Configuring the Display
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V-Chip
This sub-menu allows you to control
access to television content based on
industry maturity ratings.
Upon attempting to enter the sub-
menu, the display will ask for the
current password. Once you enter
the password, press ENTER to
continue to the sub-menu.
The factory-default password is '1234'.
The following menu items are available:
• Change PIN—Sets the V-Chip password. To change the password, enter and confirm the
new password.
• Clear All—Resets all V-Chip settings to factory defaults (unblocked).
• Movie Rating—A sub-menu that sets the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
rating level the V-Chip will block without a password.
Blocking a particular rating will automatically block all ratings above that level. Similarly,
unblocking a rating will automatically unblock all ratings below that level.
Select a rating using the arrow controls on the remote, then press ENTER to block/unblock
it. A check mark next to a rating means it is unblocked. Press MENU to exit this sub-menu.
The ratings are as follows:
• TV Rating—A sub-menu that sets the TV PG rating level the V-Chip will block without a
password.
Blocking a particular rating will automatically block all ratings above that level. Similarly,
unblocking a rating will automatically unblock all ratings below that level.
Select a rating using the arrow controls on the remote, then press ENTER to block/unblock
it. A check mark next to a rating means it is unblocked. Press MENU to exit this sub-menu.
The ratings are as follows:
Rating Level Significance
NA All material unblocked
G General audiences (all ages)
PG Parental guidance suggested (some material may not be suitable for
children)
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned (some material may be inappropriate for
children under 13)
R Restricted (minors under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult
guardian)
NC-17 No one under 17 admitted
X Adults only (no one under 17 admitted)
Rating Level Significance
NA All material unblocked
TV Youth All children
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