V-Chip
The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate
for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip
restrictions are set up or changed.
V-Chip
function is not available in
HDMI
,
Component
or
PC
mode.
The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’.
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence,
which resets the pin to ‘0-0-0-0’ : Power Off. →
M
MUTE
→
→
→
4
→ Power On.
Allow all
: Press to unlock all TV ratings. /
Block all
: Press to lock all TV ratings.
V-ChipLock→Off/On
Turns the V-Chip function on/off.
TV Parental Guidelines
First, set up a personal identification number (PIN) and enable the V-Chip.
Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.
Base Categories
TV-Y
: Young children /
TV-Y
: Children 7 and over /
TV-G
: General audience /
TV-PG
: Parental guidance /
TV-14
: Viewers 14 and over /
TV-MA
: Mature audience
Sub-ratings
All
: Lock all TV ratings. /
FV
: Fantasy violence /
V
: Violence /
S
: Sexual situation
/
L
: Adult Language /
D
: Sexually Suggestive Dialog
The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive.
For example, if you block
TV-Y
category, then
TV-Y
will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category,
then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked (
TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14
and
TVMA
). The sub-ratings (
D, L, S, V
)
work together similarly.
MPAA Rating
The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
system and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will
automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings
(either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
G
: General audience (no restrictions).
PG
: Parental guidance suggested.
PG-1
: Parents strongly cautioned.
R
: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
NC-1
: No children under age 17.
X
: Adults only.
NR
: Not rated.
While a particular category is selected, press the
ENTER
E
button to activate it.
The “
\
” symbol will be displayed. Press the
ENTER
E
button to block or unblock the category.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is
More restrictive
.
For example, if you block the
PG-1
category, then
R
,
NC-1
and
X
will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian English
You can block TV programs depending on their Canadian English rating.
C
: Programming intended for children under age 8.
C+
: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
G
: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG
: Parental Guidance.
14+
: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
1+
: Adult programming.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is
More restrictive
.
For example, if you block
G
category, then
PG, 14+
and
1+
will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian French
You can block TV programs depending on their French Canadian rating.
G
: General
ans+
: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over
to watch on their own.
1 ans+
: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
1 ans+
: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16.
1 ans+
: Programming restricted to adults.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is
More restrictive
.
For example, if you block
ans+
category, then
1 ans+, 1 ans+
and
1 ans+
will
automatically be blocked also.
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TV Parental Guidelines
Allow All
Block All
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Canadian French
Allow All
Block All
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MPAA Rating
Allow All
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