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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. The Canadian
V-Chip system is not supported.
To block and unblock TV programs and movies:
1. Press MENU and highlight the LOCKS menu icon.
2. Press z, which displays 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.
Off
On
Locks
Enable Rating Blocking
• •
On
Edit Rating Limits
Channels Block
Input Lock
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Off
Front Panel Lock
• • • • • • • •
Off
Game Timer
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Off
New PIN Code
6. Press z to highlight EDIT RATING LIMITS and press
ENTER.
Locks
Enable Rating Blocking
• •
On
Edit Rating Limits
Channels Block
Input Lock
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Off
Front Panel Lock
• • • • • • • •
Off
Game Timer
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Off
New PIN Code
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 “X” is a rating that will
be blocked. As you highlight a rating, a definition for the
rating appears at the bottom of the screen. See notes at right.
Edit Rating Limits
Children
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Save
Cancel
Youth
TV (V-CHIP)
“None” Rated or “No Rating”
FV D L S V Movies
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Set recommended rating limits for children.
8. When done selecting the ratings you want to block,
highlight SAVE 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 or No Rating,”
programs that are not rated or that are rated “None” will be blocked.
• To display the rating of the program you are watching, press RECALL
on the remote control. If it is not rated, the word “NONE” appears.
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Rating Description and content themes
X X-rated (For adults only)
NC17 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