Sony Mfm Ht205 Operating Instructions

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xResetting Picture Mode to the default
You can reset the adjustments to the default settings.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Picture Mode 
Reset” and press the OK button.
The “Picture Mode Reset” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
OK:To reset the all items in the current Picture 
Mode to the default.
Cancel:To cancel resetting and return to the “Picture” 
menu.
xSetting “NR” (for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/
VIDEO 2 only)
You can set the noise reduction function to on or off.
This feature can be set for each available input.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “NR” and press the 
OK button.
The “NR” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
On:The noise level is reduced.
Off:The noise reduction function is turned off.
xSetting “Dynamic Contrast” (for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can set the “Dynamic Contrast” function to on or off.
This feature can be set for each available input.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Dynamic 
Contrast” and press the OK button.
The “Dynamic Contrast” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
On:The picture contrast is enhanced.
Off:The “Dynamic Contrast” function is turned 
off.
Notes
 Only when the Picture Mode is set to “Vivid” or “Standard,” the 
“Dynamic Contrast” is available.
 When the “Dynamic Contrast” function is set to “On,” the backlight 
becomes default and you can not adjust it.
Picture
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Mode: Movie
    Backlight:  100
    Contrast:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma:  Gamma4
    Picture Mode Reset OK
NR: Cancel
Dynamic Contrast:DVI-D: PC 1
Picture
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Mode: Vivid
    Backlight:  100
    Picture:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color:  50
    Hue:  0
    Sharpness:  7
    Color  Temp.: 
    Gamma: 
    Picture Mode Reset
NR: On
Dynamic Contrast:  Off
Picture
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Mode: Vivid
    Backlight:  100
    Picture:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color:  50
    Hue:  0
    Sharpness:  7
    Color  Temp.: 
    Gamma: 
    Picture Mode Reset
NR: Off
Dynamic Contrast: On
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Audio menu
You can adjust the following items using the “Audio” menu.
The items in the “Audio” menu can  be set for each available input.
 Surround
 Treble
Bass
 Balance
Auto Volume
MTS
Audio Reset
x Setting “Surround”
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct  (Audio) and 
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appe ars on the screen.
3Press the  M/m buttons to select “Surround” and 
press the OK button. 
The “Surround” menu a ppears on the screen.
4Press the  M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button. • SRS WOW: Deep rich bass tone and clear high tone 
creates a rich surr ound sound experience, 
and movies and games,  especially, can be 
enjoyed with powerful sound.
 Off: Turns off the SRS WOW effect.
Adopting the latest technology de veloped by SRS Labs, Inc., SRS 
WOW significantly improves the  sound quality of various audio 
sources.
x Adjusting “Treble,” “Bass,” and “Balance”
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to select   (Audio) and 
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “Treble,” “Bass,” or 
“Balance” and press the OK button. 
4 Press the  M/m buttons to adjust the level and press 
the OK button.
Note
Only when “Surround” is set to off,  “Treble” and “Bass” can be adjusted.
xSetting “Auto Volume” (for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can set the loudness of the s ound to keep it at a specified 
level.
1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to select   (Audio) and 
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “Auto Volume” and 
press the OK button.
The “Auto Volume” menu  appears on the screen.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
 On: Loudness of the sound stays  at the specified level, 
independent of the broadcast  signal (e.g. in the case 
of advertisements).
 Off: Loudness of the sound ch anges automatically 
according to the broadcast signal.
Audio
Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: 
Bass: 
Balance: 0
Auto Volume:  On
MTS: Stereo
Audio Reset
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Audio
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Surround:  SRS WOW
Treble:  Off
Bass:  
Balance: 0
Auto Volume:  On
MTS: Stereo
Audio Reset
Audio
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Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: 
Bass: 
Balance: 0
Auto Volume:  On
MTS: Off
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xSetting “MTS” (for TV only)
You can enjoy stereo, bilingua l, and monaural programs.
1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct  (Audio) and 
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “MTS” and press 
the OK button.
The “MTS” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to select  the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
 Stereo: Stereo sound is output when viewing a 
program broadcast in stereo.
 Auto SAP: A second audio program channel is output 
automatically when a signal received. (If no 
SAP signal is present,  the display remains in 
stereo mode.) 
 Mono: Monaural sound is output. (Use to reduce 
noise during weak st ereo broadcasts.)
xResetting all audio settings to the default
You can reset the adjustments to the default settings.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct  (Audio) and 
press the OK button.
The “Audio” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “Audio Reset” and 
press the OK button.
The “Audio Reset” menu a ppears on the screen.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to select  the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
 OK: To reset the all items in the “Audio” menu to the 
default.
 Cancel: To cancel resetting and return to the “Audio” 
menu.
 Screen menu
You can adjust the following  items using the “Screen” menu.
 Zoom
Auto Adjust
Phase
Pitch
H Center
V Center
 Resolution
x Setting “Zoom” 
This feature lets you watch 4:3 nor mal broadcasts or other picture 
sizes such as Letter box m ovies in several “Zoom” modes.
A “Zoom” value is set for each available input.
Tip
You can also switch the “Zoom” settin g by pressing the   button on the 
remote control repeatedly.
1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct   (Screen) and 
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select  “Zoom” and press 
the OK button.
The “Zoom” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the  M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
 Normal: Original aspect ratio.
 Full: A picture is enlarged to fill the 16:10 screen. 
Useful for viewi ng Squeeze signal.
 Wide Zoom: A picture is enlarged horizontally (non-
linear) to fill the 16:10 screen, keeping the 
original image as much as possible.
 Zoom: A picture is enlarged horizontally and 
vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills a 
16:10 screen. Useful  for viewing Letter Box 
signal.
Notes
 If the input from either PC 1 or PC 2 is selected, “Zoom” and 
“Wide Zoom” are unavailable.
 If the input from COMPONENT is selected and the video signal  being input is 1080i format,  “Wide Zoom” is unavailable.
 For “Normal” mode of PC 1 or PC  2, the input signal is displayed 
on the screen at its actual aspect  ratio and black bars may appear at 
the top and bottom of the screen depending on the signal.
Audio
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Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: 
Bass: 
Balance: 0
Auto Volume:  On
MTS:  Stereo
Audio Reset  Auto SAP
 Mono
Audio
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Surround: SRS WOW
Treble: 
Bass: 
Balance: 0
Auto Volume:  On
MTS: Stereo
Audio Reset  OK
 Cancel
Screen
Zoom :    Full
Auto Adjust
Phase :  30
Pitch :  50
H Center :  50
V Center :  50
Resolution
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Screen
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Zoom :
Auto Adjust
Phase : 
Pitch : 
H Center : 
V Center :  
Resolution  Normal
 Full
 Wide Zoom
 Zoom
 
