Using the TV/VCR’s Features
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Mature Audience Only
. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned
. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested
. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
General Audience
. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older
. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-
believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children
. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
TV-Y
Age-Based
Rating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
Set the TV GUIDELINES
Rating Limits
The
TV GUIDELINES
menu lets you decide which TV programs can and can’t be viewed
according to age and/or content. The TV/VCR locks and unlocks the parental controls settings
using a password you select.
MENU
TIME
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
CLOSED CAPTION
TIMER RECORDINGS
LANGUAGE
SETTING
V-CHIP BLOCK
SELECT / : SET OK
PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU
INPUT SECRET NO.
- - - -
INPUT 0-9 : SET OK
PREVIOUS : QUIT MENU
1. Press MENU on the remote (the main
MENU
appears).
2.
Press the up or down arrow until
V-CHIP BLOCK
is highlighted and press
OK (
INPUT SECRET NO.
appears).
3.
Use the number buttons on the remote control (0-9) to enter a number and
press OK. Repeat entering numbers until you have entered four numbers.
Notes:
Remember your number. If you’ve entered a number previously,
enter that same number.
If you forget your password, unplug the TV. Press and hold both the VOL
up and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front panel of the TV/VCR while you
plug in the TV/VCR. Release the buttons after approximately 2 seconds.
This resets the password.
