Hitachi 50HDA39 - Manual (Page 26)

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Setting up y
our
TV
Note:
You can use V-CHIP SET (DTV) function when the digital broad casting with a new rating system is received on the
TV.
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters
also employ a rating system to qualify the content of television
programs. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature
and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you
set.
To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
2. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu.
3. Press
▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your
password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
5. Press
▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP.
• Press or to highlight ON to enable V-Chip program
blocking by rating.
• Press or to highlight OFF to disable V-Chip program
blocking by rating.
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP SET. Then, press or to
display the V-CHIP SET menu.
7. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight TV RATING. Then, press or to
display the desired rating.
OFF : TV RATING is not set
TV-Y : All children
TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG : Parental guidance
TV-14
: 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
• When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press
DISPLAY to explain the rating. Press
▲ or ▼ to select the
desired rating you want. Press or to select the setting ON or
OFF, then press ENTER.
8. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE RATING. Then, press or
to display the RATING SET menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
desired rating, then press or to select ON or OFF.
G : All ages
PG : Parental guidance
PG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old
R
: Under 17 years old Parental guidance suggested
NC-17 : 17 years old and above
X
: Adult only
9. When you are done selecting the ratings, press EXIT to return
to normal viewing.
When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message
will appear listing the program’s ratings. The program can still be
viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your password to
temporarily by pass the block.
Using the LOCKS menu