Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters also employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the
To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. | Press TV to select the TV mode. |
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2. | Press MENU, then press or to |
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| display the LOCKS menu. |
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3. | Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password |
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| V- C H I P | ON / | OFF |
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| V- CHIP SET |
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| entering mode. |
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4. | Use the Channel Number buttons |
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| :SELECT |
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| Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu |
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5. | Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight |
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•Press or to highlight OFF to disable
6.Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight
7.Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight TV RATING. Then, press or to display the desired rating.
INPUT DISPLAY
Mute
Display
Channel
Numbers
TV
Menu/Enter
Exit
Introduction
Connecting your TV
OFF | : TV RATING is not set |
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| : All children | V- CHIP SET |
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TV RATING |
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: 7 years old and above |
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: General audience |
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: Parental guidance | :SELECT |
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: 14 years old and above |
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•When you select
8.Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE RATING. Then, press or to display the RATING SET menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired rating, then press or to select ON or OFF.
G : All ages
PG : Parental guidance
R: Under 17 years old Parental
:ADJUST
guidance suggested
X: Adult only
9.When you are done selecting the ratings, press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message will appear listing the program’s ratings. The program can still be viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your password to temporarily by pass the block.
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Note:
•If the remote control does not operate your TV, press the “TV” button on the remote control and try again.
•You can use
Setting up your TV
Using the TV’s Features
Appendix
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