Magnavox MC192EMG User manual, English (US) - Page 32

MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 32 32 Setting V-Chip V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. 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 or exceeds the limitations you select. In this case, the message PROTECTED PROGRAM by ... appears on the TV screen. The viewer must select a different TV channel or watch a videotape instead. V-CHIP also blocks viewing of tapes that you record on this TV/VCR, if the recorded TV program's rating exceeds your V-CHIP settings. 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). TV Rating Settings 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select V-CHIP SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. - M E N U - TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP B V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/v or STOP/w to select TV RATING. Then, press F.FWD/B. - V-CHIP SET UP - B TV RATING MPAA RATING 1-2 1 TV Rating Explanations • V - Violence • S - Sexual situations • L - Language • D - Inappropriate dialog • FV - Fantasy Violence may frighten children under seven; TV-Y7 category only. Some cartoons may have this rating. • 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