RCA L37WD12 Using the TV’s Features, Parental Controls and V-Chip, Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

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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 21. If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L). This is explained on page 22. Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 23.

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 HDMI or CMP1 or 2 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 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 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations.

Parental control

Go back
Lock Par. Control	- - - -
Select channel	51 MTV
Block channel
Block all dig. channels
Front panel block
Lock TIME menu
US V-Chip	...
Canada V-Chip	...
Unrated/Exempt	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- on the front 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 User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant 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 Digital Channels Getting Regular Analog ChannelsChoose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toVideo Basic Connection Component Video Advanced ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Device Red Connecting the Device with Video BasicConnecting the Device with Component Video Advanced 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 TVSet the Menu Language Complete the Initial SetupComplete Channel Setup What To Expect Watching TVChanging Channels Complete the Channel SearchExplanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Front Panel Buttons Right Side Input Jacks when facing back of TVButtons and Other Jacks On Your TV Buttons on the Remote Control Using the TVs Features Channel BannerUsing the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUS V-Chip TV Ratings V-Chip Rating ScreenBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Blocking Speciﬁc Content ThemesContent Themes Chip Movie Rating Limit Block ChannelsBlock Digital Channels Front Panel BlockAdditional Features Lock Time MenuFuture Rating Region Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsCalendar Screen FormatsSound Menu Using the Menu SystemChannel Guide Menu Using the TVs Menu System Sound mode NormalAdvanced settings Picture MenuAdvanced picture settings not available on VGA Setup Menu VGA Picture menuClosed caption options on next Preferences Parental Control Menu Time MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationVolume buttons not adjusting volume louder TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptlyButtons don’t work TV turns off unexpectedlyDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Rating limits don’t workMounting Your TV to the Wall Canadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Autotuning How to Set Up the Autotuning FeatureLimited Warranty What we will do within one yearCare and Cleaning How state law relates to warrantyThis page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank FCC Information TTE Technology, IncWest 103rd St Indianapolis, Tocom 1670729A