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Parental control function
The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on
the ratings sent by the broadcast station. The default setting is to allow all programs
to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories
chosen to be blocked. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time peri-
od. To use the Parental Control Function, the following must be set :
1. Ratings and categories to be blocked.
2. Number of hours to lock the television viewing control
3. Set a password
4. Enable the lock
V-Chip rating and categories
Rating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. Most television programs and
television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies
that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie
Rating System(MPAA) only.
For Movies previously shown in theaters:
Movie Ratings:
* Unblocked
* G and Above
(general audience)
* PG and Above (parental guidance suggested)
* PG-13 and Above (13 years and up)
* R and Above
(restricted)
* NC-17 and Above (18 years and up)
* X
(adult)
If you set PG-13 and Above ; G and PG movies will be available, PG-13, R, NC-
17 and X will be blocked.
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