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... instructions carefully before attempting to play back may depend on page 18. MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK *Ability to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Getting Started TV Operation VCR Operation TV / VCR Operation TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No.
... instructions carefully before attempting to play back may depend on page 18. MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK *Ability to connect, operate, or adjust this product. Getting Started TV Operation VCR Operation TV / VCR Operation TV / DVD / VCR Combination Operating Instructions Model No.
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... 15 of the FCC rules. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN WALL SOCKET. Disposal of these materials may find the.../or utilize an electrical outlet different from FCC local regional offices helpful. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used by turning the equipment off and on, use those tapes with existing VHS equipment. AVERTISSEMENT : AFIN DE ...
... 15 of the FCC rules. 4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT IN WALL SOCKET. Disposal of these materials may find the.../or utilize an electrical outlet different from FCC local regional offices helpful. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use in 2, 4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used by turning the equipment off and on, use those tapes with existing VHS equipment. AVERTISSEMENT : AFIN DE ...
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... can set Timer Program and On-Timer. Increases slow motion speed in TV / VCR mode, the tape is ejected. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. Mutes the sound instantly. Controls navigation around on some DVDs. Rewinds tape and searches previous scene. Cancels an item on or off.../SLOW- 11 STOP 12 STILL/PAUSE 13 SKIP- / SEARCH 14 AUDIO 15 ANGLE 16 REC 17 PROGRAM 18 DVD Selects a channel. Set to DVD mode. 19 TV/VCR Sets to TV/VCR mode. 20 TRACKING DOWN UP / Reduces picture noise during recording. Displays SET PROGRAM screen. Selects recording speed of...
... can set Timer Program and On-Timer. Increases slow motion speed in TV / VCR mode, the tape is ejected. In DVD mode, displays disc and unit information. Mutes the sound instantly. Controls navigation around on some DVDs. Rewinds tape and searches previous scene. Cancels an item on or off.../SLOW- 11 STOP 12 STILL/PAUSE 13 SKIP- / SEARCH 14 AUDIO 15 ANGLE 16 REC 17 PROGRAM 18 DVD Selects a channel. Set to DVD mode. 19 TV/VCR Sets to TV/VCR mode. 20 TRACKING DOWN UP / Reduces picture noise during recording. Displays SET PROGRAM screen. Selects recording speed of...
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... Antenna to call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Antenna Connection Connect the cable from CABLE Or 14 For assistance, please call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for connecting a component...
... Antenna to call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Antenna Connection Connect the cable from CABLE Or 14 For assistance, please call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for connecting a component...
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...After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 5 Press ▲▼ to select "CH." DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF ...SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 19 CHANNEL 08 DELETED 3 Press SET. Tuning TV ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ NUMBER keys ADD/DLT...
...After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If clock is set your antenna system ("TV" or "CABLE"). 5 Press ▲▼ to select "CH." DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA : CABLE AUTO SET WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF ...SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 19 CHANNEL 08 DELETED 3 Press SET. Tuning TV ACTION SELECT CH▲▼ NUMBER keys ADD/DLT...
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... and exit this mode. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to...then correct. To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ◄ to move to select "MANUAL," then press SET. MAIN MENU 3 Press SET. SET MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET. ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the month, date, year, ...
... and exit this mode. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to...then correct. To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ◄ to move to select "MANUAL," then press SET. MAIN MENU 3 Press SET. SET MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET. ("TIME ZONE ADJUST" appears only when auto clock is set the month, date, year, ...
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...on page 18. 21 English Spanish French For English MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION For Spanish MENU PRINCIPAL DVD BLOQUEO IDIOMA TV RELOJ CANAL ELEGIR: FIJAR:SET TERMINAR:ACTION For French MENU DVD BLOCAGE LANGUE TELE HORLOGE CANAL SEL.: REGLER:SET FIN :ACTION... 4 Press ACTION to exit. 4 Press ACTION twice to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. MAIN MENU 2 Press SET. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press...
...on page 18. 21 English Spanish French For English MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION For Spanish MENU PRINCIPAL DVD BLOQUEO IDIOMA TV RELOJ CANAL ELEGIR: FIJAR:SET TERMINAR:ACTION For French MENU DVD BLOCAGE LANGUE TELE HORLOGE CANAL SEL.: REGLER:SET FIN :ACTION... 4 Press ACTION to exit. 4 Press ACTION twice to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary. MAIN MENU 2 Press SET. DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION SET CLOCK AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press...
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...MENU. 2 Press to exit this mode. MAIN MENU AV Input Terminal Input If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press CH ▲▼. Using the CH/VOL Button Select .... LINE TUNER SET VOL+/- SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ACTION twice to select "TV", then press SET for SET UP TV screen. Notes • The diagram at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The display will change as...
...MENU. 2 Press to exit this mode. MAIN MENU AV Input Terminal Input If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Selecting Input Mode Method 1: Press CH ▲▼. Using the CH/VOL Button Select .... LINE TUNER SET VOL+/- SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ACTION twice to select "TV", then press SET for SET UP TV screen. Notes • The diagram at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The display will change as...
