To select the rating of the program to be locked
To set rating level
"V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.
Select the rating category you wish
to follow
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
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MPAA:U.S movie ratings
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U.S.TV:U.S TV program ratings
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C.E.L.R:Canadian English ratings
•
Block
C.F.L.R:Canadian French ratings
program
To disable recording of the locked program
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
On :
Off :
Caution
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The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:"
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports
• Weather
Note
•
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
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When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will
also be blocked.
Off
Select "Monitor out" in "Program lock" menu and set to "Off"
Off
Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to "Blocked."
Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to "Blocked."
Select the rating to be locked
set
select
select
Example of "MPAA" (U.S movie ratings)
Off
No rating
G
General Audience: All ages admitted
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for
children under 13
Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying
R
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X
Adults only
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To get other information (p. 25)
set
select
17