Manual

V-Chip
V.Chip
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which
enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie (MPAA)
Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to
program your TV to receive, or not to receive,
programs based on content accoFding to the
guidelines. Programs which exceed the ratings limits
you set will be blocked.
When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel,
this message appears:
THISPROGRAMMING EXCEEDS
YOUR RATINGSLIMITS.
PLEASEENTERLOCKCODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO.----
To watch a blocked channel, enter the lock code
(page 14) using the 10 key pad
To set up the TV Parental Guideline
Ratings:
Press the MENUbutton
AY To V-CHIP
• • To operate (Lock icon _ will appear)
Press ZERO to access the V-Chip menu
V-CHIP ON OFF
SETUS TV RATINGS
SETI_OVIERATINGS
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
FINISH
• • To turn V-Chip ON or OFF
&Y Tomove to SET US TV RATINGS
• • To operate (see page 19 for details)
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V/FV
S
L
D
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Viewing Guidelines
• V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE
• S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
• I stands for strong LANGUAGE
• D stands for suggestive DIALOG
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
Programs with the following Ratings
are appropriate for Children.
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TVY is Appropriate for All Children.
Programs are created for very young viewers
and should be suitable for all ages, including
children ages 2 - 6.
TVY7 is for Older Children.
Most parents would find such programs
suitable for children 7 and above. They may
contain some mild fantasy violence or
comedic violence, which children should be
able to discern from reality
Programs with the following Ratings
are designed for the entire audience.
[] TV G stands for General Audience.
Most parents would find these programs
suitable for all age groups. They contain tittle
or no violence, no strong language, and little
or no sexual dialog or situations.
[3 TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
May contain some, but not much, strong
language, limited violence, and some
suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is
recommended that parents watch these
programs first, or with their children.
"IV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Programs contain some material that may be
unsuitable for children under the age of 14
including possible intense violence, sexual
situations, strong coarse language, or
intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are
cautioned against unattended viewing by
children under 14.
TV MA Mature Audiences Only.
These programs are specifically for adults
and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17
years of age. TV MA programs may have
extensive V, S, L, or D.