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You can set the Player to block or allow playback according to the DVD movie rating. If someone tries to play a DVD whose rating exceeds the level you selected, PARENTAL VIOLATION may appear on the TV screen. Some DVDs may give you the option of entering your password to allow playback. If not, change the Parental setting so you can watch the Disc. Not all DVDs conform to the levels you select, as not all DVDs are coded or protected by the DVD manufacturer.Therefore, make sure the DVD plays according to your Parental setting before you allow children unlimited access to the Player or DVDs.
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Press 2 to select the Preference Page, then press OK or 4. You can
3 select the Preference Page only if you have completely stopped DVD playback by pressing STOP 9 twice as directed in step 1.
4 Press 4 to select Parental, then press 2. | |
- - Preference Page - - | |
Audio | 1 KID SAF |
Subtitle | 2 G |
Disc Menu | 3 PG |
Parental | 4 PG 13 |
Password | 5 PGR |
Default | 6 R |
| 7 NC17 |
| 8 ADULT |
Set G |
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Press 3 or 4 to choose the Parental level at which you want to
5 restrict playback, then press OK.
For example, if you do not want children to watch movies rated above PG, select PG 13. DVDs rated PG can play without entering a password; however, DVDs rated
Or, press 4 repeatedly to select Off in the next menu select if you want to disable this feature completely. All Discs will play.
RATING EXPLANATIONS
•ADULT - Mature material; should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence, or language.
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•R - Restricted; recommended that parents restrict children under age 17 from viewing or allow children to view only when supervised by a parent or adult guardian.
•PGR - Parental Guidance Required
•PG 13 - Material is unsuitable for children under age 13.
•PG - Parental Guidance suggested.
•G - General Audience; recommended as acceptable for viewers of all ages.
•KID SAFE - Safe for children to view
A screen will prompt you to enter your password. Press the
6 Number buttons to enter your
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to remove the menus.
Helpful Hints
•When you press STOP 9 twice to stop DVD playback so you can adjust the Parental level, playback automatically starts at the beginning of the DVD when you resume playback.
•The Parental settings do not affect Video CDs, Super Video CDs, or Audio CDs. Parental only affects DVD playback.
