RCA F26433 manual How V-Chip Works, TV-14

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Using the TV’s Features

How V-Chip Works

When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “This channel is not approved for viewing,” when you tune to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

Age-Based

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

 

 

Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-MA

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children

 

 

under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit

 

 

 

 

 

 

sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children

 

 

TV-14

under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned

 

 

against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual

 

 

 

situations (S), or intense violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many

 

 

parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following

 

 

 

content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or

 

 

 

moderate violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-G

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains

 

 

little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little

 

 

 

 

 

 

or no violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-Y7

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more

 

 

appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-

 

 

 

believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic

 

 

 

violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-Y

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children

 

 

 

from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Television User’s GuideImportant Information Key Features Overview On-screen Program GuideChip Parental Controls This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Table of Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Cables Connection Go to Needed Title VCR Connection TV + VCRConnect the TV to your cable or antenna Connection TV OnlySatellite Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver Connection TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverFront Panel Front of Your TVWhy You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Guide Plus+ System Setup Complete the Interactive SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Auto Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR What to Expect Confirming Your SettingsButtons on the Remote Control Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ System Downloading DataChannel Lineup Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Menu Action Buttons SortSchedule NewsMessages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Setup ChannelsChannels Menu Action Buttons Promotional information Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsParental Controls and V-Chip Channel BannerTV-14 How V-Chip WorksV-Chip Rating Limit Screen Chip TV Rating LimitChip TV Rating Limit Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesViewing Movie Ratings Blocking Movie RatingsChip Unrated Program Block Channel BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Using the TV’s Menu System Menus How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control PanelsControl Panels Exiting a menuSliders Numeric EntryChoice Lists Picture Quality Menu Audio MenuScreen Menu Using Closed CaptioningClosed-Caption Modes Turning off Closed-CaptionTime Menu Channel MenuOther Information Other Information TroubleshootingGuide Plus+ System Problems Remote Control Doesn’t Work RCA TV Limited Warranty Care and CleaningLimitation of Warranty VH81 3-ft VH82 6-ft VH89 6-ft Gold-Tipped cable VH83 6-ft On nextUSE Your Credit Card To OrderIndex This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson

F26433 specifications

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