How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-1, R, NC-17, X, NR
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).
1.
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER
2.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER
button. The message "Enter PIN" will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
3.
The "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "MPAA
Rating", then press the ENTER
4.
The "MPAA Rating" screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button
to select a particular MPAA category. Pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will cycle
through the MPAA categories:
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G: General audience (no restrictions).
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PG: Parental guidance suggested.
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PG-1: Parents strongly cautioned.
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R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
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NC-17: No children under age 17.
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X: Adults only.
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NR: Not rated.
Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings.
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Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
While a particular category is selected, press the ENTER
➣
activate it. The "
button to block or unblock the category.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is "More restrictive".
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For example, if you block the "PG-13" category, then "R", "NC-17" and "X"
will automatically be blocked also.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
button.
" symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTER
button.
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