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03 Basic Features
The V-Chip will automatically bl ock certain
categories dealing with more se nsitive material.
For example, if you block the TV-Y category,
then TV-Y7 will automatically be bloc ked.
Similarly, if you block the TV-G catego ry, then all
the categories in the young adult grou p will be
blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, T V-14 and TV-MA). The
sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work similarly. So, if you
block the L sub-rating in TV-PG, the n the L sub-
ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automaticall y be
blocked.
MPAA Rating: You can block movies depending on
their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of
America(MPAA) has implemented a rating system that
provides parents or guardians with advanced information
on which films are appropriate for children.
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.
The V-Chip will automatically bl ock any category
that deals with more sensitive materi al. For
example, if you block the PG-13 category, then R,
NC-17 and X will automatically be blocked.
Canadian English: You can block TV programs
depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.
C: Programming intended for children under age 8. /
C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable
for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
/ G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
/ PG: Parental Guidance. / 14+: Programming
contains themes or content which may not be
suitable for viewers under the age of 14. / 18+: Adult
programming.
The V-Chip will automatically bl ock any category
that deals with more sensitive materi al. For
example, if you block the G category, then
PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked.
Canadian French: You can block TV programs
depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings.
G: General / 8 ans+: Programming generally
considered acceptable for children 8 years and over
to watch on their own. / 13 ans+: Programming may
not be suitable for children under the age of 13. /
16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children
under the age of 16. / 18 ans+: Programming
restricted to adults.
The V-Chip will automatically bl ock any category
that deals with more sensitive materi al. For
example, if you block the 8 ans+ categor y, 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.
NOTE
x
If information is not downloaded from th e
broadcasting station, the
Downloadable U.S. Rating men u is
deactivated.
x
Parental restriction information i s automatically
downloaded while watching DTV cha nnels. It
may take several seconds.
x
The Downloadable U.S. Rating m enu
is available for use after informati on is
downloaded from the broadcasting s tation.
However, depending on the information from
the broadcasting station, it may not be avail able
for use.
x
Parental restriction levels dif fer depending on
the broadcasting station. The defaul t menu
name and Downloadable US Rati ng change
depending on the downloaded info rmation.
x
Even if you set the on-screen display to anothe r
language, the Downloadable U.S. R ating
menu will appear in English only.
x
The rating will automatically bloc k certain
categories that deal with more sen sitive
material.
x
The rating titles (For example: Humor Leve l..etc)
and TV ratings (For example: DH, MH, H..etc)
may differ depending on the broad casting
station.
Change PIN: The Change PIN screen will appear.
Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As
soon as the 4 digits are entered, the
Confirm New PIN screen appears. Re-enter the same
4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN
has been memorized.
How to watch a restricted channel
If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip
will block it. The screen will go blank and the following
message will appear:
This channel is blocked by V-Chip. Please enter the PIN
to unblock.
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control
buttons in the following sequence, w hich resets
the pin to “0-0-0-0:” POWER (off) M UTE 8
2 4 POWER(on)
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