Manual

Using C DVID s
Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Rating
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to bc viewed by adults and may bc unsuitable for children
TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable fbr children
TV-14 under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may f_ncl unsuitable for younger children. Many
TV-PG parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the fbllowing
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
TV-G General Audience. Most parents would f_nd this program suitable fbr all ages. It contains little or no sexual
dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to children T years and older. Designed fur children ages 7 and above. It may be more
TV-Y7 appropriate fbr children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make_
believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (IW) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y All children. Themes and elements in this program are designed f_)r a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to fiighten younger children.
MENU
TIME
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
CLOSED CAPTION
TIMER RECORDINGS
LANGUAGE
SETTING
V-CHIP BLOCK
INPUT SECRET NO.
INPUT -_'0-9
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TV Guidelines Rating Limit
The TV GI. 7DkZINP;S menu lets you dec_de which I'V proglams can and can't be
viewed according to age and/or content.
: SET -_OK
: QUIT-_MENU
To set TV Guidelines:
1. Press TV MENU on the remote (fl_e main MENUappears).
2. Press the up or down arrow Emtil V-CHIP BLOCKis highlighted and press
OK (INPUF57_'CRETNO. appears).
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4,
Use the nmnber buttons (0-9) on the remote to enter a number and press
OK. Repeat entering numbers until you have entered four numbers.
Notes: Remember your number, if you've entered a number previously, enter that
same number.
If you forget your password, unplug the TV/VCR/DVD. Press and hold both the VOL
up and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front panel while you plug in the TVNCR/DVD.
Release the buttons after approximately 2 seconds. This resets the password.
The V-CHIPBLOCK menu appears. Use the down arrow to select TV
GUIDELINES and press OK (the TV GUIDELINES menu appears).
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