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Using the TV’s Features
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian
English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a
particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated
programs as well.
To block Canadian English and French program ratings:
1. Select Canada V-Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL
menu.
2. Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press
OK.
3. Determine the rating you want to block.
4. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you
want to change.
5. Press the OK button to change its status to block (the
lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you
selected change to lock).
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18+
14+
PG
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C8+
C
ENGLISH RATINGS
Press OK to view/block prog.
intended for children over
the age of 8.
Go Back
18+
16+
13+
8+
G
FRENCH RATINGS
Press OK to view/block prog.
intended for children over
the age of 8.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the MAIN MENU appears).
2. Select Parental Control.
3. Select USA V-Chip.
4. Select Movie Ratings.
Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu, follow the same steps described for
blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings.
V-Chip Exempt Program Block
The Exempt Prgms. option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political,
religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both USA and
Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.
Unlocked All unrated programs are available.
Locked All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to activate V-Chip for rating limits to take effect.
Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms. Then press the right arrow to
toggle between the lock and unlock icon.
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