JVC AV-27GFH User Manual
COLOR TELEVISION
USER'S GUIDE
For model:
AV-27GFH
Illustration of AV-27GFH and optional RM-C205 remote control
IMPORT ANT NOTE T O THE CUSTOMER
In the space below, enter the serial number of your television (located at the rear
of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover
of this guide. Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for
future reference.Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.
Serial Number
LCT0965-001A-A
0601-TN-JII-JIM
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock.
Do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF
THIS UNIT.
1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit.
2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
3. Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good
ventilation is unattainable.
4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty.
* When you don’t use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to
disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for
your safety.
* To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION:
Please read and retain for your safety.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.This TV set has been engineered
and manufactured to assure your personal safety.But improper use can result in potential
electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this
TV set, obser ve the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set.
INSTALLATION
1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the plug is wider
than the other).
(POLARIZED-TYPE)
This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. Should you
be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Should it still fail to fit, contact your electrician.
2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the
operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery
operation, refer to the operating instructions.
3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power
cords and broken plugs.They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service
technician for replacement.
4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV
set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse.This may result in a shock or fire
hazard.
5 Do not use this TV set near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.
6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode.
7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated
during operation to be released.
Therefore:
— Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed,
sofa, rug, etc.
— Never place a TV set in a “built-in” enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
— Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.
— Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register.
9 To avoid personal injury:
— Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
— Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set manufacturer.
— Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile car pets.
— Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
USE
10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings .
Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.
11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid or an
aerosol cleaner.
12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such
additions may result in a hazard.
13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left
unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna.This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges.
14 A TVset and cart combination should be moved with
care.Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn.
SERVICE
15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set.
C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to nor mal operation.
E. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way.
F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need
for service.
16 Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
17 When replacement par ts are required, have the service technician verify in writing
that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the
original parts. Use of manufacturer’s specified replacement parts can prevent fire,
shock, or other hazards.
18 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TVset, please ask the service
technician to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.
19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture
tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set.
20 Note to CATV system installer.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Table of Contents
Welcome.................7
Unpacking Your Television........8
Quick Setup Guide ............9
CONNECTIONS
Front & Rear Panel Diagrams ......11
Cable and VCR Connections .......12
Connecting a Camcorder ........14
GETTING STARTED
Remote Control
Remote Control Basics.....15
Changing the Batteries.....15
MENU FUNCTIONS
Using the Guide .............16
Closed Captions .............17
V-Chip...................18
Set Lock Code.........25
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Menu...................26
Exit....................26
Display ..................26
Video Status ...............27
Sleep Timer ................27
Muting ..................27
100+ ...................28
Return+..................28
Input...................28
VCR Buttons ...............28
SETUP MENU
How to display the Setup Menu .....29
Tint....................30
Color...................30
Picture ..................30
Bright ...................31
Detail ...................31
Video Status Reset ............31
Channel Summary ............32
Channel Summary - Lock . . . 33
Tuning Broadcast .............33
Power On Ch ...............34
Turn On Volume .............34
Volume Limit ...............34
TV Version & Firmware Version......34
APPENDIX
Connecting the On Command Box ....35
World Clock ...............36
Troubleshooting .............38
Authorized Service Centers .......39
Specifications...............40
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Welcome
Congratulations on your new television purchase! We thank you for choosing JVC.
This television corresponds to the hotel system of On Command Corporation. If you
are using this television for hotel use, please connect the box supplied by On
Command Corporation. Once connected, the box can transfer information from the
host computer of the On Command Corporation and you can utilize the television
as a client.
If this television is not to be connected to the On Command system, you can use it
as a normal television receiver.
Note: For questions regarding the use of the On Command hotel system, please,
contact the On Command Corporation.
Please use the following accessories for these instances:
1) On Command Remote - Use this remote control if the television is connected to
the On Command Corporation hotel television system.With this remote control, you
can access all of the features of the On Command hotel television system.
2) JVC TV Remote - Use JVC’s RM-C205 remote control to set up the television
features to your liking.(JVC model RM-C205 available separately) If you are not
connected to the On Command system, you may use the RM-C205 remote control
to operate the television.
