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Adjusting Your SET UP (menus) (continued)
Using the Parental Control
Feature
The TV programs and movies shown on TV
are given a rating signal based on the
following rating systems.
In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental
Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S.
TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association
of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate
movies including those shown on TV (movie
ratings)
In Canada: Canadian English Language
ratings to rate television programs in English,
and Canadian French Language ratings to
rate those in French.
To block programs you feel are unsuitable for
your children, you need to set the TV for the
desired rating systems. Sony's predetermined
ratings are also available.
See pages 43 to 45 for a description of the
ratings.
The Parental Control feature of the TV
functions by receiving the rating signal from
your local broadcasting station or cable
service provider.
Activating the Parental Control
Feature
First, set a password, then select your desired
rating from Sony's predetermined ratings.
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1
Select "Parental Control" from the Set Up
menu. (see page 34)
S e t U p
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
C a p t i o n V i s i o n :
S e t N e w
L a n g u a g e :
P a s s w o r d
_ _ _ _
V i d e o L a b e l
F l a s h F o c u s :
ch
Move
Select
2
Enter a four digit password* using the 0–
9 buttons.
S e t U p
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
C a p t i o n V i s i o n :
C o n f i r m
L a n g u a g e :
P a s s w o r d
V i d e o L a b e l
_ _ _ _
F l a s h F o c u s :
ch
Move
Select
* Do not enter "4357" corresponding to "HELP"
on a phone number pad. (see page 43)
3
To confirm the password, re-enter the
same password with the 0–9 buttons.
Your password is stored and the Parental
Control menu automatically appears.
If you want to change the password, see
page 42.
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
C o u n t r y :
P a r e n t a l L o c k :
R a t i n g :
C h a n g e P a s s w o r d
Move
Select
4
Make sure that "Country "is highlighted,
and press
N o
MENU
Exit
5
Press V or v to select your country (U.S.A.
or Canada), and press
N o
Exit
MENU
6
Press V or v to select "Parental Lock,"
and press
U . S . A .
O f f
C h i l d
MENU
Exit
.
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
C o u n t r y :
U . S . A .
U . S . A .
P a r e n t a l L o c k :
C a n a d a
O f f
R a t i n g :
C h i l d
C h a n g e P a s s w o r d
Move
Select
Exit
MENU
.
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
C o u n t r y :
U . S . A .
P a r e n t a l L o c k :
O f f
R a t i n g :
C h i l d
C h a n g e P a s s w o r d
Move
Select
Exit
MENU
.
P a r e n t a l C o n t r o l
C o u n t r y :
U . S . A .
P a r e n t a l L o c k :
O f f
O n
R a t i n g :
C h i l d
O f f
C h a n g e P a s s w o r d
MENU
Move
Select
Exit
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