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Press the UP/DOWN
buttons to select the
"MPAA Rating."
4
Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √
buttons. The "MPAA
Rating" screen will
appear.
Repeatedly press the
UP/DOWN
select a particular MPAA
category.
While a particular category is selected, press the LEFT/RIGHT
A letter ("U" or "B") will be selected. Press the UP/DOWN
Press the LEFT/RIGHT
Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is "more restrictive."
For example, if you block the "PG-13" category, then "R," "NC-17," and "X" will automatically
be blocked also.
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip
Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape")
If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following
message will appear: "Excessive rating."
To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions
(depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels.
In this case, use the V.Chip button for an "emergency escape":
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2. Press the UP/DOWN
3. Press the UP/DOWN
4 .Enter your PIN number, and press the LEFT/RIGHTœ œ √ √ buttons to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.
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buttons to
œ œ √ √
buttons to save the settings and Press the MENU button to exit.
buttons to select the "Function", then press the LEFT/RIGHTœ œ √ √ buttons.
buttons to select the "V-Chip", then press the LEFT/RIGHTœ œ √ √ buttons.
G
General audience (no restrictions).
PG
Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).
R
R (Restricted. Children under 17 should
be accompanied by an adult).
NC-17 No children under age 17.
X
X (Adults only).
NR
Not rated.
œ œ √ √
buttons to activate it.
buttons to select "U" or "B".
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