Note: When you are using the RM-C205 remote control, please disconnect the
television from the On Command system.
3) Cloning Box - Use the cloning box to copy the settings of one television to
many other televisions.Please refer to the instructions that came with the Cloning
box for information on its operation.
This instruction book provides an explanation of using the JVC remote. When you
use this TV as a stand alone device, not as a hotel TV, use this guide as a
reference for its functions.
Please contact On Command Corporation for an explanation of the On Command
remote control. For information on using the television as an On Command client,
please see “Appendix” on Page 35 .
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VIDEO
L MONO
AUDIO R
INPUT 2
POWER
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
7
4
100+
3
9
6
RETURN+
MUTING
MENU
V CHIP
EXIT
2
8
0
5
+
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CHANNEL
VCR CONTROL
POWERTV/VCR
REC STOP
PAUSE
PLAY FFREW
SLEEP
TIMER
VIDEO
STATUS
RM-C205
Unpacking Y our T elevision
Thank you for your purchase of a JVC Color Television. In addition to this guide, your television box will
include one television, one tel code and any of the optional equipment shown below:
1 Television
Remote Control
(Optional)
Two AA Batteries
(Optional)
AV-27GFH
RM-C205
Tel Code
Swivel Base (Optional)
Once you have unpacked your television, the next step is to connect it to your antenna, cable or
satellite system and to connect the audio/video devices you want to use with your television. To
make these connections you will use plugs like the ones illustrated below.
RF Connectors
Used to connect a
coaxial cable from an
external antenna or
Cable TV system.
A/V Input Plug
Used to connect
audio/video devices like
VCRs, DVD players,
stereo amplifiers, game
consoles, etc.
S-Video Plug
Used to make video
connections with
We recommend that before you start using your new television, you read this entire User’s Guide
so you can learn about your new television’s many great features.But if you’re anxious to start
using your television right away, a quick setup guide follows on the next two pages.
some VCRs, DVDs,
Camcorders, etc.
Modular Connector
Used to connect On
Command box.
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Quick Setup 1
Getting Started
These quick setup pages will provide you, in three easy steps, with the basic information you need
to begin using your new television right away.This information includes basic instructions on
operating your optional JVC remote control, making a simple cable/antenna and optional VCR
connection.
If you have questions, or for more detailed information on any of these steps, please consult other
sections of this guide.
Step One - The Remote Control (Optional)
The remote control is the key to operating your television's many great features. Before you can
operate your remote control, you first need to install the batteries.
Raise the latch on the remote control’s back cover to remove. Insert two batteries carefully noting
the “+” and “–” markings, placing the “–” end in the unit first. Snap the cover back into place.
Basic Operation
Turn the television on and off by pressing the POWER button at the top right corner of the remote.
POWER
Remote Power
Button
MUTING
VOL
MENU
CH
CH
V CHIP
+
VOL
+
EXIT
Remote Key Feature Buttons
The four key feature buttons at the center of the remote can be used for basic operation of the
television.The top and bottom buttons will scan forward and back through the available channels.
The right and left buttons will turn the volume up or down.These buttons are also marked with four
arrows and are also used with JVC's onscreen menu system.You will need to use these buttons
later in the Quick Setup Section.
The next step is to connect your television to an antenna or cable.
Proceed to Step Two
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CABLE or ANTENNA
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
R
L MONO
REAR
IN
S-VIDEO
OVER
VIDEO
AUDIO
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
R
L MONO
REAR
IN
S-VIDEO
OVER
VIDEO
AUDIO
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
R
L MONO
REAR
IN
S-VIDEO
OVER
VCR
IN
OR
OR
VIDEO
AUDIO
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
R
L MONO
REAR
IN
S-VIDEO
OVER
Quick Setup 2
Step Two - Making Basic Connections
Next you will need to connect your television to an antenna or cable system. The most basic
antenna/cable connection is shown below. For more detailed connections, such as ones where a
cable box is required, see pages 11 to 13.
