On-ScreenDisplay Menu

Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed.

IMPORTANT:

Three conditions must be met to enable the VChip/see pages 22 to 24):

t.Secret No is registered.

2.V Chip/V Chip (DT//Only) settings have been made. The "V Chip (DTV Only)" will only be selectable when

a new rating system can be downloaded via digital bloadcasting in the US

8."Status" is set to "On"

[] New Secret No.

You can _t and change the secret number by using C_9. h_put Secret No.: When you change the secret number,

enter the old 4 digit secret number here The cursor moves to "New Secret No,"

New Secret No.: When you set the new secret number, enter the new 4 digit secret number here The culsor moves to "Reconfirm",

Reconfirm: Enter the same 4 digit number you set in "New Seclet No"

[] Secret No. C_ear

You can clear your secret nu/rlber.

Yes: Your secret number is cleared

No: Your secret number is not cleared

As a p_ecautionary measure, make a note of your secret number and keep it in a familiar place,

If the secret number is cleared, the Status setting automatically sets to "Oft", "V-Chip" and "Status" will not be selectable fiom the menu.

Used to enable or disable the parental control function. This function will not be selectable _rom the menu it

you do not first configure your secret number. On: Enables Palental CTRL

Off: Disables Parental CTRL

V CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree ot control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable tot child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V CHIP feature in your TV. "V-Chip" and "Status" will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number.

The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content: T_/ Parental Guidelines and movie ratings.

The TV Parental Guidelines wo/k in conjunction with the

V CHIP to help parents screen out inapp/opriate television shows f/om their children

Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association d America (MPAA) as watched on cable T_/and not edited for television, The V CHIP can also be set to block MPAA rated movies

The setting automatically enters "Block" for any ratings below your selection.

If Status is not set to "On", the configuration settings will not work.

[] MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system)

Example

Press _/_ to adjust the item to your desired position. "_" indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit.

G: General audiences. All ages admitted,

PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

P(_-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 1g,

R:Restricted. Under 17 lequires accompanying palent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions)

N0-17: No one 17 and under admitted,

X:X is an older rating that is unified with NC 17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies

Volunta/y movie rating system only uses an age based rating,

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Sharp LC-32SB24U operation manual On-ScreenDisplay Menu, New Secret No

LC-32SB24U specifications

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