 

Downloadable Rating

Input Block

Enter Password

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Close

1 MENU

ENTER

Select LOCK.

 

 

 

 

Enter the password as requested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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word “0-0-0-0”.

Input the password.

 

 

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LG Electronics 5250DC, 4750DC owner manual Parental Control / Ratings, SET Password & Lock System, Setting up Your Password