Cable/RF connector
1) Connect an RF cable out from the wall outlet in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
You may also wish to connect a VCR at this point. A basic VCR connection is shown below.
Note: A VCR is not required to operate your television.
AV Cables/Plugs
1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video Output, to the TV’s S-Video Input.
2) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left Audio
Input jack.
3) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
Finally, once you have finished your connections, plug the power cord into the nearest power outlet
and turn on the television.
STOP
The Quick Setup
is complete
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Connections
Front & Rear Panel Diagrams
Refer to the following front and rear panel diagrams to aid in your connections.
Front Panel Diagram
VOLUME
FRONT IN
VIDEO AUDIO
L MONO R
MENU
CHANNEL
OPERATE
POWER
Rear Panel Diagram
R
AUDIO
L MONO
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
VIDEO
OVER
S-VIDEO
REAR
IN
Please note: The rear AV Input will not work when the television is operating in Video On Demand
service mode. Only the front AV Inputs will be active. Please see page 35 for more information.
Cable and VCR Connections
There are two basic types of antenna or cable connections:
• If you have an antenna or have a cable system that does not require you use a cable box to
select channels, please refer to Diagram #1.
• If you have a cable system that requires the use of a cable box to access all the channels,
please refer to Diagram #2.
• For your convenience, connection to a VCR is also shown on the next page’s diagrams. A VCR
is not necessary for operation of the television.You may omit the VCR from your connections if
you wish.
•For instructions on connecting a VCR only, please see the Quick Setup Guide on page 10.
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Connections
Important Note About Diagrams:
The connection diagrams are intended to show some basic general connections. Some
cable companies may require special connections to properly use your television. If you
follow these diagrams and the television does not work properly, contact your local
cable operator for more connection information.
Diagram #1
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L MONO
S-VIDEO
REAR
IN
OVER
WALL
CABLE or ANTENNA
OUT
TWO-WAY
SPLITTER
VCR
IN
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L MONO
R
REAR
IN
OVER
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
OR
OR
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the two-way splitter.
2) Connect an RF cable from the one of the RF Outputs on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the
back of the VCR.
3) Connect an RF cable from the other the RF Output on the splitter, in to the RF Input on the
back of the TV.
4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video input.
5) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left Audio
Input Jack.
6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s
Left Audio Input.
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.
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Connections
Cable and VCR Connections - Continued
Diagram #2
CABLE or ANTENNA
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L MONO
R
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L MONO
R
REAR
IN
OVER
DIGITAL
INTERFACE
1) Connect the antenna or cable TV wire from the wall outlet, in to the RF Input of the cable box.
2) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the cable box, in to the RF Input on the back of
the VCR.
3) Connect an RF cable from the RF Output of the VCR, in to the RF Input on the back of the TV.
4) Connect the yellow video cable out from the VCR’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video Input
jack, OR connect an S-Video cable from the VCR’s S-Video output, to the TV’s S-Video input.
5) Connect the white audio cable out from the VCR’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left Audio
Input Jack.
6) Connect the red audio cable out from the VCR’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• If your VCR is a mono sound unit, it will have only one Audio Out jack. Connect it to the TV’s
Left Audio Input.
• Please consult your VCR’s owner’s manual for more information on its operation.
S-VIDEO
REAR
IN
OVER
VCR
IN
OR
OR
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Connections
Connecting a Camcorder
You may connect a camcorder to your television by using the front input jacks.You may also
connect a game console or other equipment using these jacks.Camcorders and game
consoles may also be connected to the television’s rear input jacks.
VOLUME
MENU
INPUT 3
VIDEO
LR
AUDIO
MONO
CHANNEL
OPERATE
1) Connect the yellow video cable out from the Camcorder’s Video Output, in to the TV’s Video
Input jack.
2) Connect the white audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Left Audio Output, in to the TV’s Left
Audio Input jack.
3) Connect the red audio cable out from the Camcorder’s Right Audio Output, in to the TV’s Right
Audio Input jack.
