Manual
Using C DVID%
MPAA Rating Limit
"II_e MP_ menu lets you decide which movies can and can't be viewed according to the age-
based rating of the MPAA. The TV/VCR/DVD locks and unlocks the parental control settings
using a password you select.
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words,
movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all oilier movies with higher
ratings.
MENU
TIME
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO ADJUST
CLOSED CAPTION
TIMER RECORDINGS
LANGUAGE
SETTING
_V-CNIP BLOCK
INPUT SECRET NO.
V-CHIP BLOCK
_MPAA
TV GUIDELINES
MPAA
G --
PG --
PG-13 --
,R BLOCK
NC-17 BLOCK
X BLOCK
SELECT -_-A 1 T : SET -_OK
PREVIOUS -_ 4 : QUIT-_MENU
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Press TV MENU on ll_e remote to display ll_e main M/_2VU.
Use the up or down arrow to select V-CHIPBLOCKand press OK on ll_e
remote.
The INPUT,52_'CI,'ETNO. menu appears. Use number buttons (0-9) to enter a
number and press OK. Repeat entering numbers until you have entered
four numbers.
Notes: Be sure to remember your number. If you have entered a number
previously, enter that same number.
If you forget your password, unplug the TV/VCPJDVD. Press and hold both the VOL
up and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front panel while you plug in the TV/VCR/DVD.
Release the buttons after approximately two seconds. This resets the password.
The V-CHIP BLOCK menu appears. Use the down am)w to select MPAA
and press OK (MPAA menu appears).
Use the up or down arrow to select the age-based rating that you want to
block, and press ll_e OK button.
Use the up or down arrow to select BLOCK or unblock (--) for that raling
and press OK,
Note: All higher ratings are automatically blocked. For example, if you block R, NC-
17and X are also blocked,
7. Press TV MENU to exit.
Age-Based
Rating
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G
Description for MPAA Age-Based Ratings
An Older Rating. Encoded on older movies. Same as NC-17.
No one 17 and Under Admitted.
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate fbr children under 13.
Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable fbr children.
General Audience. All ages admitted.
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