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Using the TV’s Features
Blocking Specifi c Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content, for example, violence. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
To block program content:
1. Determine the content themes you want to block. Go to the LOCKS menu and select V-
Chip Set.
2. Press the right arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change and press DISPLAY.
3. Press the down arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme.
4. Each theme is automatically set to ON. To keep some on and turn others OFF, highlight the themes you want turn off and then press the right arrow to highlight OFF.
Notes:
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.
You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect.
To view content theme after you've locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level.
3. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
4. Press the right arrow to highlight ON. The status for the rating and all higher ratings are blocked.
Future Rating Region
You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn't there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you defi ne additional parameters for parental controls. This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster.
Note:
These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them.
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Table of contents
- 5 Things to Consider Before You Connect
- 5 Protect Against Power Surges
- 5 Protect Components from Overheating
- 5 Interference
- 5 Important Stand and Base Safety Information
- 5 Use Indirect Light
- 5 Types of Discs Your TV/DVD Will Play
- 5 Check Supplied Parts
- 6 Get the Picture
- 6 Getting Channels
- 7 Choose Your Connection
- 8 Video (Basic) Connection
- 8 Component Video (Advanced) Connection
- 10 HDMI Connection
- 12 PC Connection
- 13 Plug in the TV/DVD
- 13 Put Batteries in the Remote
- 13 Turn on the TV/DVD
- 13 Initial Setup
- 14 Complete the Initial Setup
- 14 Set the Menu Language
- 14 Set the Signal Type
- 14 Complete the Channel Search
- 15 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
- 16 The Top of Your TV/DVD
- 17 The Buttons on the Remote Control
- 19 Regional Coding
- 19 Using Different Menus
- 19 Loading and Playing Discs
- 19 To Load and Play a Disc
- 20 Using a Disc Menu
- 20 Disc Playback Features Using the Remote
- 21 Disc Features
- 21 DVD Disc Info Display
- 21 Using the Jump Feature
- 21 Selecting Subtitles
- 22 Changing the Audio Language
- 22 Using the Repeat Feature
- 23 Changing the Camera Angle
- 23 Using the Program Play Feature
- 24 Playing Other Music and JPEG Files
- 24 Music Files
- 24 JPEG Files
- 25 Channel Banner
- 25 Parental Controls and V-Chip
- 26 How V-Chip Works
- 26 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
- 26 US V-Chip TV Ratings
- 27 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
- 27 Future Rating Region
- 28 Additional Features
- 28 EN-V Picture Processing
- 28 Screen Formats
- 29 Using the Menu System
- 29 Picture Menu
- 30 Additional Options in PC Mode
- 30 Audio Menu
- 31 Setup Menu
- 32 Option Menu
- 32 Locks Menu
- 33 The DVD’s Menu System
- 33 The Languages Menu
- 33 Language
- 33 The Picture Menu
- 34 The Sound Menu
- 34 The Parental Control Menu
- 35 The Language Code List
- 36 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 37 Troubleshooting
- 40 Mounting Your TV to the Wall
- 40 Care and Cleaning
- 41 V-Chip Rating Explanations
- 41 US V-Chip Rating System
- 42 Limited Warranty