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Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu
Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the
content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The
V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the
programs according to the ratings you select. (See the tables at
right for rating descriptions.)
Note: Rating blocking is a function of the V-Chip feature in this
TV, which supports the U.S. V-Chip system only.
To block and unblock TV programs and movies:
1. Press MENU and highlight the Locks menu icon.
2. Press z to display the PIN code entering screen.
3. Enter your four-digit PIN code and press ENTER.
4. Press z to highlight Enable Rating Blocking.
5. Press • and then z to select On, and then press ENTER.
Navigate
Select
Back Exit
CH RTN
EXIT
Enable Rating Blocking
Edit Rating Limits
Channels Block
Input Lock Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Front Panel Lock
Game Timer
New PIN Code
Locks
On
6. Press z to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press ENTER.
Navigate
Select
Back Exit
CH RTN
EXIT
Enable Rating Blocking
Edit Rating Limits
Channels Block
Input Lock Off
Off
Off
Off
Front Panel Lock
Game Timer
New PIN Code
Locks
The Edit Rating Limits screen (below) appears.
7. Press yzx • and then press ENTER to select the level of
blocking you prefer. A box with an “×” is a rating that will
be blocked. As you highlight a rating, a definition for the
rating appears at the bottom of the screen.
8. When you are finished selecting the ratings you want to
block, highlight Done and press ENTER.
Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip)
Ratings Description and Content themes
TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed
to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for
children under 17.)
L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity
V) Graphic violence
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some
material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14 years of age.)
D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language
S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains
material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.)
D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse language
S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate violence
TV-G General Audience (Most parents would find this program
suitable for all ages.)
TV-Y7, Directed to Older Children (This program is designed
TV-Y7FV for children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in which
fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative
than other programs in this category are designated Y7FV.)
TV-Y All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for
all children.)
Independent rating system for broadcasters
Note:
• If you place an “X” in the box next to “‘None’ Rated,” programs rated
“None” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any
rating information will not be blocked.
• To display the rating of the program you are watching, press RECALL on
the remote control. If it is rated “None,” the word “NONE” appears in the
RECALL screen (as shown below right). If rating information is not
provided, no rating will appear in the RECALL screen.
Rating Description and content themes
X X-rated (For adults only)
NC-17 Not intended for anyone 17 and under
R Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult)
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be
inappropriate for children under 13)
PG Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be
suitable for children)
G General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
Independent rating system for movies
TV PG L V– NONE