• If your Camcorder is a mono sound model it will have only one audio jack. Connect it to the
TV’s Left Audio jack.
POWER
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RM-C205 (optional)
Remote Control Basics
VIDEO
STATUS
DISPLAY
MUTING
MENU
CHANNEL
SLEEP
TIMER
1
4
7
100+
+
CH
VOL
CH
VCR CONTROL
PLAY FFREW
REC STOP
RM-C205
POWER
INPUT
2
5
8
RETURN+
0
V CHIP
VOL
+
EXIT
POWER TV/VCR
PAUSE
3
6
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• Before you can operate the remote control, you must first install
the batteries (included). See “Changing the Batteries” at the
bottom of this page for instructions.
• Press the POWER button to turn the television on or off.
• Press the CH+ and CH- buttons to scan through the channels.
Tap the CH+ or CH- button to move through the channels one
channel at a time.
• To move rapidly through the channels using JVC’s Hyperscan
feature, press and hold CH+ or CH-.The channels will zip by
at a rate of five channels per second.
• Press V
bar will appear onscreen to show you the television volume
level.
• The CH+/- and VOL+/- buttons are also used to navigate JVC’s
onscreen menu system.
• You can directly access specific channels using the 10-key
pad.
• For more information on remote control button features, see
pages 26 to 28.
Note: You can operate the basic functions of any JVC Brand
VCR unit. Operational features include: Power On and Off, Play,
Stop, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Channel up and down and
Record.
Remote Control
OL+ or VOL - to raise or lower the volume. An indicator
Changing the Batteries
Raise the latch on the remote’s back cover to remove it.
Insert two AA batteries (supplied), carefully noting the "+" and "-" markings on the batteries and on
the remote control.To avoid a potential short circuit, insert the "-" end first. Be sure to use only size
AA batteries.
When batteries are installed, snap the cover back into place (until it clicks into position).
• If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries. Typical battery life is six months to one
year.We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer battery life.
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Onscreen Menus
Using the Guide
Certain symbols are used throughout this guide to help you learn about the features of your new
television.The ones you will see most frequently are:
Up and Down arrows mean press the C
let you:
• Move vertically in a main menu screen
• Move through a submenu screen
• Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu
• Back up to correct an error
• Scan through TV channels (when not in a menu screen)
¦
Left and right arrows mean press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME-buttons to move left or right to:
• Select a highlighted menu item
• Select an item in a submenu
• Select numbers in certain menu options
• Turn the volume up or down (when not in a menu screen)
The “Press Button” icon means you should press the button named on your remote control.
(Button names appear in S
The “Helping Hand” icon points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu.
MALL CAPITAL LETTERS.)
MENU
CLOSED CAPTION
V-CHIP
SET LOCK CODE
H+or CH-buttons.Pressing the C
H+or C
H- buttons
SELECT BY
OPERATE BY
EXIT BY
EX
IT
The Onscreen Menus
To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button on the remote control.The item that
appears in yellow is the one currently selected.If you use the Menu button on the TV’s front panel instead
of the remote, an additional menu screen showing the channel number and input will appear .
Notes: Menus shown in this guide are illustrations, not exact replications of the television’s
onscreen displays.
• In Video On Demand mode, pressing M
36 and 37 for more information.
ENU will activate the World Clock feature.Please see page
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Closed Captions
Closed Caption
Many broadcasts now include an onscreen display of dialog called Closed Captions.Some
broadcasts may also include displays of additional information in text form.Your television can
access and display this information using the Closed Caption feature.To activate the Closed Caption
feature, follow the steps below.
Press the MENU button
¦
To CLOSED CAPTION
To operate
MODE : CAPTION
CAPTION : CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4
TEXT : T1 T2 T3 T4
FINISH
¦
¦
¦
To select CAPTION (for Closed Captions), TEXT (for text display), or OFF (for no display)
To move to CAPTION or TEXT
To select a caption (CC1 to CC4) or text channel (T1 to T4)
To accept that selection and move to FINISH
To save settings and exit
NOTES:
• Closed Caption subtitles are usually found on closed caption channel CC1. Some programs may
include additional text information which is usually found on text channel T1.The other channels
are available for future use.
