18
Using the TV’s
Features
Note:
Not all programs are rated. To block programs
or movies that are unrated, see “Blocking
unrated movies and programs” on page 19.
To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press
x or • to highlight the SET UP menu.
3. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL.
4. Press
x or • to display the Enter PIN Code screen.
5. Use the Channel Number buttons (0–9) to enter your PIN code.
If you are accessing the V-Chip menu for the first time, select a
four-digit number to be your PIN code. After the code is entered,
the V-Chip Control menu appears.
6. Press
y or z to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.
7. Press
x or • to highlight “Y,” which enables all blocking by
activating the V-Chip.
(Note: Highlight “N” to deactivate the V-Chip and disable
blocking.)
AUDIO
PREFER
SET UP
C.CAPT
PICTURE
ENABLE BLOCKING [Y]
N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
VIDEO LOCK OFF
MOVE SELECT
[ ]
[ ]
8. Press y or z to highlight SET RATING.
9. Press x or • to display the Set Rating menu.
10. Press
y or z to highlight MPAA Rating, Youth TV Rating, or
TV Rating.
11. Press
• to select (or x to deselect) the ratings to be blocked.
Blocked ratings are signified with the symbol “x.” Unblocked
ratings are signified with the symbol “✔.” As you block ratings,
all ratings higher than the ones you select are blocked as well.
For example, if you block the MPAA rating R, the higher ratings
NC17 and X will also be blocked.
AUDIO
PREFER
SET UP
C.CAPT
PICTURE
[ ]
[ ]
MPAA RATING:
XNC17RPG13PGG
xx
YOUTH TV RATING:
Y7FVY7Y
TV RATING
MOVE SELECT
AUDIO
PREFER
SET UP
C.CAPT
PICTURE
[ ]
[ ]
TV RATING: MA 14PG G
DIALOG: x
LANGUAGE:
SEX:
VIOLENCE:
NO DLSV:
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
MOVE SELECT
12. When you finish selecting the ratings to be blocked:
• To return to the V-Chip menu, press
y or z to highlight
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU, then press
x or •.
• To return to normal TV viewing, press EXIT.
CH RTN
ADV/
PIP CH
ADV/
PIP CH
TV
CABLE
LIGHT
MUTE TV/VIDEO
TIMER
RECALL
POWER
VCR
CH
VOL
ENT
ENTER
PLAY PIPSTOP SOURCE
FAV
FAV
EXIT
MENU
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C.CAPT