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V-Chip
With the v-chip system in this unit, you can set the
viewing limitation for the analog/digital TV programs
received from the tuner or recorded on DVDs to prevent
your children from watching inappropriate programs. If
the unit detects a blocked program, a restriction message
appears and you are not allowed to view the program.
1) Use [the Number buttons] to enter the access
password.
If you have not set the password, first, use [the
Number buttons] to set the access password, then
press [ENTER]. The number you entered will be stored
as the access password.
Password Input
2) Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press
[ENTER].
V-Chip
MPAA Rating
TV Rating
Canadian English Rating
Canadian French Rating
Downloadable Rating
Change Password
A
B
C
D
E
F
Note
• When you record a TV program blocked by the
v-chip settings on the cassette tape, the audio/video
signal of the blocked part cannot be recorded
properly. No audio/video signal will be output when
playing back that part.
• When you press [DISPLAY] while playing back the
blocked part on the cassette tape, the counter
display will not be shown properly. This is not a
malfunction.
A
MPAA Rating
B
TV Rating
C
Canadian English Rating
D
Canadian French Rating
You can set the viewing limitation according to
MPAA rating (US movie ratings),
TV Rating (US TV program ratings),
Canadian English Rating (Canadian English language ratings).
Canadian French Rating (Canadian French language ratings),
1) Use [K / L] to select the desired rating, then press
[ENTER] repeatedly to switch between view and
block. When it is blocked a key icon will appear.
e.g.) MPAA rating
MPAA Rating
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G
NR
[MPAA Rating]
Rating Category
X Mature audience only higher
NC-17 No one under 17 admitted
R
Restricted; under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult guardian
PG-13 Unsuitable for children under 13
PG Parental guidance suggested
G General audience
NR No rating lower
[TV Rating]
Rating Category
TV-MA Mature audience only higher
TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested
TV-G General audience
TV-Y7 Appropriate for all children 7 and older
TV-Y Appropriate for all children
None No rating lower
[Canadian English Rating]
Rating Category
18+ Adult audience only higher
14+ Unsuitable for ages under 14
PG Parental guidance suggested
G General audience
C8+ For children over 8
C For all children
E Exempt program lower
GENERAL SETTING
Display (cont’d)