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
36
Using the SET RATING feature (V-Chip control)
Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the
content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The
SET RATING feature in the V-CHIP CONTROL menu detects
these signals and blocks programs according to your rating selections.
This feature includes blocking for MPAA, YOUTH TV, and TV
ratings, as described below and on the next page.
MPAA rating blocking
(Independent rating system for movies)
To enable MPAA rating blocking and select the
level of blocking:
1. Press MENU, and then press
x
or
•
until the SET UP
menu appears.
2. Press
y
or
z
to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then
press
•
. The PIN code entering screen opens.
3. Press the Channel Numbers (0–9) to enter your 4-digit
PIN code (see page 35). The V-CHIP CONTROL menu
opens.
4. Press
y
or
z
to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.
5. Press
x
or
•
to select “Y” to enable blocking.
Note:
The ENABLE BLOCKING setting does not affect the
BLOCK CHANNEL feature.
6. Press
y
or
z
to highlight SET RATING, and then press
•
to open the SET RATING menu.
7. Press
y
or
z
to highlight MPAA RATING.
8. Press
•
to block (“
X
”) or
x
to unblock (“
✓
”).
MOVE
[ ]
[ ]
ENABLE BLOCKING: [Y] N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
VIDEO LOCK
OFF
GAME TIMER
OFF
SET UP
SELECT
M PA A R AT I N G :
X NC17 R PG13 PG
G
x
x
YOUTH TV RATING:
Y7FV
Y7
TV RATING
MOVE
[ ]
[ ]
SET UP
SELECT
Y
yzx
•
Note:
The V-Chip function is only available for the
U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip
system (Puce-V) is not supported.
MOVE
[ ]
[ ]
ENABLE BLOCKING [Y]
N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
VIDEO LOCK
OFF
GAME TIMER
OFF
SET UP
SELECT
MOVE
[ ]
[ ]
MORE
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
CH LABEL
TIMER: 0
MIN
MORE
SET UP
START
V-CHIP CONTROL
menu, with ENABLE
BLOCKING highlighted
Selecting V-CHIP
CONTROL in the
SET UP menu
To disable (unblock) MPAA rating blocking:
Follow steps 1–5 above, but select “N” in step 5 to disable
blocking.
Note:
This also will disable (unblock) TV and YOUTH TV rating blocking
(see next page).
MPAA (movie) ratings that can be blocked
X
X-rated (For adults only)
NC17
Not intended for anyone 17 and under
R
Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or
adult guardian.)
PG13
Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be
inappropriate for children under 13)
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be
suitable for children)
G
General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