						

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xAutomatic picture quality adjustment 
function (for PC 2 only)
When the display receives an input signal, it automatically 
adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and 
ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen (page 36).
If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this 
display seems to not completely adjust the picture
You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the 
current input signal (See “Auto Adjust” below). 
If you still need to make further adjustments to the picture 
quality
You can manually adjust the picture’s sharpness (phase/pitch) and 
position (horizontal/vertical position). 
These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically 
recalled when the display receives a previously input and 
registered input signal.
xMaking further automatic adjustments to 
the picture quality for the current input 
signal (Auto Adjust) (for PC 2 only)
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Screen) and 
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Auto Adjust” and 
press the OK button.
Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen’s phase, pitch 
and horizontal/vertical position for the current input signal 
and store them.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
OK: To start adjusting.
Cancel: To cancel adjustments.
xAdjusting the picture’s sharpness manually 
(Phase/Pitch) (for PC 2 only)
You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows.
1 Set the resolution to 1,680 × 1,050 on the computer.
2 Load the CD-ROM.
3 Start the CD-ROM and display the test pattern.
For Windows User
When Auto run operates:
1Click Display Adjustment tool (Utility).
2Click “Adjust” and confirm the resolution and then click 
“Next.”
Test pattern for Pitch and Phase appears in order.
When Auto run fails to operate:
1Open “My Computer” and right click the CD-ROM icon. 
Go to “Explorer” and open the CD-ROM icon.
2Open [Utility] and then select [Windows].
3Start [Win_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
For Macintosh user
1Open [Utility] and then select [Mac].
2Start [Mac_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
4 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
5 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Screen) and 
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
6 Press the M/m buttons to select “Phase” and press 
the OK button.
The “Phase” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
7 Press the M/m buttons until the horizontal stripes 
are at a minimum.
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.
8 Press the OK button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust 
the pitch using the following procedures.
9 Press the M/m buttons to select “Pitch” and press 
the OK button.
The “Pitch” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
10 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes 
disappear.
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.
11 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.
 
