Toshiba 36AF43 User Manual - Page 30

Using the SET RATING feature (V-Chip control) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The SET RATING feature in the V-CHIP CONTROL menu detects these signals and blocks programs according to your rating selections. This feature includes blocking for MPAA, YOUTH TV, and TV ratings, as described below and on the next page. Note: The V-Chip function is only available for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system (Puce-V) is not supported. MPAA rating blocking (Independent rating system for movies) To enable MPAA rating blocking and select the level of blocking: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then press •. The PIN code entering screen opens. 3. Press the Channel Numbers (0-9) to enter your 4-digit PIN code (see page 29). The V-CHIP CONTROL menu opens. 4. Press y or z to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING. 5. Press x or • to select "Y" to enable blocking. Note: The ENABLE BLOCKING setting does not affect the BLOCK CHANNEL feature. 6. Press y or z to highlight SET RATING, and then press • to open the SET RATING menu. 7. Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING. 8. Press • to block ("X") or x to unblock ("✓"). SET UP MORE V-CHIP CONTROL FAVORITE CH CH LABEL TIMER: MORE 0 MIN MOVE [ ] START [ ] SET UP ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] N SET RATING SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL VIDEO LOCK OFF GAME TIMER OFF MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ] Selecting V-CHIP CONTROL in the SET UP menu V-CHIP CONTROL menu open, with ENABLE BLOCKING highlighted SET UP ENABLE BLOCKING: [Y] N SET RATING SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL VIDEO LOCK OFF GAME TIMER OFF MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ] SET UP MPAA RATING: X NC17 R PG13 PG G xx YOUTH TV RATING: Y7FV Y7 Y TV RATING MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ] X NC17 R PG13 PG G MPAA (movie) ratings that can be blocked X-rated (For adults only) Not intended for anyone 17 and under Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.) Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be suitable for children) General Audience (Appropriate for all ages) To disable (unblock) MPAA rating blocking: Follow steps 1-5 above, but select "N" in step 5 to disable blocking. Note: This also will unblock TV and YOUTH TV rating blocking (see next page). yzx • MENU Using the TV's Features 30