The V-Chip will automatically block certain

NOTE

categories dealing with more sensitive material.

xx If information is not downloaded from the

For example, if you block the TV-Y category,

broadcasting station, the

then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked.

Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is

Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all

deactivated.

the categories in the young adult group will be

xx Parental restriction information is automatically

blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA). The

downloaded while watching DTV channels. It

sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work similarly. So, if you

may take several seconds.

block the L sub-rating in TV-PG, then the L sub-

xx The Downloadable U.S. Rating menu

ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be

blocked.

is available for use after information is

MPAA Rating: You can block movies depending on

downloaded from the broadcasting station.

However, depending on the information from

their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of

the broadcasting station, it may not be available

America(MPAA) has implemented a rating system that

for use.

provides parents or guardians with advanced information

xx Parental restriction levels differ depending on

on which films are appropriate for children.

–– G: General audience (no restrictions). / PG: Parental

the broadcasting station. The default menu

name and Downloadable US Rating change

guidance suggested. / PG-13: Parents strongly

depending on the downloaded information.

cautioned. / R: Restricted. Children under 17 should

xx Even if you set the on-screen display to another

be accompanied by an adult. / NC-17: No children

under age 17. / X: Adults only. / NR: Not rated.

language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating

The V-Chip will automatically block any category

menu will appear in English only.

that deals with more sensitive material. For

xx The rating will automatically block certain

example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R,

categories that deal with more sensitive

NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked.

material.

Canadian English: You can block TV programs

xx The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc)

depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.

and TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H..etc)

–– C: Programming intended for children under age 8. /

may differ depending on the broadcasting

C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable

station.

for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.

■■ Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear.

/ G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.

Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As

/ PG: Parental Guidance. / 14+: Programming

soon as the 4 digits are entered, the

contains themes or content which may not be

Confirm New PIN screen appears. Re-enter the same

suitable for viewers under the age of 14. / 18+: Adult

4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN

programming.

has been memorized.

The V-Chip will automatically block any category

 

that deals with more sensitive material. For

How to watch a restricted channel

example, if you block the G category, then

If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip

PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked.

will block it. The screen will go blank and the following

Canadian French: You can block TV programs

message will appear:

depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.

This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Please enter the PIN

–– G: General / 8 ans+: Programming generally

to unblock.

considered acceptable for children 8 years and over

If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control

to watch on their own. / 13 ans+: Programming may

buttons in the following sequence, which resets

not be suitable for children under the age of 13. /

the pin to “0-0-0-0:” POWER (off) → MUTE → 8

16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children

→ 2 → 4 → POWER(on)

under the age of 16. / 18 ans+: Programming

 

restricted to adults.

 

The V-Chip will automatically block any category

 

that deals with more sensitive material. For

 

example, if you block the 8 ans+ category, then

 

13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically

 

be blocked also.

 

Downloadable U.S. Rating: Parental restriction

 

information can be used while watching DTV channels.

 

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