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Using the TV’s Features
26 Chapter 3
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 program has been blocked! TV-14
exceeds set limits. Push MUTE to enter password.
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. Go to page 41 for the US ratings explanations.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
When you enter the LOCKS menu, you'll be asked to enter a password.
Enter a password using the number buttons, then press the ENTER
button. Verify your password by entering the same password again, and
then press the ENTER button. Each time you access the V-Chip menu,
you'll be asked to enter this password.
You can change the password at any time. Access the LOCKS menu and
press the down arrow button to highlight New Password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for
V-Chip will take effect.
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Turn the volume all
the way down using the top panel VOL- button on the TV. Continue
holding the button and press the 0 number button on the remote at the
same time for about 5 seconds. Enter a new password.
US V-Chip TV Ratings
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specifi ed age-
based rating level.
1. Choose LOCKS from the Main Menu. Enter your password.
2. Highlight and select V-Chip Set. Then select TV Rating.
3. Press the right arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding
with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch and
press ENTER.
4. Highlight V-Chip and select ON. The status for the selected rating
and all higher ratings are blocked.
Note: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Turn the
volume all the way down using the top panel VOL- button on
the TV. Continue holding the button and press the 0 number
button on the remote at the same time for about 5 seconds.
Enter a new password.
To view age-based ratings after you've locked them, follow the
same steps as above to unlock.
LOCKS
NEW PASSWORD
[0-9] : SELECT ENTER : SET
EXIT : END
V-CHIP SET
TV RATING OFF
OFF/TV-Y/TV-Y7/TV-G
TV-PG/TV-14/TV-MA
MOVIE RATING
:SELECT
:ADJUST
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older
TV-Y All Children