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.
Ratings for Television programs
including
made-for-TV
movies :
,,ll T V-G
(General audience)
,,l_ T V-PG (Parental guidance
suggested)
,,l_ T V-14
(Parents strongly
cautioned)
,,ll T V-MA (Mature audience only)
,,l_ T V-Y
(All children)
,,l_ T V-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.
Press the MENU
button and then use the •
or •
button
to select the LOCK
menu. Then, press the •
button.
Enter the password as requested.
The TV is set up with the initial
pa ssword "0 - 0 - 0 - 0".
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