Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcastingstation.The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the programand the categories.To use this function, the following must be done :1. Set ratings and categories to be blocked.2. Specify a password3. Enable the lockParental Control rating and categoriesRating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can beblocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-videomovies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters:Movie Ratings :NR (Permits all programs)G (General audience)PG (Parental guidance suggested)PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned)R (Restricted)NC-17 (No one 17 and under admitted)X (Adult only)If you set PG-13 : G and PG movies will be available , PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.Ratings for Television programs including made-for-TV movies :TV-Y (All children)TV-Y7 (Children 7 years older)TV-G (General audience)TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested)TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned)TV-MA (Mature audience only)TV Rating Children:ALL (Age) (applies to TV-Y, TV-Y7)FV (Fantasy Violence) (applies to TV-Y7)TV Rating General:ALL (Age) (applies to TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)D (Dialogue - sexual dialogue) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14)L (Language - adult language) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)S (Sex - sexual situations) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)V (Violence) (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA)OperationLock MenuOwner s Manual 29