Intr
oduction
Connecting
y
our T
V
Using the
Remote Contr
ol
Setting up
y
our T
V
Using the T
V’s
F
eatur
es
Appendix
Index
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Using the V-CHIP menu
Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the
content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP
control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs
according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the
following setup.
ENABLE BLOCKING
1. From the LOCKS menu, select ENABLE BLOCKING.
2. Press
x
or
•
to select ON or OFF.
ON : To enable your settings (locks)
OFF: To release your settings (unlocks)
Note:
The CH LOCK function is not affected by this selection.
TV RATING (Independent rating system for
broadcasters)
1. From the LOCKS menu, select TV RATING.
2. Press
x
or
•
to display the TV RATING menu.
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LOCKS
V CH I P
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V I
LOCK
DEO
LOCK
CH
V I DEO
ENABLE
TV RAT
MPAA
I NG
RAT I NG
BLOCK I NG
BLOCK I NG OPT I ON
ON / OFF
FRONT PANEL LOCK
NEW PIN CODE
OFF
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TV RAT I NG
MA
PG G
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YOUTH TV RAT NG
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Y7FV Y7 Y
DLSV
NO
D I ALOG
LANGUAGE
SEX
V I OLENCE
V CH I P MENU
–
3. Press
z
or
y
to select an item.
4. Press
•
to lock (displays
X
)
Press
x
to unlock (displays
✓
)
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set
the next item.
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can lock are listed
in the table below.
Ratings
Description and Content themes
MA
Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed
to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for
children under 17.)
L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity
V) Graphic violence
14
Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some
material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14 years of age.)
D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language
S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains
material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children.)
D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse language
S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate violence
G
General Audience (Most parents would find this program
suitable for all ages.)
Y7,
Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for
Y7FV
children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in which fantasy
violence is more intense or more combative than other
programs in this category are designated Y7FV.)
Y
All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for
all children)
LOCKS menu
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V CH I P
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V I
LOCK
DEO
LOCK
CH
V I DEO
ENABLE
TV RAT
MPAA
I NG
RAT I NG
BLOCK I NG
BLOCK I NG OPT I ON
ON
/ OFF
FRONT PANEL LOCK
NEW PIN CODE
OFF
To select each item:
Press
z
or
y
.
Press RECALL to display the rating of
the current TV program.
ANT 1
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CABLE
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STEREO
SAP
TV–PG
V
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PG
L
V
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100
0
CH
VOL
POWER
TIMER
RECALL
TV/VIDEO
MUTE
TV
CABLE
VCR
CH RTN
EXIT
LIGHT
ADV/
PIP CH
ADV/
PIP CH
FAV
FAV
MENU
C.CAPT
RESET
ENTER
yzx
•
Note:
The V-Chip function is available only for the
U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip
system is not supported.
