Using the TV’s Features
The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the
Rating Field
Lets you select
from a list of age-
based ratings you
can block or view.
TV ratings
Go back
Status D L S V FV
Content Themes
Lists the content themes
you can block or view.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked ( 
) or locked ( 
).
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only | |
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Parents Strongly Cautioned | |
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Parental Guidance Suggested | |
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General Audience | |
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Directed to Children 7 years and older | |
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| All Children |
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TV ratings
Go back
Status D L S V FV
US V-Chip TV Ratings
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age- based rating level.
1.Choose Parental control from the Main Menu. If Parental controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
2.Highlight and select US
3.Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
4. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block.
5.Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK.
6.Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect.
Note: If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password.
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