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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 mes-
sage will appear: “Excessive rating.”
To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depend-
ing on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V.Chip
button for an “emergency escape”:
Press the V-chip button on the remote control. Enter your PIN number, and move the joystick to the right to tem-
porarily disable the V-Chip Lock.
G
General audience (no restrictions).
PG
Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13
PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).
R
R (Restricted. Children under 17 should
be accompanied by an adult).
NC-17
No children under age 17.
X
X (Adults only).
NR
Not rated.
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The “V-chip Mode” screen
will appear.
Move the joystick down to
highlight “MPAA Rating,”
press the joystick to enter.
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The “MPAA rating” screen
will appear.
MPAA category.
Moving the joystick up or
down will cycle through the
MPAA categories:
While a particular category is highlighted, move the joystick to the right to activate it.
A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed. Move the joystick up or down to select “U” or”B”.
Move the joystick to the right to save the settings.
Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive.” For example, if you block the “PG-
13” category, then “R,” “NC-17,” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.
