Setting V-Chip - Magnavox 20MC4204/17 Owner's Manual

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20 Setting V-Chip

TV Ratings
V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watch-
ing inappropriate material on TV.V-CHIP reads the ratings for
most TV programming (except news, sports, unedited movies,
and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies viewing
if the program's rating meets the limitations you select. A
"PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears on the
screen.You must select a different TV channel or play a Disc
instead.
V-CHIP affects only TV channels. It does not block DVD play.
To block DVD viewing, change the PARENTAL feature. See
pages 34-35.
TV programming is rated by the Motion Picture Association
of America (MPAA) or according to the Television Parental
Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming,
set your limits in both places (MPAA RATING and TV RAT-
ING).
Before you begin, make sure ...
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The TV/DVD power is on.
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The unit is in TV mode. Press SELECT to put the TV/DVD
in TV mode.
Press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select V-CHIP
1
SET UP.Then, press ENTER.
— TV SETUP —
CHANNEL SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
B
CAPTION [OFF]
2
Press the Number buttons to enter the four-
digit access code. When entering the access code
for the first time or if there has been a power failure,
enter default code 0000.
ACCESS CODE
– – – –
Press ▲ or ▼ to select TV RATING.Then, press
3
ENTER.
– V-CHIP SET UP –
B TV RATING
MPAA RATING
CHANGE CODE
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TV Rating Explanations
• TV-Y - Appropriate for all chil-
dren
• TV-Y7 - Appropriate for chil-
dren seven and older
• TV-G - General Audience
• TV-PG - Parental Guidance
suggested.
• TV-14 - Unsuitable for children
under 14
• TV-MA - Mature audience only
Helpful Hint
• You cannot use the default access
code (0000) after you set a differ-
ent code. However, a power failure
will reset the access code to
0000. See page 23.
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