Using Conventional TV Features (continued)
Using the PARENTAL
2Enter a four digit password* using the
5Move the joystick up or down to select
ON, and press 
.
CONTROL Feature
TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on one of two rating systems. One is the Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (TV ratings), and the other is the Motion Picture
PARENTAL CONTROL
PASSWORD: _ _ _ _
Confirm password | Exit MENU |
Move |
*Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on the phone number pad. (see page 69)
PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL LOCK: ON
RATING: CHILD CHANGE PASSWORD
Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings).
To block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children, you need to set the TV for both rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available.
See pages 70 and 71 for a description of the ratings.
Activating the PARENTAL CONTROL Feature
First, set a password, then select your desired rating from Sony’s predetermined ratings.
1Select PARENTAL CONTROL from the SET UP menu. (see page 59)
PARENTAL CONTROL
PASSWORD: _ _ _ _
Use
Move | Exit MENU |
64
3To confirm the password,
Your password is stored and the PARENTAL CONTROL menu automatically appears.
If you want to change the password, see page 69.
PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL LOCK: OFF
RATING: CHILD
CHANGE PASSWORD
Move
Select 
Exit MENU
4Make sure that PARENTAL LOCK is
highlighted, and press 
.
PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL LOCK: ON
OFF
RATING: CHILD
CHANGE PASSWORD
Move
Select 
Exit MENU
Move
Select 
Exit MENU
6Move the joystick up or down to select RATING, and press 
.
PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL LOCK: ON
RATING: CHILD
CHANGE PASSWORDYOUTH
YOUNG ADULT
CUSTOM
Age up to 6
Move | Select Exit MENU |
7Move the joystick up or down to select a desired rating (CHILD, YOUTH and YOUNG ADULT), and press 
.
If you want to select the ratings from CUSTOM, go to step 4 of “Selecting a Custom Rating” on page 66.
8Press MENU to exit the menu.