V-CHIP OPERATION

WHAT IS THE V-CHIP?

The V-CHIP is a microprocessor control circuit which recognizes TV and Motion Picture Ratings. These ratings are contained in a special electronic identification signal that is part of many television programs and recorded videotapes.

An on-screen menu allows the parent to set a secret 4-key combination ACCESS CODE and choose which programs are suitable for viewing, and which programs should be blocked.

(Please note that we have set an initial ACCESS CODE at the factory. This initial code is VOL +, VOL +, VOL + VOL +).

Once set, the television will only display those programs whose ratings fall within the standards the parent has chosen. Programs which do not fall within the standards the parent has chosen will not be displayed unless the access code is entered.

V-CHIP OPERATION

CALLING UP THE BLOCKING MENU WITH YOUR ACCESS CODE

1.

Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2.

Use the CHANNEL

/

buttons move the cursor to FUNCTION.

3.

Use the CHANNEL

/

buttons to move the cursor to BLOCKING.

4.Press the VOLUME + button.

5.The ACCESS CODE screen will appear.

Some TV programs and movies may not be compatible with V-chip ratings.

GENERAL PROCEDURE

As shipped from the factory, the V-CHIP is not operational until you perform these procedures : Enter your 4-key ACCESS CODE to bring up the BLOCKING MENU

For initial setup, we strongly recommend that you use the factory preset ACCESS CODE of

VOL +, VOL +, VOL + VOL +. Instructions on changing the ACCESS CODE are at the end of this section.

Enable Motion Picture rating and choose the Motion Picture Ratings which you wish to block.

MENU

PICTURE

SOUND

TIME

SETUP

FUNCTION

LANGUAGE :ENGLISH

: SEL. + : ENTER

: EXIT

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION

 

 

 

 

BLUE BACK

: OFF

CCD

: OFF

TILT

: 0

BLOCKING

 

 

: SEL. + : SET

: PREV.

 

 

 

 

ENTER ACCESS CODE

- - - -

Enable TV Parental Guide Ratings and choose the TV Parental Guide Ratings which you wish to block.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - READ BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER

We urge you to read the entire V-CHIP section of this manual and make sure you understand it throughly before proceeding further.

Once chosen and enabled, programs whose ratings have been blocked CANNOT be viewed unless you enter the 4 button key combination ACCESS CODE.

If you forget the Access Code, the only way that you can clear the settings is by bringing the television to an Authorized Service Center. This is NOT covered under the warranty.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INITIAL V-CHIP ACCESS CODE AS SHIPPED FROM OUR FACTORY IS VOL +, VOL +, VOL +, VOL + (Press the VOL + button 4 times).

6. Enter the 4-button ACCESS CODE you have chosen. As you

press each button, an asterisk (

) will appear on the screen.

 

*

For initial set-up, use the factory preset ACCESS CODE:

VOL +, VOL +, VOL +, VOL +.

7.As soon as you press the 4th button the BLOCKING menu appears on the screen.

BLOCKING

MOTION PICTURE

TV PARENTAL GUIDE

CANADIAN ENGLISH

CANADIAN FRENCH

BLOCK: OFF CHANGE CODE

: SEL. + : SET

:

 

 

PREV.

 

 

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