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Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the _'S Y-(,ttlP and (2_lzada I'-CIHP menus involve software inskle your TV
(referred to as V-Chip) whkh allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence,
sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a passe\ ord.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off." For instructions to turn on \/-Chip, go to
page 40.
Note: Parental Control settings are not available for the DVI or CMP1 inputs.
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada
\,'-Chip reads the program's age-b;_sed rating (T\,'-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(\folence
(\'% Adult Lar'tguage (L), etc.)]. If"you have blocked the ratk'tg and'or coment themes that the
program contains, you will receive the message 7his cba_z_zel has _zo/bee_z approz,(,d./br z'i_,zz,i_z<_.
(/l_a_z_e cba_zllel or pl_,xs OK to elzt(,r pas-_z#ol_/ a_zd pmpolwri!F d_actiz'ap /be l)armlt_ll (/o_ztrol.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs
that have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. The next
several pages have tables showing the TV age-based ratings and content themes for the US and
Canada.
US V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip T\/Rating limit lets you decide which T\/ programs can and cannot
be viea ed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose t)anqzt_d 6b_lro/from the MAIN MENIL If Parental Controls have
previously been locked, you must enter your password.
2. Highlight and select _5' t'-cbip. Then select t'-cbip Tt'Ra#_z_.
3. Once you get to the luC/_ip TV iw#_z<_ limit screen, else the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the stares of a TV program rating or
content theme from t PH to BIocl,<
4. For T\ rating limits to take effect, lock Parent:fl C{mtrols by accessing the
Locl,_pan_zzlal cozzlrols menu.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of
TV program limits.
Note: If you forget your password, follow step one above to get to the
password entry screen. Then press the VOL+ and CH+ buttons on the TV's
front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds. You will receive an
on-screen message that Parental Controls have been unlocked once you've
successfully reset the password.
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