Skyworth SKYWORTH SLTV-32L29A-2, Owner'S Manual

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Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip
menus involve software inside your TV referred to as
V-Chip which allows you to block TV programs and
movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based
ratings, such as TV-MA. If available, TV programs
can also be blocked by content, such as adult
language (L). Movies can only be blocked by age-
based ratings. Once you block programs, you can
unblock programs by entering a password. By default,
the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked.
For instructions to lock V-Chip,see below.
NOTE : The initial password is "0000". And the
omnipotent password is "3145".
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada
Lock Parental Controls
V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating ( TV-MA,
TV-14 , etc.) and content themes [(Violence ( V ), Adult
Language ( L ), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the program contains, you
will receive the message "This channel is blocked".
Change channel or press OK to enter your password
and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content
themes, so programs received with no content
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-
based rating. You can also block out programs that
have been given an exempt rating and programs that
are considered unrated.
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock
Parental Controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the
settings for V-chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel
Block will take effect. If you forget your password, turn
off the TV. simultaneously press and hold VOL Down
on the side panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10
seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control
menu enter a new password.
The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are
located within the Rating Limit screen.
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
US V-Chip TV Ratings
Hierarchy of Age-Based Rating
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PG Parental guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience
TV-Y7 Directed Children 7 years and older
TV-Y All Children
Parental Control Menu