Using The Parental Lock - Sony KDL-26M3000, KDL-26ML130, KDL-32M3000, KDL-32ML130, KDL-37M3000 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Parental Lock

The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and
block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. Use
the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password
by entering it again.
To View Blocked Programs
Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactive the Parental Lock
settings, turn off and on the TV.
Option
Rating
Digital Rating
(Available only in
U.S.A. where
advanced ratings exist)
Unrated
Block programs or
movies that are
broadcast without a
rating.
Description
Off Turn Parental Lock Off. No programs are blocked from viewing based on
their rating.
Child Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, TV-Y
Youth Maximum ratings permited are:
U.S: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:
U.S: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
Custom
Select to set ratings manually:
U.S: See page 33 for details.
Canada: See page 34 for details.
• If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select
Child, Youth or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific
ratings, select Custom.
Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs containing digital ratings are
blocked from viewing.
Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings.
Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings.
To cancel just select Cancel.
Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be
blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
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