Using the SET RATING feature (V-Chip control)

Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The SET RATING feature in the V-CHIP CONTROL menu detects these signals and blocks programs according to your rating selections. This feature includes blocking for MPAA, YOUTH TV, and TV ratings, as described below and on the next page.

MPAA rating blocking

(Independent rating system for movies)

Note:

The V-Chip function is only available for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system (Puce-V) is not supported.

To enable MPAA rating blocking and select the level of blocking:

1.Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears.

Selecting V-CHIP CONTROL in the

2.Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then press •. The PIN code entering screen opens.

3.Press the Channel Numbers (0–9) to enter your 4-digit PIN code (see page 29). The V-CHIP CONTROL menu opens.

4.Press y or z to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.

5.Press x or • to select “Y” to enable blocking.

Note: The ENABLE BLOCKING setting does not affect the BLOCK CHANNEL feature.

SET UP

MORE

V-CHIP CONTROL

FAVORITE CH

 

 

CH LABEL

 

 

 

TIMER:

 

0 MIN

 

MORE

 

 

 

MOVE [

]

START [

]

SET UP

ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] N

SET RATING

SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE

SET UP menu

V-CHIP CONTROL menu open, with

ENABLE BLOCKING highlighted

Using the TV’s Features

6. Press y or z to highlight SET RATING, and then

BLOCK CHANNEL

 

press • to open the SET RATING menu.

MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ]

 

7.Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING.

8.Press • to block (“X”) or x to unblock (“”).

SET UP

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

ENABLE BLOCKING: [Y] N

 

M PA A R AT I N G :

SET RATING

 

X

NC17 R PG13 PG G

SET BLOCKING OPTIONS

 

x

x

 

NEW PIN CODE

 

YOUTH TV RATING:

BLOCK CHANNEL

 

Y7FV

Y7

Y

 

 

TV RATING

 

MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ]

 

MOVE [

]

SELECT [ ]

 

MPAA (movie) ratings that can be blocked

 

 

X

X-rated (For adults only)

 

 

NC17

Not intended for anyone 17 and under

 

 

R

Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or

 

adult guardian.)

 

 

PG13

Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be

 

inappropriate for children under 13)

 

 

PG

Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be

 

suitable for children)

 

 

G

General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)

 

 

yzx •

MENU

To disable (unblock) MPAA rating blocking:

Follow steps 1–5 above, but select “N” in step 5 to disable blocking.

Note: This also will unblock TV and YOUTH TV rating blocking (see next page).

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Toshiba 32AF14 owner manual Using the SET Rating feature V-Chip control, Press y or z to highlight SET RATING, and then

32AF14 specifications

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