RCA D52W27D manual Parental Controls and V-Chip, How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada

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Using the TV’s Features

Note:

This section describes the Parental Control feature associated with TV broadcasts (cable, satellite and/or off-air). The Parental Control feature used with DVD discs is explained on page 39 (the Lock menu).

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The choices in the US V-CHIPand Canada V-CHIPmenus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.

Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.

By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on V-Chip, go to page 34.

Note: Parental Control settings are not available for DVI or CMP1 inputs.

How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada

V-Chip reads 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 has not been approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control.

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 an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. The next several pages have tables showing the TV age-based ratings and content themes for the US and Canada.

US V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed.

To set TV programming limits:

1.Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.

2.Highlight and select US V-Chip. Then select V-Chip TV Rating.

3.Once you get to the V-Chip TV rating limit screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.

4.For TV rating limits to take effect, lock Parental Controls by accessing the Lock parental controls menu.

The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.

Note: If you forget your password, follow step one above to get to the password entry screen. Then press the VOL+ and CH+ buttons on the TV's front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds. You will receive an on-screen message that Parental Controls have been unlocked once you've successfully reset the password.

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Contents Hdtv Monitor DVD Player User’s Guide Class Laser Product Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Key Features OverviewTable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupComponents Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/DVD4A 4B 1A1BConnect your VCR to your TV/DVD TV/DVD + Hdtv Tuner + VCRGo to Connect your Hdtv Tuner to your VCR3B 3A Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCRConnect your Satellite Receiver to your TV/DVD Connections & Setup TV/DVD + VCR Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Front Input Jacks Front of Your TV/DVDFront Panel Buttons Put batteries in the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupComplete the Initial Setup Plug in the TV/DVDChanging Lists and Labels Complete Auto Channel SearchAuto Convergence Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Programming the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Direct Entry Using the Input Button How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItVCR Codes Remote Control CodesLoading and Playing Discs Using Different MenusPlaying DVDs Regional CodingTime Display Using a Disc MenuUsing the On-Screen Info Display Playing DVDsSelecting a Chapter Selecting a TitleSelecting Subtitles Changing the Audio Language Using the Repeat FeatureTo Use Repeat Changing the Camera Angle Channel Banner Using the TVs FeaturesAutotuning Why You Should Use the Autotuning FeatureHow to Set Up the Autotuning Feature Using the TV’s FeaturesTo set TV programming limits Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada US V-Chip TV Rating LimitV-Chip Rating Screen USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesTo block program content Blocking Age-Based RatingsCanada V-Chip Ratings Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Blocking Canadian V-Chip RatingsTo block Canadian English and French program ratings Front Panel Block Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsPIP and POP Buttons Play/Resume Play Option Using the DVD MenuPlay Mode Menu DVD’s Menu SystemEditing a Program Inserting Chapters Using the DVD MenuCreating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc Editing a Program Deleting ChaptersIntroScan To use IntroScan when playing a CD or mp3Lock Menu AutoPlayChanging to a Different Country’s Rating System Changing Your PasswordSetting the Ratings Limits Unlocking Your DVDRated Titles System TestUnrated Titles TV Image Display MenuOn-Screen Displays Sound Logic To turn the Sound Logic feature onSound Menu Languages MenuUsing the Menu System Picture Menu Using the Menu SystemUsing the Menu System PIP Menu Channel Guide MenuTime Menu Parental Control MenuShort-term vs. Long-term Power Outages Setup MenuUsing the Menu System Selecting a Specific Track Using the Info DisplayUsing the Time Display Information DisplaysSelecting a Specific Index Available on Video CDs only Selecting a Play Mode Available on Audio CDs and mp3s onlyUsing the Program Play Feature Information DisplaysTo edit an mp3 disc Editing a PlaylistAB Repeat Available on Audio CDs only Using IntroScan Available on Audio CDs and mp3s onlyHow to Cancel Repeat PlayBack Control Available on Video CDs onlyOther Information TroubleshootingMenu is displayed in a foreign language Other InformationNoisy stereo reception Remote Control Doesn’t Work Formation of Condensation Care and CleaningFCC Information Handling CautionsRCA Hdtv Monitor/DVD Limited Warranty How State Law relates to warranty Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyIf you purchased your unit outside the United States Accessory Information Index Thomson Inc
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