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PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS
Parental Control
can be used to block specific
channels,
ratings
and other
viewing sources.
The Parental Control
Function (V-Chip)
is used to block program viewing based on the ratings
sent by the broadcasting
station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.
It is also possi-
ble to block all program viewing for a time period. To use this function,
the following
must be
done :
I. Set ratings and categories
to be blocked.
2. Specify a password
3. Enable the lock
V-Chip rating and categories
Rating guidelines
are provided
by broadcasting
stations.
Most television
programs and television
movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or
Individual
Categories.
Movies that have been shown
at the theaters
or direct-to-video
movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.
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Ratings for Television programs
including
made-for-TV
movies :
_ TV-G
(General audience)
_ TV-MA (Mature
audience only)
_ TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested)
_ TV-Y
(All children)
_ TV-14
(Parents strongly
cautioned)
_ TV-Y7
(Children
7 years older)
SET PASSWORD& LOCK SYSTEM
Setting up your Password
Set up blocking
schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and
external viewing sources.
A password is required to gain access to this menu.
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Press the MENU button and then use the •
or • button to
select the LOCK menu. Then, press the I_ button.
_ Enter the password as requested.
_ The TV is set up with the initial
password "0-0- 0- 0".
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