						

							
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xAdjusting the picture’s position manually 
(H Center /V Center) (for PC 2 only)
If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s 
centering as follows. 
1 Set the resolution to 1,68 0 × 1,050 on the computer.
2 Load the CD-ROM.
3 Start the CD-ROM and display the test pattern. For Windows User
When Auto run operates:
1Click Display Adjustment tool (Utility).
2 Click “Adjust” and confirm th e resolution and then click 
“Next.”
Test pattern for H Center an d V Center appears in order.
When Auto run fails to operate:
1 Open “My Computer” and right  click the CD-ROM icon. 
Go to “Explorer” and open the CD-ROM icon.
2 Open [Utility] and th en select [Windows].
3 Start [Win_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
For Macintosh user
1 Open [Utility] and then select [Mac].
2 Start [Mac_Utility.exe].
Test pattern appears.
4 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
5 Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct   (Screen) and 
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
6 Press the  M/m buttons to select  “H Center” or “V 
Center” and press the OK button.
The “H Center” adjustment menu or “V Center” adjustment 
menu appears on the screen.
7 Press the  M/m buttons to center the test pattern on 
the screen.
8Click  [END] on the screen to turn  off the test pattern.
xAdjusting the picture’s position manually 
(V Center) (for TV/C OMPONENT/VIDEO 1/
VIDEO 2 only)
If you want to adjust the picture position up or down, when “Wide 
Zoom” or “Zoom” is selected, ad just the picture’s centring as 
follows.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct   (Screen) and 
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “V Center” and 
press the OK button.
The “V Center” adjustment menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to adjust  the picture position 
where you like.
x Changing the display resolution 
(Resolution) (for PC 2 only)
You can change the di splay resolution when the current input is 
different from the one di splayed on the screen.
Tip
Some of the output signals from your computer may not be recognized on 
the display by assigning the defau lt setting of resolution. The actual 
resolution may not be displayed as yo u have selected. Use this function 
only when you want to cha nge the display resolution.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the  M/m buttons to sele ct   (Screen) and 
press the OK button.
The “Screen” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the  M/m buttons to  select “Resolution” and 
press the OK button.
The “Resolution” menu  appears on the screen.
4Press the  M/m buttons to select the resolution you 
want to display, an d press the OK button.
Screen
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
HD15: PC 2
Zoom :    Full
Auto Adjust
Phase :  30
Pitch :  50
H Center :  50
V Center :  50
Resolution                  1680  × 1050
                                  1400  × 1050
 
						

