PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS
Parental Control can be used to block specific ratings.
The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings
sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It is also possi-
ble to block all program viewing for a time period. To use this function, the following must be
done :
1. Set ratings and categories to be blocked.
2. Specify a password
3. Enable the lock
V-Chip rating and categories
Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television
movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown
at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System ( MPAA ) only.
Ratings for Television programs including made-for-TV movies :
TV-G ( General audience )
I
TV-PG ( Parental guidance suggested )
I
TV-14 ( Parents strongly cautioned )
I
SET PASSWORD & LOCK SYSTEM
Setting up Your Password
Set up blocking schemes to block specific ratings.
A password is required to gain access to this menu.
Press the M M E E N N U U button and then use the
1
ton to select the L L O O C C K K menu. Then, press the
Enter the password as requested.
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The TV is set up with the initial password "0-0-0-0".
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or
D D
G G
TV-MA ( Mature audience only )
I
( All children )
TV-Y
I
TV-Y7 ( Children 7 years older )
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Lock System
Set Password
but-
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Movie Rating
TV Rating-Children
button.
TV Rating-General
Downloadable Rating
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