PROTRON PLTV-3250 User Manual page 29

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V-Chip
This sub-menu allows you to control
access to television content based on
industry maturity ratings.
Upon attempting to enter the sub-
menu, the display will ask for the
current password. Once you enter
the password, press ENTER to
continue to the sub-menu.
The factory-default password is '1234'.
The following menu items are available:
• Change PIN—Sets the V-Chip password. To change the password, enter and confirm the
new password.
• Clear All—Resets all V-Chip settings to factory defaults (unblocked).
• Movie Rating—A sub-menu that sets the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
rating level the V-Chip will block without a password.
Blocking a particular rating will automatically block all ratings above that level. Similarly,
unblocking a rating will automatically unblock all ratings below that level.
Select a rating using the arrow controls on the remote, then press ENTER to block/unblock
it. A check mark next to a rating means it is unblocked. Press MENU to exit this sub-menu.
The ratings are as follows:
Rating Level
NA
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
• TV Rating—A sub-menu that sets the TV PG rating level the V-Chip will block without a
password.
Blocking a particular rating will automatically block all ratings above that level. Similarly,
unblocking a rating will automatically unblock all ratings below that level.
Select a rating using the arrow controls on the remote, then press ENTER to block/unblock
it. A check mark next to a rating means it is unblocked. Press MENU to exit this sub-menu.
The ratings are as follows:
Rating Level
NA
TV Youth
Significance
All material unblocked
General audiences (all ages)
Parental guidance suggested (some material may not be suitable for
children)
Parents strongly cautioned (some material may be inappropriate for
children under 13)
Restricted (minors under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult
guardian)
No one under 17 admitted
Adults only (no one under 17 admitted)
Significance
All material unblocked
All children
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Configuring the Display