Chapter 3 17Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.Using the TV’s FeaturesGo BackV-Chip activeUSA V-ChipCanada V-ChipExempt Prgms.KidPass ActiveKidPassLock Fr. PanelChange Passwd.PARENTAL CONTROL. . .. . .. . .–!–!–!–Go BackMovie RatingsTV RatingsUSA V-CHIP. . .. . .Go BackTV-MATV-14TV-PGTV-GTV-Y7TV-YTV RATING LIMITStatusViewViewViewViewViewViewDBBLVVVSVVVVVVVFVVPress OK to view/blockprog. with this rating.Canadian French V-Chip Rating System18+ (Adults) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustainedviolence or extremely violent scenes.16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming is not suitable for those under age 16.This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children underthe age of 13. This program either contains several violent scenes or one or morescenes that are violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adultis therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program issuitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that couldupset young children. Viewing in the company of an adult is thereforerecommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not distinguishbetween reality and imagination.G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It containsno violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presentedin a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way.USA V-Chip TV Rating LimitThe V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TVprograms can and cannot be viewed.To set TV programming limits:1. Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU (thePASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter theParental Control menu). Create your password usingthe number buttons on the remote.2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip. Then select TVRatings.3. Once you get to the TV RATING LIMIT screen, use thearrow buttons and OK on your remote to change thestatus of a TV program rating or content theme fromView to Block.4. For TV rating limits to take effect, turn on V-Chipactive in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu (box has checkmark).The following sections give you more details about how tochange the status of TV program limits.Note: If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure theTV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the TV’s frontpanel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds.Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTALCONTROL menu.