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...select "CH." 3 Press SET to instantly mute the sound. Example 2: To select channel 12, first press the 1 key, then 2. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY." 5 Press SET to Audio Output L/R Connector.... 23 Notes • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the other equipment. 6 Press ACTION...
...select "CH." 3 Press SET to instantly mute the sound. Example 2: To select channel 12, first press the 1 key, then 2. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY." 5 Press SET to Audio Output L/R Connector.... 23 Notes • Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts. • The surround effect (TV, VCR mode only) is connected to equipment which has blue back feature, selecting "ON" will have no effect on the other equipment. 6 Press ACTION...
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...flickers, select MONO audio mode for possible improvement. 12:00AM CH 08 STEREO SAP MONO Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is required for TV Viewing Press AUDIO to display the broadcast signal being received is indicated with an arrow. Audio Mode ...:00AM STEREO SAP MONO CH 08 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The signal being received. To change the audio mode as described above. (Arrow shows selection.) • Each press of AUDIO. < Example...
...flickers, select MONO audio mode for possible improvement. 12:00AM CH 08 STEREO SAP MONO Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is required for TV Viewing Press AUDIO to display the broadcast signal being received is indicated with an arrow. Audio Mode ...:00AM STEREO SAP MONO CH 08 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The signal being received. To change the audio mode as described above. (Arrow shows selection.) • Each press of AUDIO. < Example...
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...is inserted if Playback mode is ON-TIMER mode selection order selected. • Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc Lowest channel CH01 Disc (DVD/CD) mode is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on -screen. Now, press PROG to display ON TIMER screen. "ON TIMER END... Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "SLEEP TIMER." 3 Press SET repeatedly to clear the time in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "ON TIMER." 3 Press SET to end. Note •...
...is inserted if Playback mode is ON-TIMER mode selection order selected. • Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc Lowest channel CH01 Disc (DVD/CD) mode is pressed within 60 minutes after unit turns itself on -screen. Now, press PROG to display ON TIMER screen. "ON TIMER END... Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "SLEEP TIMER." 3 Press SET repeatedly to clear the time in one of 3 modes (TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.) 1 Press PROG to display SET PROGRAM screen. 2 Press ▲▼ to select "ON TIMER." 3 Press SET to end. Note •...
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.... 2 Press to try different settings. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Caption Mode: OFF Closed Caption/Text narration will be blocked out. Also, text contents can vary so you may be displayed. 8 Press ACTION... TEXT C1 Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of the screen will not be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET to watch programs with the volume muted. Note • The closed caption or text...
.... 2 Press to try different settings. 26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Caption Mode: OFF Closed Caption/Text narration will be blocked out. Also, text contents can vary so you may be displayed. 8 Press ACTION... TEXT C1 Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of the screen will not be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press SET to watch programs with the volume muted. Note • The closed caption or text...
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... Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is recorded automatically. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION MODE." 7 Press SET repeatedly to select ...not be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2. CAPTION CAPTION MODE : OFF CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD LOCK LANGUAGE NO CAP C1 TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION". 5 Press SET to mute the sound and...
... Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE button is recorded automatically. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION MODE." 7 Press SET repeatedly to select ...not be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2. CAPTION CAPTION MODE : OFF CC ON MUTE : CAP C1 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION DVD LOCK LANGUAGE NO CAP C1 TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press ▲▼ to select "CAPTION". 5 Press SET to mute the sound and...
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...," the AUDIO ADJUST setting will be easier on the signal are not output to dialogue. Audio Menu 1 Do steps 1 - 5 at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO MENU :NORMAL VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO MENU :MUSIC AUDIO ADJUST SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION NORMAL MOVIE NIGHT Factory... allows easy setting of this feature on the eyes for night viewing. 8 Press ACTION three times to end setup. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "VIDEO MENU." 7 Press SET repeatedly ...
...," the AUDIO ADJUST setting will be easier on the signal are not output to dialogue. Audio Menu 1 Do steps 1 - 5 at :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO MENU :NORMAL VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO MENU :MUSIC AUDIO ADJUST SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION NORMAL MOVIE NIGHT Factory... allows easy setting of this feature on the eyes for night viewing. 8 Press ACTION three times to end setup. SET UP TV CAPTION INPUT SELECT :TUNER SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO DVD VOL ADJUST :+2 SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 6 Press ▲▼ to select "VIDEO MENU." 7 Press SET repeatedly ...
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...;► to adjust. Press ▲▼ and SET to display MAIN MENU. Audio Adjustment Press ACTION to select and set "STANDARD." MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 4 Press SET to display. To Reset...to select and set here do not affect other audio equipment when connected to display. Video Adjustment Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 4 Press SET ...