• Closed captioning may not work correctly if the signal being received is weak or if you are playing
a video tape.
• Most broadcasts containing Closed Captioning will display a notice at the start of the program.
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V-Chip
Your TV is equipped with V-Chip technology which enables TV Parental Guidelines (for United States
and Canada) and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls.V-Chip technology allows you to program your
TV to receive, or not to receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines.Programs
which exceed the ratings limits you set will be blocked. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked
channel, this message appears:
THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS
YOUR RATING LIMITS.
PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY
10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT.
NO. - - - -
The channel will remain blocked until the correct lock code is entered (see page 25 for information
on setting your lock code).To clear all V-Chip settings, enter “2316”.
You can customize the V-Chip settings of your television to match your personal tastes. The V-Chip
menu below is the starting point for your V-Chip settings
V-CHIP ON OFF
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
FINISH
You can use US V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from the United States), Canadian
V-Chip settings (for programming broadcast from Canada), and movie ratings. You may use any or all of
the settings (US V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, Movie ratings).Descr iptions for setting each of the three
V-Chip formats appear in the next seven pages along with descriptions of the rating categories.
To access the rating categories:
Press the MENU button
¦
¦
To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon will appear)
ERO to access the V-Chip menu
Press Z
To turn V-Chip ON or OFF (V-Chip must be turned ON for rating settings to operate)
To move to SET US TV RATINGS, SET MOVIE RATINGS, or SET CANADIAN RATINGS
(see following pages for descriptions of each item)
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V-Chip
US V -Chip Ratings
U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS
Programs with the following ratings are appropriate for children.
❒ TV Y is Appropriate for All Children.
Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including
children ages 2 - 6.
❒ TV Y7 is for Older Children.
Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above.These programs may
contain some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, which children should be able to discern
from reality.
Programs with the following ratings are designed for the entire audience.
❒ TV G stands for General Audience.
Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no
violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations.
❒ TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested.
May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive sexual
dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or with their
children.
❒ TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14
including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely
suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14.
❒ TV MA Mature Audiences Only.
These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of
age.TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D.
Viewing Guidelines
In addition to the ratings categories explained above, information on specific kinds of content are also
supplied with the V-Chip rating.These types of content may also be blocked.The content types are:
• V/FV is for VIOLENCE/FANTASY VIOLENCE
• S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT
Special Note about Ratings
Some programs are not broadcast with a ratings signal.Therefore, even if you setup V-Chip
ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. Parents are cautioned to preview the contents
of these programs or movies.
• L stands for strong LANGUAGE
• D stands for suggestive DIALOG
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V-Chip
Setting US V-Chip Ratings
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Press the M
To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon will appear)
Press Z
ENU button
ERO
to access the V-Chip menu
V-CHIP ON OFF
SET US TV RATINGS
SET MOVIE RATINGS
SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG
SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE
UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
FINISH
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To turn V-Chip ON or OFF
To move to SET US TV RATINGS
To operate
Directions to set US V-Chip Ratings:
Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TVG, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the
or
to move the cursor to the correct location.Press ¦or to turn the locking feature on or off.An
item is locked if the icon appears instead of a “—”.
For example. To block viewing of all TV 14 shows, move the cursor to the top row of that column
and add a lock icon. Once you've put a lock on the top row, everything in that column is
automatically locked.
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To the TV 14 Column
To turn on the lock
TV
MA
TVGTVPGTV
14
TVY7TV
Y
V/FV
S
L
D
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• If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change the lock icon to
“—” by pressing
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
FINISH
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or again.You may then select individual categories to block.
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Setting ratings with the V-Chip button
V-Chip
To access Rating information about a certain program, press the V-C
HIP button while viewing that
program. A display like this will appear:
PROGRAM IS RATED :
TV-PG - V
If you decide you want to block this category of viewing, press "0" while the above screen is
visible, and all programs from that category will be blocked.
