Parent menu
TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems.
In the 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.
To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need to set the display for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are also available. See page 28 for a description of the ratings.
The TV’s Parental Control feature functions by receiving the rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service provider.
xActivating the Parental Control feature
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the M/m buttons to select 
(Parent) and press the OK button.
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Enter password using 0 - 9 buttons
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Select | Set OK | Exit MENU |
3Enter a four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.
The “Parent” menu appears on the screen.
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| Select Country: | U.S.A. |
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| Change Password |
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Select | Set OK | Exit MENU |
If you access the “Parent” menu for the first time, you are requested to enter the password again for confirmation.
Note
Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad (see page 26).
Tips
•You need to enter the password here for any further access to the “Parent” menu. If you lose your password, see “Tip” on page 26.
•If you want to change the password, see page 25.
4Press the M/m buttons to select “Select Country” and press the OK button.
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| Select Country: | U.S.A. |
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| Change Password | Canada |
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Select | Set OK | Exit MENU |
5Press the M/m buttons to select your country/ region (U.S.A. or Canada) and press the OK button.
6Press the M/m buttons to select “Lock” and press the OK button.
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| Lock: | Off |
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| Select Country: | Child |
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| Change Password | Youth |
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7 Press the M/m buttons to select a desired rating and |
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If you select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” (Young Adult), the level of Parental Control is activated automatically.
Tip
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select “Child,” “Youth,” or “Y.Adult” to help simplify the rating selection. To set more restrictive ratings, select “Custom” (see “Selecting a Custom Rating” on page 26).
8 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
To deactivate the Parental Control feature
Set “Lock” to “Off” in the “Parent” menu.
To change the password
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the M/m buttons to select 
(Parent) and press the OK button.
3Enter your four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.
The “Parent” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to select “Change
Password” then press the OK button.
5Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons.
6Enter the password set in step 5 again to confirm.
7Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
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