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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features
Note:
•If you place an “X” in the box next to “ ‘None’
Rated,” programs rated “None” will be
blocked; however, programs that do not
provide any rating information will not be
blocked.
•To display the rating of the program you are
watching, press on the remote control. If
it is rated “None,” the word “TV-NONE”
appears in the display screen (as shown
below right). If rating information is not
provided, no rating will appear in the display
screen.
Unlocking programs temporarily
If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds
the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program
lock mode and a warning message will appear on-
screen.
You can either temporarily unlock the program or
select an unlocked program to watch.
Independent rating system for broadcasters
Ratings Description and Content themes
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only (This
program is specifically designed to
be viewed by adults and therefore
may be unsuitable for children
under 17.)
L) Crude or indecent language S)
Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic
violence
TV-14
Parents Strongly Cautioned (This
program contains some material
that many parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14
years of age.)
D) Intensely suggestive dialog L)
Strong, coarse language S) Intense
sexual situations V) Intense
violence
TV-PG
Parental Guidance Suggested
(This program contains material
parents may find unsuitable for
younger children.)
D) Some suggestive dialog L)
Infrequent coarse language S)
Some sexual situations V)
Moderate violence
TV-G
General Audience (Most parents
would find this program suitable for
all ages.)
TV-Y7,
TV-Y7FV
Directed to Older Children (This
program is designed for children
age 7 and above. Note: Programs
in which fantasy violence may be
more intense or more combative
than other programs in this
category are designated TV-Y7FV.)
TV-Y
All Children (This program is
designed to be appropriate for all
children.)
Independent rating system for movies
Ratings Description and Content themes
XX-rated (For adults only)
NC-17 Not intended for anyone 17 and
under
RRestricted (Under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult)
PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some
material may be inappropriate for
children under 13)
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested
(Some material may not be suitable
for children)
GGeneral Audience (Appropriate for
all ages)
1Press .
2Enter your four-digit PIN code and then press
. If the correct code is entered, the program
lock mode is released and the normal picture
appears. All locking is disabled until the TV is
turned off, and will be enabled when the TV is
turned on again.
TV-NONE