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NOTE
• This function is available only when receiving digital
broadcasting signals.
• When you use the TV Guide On Screen™ system with a cable
service, select “Cable” for “Auto Channel Preset”.
• Executing more than one scan for cables can cause
broadcast reception to fail.
Checking the CableCARD ID
The Plasma Display has a slot for a CableCARD that is used for
managing your information by the cable TV company. The
CableCARD slot is located on the rear of the Plasma Display.
To check your CableCARD ID and the Host ID, follow these
steps.
1 Press HOME MENU.
2 Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3 Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4 Select “POD ID”. ( / )
• The Host ID and CableCARD ID appear.
5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Parental Control
With the Parental Control, adults can prevent younger
audiences from watching inappropriate TV programs, VCR
tapes or DVD contents. When an attempt is made to watch a
blocked program (or content), the Plasma Display shows a
message over a black screen. The Parental Control applies to
both conventional and digital TV channels.
There are three rating systems in the United States: the TV
ratings, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. Movie
ratings are provided by the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) and are used for original movies not edited
for television.
For the rating system in Canada, see page 38.
NOTE
• In the U.S. TV Parental Guideline Rating System, programs
with a rating of “None” may be blocked on this product.
Examples of programs with a “None” rating include:
• Emergency Bulletins (such as EAS messages, weather
warning and others)
• Locally originated programming
•News
•Political
• Public Service Announcements
•Religious
• Sports
• Weather
• No Parental Control settings can be entered for INPUT 5 and
INPUT 6.
Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)
NOTE
• The voluntary movie rating system uses an age-based rating.
TV ratings
NOTE
• The system also allows you to select “None”, which blocks
programs with a rating of “None”.
Changing the password
Using a password prevents others from changing Parental
Control settings. The 4-digit password is 1234. Use the
following procedure to change the password.
1 Press HOME MENU.
2 Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3 Select “Parental Control”. ( / then ENTER)
4 Select “Password”. ( / then ENTER)
5 Select “Change Password”. ( / then ENTER)
6 Enter the current 4-digit password, using
the number
buttons
.
7
Enter a 4-digit password to be newly set, using the number
buttons.
8 When prompted, enter the same password again.
• A confirmation screen appears.
9 Press A.
Rating Description
Age-Base
N/A Not applicable for MPAA ratings
G General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may
not be suitable for children.
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be
inappropriate for children under 13.
R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian (age varies in some
jurisdictions).
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
NR Not rated.
Rating Description
Age-Base
TV-Y All children
TV-Y7 Children 7 and above
TV-G General audiences
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned
TV-MA Mature audiences only
Parental Control
Password
Change Password
Password
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Clear Password
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