V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program's rating meets the limitations you select. In this case, “PROTECTED PROGRAM by ...” message appears on the TV screen. To block ratings, follow the steps below. . Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or according to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, set your limits in both places (MPAA RATING and TV RATING). . You cannot access the menu when the “PROTECTED PROGRAM by ...” message appears. In this case, change to the unblocked channel, then press the MENU button. [MPAA RATING SET UP] 1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen. 2) Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to point to “V-CHIP SET UP”. Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button. 3) Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to point to “MPAA RATING”. Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button. 4) Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to point to your desired item. Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW]. • G: General Audience • PG: Parental Guidance suggested. • PG-13: Unsuitable for children under 13 • R: Restricted; under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian • NC-17: No one under 17 admitted • X: Mature audience only PICTURE CHANNEL SET [ENG] / ESP / FRA V-CHIP SET UP CAPTION [OFF] TV RATING MPAA RATING G [VIEW] PG [VIEW] PG-13 [VIEW] R [BLOCK] NC-17 [BLOCK] X [BLOCK] . When you select the rating category and set it to [BLOCK], the higher rating will change to [BLOCK] automatically. Also, the lower rating will change to [VIEW] automatically. . When you change “G” to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], then all ratings will change to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically. . When you change “X” to [VIEW], then all ratings will change to [VIEW] automatically. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money. [TV RATING SET UP] 1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen. 2) Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to point to “V-CHIP SET UP”. Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button. 3) Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to point to “TV RATING”. Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button. 4) Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to point to your desired item. Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW]. • TV-Y: Appropriate for all children • TV-Y7: Appropriate for children seven and older • TV-G: General Audience • TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested. • TV-14: Unsuitable for children under 14 • TV-MA: Mature audience only PICTURE CHANNEL SET [ENG] / ESP / FRA V-CHIP SET UP CAPTION [OFF] TV RATING MPAA RATING TV-Y [VIEW] TV-Y7 ( ) [VIEW] TV-G [VIEW] TV-PG ( ) [VIEW] TV-14 ( ) [VIEW] TV-MA ( ) [VIEW] . When you select the rating category and set it to [BLOCK], the higher rating will change to [BLOCK] automatically. Also, the lower rating will change to [VIEW] automatically. . When you change “TV-Y” to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], then all ratings will change to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically. . When you change “TV-MA” to [VIEW], then all ratings will change to [VIEW] automatically. When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA and you press the VOL(ume) ^ button, the sub-ratings will appear on the TV screen. If you select the rating category (example: TV-PG) and set it to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the sub-ratings (example: V for Violence) will change to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically. You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] individually when the rating category is set to [BLOCK]. To set the sub-ratings individually, follow the steps below. . When you select [TV-Y7]: Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to select “FV” (Fantasy Violence). Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW]. . When you select [TV-PG], [TV-14] or [TV-MA]: Press the CH(annel) ^ or Ў button to select “D”(Suggestive Dialog), “L”(Coarse Language), “S”(Sexual Situation), or “V”(Violence). Then press the VOL(ume) ^ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW]. Note: When you select [TV-MA], “D” does not appear on the TV screen. . The sub-ratings set to [BLOCK] appear next to the rating category in the TV-Y7 [BLOCK] FV [BLOCK] TV-PG [BLOCK] D [BLOCK] L [BLOCK] S [BLOCK] V [BLOCK] TV RATING menu. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu. MAINTENANCE TV-Y [VIEW] TV-Y7 ( ) [VIEW] TV-G [BLOCK] TV-PG (DLSV) [BLOCK] TV-14 (DLSV)[BLOCK] TV-MA ( LSV)[BLOCK] QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEMRemote Control Doesn’t WorkBars On ScreenPicture DistortedPicture Rolls VerticallyNo ColorPoor Reception on Some ChannelsWeak PictureLines or Streaks in PictureGhosts in picturePicture Blurred...
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