RCA L46WD250, L37WD250, L42WD250 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 31. Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 32.

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 48 for the US and Canada ratings explanations.

Parental control

Go back
Lock Parental Control	- - - -
Select Channel	51 MTV
Block Channel
Front Panel Block
US V-Chip	...
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 Product Registration Product Information Important InformationO U N D C L a M P S Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Get the Picture Connections and SetupGetting Channels What You NeedJacks Used Cables Needed Go to Choose Your ConnectionComponent Video Advanced Connection Video Basic ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Device Connecting the Device with Video BasicConnecting the Device with Component Video Advanced HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jackConnecting the Device Onoff button Viewing the Connected Device USB ConnectionViewing the PC VGA ConnectionPlug in the TV How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVComplete Channel Setup Complete the Initial SetupSet the Signal Type Set the Menu LanguageChanging Channels What To ExpectWatching TV CMP2 Y Pb Pr Component Video Same as described for Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical orderSide Panel Buttons Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVSide Input Jacks Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Using the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Manual Code Search Using Direct EntryUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the RemoteModes of Operation How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItVolume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Cable Remote Code ListAudio Codes DVR/DVD Combos DVD/VCR Combo CodesDVR Codes DVR/Cable CombosWeb TV VCR CodesChannel Banner AutotuningUsing the TV’s Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada V-Chip Rating Screen US V-Chip TV RatingsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Blocking Speciﬁc Content ThemesContent Themes Block Channels Chip Movie Rating LimitFront Panel Block Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsFuture Rating Region Additional FeaturesPicture Processing Screen FormatsUsing PIP with the VGA jack Using the PIP FeatureUse these buttons for the PIP feature PIP Picture-in-Picture OperationPIP Problems? Sound Menu Using the Menu SystemChannel List Menu Sound Mode Normal Using the TVs Menu SystemPicture Picture MenuPIP Menu Setup MenuClosed caption Flashing Time Menu Parental Control MenuUSB Device USB MenuOther Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQsOther Information TroubleshootingTV turns off unexpectedly Buttons don’t workTV turns on unexpectedly Can’t select certain channelRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVMounting Your TV to the Wall Canadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyHow state law relates to warranty Care and CleaningTTE Technology, Inc FCC InformationWest 103rd Street Indianapolis, Tocom