							
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 Parent menu
TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal 
based on the following rating systems.
In the 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 ra tings to rate television 
programs in English, and Canadi an French Language ratings to 
rate those in French.
To block programs you feel unsuitable for your children, you need 
to set the display for the de sired rating systems. Sony’s 
predetermined ratings are also available. See page 29 for a 
description of the ratings.
The TV’s Parental Control feat ure functions by receiving the 
rating signal from your local broadc asting station or cable service 
provider.
x Activating the Parental Control feature
1 Press the MENU button.
2Press the  M/m buttons to select   (Parent) and 
press the OK button.
3 Enter a four-digit passwo rd using the 0-9 buttons.
The “Parent” menu appears on the screen.
If you access the “Parent” me nu for the first time, you are 
requested to enter the pass word again for confirmation.
Note
Do not enter “4357” corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number 
pad (see page 27).
Tips
 You need to enter the password he re for any further access to the 
“Parent” menu. If you lose your password, see “Tip” on page 27.
 If you want to change the passwo rd, see “To change the password” 
on page 26.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to select  “Select Country” 
and press the OK button.
5 Press the  M/m buttons to sel ect your country/
region (U.S.A. or Canada) and press the OK button.
6 Press the  M/m buttons to select  “Lock” and press 
the OK button.
7 Press the  M/m buttons to select a  desired rating and 
press the OK button.
If you select “Child,” “Youth,”  or “Y.Adult” (Young Adult), 
the level of Parental Control is activated automatically.
Tip
If you are not familiar with the Pa rental Guideline rating system, you 
should select “Child,” “Youth,” or  “Y.Adult” to help simplify the 
rating selection. To set more restri ctive ratings, select “Custom” (see 
“Selecting a Custom Rating” on page 27).
8 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
To deactivate the Parental Control feature
Set “Lock” to “Off” in the “Parent” menu.
To change the password
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to select   (Parent) and 
press the OK button.
3 Enter your four-digit password using the 0-9  buttons.
The “Parent” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to select “Change 
Password” then pr ess the OK button.
5 Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9  buttons.
6 Enter the password set in  step 5 again to confirm.
7 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
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Enter password 
using 0 - 9 buttons
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Lock: Off
Select Country:  U.S.A.
Change Password
Parent : TV
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Lock: Off
Select Country:  U.S.A.
Change Password  Canada
Parent : TV
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Lock:  Off
Select Country:  Child
Change Password  Youth
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Tip
If you have forgotten your password, enter the master password “4357” 
(corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad) in step 3. You can 
then store a new password.
Notes
 If you entered “4357” as your password for the first time, you cannot 
store a new password (see step 3 of “Activating the Parental Control 
feature” on page 26).
 When you select a Parental Control program and the   indicator is 
displayed on the screen, you cannot view that program even if you enter 
“4357”.
xSelecting a Custom Rating
If you want to select the ratings to be blocked from “Custom” 
once you have activated the Parental Control feature (page 26), 
follow the procedure below.
For a detailed description of each rating, see “What the Ratings 
Mean” on page 29.
1 Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Activating the Parental 
Control feature” on page 26 to display the “Lock” 
menu.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select “Custom” and 
press the OK button.
In the U.S.A.
In Canada
To select a rating in Canada, go to step 6.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Movie Rating” and 
press the OK button.4Press the M/m buttons to select the rating to be 
blocked and press the OK button.
The   indicator automatically appears beside the selected 
rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs 
that match the ratings will be blocked.
To unlock a rating, select   and press the OK button.
The   indicator changes to “–” and all ratings above it are 
unlocked.
5Press the M/m buttons to select   and press the OK 
button.
6 To select a TV rating in the U.S.A.:
Press the M/m buttons to select “TV Rating” and press the 
OK button.
To select a TV rating in Canada:
Press the M/m buttons to select “English Rating,” “French 
Rating,” or “U.S.A. Rating” and press the OK button.
English Rating
French Rating
U.S.A. Rating
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Custom
Movie Rating
TV Rating
Unrated :  Allow 
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Custom
English Rating
French Rating
U.S.A Rating
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Movie Rating
G: –
PG: – 
PG-13: –
R: – 
NC-17: – 
X: – 
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TV Rating
 Rating     Content
TV-Y: –
TV-Y7: –  FV: –
TV-G: –
TV-PG:  –  D:–  L: – S: – V: –
TV-14:  –  D:–  L: – S: – V: –
TV-MA:  –      L: – S: – V: –
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English Rating
C: –
C8+
: – 
G: –
PG: – 
14+
: – 
18+
: –  
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French Rating
G: –
8ans+
: – 
13ans+
: –
16ans+
: – 
18ans+
: –
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U.S.A. Rating
 Rating     Content
TV-Y: –
TV-Y7: –  FV: –
TV-G: –
TV-PG:  –  D:–  L: – S: – V: –
TV-14:  –  D:–  L: – S: – V: –
TV-MA:  –      L: – S: – V: –
 
