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PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS
Parental
Control
can be used to block
specific channels,
ratings
and other
viewing
sources.
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
(Genera[ audience)
_ TV-MA (Mature audience only)
TVopG (Parental guidance suggested)
_ TV_Y
(All children)
TW]4
(Parents strongly cautioned)
_ TV-Y7 (Children 7 years older)
SET PASSWORD& LOCK SYSTEM
SETTING UP YOUR PASSWORD
Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and
external viewing sources.
A password is required to gain access to this menu,
O
ress the M_Ubutton
and then use the A orY
button
to select the LOCK menu. Then, press the _ button.
Enter the password as requested.
The TV is set up with the initial
password '_0=0=0-0".
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