Sony KV-36FV27 Operating Instructions - Page 53

Using the Menus US Models: Selecting Custom Rating Options z The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age-based rating. For example, a program with a TVPG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence. z To ensure maximum blocking capability, the agebased ratings should be blocked. z If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather. For US models, the Custom Rating Menu includes the following options. (For Canadian models, see page 46.) Option Movie Rating TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Description G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. NC-17 No one 17 or under allowed. and X Age-Based Options TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Directed to older children. TV-G General Audience. TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents Strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature Audience only. Unrated Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating Content-Based Options FV Fantasy Violence. D Suggestive Dialogue. L Strong Language. S Sexual situations. V Violence. Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press the ENTER button when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily switches off the Parental Lock. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Controls settings are reactivated. (Continued on the next page) 45