30 Plasma TV
Operation
Lock Menu Options
Lock Menu Options
Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources.
The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station.
The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories
chosen to be blocked. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period. To use this function, the following must be
done :
1. Set ratings and categories to be blocked.
2. Specify a password
3. Enablethe lock
V-Chip rating and categories
Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV
Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating
System (MPAA) only.
For Canadian English/French language rating system:
Canadian English language rating system:
• E
(Unblocked)
• C
(Children)
• C8+
(8 years and older)
• G
(General programming. Suitable for all audiences.)
• PG
(Parental guidance suggested)
• 14+
(Viewer 14 years and older)
• 18+
(Adult programming)
Canadian French language rating system:
• E
Unblocked
• G
(General)
• 8 ans+
(8 years and older)
• 13 ans+
(13 years and older)
• 16 ans+
(16 years and older)
• 18 ans+
(Adults only)
Aux. Block
• Video 1, 2
(On, Off)
• Component 1, 2
(On, Off)
• RGB, DVI
(On, Off)
