Tuner Setup
09
NOTE
• This function is available only when receiving digital
broadcasting signals over air.
• When you use the TV Guide On Screen™ system with a cable
service, select "Cable" for "Auto Channel Preset".
• Executing more than one scan for cables will result in
broadcasting reception failures.
Checking the CableCARD™ ID
The Plasma Display has a slot for a CableCARD™ that is used
for managing your information by the cable TV company. You
will locate the CableCARD™ slot on the rear of the Plasma
Display. The following procedure allows you to check your
CableCARD™ ID and the Host ID.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select "Tuner Setup". ( /
3
Select "Channel Setup". ( /
4
Select "POD ID". ( / )
• The Host ID and CableCARD™ ID appear.
5
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Parental Control
With the Parental Control, parents can prevent their children
from watching inappropriate TV programs, VCR or DVD
contents. When an attempt is made to watch a program (or
content) blocked by parents, the Plasma Display shows
nothing but a message. The Parental Control functions for both
conventional and digital TV channels.
In the U.S. three rating systems have been provided: the TV
ratings, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. Movie
ratings are provided by the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) and are used for original movies not edited
for television.
For the rating system in Canada, see page 46.
NOTE
• In the U.S. TV Parental Guideline Rating System, programs
with a rating of "None" may be blocked on this product.
Examples of programs with a "None" rating include:
• Emergency Bulletins (such as EAS messages, weather
warning and others)
• Locally originated programming
• News
• Political
• Public Service Announcements
• Religious
• Sports
• Weather
• No Parental Control settings can be entered for INPUT 5 and
INPUT 6.
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Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)
Rating
Description
N/A
Not applicable for MPAA ratings
G
General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG
Parental guidance suggested. Some material may
not be suitable for children.
PG-13
Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be
Age-Base
inappropriate for children under 13.
R
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian (age varies in some
jurisdictions).
NC-17
No one 17 and under admitted.
NR
Not rated.
NOTE
• The voluntary movie rating system only uses an age-based
rating.
TV ratings
Rating
Description
TV-Y
All children
TV-Y7
Children 7 and above
TV-G
General audiences
Age-Base
TV-PG
Parental guidance suggested
TV-14
Parents strongly cautioned
TV-MA
Mature audiences only
NOTE
• The system also allows you to select "None", which blocks
programs with a rating of "None". For the examples of such
programs, see "NOTE" on the left column on this page.
Changing the password
Using a password prevents other persons from changing
Parental Control settings. A default password (1234) has been
set before shipment. Use the following procedure to change
the password.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select "Tuner Setup". ( /
3
Select "Parental Control". ( /
4
Select "Password". ( /
5
Select "Change Password". ( /
Parental Control
Password
Password
Change Password
Clear Password
6
Enter the current 4-digit password, using buttons 0
7
Enter a 4-digit password to be newly set, using buttons 0 – 9.
8
Enter the same password that you have entered in step 7.
• A confirmation screen appears.
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Home Menu
Exit
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