Sony KV-20VM42 User Manual
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Additional Operations
The TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based
on the following rating systems.
In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs
(U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings).
In Canada: Canadian English Language ratings to rate television programs
in English, and Canadian French Language ratings to rate those in French.
To block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children, you need to
set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are
also available.
See pages 49 to 51 for a description of the ratings.
The Parental Control feature of the Video/TV functions by receiving the
rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service
provider.
on the following rating systems.
In U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs
(U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings).
In Canada: Canadian English Language ratings to rate television programs
in English, and Canadian French Language ratings to rate those in French.
To block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children, you need to
set the TV for the desired rating systems. Sony’s predetermined ratings are
also available.
See pages 49 to 51 for a description of the ratings.
The Parental Control feature of the Video/TV functions by receiving the
rating signal from your local broadcasting station or cable service
provider.
Activating the Parental Control
feature
feature
First, set a password, then select your desired rating from Sony’s
predetermined ratings.
predetermined ratings.
1
Press MENU to display the main menu.
2
Move the cursor (z) to “SET UP” with + ◊ or – √ and press SELECT.
The SET UP menu appears.
The SET UP menu appears.
3
Move the cursor (z) to “PARENTAL CONTROL” with + ◊ or – √ and
press SELECT.
press SELECT.
4
Move the cursor (z) to “PASSWORD” with + ◊ or – √ and press SELECT.
The password position turns red.
The password position turns red.
Blocking Out Programs –
Parental Control
If you have made a mistake
Press ? to return to the previous
position.
Press ? to return to the previous
position.
Note
When playing a tape on which
blocked programs are recorded, the
block will be effective in normal
playback mode. In other tape
operation modes or if the tape is
well-worn or old, the block may not
be effective.
When playing a tape on which
blocked programs are recorded, the
block will be effective in normal
playback mode. In other tape
operation modes or if the tape is
well-worn or old, the block may not
be effective.
PASSWORD: ____
PARENTAL CONTROL
Move
S e l e c t
E x i t
SELECT
MENU
MENU
EJECT
INPUT
SELECT
COUNTER/
REMAIN
COUNTER
RESET
SLEEP
MENU
CH
VOL
SELECT
RESET
INDEX
JUMP
ENTER
TAPE SPEED
X2
PAUSE
SEARCH
REC
SLOW
VCR Plus
MUTING
DISPLAY
POWER
TV
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
&
7
STOP
PLAY
REW
FF
TIMER ON SCREEN
PASSWORD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
Move
S e l e c t
E x i t
SELECT
MENU
MENU
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