...;► to adjust. Press ▲▼ and SET to display MAIN MENU. Audio Adjustment Press ACTION to select and set "STANDARD." MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 4 Press SET to display. To Reset...to select and set here do not affect other audio equipment when connected to display. Video Adjustment Press ACTION to display SET UP TV screen. MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 3 Press ▲▼ to select "SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO." 4 Press SET ...
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...release. Frame by Frame picture a. Press STILL/PAUSE in approx. 1 minute. Notes • These features work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Rewinds a T-120 tape in Still mode. Press STILL/PAUSE. Press STILL/PAUSE. ...assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Still (Freeze) picture a. b. Press PLAY to release. Stop a Tape Press STOP. b. b. Basic VCR Operation -Playback- in Stop mode. b. c. Press FF/SLOW+ (increases speed) or REW/SLOW-...
...release. Frame by Frame picture a. Press STILL/PAUSE in approx. 1 minute. Notes • These features work when pressed, press the TV/VCR button on the remote and try the button again. Rewinds a T-120 tape in Still mode. Press STILL/PAUSE. Press STILL/PAUSE. ...assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Still (Freeze) picture a. b. Press PLAY to release. Stop a Tape Press STOP. b. b. Basic VCR Operation -Playback- in Stop mode. b. c. Press FF/SLOW+ (increases speed) or REW/SLOW-...
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... Basic VCR Operation -Record- SP = Standard Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is changed. • Refer to "MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System" on page 33. • Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will stop recording. 31 One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly ... sound. • Playback non-Hi-Fi tapes in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback. Stereo sound is not possible to record from DVD/CD to select recording speed (see page 8). Notes • Refer to a stereo amp and speakers. • There may be recorded. • The Audio mode...
... Basic VCR Operation -Record- SP = Standard Play SLP = Super Long Play • Selected speed is changed. • Refer to "MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System" on page 33. • Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will stop recording. 31 One Touch Recording (OTR) Press REC repeatedly ... sound. • Playback non-Hi-Fi tapes in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio playback. Stereo sound is not possible to record from DVD/CD to select recording speed (see page 8). Notes • Refer to a stereo amp and speakers. • There may be recorded. • The Audio mode...
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MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press NUMBER keys to block unwanted TV usage based on screen display) is displayed, press ADD/DLT (CLEAR) to display Ratings menu (see pages 40-44). b. This unit has a ...Canadian French Language Ratings. Or press ACTION twice to move the cursor. LOCK ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE **-- Press ◄ repeatedly to exit. V-Chip Control Features TV / VCR Operation ACTION SELECT NUMBER keys ADD/DLT (CLEAR) SET V-Chip Control Feature is entered. • Step 5 not necessary when changing rating. LOCK ENTER 4-...
MAIN MENU DVD LOCK LANGUAGE TV CLOCK CH SELECT: SET:SET END :ACTION 4 Press NUMBER keys to block unwanted TV usage based on screen display) is displayed, press ADD/DLT (CLEAR) to display Ratings menu (see pages 40-44). b. This unit has a ...Canadian French Language Ratings. Or press ACTION twice to move the cursor. LOCK ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE **-- Press ◄ repeatedly to exit. V-Chip Control Features TV / VCR Operation ACTION SELECT NUMBER keys ADD/DLT (CLEAR) SET V-Chip Control Feature is entered. • Step 5 not necessary when changing rating. LOCK ENTER 4-...
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...Chip Control is not displayed, perform "Enter Secret Code" steps on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 2 Press SET to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings (page 41). VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES G UNLOCKED PG PG-13 R NC-17 X CONTAINS NO RATING SELECT: SET:SET END :... SETTINGS." 4 Press SET to exit. 40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo PARENTAL GUIDANCE: PG Some material may be suitable for children under 13. X ADULTS ONLY: 8 Press ACTION to set "YES" or "NO...
...Chip Control is not displayed, perform "Enter Secret Code" steps on Canadian tapes or broadcasts. 2 Press SET to redisplay LOCK menu and continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings (page 41). VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES G UNLOCKED PG PG-13 R NC-17 X CONTAINS NO RATING SELECT: SET:SET END :... SETTINGS." 4 Press SET to exit. 40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo PARENTAL GUIDANCE: PG Some material may be suitable for children under 13. X ADULTS ONLY: 8 Press ACTION to set "YES" or "NO...
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... "ON" or "OFF." Ratings in green will not be blocked. LOCK US MOVIES :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS US TV PROGRAMS :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS NEXT PAGE SELECT: END :ACTION ON: V-Chip Control is deactivated. TV / VCR Operation US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to young viewers ages 2-6. Please refer to a specific content rating (chart 2). •...
... "ON" or "OFF." Ratings in green will not be blocked. LOCK US MOVIES :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS US TV PROGRAMS :OFF CHANGE SETTINGS NEXT PAGE SELECT: END :ACTION ON: V-Chip Control is deactivated. TV / VCR Operation US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 Press ▲▼ to young viewers ages 2-6. Please refer to a specific content rating (chart 2). •...