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How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X
The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is
for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objection-
able ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or
1
down to select "Function", then press the joystick
to enter.
Move the joystick up or down to select "V-Chip",
2
then press the joystick to enter.
The message "Enter Pin" will appear. Enter your
3
4-digit PIN number.
The "V-chip" screen will appear. Move the joystick down
4
to select "MPAA Rating," press the joystick to enter.
The "MPAA rating" screen will appear. MPAA category.
5
Moving the joystick up or down will cycle through the
MPAA categories:
General audience (no restrictions).
G
Parental guidance suggested.
PG
PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).
R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult).
R
NC-17 No children under age 17.
X (Adults only).
X
Not rated.
NR
While a particular category is selected, move the joystick to the right to activate it.
A selected letter ("U" or "B") will be displayed. Move the joystick up or down to select "U" or"B".
Move the joystick to the right to save the settings.
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.
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Function
Language
English
Time
Caption
NR
Off
Auto Power Off
Off
V-Chip
Move
Select
Exit
Function
Language
English
Time
Caption
NR
Off
Auto Power Off
On
V-Chip
Move
Enter
Exit
V-Chip
Enter Pin
Enter Pin
: - - - -
V-Chip
V-Chip Lock
No
TV GuideLines
MPAA Rating
Change Pin
Move
Enter
Exit
MPAA Rating
G
U
B : Blocked
PG
U
U : Unblocked
PG-13
U
R
U
NC-17
U
X
U
NR
U
Move
Enter
Exit
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 function for an "emergency escape":
Press the Menu button.
1
Move the joystick up or down to select "V-Chip", then press the joystick to enter.
2
Enter your PIN number, and move the joystick to the right to temporarily disable
3
the V-Chip Lock.
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