Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)

Using the Parental Control Feature

The TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems.

In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings)

In Canada: Canadian English Language ratings to rate television programs in English, and Canadian French Language ratings to rate those in French.

1Select “Parental Control” from the Set Up menu. (see page 30)

 

 

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Select Exit

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2Enter a four digit password* using the 0–

9 buttons.

 

 

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P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l

 

 

 

 

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F l a s h F o c u s :

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Move Select Exit MENU

4Make sure that “Country ”is highlighted,

and press .

P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l

C o u n t r y :

U . S . A .

P a r e n t a l L o

C a n a d a

R a t i n g :

C h i l d

C h a n g e P a s s w o r d

Move Select Exit MENU

5Press Vor vto select your country (U.S.A.

or Canada), and press .

P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l

C o u n t r y :

U . S . A .

P a r e n t a l L o c k : O f f

R a t i n g :

C h i l d

C h a n g e P a s s w o r d

To block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available.

See pages 39 to 41 for a description of the ratings.

The Parental Control feature of the TV functions by receiving the rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service provider.

Activating the Parental Control

Feature

First, set a password, then select your desired rating from Sony’s predetermined ratings.

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*Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad. (see page 39)

3To confirm the password, re-enter the same password with the 0–9 buttons. Your password is stored and the Parental Control menu automatically appears.

If you want to change the password, see

page 38.

P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l

C o u n t r y :

U . S . A .

P a r e n t a l L o c k : O f f

R a t i n g :

C h i l d

C h a n g e P a s s w o r d

Move Select Exit MENU

Move Select Exit MENU

6Press Vor vto select “Parental Lock,”

and press .

P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l

C o u n t r y :

U . S . A .

P a r e n t a l

L o c k :

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R a t i n g :

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C h a n g e P a s s w o r d

Move

Select Exit MENU