RCA L42WD22 warranty Parental Controls and V-Chip, How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada

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Using the TV’s Features

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. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained on page 30. If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L). This is explained on page 30. Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 31.

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

By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see below.

Note: Parental control settings are not available for HDMI1, HDMI2, CMP1, or CMP2 inputs. These settings must be set in the connected device's parental controls.

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 is blocked. Change channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.

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. Go to page 44 for the US and Canada ratings explanations.

Parental control

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Lock Parental Control	- - - -
Select Channel	51 MTV
Block Channel
Front Panel Block
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Canada V-Chip	...
Unrated/Exempt Ratings	View...

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL v on the side panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password.

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Contents LCD Users Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationImportant Safety Instructions O U N D C L a M P STable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Connections and Setup Get the PictureGetting Channels What You NeedChoose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toVideo Basic Connection Component Video Advanced ConnectionConnecting the Device with Component Video Advanced Connecting the Device with Video BasicViewing the Picture from the Connected Device This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack HDMI/DVI ConnectionConnecting the Device VGA Connection Viewing the PCHow to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVComplete the Initial Setup Complete Channel SetupSet the Signal Type Set the Menu LanguageWatching TV What To ExpectChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order CMP2 Y Pb Pr Component Video Same as described forSide Input Jacks Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVSide Panel Buttons Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Using the Input ButtonProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Direct Entry Using Manual Code SearchUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the RemoteVolume Punchthrough Feature How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItModes of Operation Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Audio Codes Remote Code ListCable DVD/VCR Combo Codes DVR/DVD CombosDVR Codes DVR/Cable CombosVCR Codes Web TVAutotuning Channel BannerUsing the TV’s Features How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada Parental Controls and V-ChipLock/Unlock Parental Controls US V-Chip TV Ratings V-Chip Rating ScreenBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsContent Themes Blocking Speciﬁc Content ThemesBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Chip Movie Rating Limit Block ChannelsFront Panel Block Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsAdditional Features Future Rating RegionPicture Processing Screen FormatsChannel List Menu Using the Menu SystemSound Menu Using the TVs Menu System Sound Mode NormalPicture Menu PictureSetup Menu Advanced Picture Settings not available on VGAClosed caption Preferences Parental Control Menu Time MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationButtons don’t work TV turns off unexpectedlyTV turns on unexpectedly Can’t select certain channelMounting Your TV to the Wall Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVRating limits don’t work US V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning How state law relates to warrantyFCC Information TTE Technology, IncWest 103rd Street Indianapolis, Tocom