What the Ratings Mean, Ratings in the U.S.A | Sony KE-42M1 manual

9 Repeat step 8 tbr other extenders.

All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked.

] 0 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

To block programs or movies broadcast

without a rating

Unrated option allows you to block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating.

The unrated option is available only when you have selected U.S.A. as your country/region.

1Perform steps 1 and 2 of"Selecting a Custom Rating" on page 68.

2Press 4"/11,to select "Unrated," then press (ZD.

3Press 4"/11,to select "Block," then press @.

Option	Description
Allow	Allows	programs	and movies that are
	broadcast	without	a rating.
Block	Blocks all programs and movies that are
	Blocks all programs and movies that are
	broadcast	without	a rating.

4Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

Note

If you choose to block unrated TV programs, be aware that the

following types of programs may be blocked: programs

broadcast from another country.region, emergency broadcasts,

political programs, sports, news, public service announcements,

religious programs, and weather.

What the Ratings Mean

Ratings in the U.S.A.

Sony's predetermined ratings

These are original ratings that Sony has

predetermined according to the viewer's age. Each rating allows tbr viewing of certain programs, as follows:

Option	Description
Child	Suitable	for chil&en			under	the
	age of 7.
	Viewable	U.S.	movie		ratings:
	G, NR,	and NiA
	Viewable	U.S.	TV	ratings:
	TV-Y, TV-G, and TV-NR
Youth	Suitable	for chil&en			aged	7
	and older.
	Viewable	U.S.	movie		ratings:
	G, PG, NR, and NiA
	Viewable	U.S.	TV	ratings:
	TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG,
	and TV-NR
Y.Adult (Young Adult)	Suitable	for chil&en			aged	13
	and older.
	Viewable	U.S.	movie		ratings:
	G, PG, PG-13,		NR,	and NiA
	Viewable	U.S.	TV	ratings:
	TV-Y, TV-YT, TV-G, TV-PG,
	TV- 14, and TV-NR

For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult

(Young Adult) ratings, see the tbllowing custom

rating options.

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Contents

EGA Operating Instructions Owners Record Contacting Sony Safety Important Notice Wiring Power SourcesFor the set with a polarized AC power cord plug Cleaning Accessories For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plugAC power cord Damage requiring service Carry the TV in the specified manner InstallationOptional accessories Protruding location Ship and vessel Power-Cord ProtectionOutdoor use Outdoor Antenna Grounding Safety Check ServiceReplacement Parts Servicing Installing the TV Watching Using Advanced Features Additional Information When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes Following Overview of the Remote ControlUnpacking Remote Control Descriptions Sony Reset PIC OFF Power Display Sleep Programming the Remote Control Changer Manufacturers CodesSatellite Receiver Operating Cable Box Using Your Remote Controls withOther Equipment Operating a satellite receiver Operating a DVD player or DVD Changer Operating a DVD 5.1 Channel Sony DAV Front Panel Controls and Connectors Overview of the TV Controls and ConnectorsTo open the drop-down panel Rear Panel Connectors Lmono Preventing the TV from Falling Down Connecting directly to cable or an antenna Basic Connections Connecting Cable or an AntennaConnector types Cable box connections Connecting the Power Cord Connecting Optional EquipmentConnect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet Connecting a VCR and Cable TV VCR Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Connecting a Satellite Receiver and a VCR Udioir Connecting an Audio Receiver When using your audio system speakers Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors AUDIO-L Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors AUDIO-L Connecting a Digital Cable Box +,,,!Jl Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with Hdmi Connector Page When using the TVs speakers as the center speaker II-NaCENTERISPEAKER-d Connecting a Camcorder To cancel Auto Program Setting the TVSetting the Channels To perform Auto Program again To watch VHF/UHF channels with an antenna Tip To fix in a TV channel Using the MenuIii% To open the menu screen and select Option To adjust the settingSelecting the On-screen Menu Language You can select the language to be displayed in all menus Press Menu Watching the TV Adjust the volume using the VOL +/- buttonsOther button Operations Press tt/ to select Setup, then press @ Offers this serviceWatching with closed caption Selecting the Picture Mode Picture Press 4/11,to select Effect, then press @ Selecting the Effect ModePress t,/4 to select Audio, then press @ Press t,/4 to select TruSurround, then press Using the Wide Screen Mode Changing the Wide Screen Mode Wide Press 4,/11,to select Screen, then press Using the menuPress 4,/!!, to select the desired screen mode, then press Wide Screen Mode options available in the Screen menu Default Using the Freeze Using the Picture Off Function Call Setting the Center Speaker Mode Using the Center Speaker FeatureTo return to the normal speaker mode Listening to the center speaker sound from the TVs speakers @ @ @ Press 4,/ to select Phase then press Adjusting the phase of the soundPress t1,/€ to select Audio, then press To return to watching the TV Setting the Video InputsPress Video Video 4* indication appears Press TV, any of 0-9 and ENT enter or CH + Using the Video Label and Skip Feature Press t,/ to select Setup, then press Using Favorite Channels Setting your favorite channels Using the Channel Label Feature Watching favorite channels Press 4,/11,to select Channel, then press %¸ Reoo Adjusting the Picture Position Vertically Adjusting the Picture Position Horizontally Press /II, to select Screen, then Press @ Press t,/II, to select Video, then press Adjusting the Picture QualityPress II, to Select Picture Then press @ To reset to the factory settings Selective Adjusting the Sound Quality Press Tl,//4./, to make the desired Adjustment Then Press @ Selective options Selecting Stereo or Bilingual ProgramsYou can enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Selecting stereo or bilingual programs using the menu Selecting How to Control the Volume TVsSpeakersPress To select the desired Reception Then Press tl,/ to select Audio Out, then press Press t1/ to select Audio, then pressPress 4,/ to select the desired option, then press Press tl,/ to select Audio, then Using the ParentalControl Feature Press tl,/ to select the desired option, then press Press /II, to select @, Parent, then press Press 4,/11,to select Select Country, then press To deactivate the Parental Control feature Set Lock to Off in the Parent menu 2o,,o Selecting a Custom Rating English Rating To block programs or movies broadcast Without a rating What the Ratings MeanRatings in the U.S.A Sonys predetermined ratings Movie ratings TV ratings Ratings in Canada Canadian English Language ratings Using the Screen Saver Function Turning Off the TV Automatically To 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