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Chapter 3
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Using the TV’s Features
VID3
Compatible component video source, such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box, is
connected to the VIDEO 3 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the
component video input channel when you press the corresponding button.
FRNT (Front Video Input)
Component is connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack on the front of
the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front video input channel when you press the
corresponding button.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the
USA V-CHIP
menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which
allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may
believe children should not view.
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on
V-Chip, go to page 28.
How V-Chip Works
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 has not been approved for viewing. Change
channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control.
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 a rating of Not Rated, and programs that are considered unrated. The TV age-
based ratings and content themes you can block follow:
USA V-Chip Rating System
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)
Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable
for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Contains some material that many parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring
this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This
program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D),
strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for
younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program
contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent
coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
TV-G (General Audience)
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older)
Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be
more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish
between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy
violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y (All Children)
Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience,
including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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