Filter
Top Products
9392
How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X
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 objection-
able ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
1
Press the MENU button. Press the UP or DOWN
button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER
button.
2
Press the UP or DOWN button to select “V-Chip”,
then press the ENTER button.
3
The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
4-digit PIN number.
4
The “V-Chip” screen will appear.
Press the UP or
DOWN button
to select “MPAA Rating,”
press the
ENTER button
.
5
The “MPAA Rating” screen will appear. MPAA category.
Pressing the UP or DOWN button will cycle through the
MPAA categories:
While a particular category is selected, press the RIGHT button to activate it.
A selected letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN button to select “U” or ”B”.
Press the RIGHT button to save the settings.
Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive. ”For example,
if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R”, “NC-17” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)
If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank
and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”
To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons.
Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might
lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V.Chip function for an “emergency escape”:
1
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the UP or DOWN button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
3
Enter your PIN number, and press the RIGHT button to temporarily disable the V-Chip
Lock.
Function
Language
Time
Caption
NR
Auto Power Off
V-Chip
Film Mode
Move Select Menu
English
Off
Off
Off
Function
Language
Time
Caption
NR
Auto Power Off
V-Chip
Film Mode
Move Enter Menu
English
Off
On
Off
V-Chip
Enter Pin
Enter Pin :
----
V-Chip
V-Chip Lock
TV GuideLines
MPAA Rating
Change Pin
No
Move Enter Menu
MPAA Rating
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
NR
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
Move Enter Menu
B : Blocked
U : Unblocked
G General audience (no restrictions).
PG Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).
R
R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult).
NC-17 No children under age 17.
X X (Adults only).
NR Not rated.