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MPAA Rating
You can block movies depending on their MPAA rating. The Motion Picture Association of
America(MPAA) has implemented a rating system that provides parents or guardians with
advance information on which films are appropriate for children.
G
: General audience (no restrictions).
PG
: Parental guidance suggested.
PG-1
: Parents strongly cautioned.
R
: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
NC-17
: No children under age 17.
x
: Adults only.
NR
: Not rated.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive’. For example, if you block the
PG-1
category, then
R, NC-17
and
x
will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian English
C
: Programming intended for children under age 8.
C8+
: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
G
: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG
: Parental Guidance.
14+
: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
18+
: Adult programming.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive’. For example, if you block
G
category, then
PG, 14+
and
18+
will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian French
G
: General
8 ans+
: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
1 ans+
: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
16 ans+
: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16.
18 ans+
: Programming restricted to adults.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is ‘More restrictive’. For example, if you block
8 ans+
category, then
1
ans+, 16 ans+
and
18 ans+
will automatically be blocked also.
Downloadable U.S. Rating
Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels
If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, the
Downloadable U.S.
rating
menu is deactivated.
Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while watching DTV channels.
It may take several seconds.
The
Downloadable U.S. rating
menu is available for use after information is downloaded
from the broadcasting station. However, depending on the information from the
broadcasting station, it may not be available for use.
Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station. The default menu
name and Downloadable US rating changes depending on the downloaded information.
Even if you set the On-screen display to your desired language, the
Downloadable U.S.
Rating
menu will appear in English only.
The rating will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive.
The rating titles (For example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings (For example:
DH, MH, H
..etc) may differ depending on the
broadcasting station.
Change PIN
The
Change PIN
screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them.
As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the
Confirm New PIN
screen appears. Re enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen
disappears, your PIN has been memorized.
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to
0-0-0-0
:
POWER
(Off) →
MUTE
→ 8 → 2 → 4 →
POWER
(On).
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (Emergency Escape)
If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and
the following message will appear:
1.
Enter your PIN, then press the
ENTER
E
button and press the ▲ or ▼ button to
temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets
the pin to
0-0-0-0
:
POWER
(Off) →
MUTE
→
8
→
2
→
4
→
POWER
(On)
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Downloadable U.S. Rating
Humor Level
►
1/2
DH
MH
H
VH
EH
n
Move
E
Enter
R
Return
Allow All
Block All
Rating title
The number of all
rating information
The number of current
rating information
Received Rating: TV-14/NL
This channel is blocked by a Parental Lock. Prees enter the PIN
to unblock.
CH
Change 0~9 Enter PIN
MPAA Rating
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
NR
n
Move
E
Enter
R
Return
Allow All
Block All
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