						

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7Press the M/m buttons to select the TV rating to be 
blocked and press the OK button.
The   indicator automatically appears beside the selected 
rating and all ratings below it, indicating that the programs 
that match the ratings will be blocked.
To unlock a rating, select   and press the OK button.
The   indicator changes to “–” and all ratings above it are 
unlocked.
Some U.S. TV ratings have additional content ratings called 
“extenders.”
The extenders are defined as follows:
D (sexually suggestive Dialogue), FV (Fantasy Violence), L 
(coarse Language), S (Sexual situations) and V (Violence).
By setting the extenders, you can define additional viewing 
limits.
For more details of extenders, see page 29.
All of the extenders included in the selected ratings will be 
blocked. If you want to allow any of them to be viewed, go to 
step 8. Otherwise, go to step 10.
8Press the M/m buttons to select the extender to be 
viewed and press the OK button.
“–” appears beside the selected extender, indicating that the 
programs that match the extender can be viewed.
To relock the canceled extender, select  .
The   indicator appears to show that the programs that match 
the extender will be blocked again.
9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders.
All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, 
except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked.
10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.To block programs or movies broadcast without a 
rating
The unrated option allows you to block programs or movies that 
are broadcast without a rating.
The unrated option is available only when you have selected 
“U.S.A.” as your country/region.
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting a Custom 
Rating” on page 27.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select “Unrated” and 
press the OK button.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Block” and press 
the OK button.
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
Note
If you choose to block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following 
types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another 
country/region, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, 
public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
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TV Rating
 Rating     Content
TV-Y: –
TV-Y7: –  FV: –
TV-G: –
TV-PG:  –  D:–  L: – S: – V: –
TV-14:   D:  L:  S:  V: 
TV-MA:      L:  S:  V: 
Example: TV rating in the U.S.A.
Option Description
Allow Allows programs and movies that are 
broadcast without a rating.
Block Blocks all programs and movies that 
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xWhat the Ratings Mean
Ratings in the U.S.A.
Sony’s predetermined ratings
These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on 
the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain 
programs, as follows:
For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) 
ratings, see the following custom rating options.
U.S. movie ratings
U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those shown on TV) 
rated according to the Motion Picture Association of America 
(MPAA) Guidelines.U.S. TV ratings
U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the U.S. 
Television Parental Guidelines.
About the extenders of U.S. TV ratings
TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA ratings have additional 
content ratings called “extenders” to define additional viewing 
limits. The extenders are defined as follows:  Option Description
Child Suitable for children under the age of 7.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, NR, and N/A 
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and 
TV-NR
Youth Suitable for children aged 7 and older.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, NR, and 
N/A
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-
G, TV-PG, and TV-NR
Y.Adult  
(Young Adult)Suitable for children aged 13 and older.
Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, PG-13, 
NR, and N/A
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-
G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR
Option Description
G (General Audiences 
– All Ages Admitted)In G-rated films no strong words are 
used, the violence is at a minimum, 
nudity and sex scenes are not present, 
nor is there any drug use.
PG (Parental 
Guidance Suggested – 
Some Material May 
Not Be Suitable For 
Children)This is a film which may need to be 
monitored first by parents.
PG-13 (Parents 
Strongly Cautioned – 
Some Material May 
Be Inappropriate For 
Children Under 13)Parents are alerted to be very careful 
about the attendance of their under-
teenage children when viewing films 
with this rating. 
R (Restricted – Under 
17 Requires 
Accompanying Parent 
Or Adult Guardian)This film includes hard language, 
tough violence, nudity, drug abuse or 
other elements of concern.
NC-17 or X (No One 
17 And Under 
Admitted)This is a film that most parents would 
consider not suitable for children aged 
17 and under.
There may be violence, sex, abhorrent 
behavior, drug abuse or other elements 
of concern.Option Description
TV-Y (All 
Children)This program is designed for young children 
aged 2 – 6 and is appropriate for all children.
TV-Y7 
(Directed to 
Older 
Children)This program is designed for children aged 7 
and older. Themes and elements in this 
program may include mild fantasy violence or 
slapstick violence, or may frighten children 
under the age of 7. 
TV-G 
(General 
Audience)Most parents would find this program suitable 
for all ages. It contains little or no violence, no 
strong language and little or no sexual 
dialogue or situations. 
TV-PG 
(Parental 
Guidance 
Suggested)This program contains some material that 
parents may find unsuitable for younger 
children.
TV-14 
(Parents 
Strongly 
Cautioned)This program contains some material that 
many parents would find unsuitable for 
children under the age of 14. 
TV-MA 
(Mature 
Audience 
Only)This program is specifically designed to be 
viewed by adults and therefore may be 
unsuitable for children under the age of 17.
Option Description
FV (Fantasy Violence) Programs containing cartoon violence 
occurring in TV-Y7 programs only. 
D (sexually suggestive 
Dialogue)Programs containing suggestive 
dialogue, or sexual innuendo.
L (coarse Language) Programs containing coarse language.
S (Sexual situations) Programs containing sexual content.
V (Violence) Programs containing violence.
There may be some profanity, violence 
or brief nudity in these programs.
 
