V-Chip
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The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children.
The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or
changed.
N V-Chip" function is not available in HDMI, Component or PC mode.
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The default PIN number of a new TV set is '0-0-0-0'
N
If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets
N
the pin to 0-0-0-0 : POWER (off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (on).
Allow all
: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
N
V-Chip Lock
→ Off / On
You can block rated TV Programs.
TV Parental Guidelines
You can block TV programs depending on their rating. This
function allows you to control what your children are watching.
●
TV-y
: Young children / TV-y7: Children 7 and over / TV-G:
General audience /
TV-PG: Parental guidance / TV-14: Viewers 14 and over /
TV-MA: Mature audience
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ALL
: Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence / V:
Violence / S: Sexual situation /
L: Adult Language / D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog
The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive. For example, if
N
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 sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together similarly.
The V-chip will automatically block certain categories that are 'More restrictive'. For example, if
N
you block "L" sub-rating in TV-PG, then the "L" sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically
be blocked.
MPAA Rating
You can block movies depending on their MPAA rating.
The Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA)
has implemented a rating system that provides
parents or guardians with advance information on which films
are appropriate for children.
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G
: General audience (no restrictions).
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PG
: Parental guidance suggested.
PG-13
●
: 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.
NR
●
: Not rated.
The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is 'More restrictive'. For example, if you
N
block the "PG-13" category, then "R", "NC-17" and "x" will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian English
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C
: Programming intended for children under age 8.
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C8+
: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on
their own.
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G
: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG
●
: Parental Guidance.
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14+
: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the
age of 14.
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18+
: Adult programming.
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TV Parental Guidelines
ALL FV
V
S
L
D
TV-y
Block All
TV-y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Move
Enter
n
E
MPAA Rating
G
PG
Allow All
PG-13
Block All
R
NC-17
X
NR
Move
Enter
n
E
Allow All
Return
R
Return
R