Dynex DX-PDP42-09 User Manual page 17

Using your TV
2 Press or to select SETUP. The Setup menu opens.
OSD Language
Time Setup
Closed Caption
Parental
Gamma
Audio Only
Reset Default
Setup Enter
3 Press or to select Parental, then press ENTER. The
password screen opens.
Password
Parental
4 Enter your four-digit password (the factory preset password is
0000). The Parental sub-menu opens.
Program Block
Channel Block
Input Block
Open V-Chip
Change Password
Parental
5 Press or to select one of the sub-menu options, then press
ENTER to enter the sub-menu. Options include:
• Program Block—Lets you block programs, based on
content.
• Channel Block—Lets you block the channels you select.
• Input Block—Lets you block the input type you select.
• Open V-Chip—Lets you block programs based on
downloadable ratings. (Only available in the U.S., where
Open V-Chip ratings are available.
• Change Password—Lets you change your parental control
password.
6 Press MENU to exit a sub-menu, or press EXIT to close the menus
and return to normal viewing.
Setting program blocking
Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television
programs and television movies can be blocked by TV rating or
individual categories. Movies that have been shown in theaters or
direct-to-video movies use the movie rating system (MPAA) only.
English
Middle
Select Exit
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Back
Enter Select Back
TV parental guidelines ratings
Rating Description
TV-Y All children
TV-Y7 Children over seven years of age
TV-G General audiences
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned
TV-MA Mature audiences only
Some of the age-based TV parental guidelines ratings also have
content-based ratings.
Rating Description
FV Fantasy violence
L Adult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
D Sexually suggestive dialog
US MPAA ratings
Rating Description
G General audiences
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some
material may not be suitable for
children.
PG-13 Parental guidance strongly
suggested. Some material may not
be suitable for children under 13
years of age.
R Restricted. Not suitable for children
under 17 years of age unless
accompanied by a parent or
guardian.
NC-17 Not suitable for children under 17
years of age.
X Adults only
N/A Not rated
Canadian English ratings
Rating Description
C Children
C8+ Children 8 years and above
G General audience
PG Parental guidance suggested
14+ 14 years old and above
18+ Adult programming
E Exempt - Not rated
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