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How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG,
PG-13, R, NC-17, X
The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system,
and its main application is for movies. (Eventually, movie videocassettes will be encoded
with MPAA ratings.) When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any
programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
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How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings.
First, highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA
(See Step 4, on previous page).
Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press the
RIGHT
button.
This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V).
A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is
blinking, press the
UP/DOWN
buttons to change the sub-rating.
Press
MENU
once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected, and no letters will
blink. To exit this screen, press the
MENU
button again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the
UP/DOWN
buttons and then repeat the process.
Note: The V-chip will automatically block certain categories that are “More restrictive”.
For example, if you block “L” sub-rating in TV-PG, then the “L” sub-ratings in TV-14 and
TV-MA will automatically be blocked.
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Press the
MENU
button three times to clear all the screens.
(Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes).
1
Press the
MENU
button
to display the menu.
Press the
DOWN
button to select
“Function”, then press
the
RIGHT
button.
2
Press the
DOWN
button to select
“V-chip”, then press the
RIGHT
button.
The “Enter pin” screen
will appear. Enter your
4-digit PIN number.
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