At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on
your existing setup, the"
"symbol wilt be selected. (Blank = Unblocked,
= Blocked)
While" _}" is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category. To select
a different TV-Rating_press the • or '_ button and then repeat the process.
_.FV: Fantasyviotence.
,, L:
AduItlanguage.
,* V:
Violence.
Sexually suggestive diatog.
_, S:
Sexual situation:
. ALL: Lock aiI TV ratings.
Allow All: Press to unlock all TV ratings.
Block All: Press to lock all TV ratings.
The TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA have additional options.
See the next step to change any of the following sub-ratings:
The V-Chip witl automatically block certain categories that are "more restrictive".
For example, if you block TV-Y category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked.
Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the "young adult"
group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA). The subratings (D, L, S, V)
work together similarly. (See next section.)
How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA
(See Step 4), and press the ENTER button.
The "_ ' symbol wilt be displayed for each sub-rating While "f£" is selected, press the !_ button to go to a sub rating.
Press the ENTER button to block the sub rating. To select a different TV-Rating, press the A or T button and then repeat the
process.
Press the A or T button to select Return, then press the ENTER button.
The V-chip wilt automatically block certain categories that are "more restrictive'.
For example, if you block L sub-rating in TV-PG, then the L sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.
These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA
(everybody else). The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as welt as
young adults, the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age group.
How to Set up Restrictions
Usin_ "MPAA
Ratings"
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 objectionable ratings
(either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
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Press the A or T button to select MPAA Rating, then press the ENTER button.
The MPAA Rating screen will appear.
Press the A or T button to select an appropriate restriction.
Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected.
The "g_ ' symbol is indicated. While" _ ' is selected, press the ENTER button to block or
unblock the category.
Press the A or _r button to select Return, then press the ENTER button.
G:
General audience (no restriction).
PG:
Parental guidance suggested.
* PG-13:
Parents strongly cautioned.
,. R:
Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied bY an adult.
_* NC-17:
Noc
_' X:
Adults only,
", NR:
Not rated
Allow All: Press to unlock aii TV ratings
Block All: Press to lock all TV ratings.
The V-Chip witi 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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