RCA L32HD41 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit, Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings, Reset Downloadable Data

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US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps:

1.Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).

2.Select Parental Control.

3.Highlight and select V-Chip. Then highlight and select US V-Chip.

5.Highlight and select Movie Ratings.

6.Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change.

7.Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you selected change to block).

8.Press the GO BACK button or the left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu.

Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings

If you receive Canadian programs, you can block Canadian English and French

V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher-rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings, follow these steps:

1.Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).

2.Select Parental Control.

3.Highlight and select V-Chip.

4.Select Canada V-Chip.

5.Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK.

6.Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change.

7.Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you selected change to block).

8.Press the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu.

Reset Downloadable Data

Select this option and press OK to reset downloadable rating data, if present.

Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs

The Unrated/Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.

Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated/Exempt Ratings. Then press the OK button or the right arrow to toggle between View and Block.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Block Channel

Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select Channel option. Use the CH+ or CH- to find the channel you want to block. Then press the down arrow to select Block Channel. Press the OK button to place a checkmark in the Block Channel box to block the channel. When you tune to that channel, you'll need to enter a password to view the channel if parental control is locked. Press the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu.

Note: These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them.

Note: You must remember to lock parental controls for rating limits to take effect.

 

 

 

English Rating

 

 

 

 

18+

View

 

 

 

 

 

 

14+

View

Picture

PG

View

Sound

G

View

Setup

C8+

View

List & Labels

C

View

Parental Control

 

 

 

Exit

 

 

Press OK or > to view/block programs with this rating.

 

 

 

V-Chip

 

 

 

 

US V-Chip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada V-Chip

 

Picture

Downloadable Rating

 

Sound

Reset Downloadable Data

 

Setup

Unrated/Exempt Ratings

View

List & Labels

Parental Control

Exit

Press OK or > to view/block programs with this rating.

 

 

 

Lock Parental Control

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Picture

Select Channel

A2

Block Channel

 

Sound

Button Block

 

Setup

V-Chip

 

List & Labels

Change Password

 

Parental Control

Exit

Press > or OK to block/umblock the selected channel.

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Contents User’s guide Important Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using the Remote Control Avoid Direct Light Protect Against Power SurgesSafety Information Avoid Audio InterferenceStep Attaching Your TV to the Table StandMounting Your TV to the Wall What You Need to Know Obtain the SignalWhat You Need Audio Choose Your ConnectionsComposite Video Connection Connecting a Component with Composite Video GoodConnecting a Component with Component Video Better Component Video Connection Connecting a Component with Hdmi BestHDMI/DVI Connection Best Connecting a PC ComponentViewing a PC PC ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Component Turn on the TV Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial SetupPlug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteSet the Menu Language Complete the Initial SetupSet the TV Location Mode Complete Channel SetupChanging Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Analog Channels Watching TV Digital ChannelsExplanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Side Panel Buttons Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TVSide Input Jacks Using the Input Button Remote Control ButtonsChip US and Canada Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip Chip Rating Screen Create PasswordLock/Unlock Parental Controls Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesUS V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Reset Downloadable DataUS V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Canada V-Chip RatingsScreen Formats Additional FeaturesChange Password Block ButtonsPicture Menu Using the Menu SystemEnglish Sound MenuCC1 Setup MenuTime Parental Control Menu List & Labels MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting You can’t select a certain channel You are having problems with the Hdmi ConnectionButtons on the side panel don’t work TV turns off unexpectedlyWhat else can I do? Remote control doesn’t workUniversal Remote control doesn’t work You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental ControlsCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Television SpecificationAll LCD Models TTE Technology, Inc. Òtteó Limited WarrantyHow State Law relates to this warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty For how long after purchase Limited WarrantyCare and Cleaning FCC Information

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