How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR

The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).

1.Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

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2.Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.

The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

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3.The “V-Chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “MPAA

Rating”, then press the ENTER button.

4.The “MPAA Rating” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular MPAA category. Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will cycle through the MPAA categories:

G: General audience (no restrictions).

PG: Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned.

R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.

NC-17: No children under age 17.

X: Adults only.

NR: Not rated.

Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings.

Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.

While a particular category is selected, press the ENTER button to activate it. The “ ” symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.

The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “More restrictive”. For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R”, “NC-17” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

 

 

 

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MPAA Rating

 

 

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MPAA Rating

 

 

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