Example 1:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above TV PG:
ERO when TV-PG is displayed
Press Z
TV
MA
14
V/FV
S
L
D
Example 2:
If you want to set your V-Chip settings to block all programming above a current setting such as
TV PG-V (with violence):
Press ZERO when TV-PG - V is displayed
TV
MA
14
TVY7TV
TVGTVPGTV
Y
All Programming above TV PG will be blocked.
TVY7TV
TVGTVPGTV
Y
V/FV
S
L
D
All Programming above TV PG - V (with Violence) will be blocked.
• For Children's programming you can block TV-Y and Y7 programs by Pressing “0”when Y is
displayed during a program.Programming for audiences other than children’s audiences will not be
affected.
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V-Chip
Movie Ratings
❒ NR - Not Rated.
This is a film which has no rating.In many cases these films were imported from countries which do
not use the MPAA ratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn’t intend to
have their film widely released.
NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including children's
programming, foreign programs, or adult material.
❒ G – General Audience.
In the opinion of the review board, these films contain nothing in the way of sexual content,
violence, or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any age.
❒ PG – Parental Guidance.
Parental Guidance means the movie may contain some contents such as mild violence, some brief
nudity, and strong language.The contents are not deemed intense.
❒ PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents with children under 13 are cautioned that the content of movies with this rating may
include more explicit sexual, language, and violence content than movies rated PG.
❒ R - Restricted.
These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised
children under the age of 17.
❒ NC-17 - No One Under 17.
These movies contain content which most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view.
Content can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive or explicit subject matter.
❒ X - No One under 18.
Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.
Directions to set Movie (MPAA) Ratings:
Press the MENU button
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For example, to block viewing of X and NC-17 rated from shows:
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To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon appears)
ERO to access V-Chip setup options
Press Z
To SET MOVIE RATINGS
To enter movies menu
To the X Column
To turn on the lock
N
P
-17
X
C
R
-13
PG G
G
FINISH
To the NC-17 Column
To turn on the lock
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
NR
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V-Chip
Canadian V -Chip Ratings
❒ E - Exempt.
Exempt programming includes:news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
❒ C – Programming Intended for Children.
Violence Guidelines:There will be no realistic scenes of violence.Depictions of aggressive
behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or
unrealistic in nature.
❒ C8+ – Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over.
Violence Guidelines: Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts.There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
❒ G – General Audience.
Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect
younger children.
❒ PG - Parental Guidance.
Programming intended for a general audience, but which may not be suitable for younger
children. Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8-13.
❒ 14+ - 14 Years and Older.
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence.
❒ 18+ - Adult.
Material intended for mature audiences only.
Directions to set Canadian V-Chip Ratings:
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Press the M
To V-CHIP
To operate (Lock icon appears)
Press Z
To SET CANADIAN RATINGS ENG (for English)
To enter ratings menu
ENU button
ERO
to access V-Chip setup options
18+ 14+ C8+PG G C
FINISH
For example, to block viewing of programming rated 14+ and 18+ :
¦
¦
¦
• For instructions on “SET CANADIAN RATINGS FRE”, please see page 23 in the French side of this
user’s guide.
To the 18+ Column
To turn on the lock
To the 14+ Column
To turn on the lock
To FINISH
To save settings and exit
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V-Chip
Unrated Programs
Notes About Unrated Programs:
Unrated programming refers to any programming which does not contain a rating signal.
Programming on television stations which do not broadcast rating signals will be placed in the
“Unrated Programming" category.
Examples of Unrated programs:
Emergency Bulletins
Locally Originated Programming
News
Political Programs
Public Service Announcements
Religious Programs
Sports
Weather
Some Commercials
• TV programs or movies that do not have rating signals will be blocked if the Unrated Category is
set to BLOCK.
Directions to Block Unrated Programs:
You can block programs that are not rated.
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Press the M
To V-CHIP
To operate (The lock icon appears)
Press Z
To UNRATED
ENU button
ERO to access V-Chip setup options
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UNRATED VIEW BLOCK
To VIEW or BLOCK
Press E
XIT when done
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