Using the V-Chip for Digital channels
Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press the ENTER button.
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
Downloadable U.S. Rating, then press the ENTER button.
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If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station, the
Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is deactivated.
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Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while watching
DTV channels. It may take several seconds.
The Downloadable U.S. Rating menu is available for use after information
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is downloaded from the broadcasting station. However, depending on the
information from the broadcasting station, it may not be available for use.
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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select an appropriate restriction
Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected.
The " " symbol is indicated.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
Allow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings.
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Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.
Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station.
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The default menu name and downloadable US rating changes depending on
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the downloaded information.
Even if you set the on-screen display to your desired language, the
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Downloadable U.S. Rating menu will appear in English only.
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The rating will automatically block certain categories that are more
restrictive.
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The rating titles (for example: Humor Level..etc) and TV ratings (for
example: DH,MH,H..etc) may differ depending on the broadcasting station.
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape")
If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen
will go blank and the following message will appear:
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Enter your PIN.
To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using CH
CH
button. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV
programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels. In this case, use the
V-Chip function for an "emergency escape":
2
Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup, then press
the ENTER button.
3
Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select V-Chip, then press the ENTER button.
4
Enter your PIN, then press the ENTER button, and press the ▲ or ▼ button to
temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.
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If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following
sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : Power Off. → MUTE → 8 → 2 →
4 → Power On.
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English - 60
T V
Setup
Plug & Play
Language
: English
Time
Game Mode
: Off
V-Chip
Caption
Menu Transparency : Medium
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Enter
T V
V-Chip
Enter PIN
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0~9 Enter PIN
T V
V-Chip
V-Chip Lock
: On
TV Parental Guidelines
MPAA Rating
Canadian English
Canadian French
Downloadable U.S. Rating
Change PIN
Move
Enter
The number of
current rating
Rating title
information
T V
Downloadable U.S. Rating
Humor Level
► 1/2
DH
MH
H
VH
EH
Move
Enter
The number of
all the rating
information
Channel Is Locked by
TV-PG[ S ]
Use the NUMBER buttons to enter your
pin number to unlock all channels.
Press EXIT to clear PIN.
Press MENU for main menu.
Channel Is Locked by
TV-PG[ L ]
Use the NUMBER buttons to enter your
pin number to unlock all channels.
Press EXIT to clear PIN.
Press MENU for main menu.
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Block All
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