ESFConnectingyour TVUsing theRemote ControlSetting upyour TVUsing the TV’sFeaturesAppendixIndex Introduction21Using the V-Chip menuSome TV programs and movies include signals that classify thecontent of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chipcontrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programsaccording to your selections. To use this feature, perform thefollowing setup.1. Ratings and categories to be blocked.2. Set a password.3. Enable the lock.V-Chip rating and categoriesRating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. Most televisionprograms and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/orIndividual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters ordirect-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.For Movies previously shown in theaters :Movie Ratings :• Unblocked• G and Above (general audience)• PG and Above (parental guidance suggested)• PG-13 and Above (13 years and older)• R and above (restricted)• NC-17 and Above (18 years and older)• X (adult)If you set PG-13 and Above : G and PG movies will be available ,PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked.For Television programs including made-for-TV movies:General TV Ratings:• Unblocked• TV-G and Above (general audience)(individual categories do not apply)• TV-PG and Above (parental guidance suggested)• TV-14 and Above (14 years and older)• TV-MA (mature audience)Children TV Ratings:• Unblocked• TV-Y and Above (youth)(individual content categories do not apply)• TV-Y7 (youth, 7 years and up)Content Categories:• Dialog - sexual dialogue (applies to TV-PG and Above,TV-14)• Language - adult language (applies to TV-PG and Above,TV-14 and Above, TV-MA)• Sex scenes - sexual situations (applies to TV-PG and Above,TV-14 and Above, TV-MA)• Violence (applies to TV-PG and Above,TV-14 and Above, TV-MA)• F Violence - fantasy violence (applies only to TV-Y7)• No Rating (blocks all viewing)Note:The V-Chip function is available for the U.S.V-Chip system only. The Canadian V-Chipsystem is not supported.