Chapter 2: The Menu System
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V-Chip Parental Controls
The
V-Chip Parental Controls
menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain
programs. When you select
V-Chip Parental Controls
, you will be prompted to enter your password if
controls are locked, or to remember to lock controls if unlocked.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip)
which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you believe
children should not view. Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs with a
password.
When turned “on,” the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells
the V-Chip the program’s age-based rating and content themes. If you have blocked the rating or content
themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “This program is blocked. Change
channel or press DISPLAY (INFO) to enter password.” when you tune to that program.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. Rated programs received
with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block
movies with a rating of “Not Rated” and “unrated” TV programs.
TV Main
Menu
1 Picture Quality
2 Screen
3 Channel
4 V-Chip Parental Controls
5 Time
0 Exit
Setting V-Chip Parental Controls
The V-Chip software inside your TV comes
turned “off,” so if you choose to implement
it, you must turn it on.
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