						

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Ratings in Canada
Sony’s predetermined ratings
These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on 
the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain 
programs, as follows:
For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) 
ratings, see the following custom rating options.
Canadian English Language ratings
The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in 
English broadcast in Canada.Canadian French Language ratings
The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in 
French broadcast in Canada. Option Description
Child Suitable for children under the age of 8.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: 
C and G
Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: 
G
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and 
TV-NR
Youth Suitable for children aged 8 and older.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: 
C, G, C8+, and PG
Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: 
G and 8 ans+
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-
G, TV-PG, and TV-NR
Y.Adult 
(Young Adult)Suitable for children aged 14 and older.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings: 
C, G, C8+, PG, and 14+
Viewable Canadian French Language ratings: 
G, 8 ans+, and 13 ans+
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-
G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR
Option Description
C (Programming 
intended for children 
under the age of 8)There will be no realistic scenes of 
violence or no offensive language, 
nudity or sexual content. Careful 
attention is paid to themes, which 
could threaten children’s sense of 
security and well-being.
C8+ (Programming 
generally considered 
acceptable for children 
aged 8 and older to 
watch on their own)Violence will not be portrayed as the 
preferred, acceptable, or only way to 
resolve conflict; or children will not be 
encouraged to imitate dangerous acts 
which they may see on television. 
There will be no profanity, nudity or 
sexual content.
G (General Audience) Will contain very little violence, either 
physical or verbal or emotional. There 
may be some inoffensive slang, no 
profanity and no nudity.
PG (Parental 
Guidance)Programming intended for a general 
audience but which may not be 
suitable for younger children. Parents 
may consider some content 
inappropriate for unsupervised 
viewing by children aged 8 – 13.14+ (Programming 
contains themes or 
content which may not 
be suitable for viewers 
under the age of 14) Parents are strongly cautioned to 
exercise discretion in permitting 
viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ (Adult) May contain violence integral to the 
development of the plot, character or 
theme, intended for adult audiences. 
May contain graphic language and 
explicit portrayals of nudity and/or 
sex.
Option Description
G (General) Programming intended for audiences 
of all ages. Contains no violence, or 
the violence it contains is minimal or is 
depicted appropriately with humor or 
caricature or in an unrealistic manner.
8 ans+ (8+ General – 
Not recommended for 
young children)Programming intended for a broad 
audience but contains light or 
occasional violence that could disturb 
young children. Viewing with an adult 
is recommended for young children 
(under the age of 8).
13 ans+ 
(Programming may 
not be suitable for 
children under the age 
of 13)Viewing with an adult is strongly 
recommended for children under the 
age of 13.
16 ans+ 
(Programming is not 
suitable for children 
under the age of 16)Contains frequent scenes of violence 
or intense violence.
18 ans+ 
(Programming 
restricted to adults)Contains constant violence or scenes 
of extreme violence. Option Description