RCA HDLP50W151 manual Parental Controls, Lock/Unlock TV

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Using the TV’s Features

0 Go Back

1 Lock TV

2 Video Input List

3 Antenna A List

4 Antenna B List

5 V-Chip TV Rating

6 V-Chip Movie Rating

7 V-Chip Unrated

8 Front Button Block

9 Web Browser Block

Main Menu Parental Controls

Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits, the Locked List, and blocking features that you have set up in the Parental Controls menu.

In order to lock the TV, enter the four-digit password you would like to use.

No

Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits, the Locked List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.

Parental Controls

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the buttons on the front of the TV. The Parental Controls menu also involves software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV so it won’t display certain programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password

Tip

You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings to be enforced.

to edit the features in the Parental Controls menu. By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.

0 Go Back

1 Unlock TV

2 Video Input List

3 Antenna A List

4 Antenna B List

5 V-Chip TV Rating

6 V-Chip Movie Rating

7 V-Chip Unrated

8 Front Button Block

9 Web Browser Block

Main Menu Parental Controls

Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the Locked List, and blocking features. The Unlocked List will be used instead of the Locked List.

Do you want to unlock the TV?

Point to "Yes" and press OK to unlock the TV.

Point to "No" and press OK to cancel.

YesNo

Warning: Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the Locked List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.

The options of the Parental Controls menu are Unlock/Lock TV, Video Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List, USA V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, V-Chip Unrated, Front Button Block, and Web Browser Block.

Lock/Unlock TV

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and the TV using a password. It also affects the channel lists. If you select the Unlock option when watching TV, you see the channels that have a check mark in the Unlocked List. If you select Lock when watching TV, you see the channels that are Viewable in the Locked List. If the TV is locked, all channels can still be accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be viewed if they are blocked (enter password to see program).

Notes: When locking the TV, you’ll be asked to enter a password and then to re-enter the password a second time to re-confirm your password choice.

If you do not lock the TV, none of the settings for V-Chip, channel block, front panel block, and web browser block take effect.

If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold the MENU/ OK button on the front panel and VOLUME down button on the remote for three seconds. This resets the password only and unlocks the TV; all other settings in Parental Controls are not changed.

If you’ve locked the TV, set a record timer in the GUIDE Plus+ system and you aren’t there to provide your password, the recording takes place only if the program doesn’t exceed the V-Chip ratings, and channel is in the unlocked list.

0 Go Back

1 Lock TV

2 Video Input List

3 Antenna A List

4 Antenna B List

5 V-Chip TV Rating

6 V-Chip Movie Rating

7 V-Chip Unrated

8 Front Button Block

9 Web Browser Block

Main Menu Parental Controls

 

Unlocked

Locked

List

List

All Channels Ant A (All)

Viewable

0

Viewable

0-1

Viewable

0-2

Viewable

0-3

Viewable

0-4

Viewable

0-5

Viewable

0-6 to 0-999

Viewable

1

Viewable

1-1

Viewable

Press OK to edit the Antenna A List. Each channel can be added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable.

Channel Lists (Video Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List)

The channel lists contain the following information: major channel number (with subchannel number only if a digital channel), channel call letters (when channel is tuned), Locked List, and Unlocked List. The major channels listed in Antenna A List and Antenna B List for off-air or cable sources are based on the channel search results. If a major channel is not found by Channel Search, then it is not listed. A Channel Search does not affect the Video Input List; all video inputs are listed.

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Contents Users Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology IntroductionThank you for choosing RCA Scenium Format Analog Ntsc HD Digital Atsc Part 2 Why RCA Scenium DLP is better?Resolution it’s math...that works for you Aspect RatioUser-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HdtvDigital Signal and Sound Integrated Hdtv Tuner with QAMAudio System NetConnect FireWire with Two-Way DTVLinkWhat’s Next? Record Output JacksTable of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System ReferenceConnections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Components Cables Needed Connection Title Go toViewing the Components How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD PlayerGo to How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TVAudio Connections Amplifier How to Connect TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver How to Connect TV + Router via the HDTV’s Ethernet Jack You should knowHow to Connect TV + DTVLink and/or IEEE-1394 Components You should knowHD Set Top Box Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable DTVLink Digital Television Link ConnectorsExplanation of Input Jacks and Cables Ethernet Jack and CableComposite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Component Video YPbPr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBack of the TV Right and Left External Speaker Terminals Used to connectInternal Speaker Source TV / EXT AMP Switch TV’s Center Channel InputsDVI-HDTV Placing the G-LINK Wands Why You Should Connect the G-LINK CableHow to Find the Remote Sensor Front Input Jacks Front of Your TVButton Lighting Buttons on the Front of the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Turn on the TVSet the Menu Language Complete the Assisted SetupGuide Plus+ System Setup Complete Channel SearchConfiguring for Cable Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings Changing Channels What to ExpectNext Steps Turning the TV On and OffUsing the Remote Control OverviewUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Automatic Code SearchLearning Feature Adding a Learned FunctionClearing a Learned Function Deleting ALL Learned FunctionsVolume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandsAudio Codes Using the Input ButtonRemote Code List Cable Box CodesDVD/VCR Combo Codes Cable Box codes cont’dDVD codes PVR CodesUsing the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDigital or Analog TV Channels Mpaa Not RatedGuide Plus+ System Menus Using the Guide Plus+ SystemAbout the Guide Plus+ System Expanded Information ListingsGuide Action Buttons Messages SortNews PromotionsChannels SetupSchedule Promotions and AdvertisingParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVEditing Channels in the Channel Lists How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaUSA V-Chip TV Ratings USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen TV-14Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie Ratings18+ Canada V-ChipAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 14+13+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+16+ Canada V-ChipWhen a button listed below is pressed on the remote control Auto Tuning FeatureDSL unit. If you want access to the web browser to require Front Button BlockPIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP ButtonsUsing the PIP Feature PIP Problems?Saving Your Favorite URLs Using the Web BrowserBrowser Times Out Automatically Web Browser Button Interaction RecordingControlling the Web Browser Remote Front Panel Browser FunctionSet up 1394 Recording Preferences Mpaa Not Rated Normal 1080i HD 00h00m00s of 00h00m00sUsing the TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control PanelsSliders Check BoxesPicture Quality Menu Picture SettingsPicture Presets Color Warmth Advanced SettingsAuto Color Noise ReductionGo Back Edge Enhancement Green Stretch Contrast Expand Go Back Edge EnhancementGo Back Edge Enhancement Green Stretch Audio Menu Reset ControlsEqualizer Presets Audio ProcessorSAP Second Audio Program Sound LogicAudio Language Digital Audio Out BalanceFixed/Variable Out Antenna Info Time MenuConnections Menu Signal Type Software UpgradeSignal Source Channel SearchSpecial Features Auto TuningSetup DTVLink Ethernet SetupPreferences Menu Closed CaptioningGo Back Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions Screen FormatGo Back Caption Display Analog Captions Caption Style Main Menu Preferences Closed CaptioningTranslucency Record OutputColor Scheme Digital Channel Info Lamp Power Lamp PowerLamp Power Main Menu Preferences Menu LanguageReference Troubleshooting ReferencesHumming or buzzing noise Blank screenUnusual sound quality No picture, sound okayBlack box appears on the screen No picture, no sound but TV is onSound okay, picture poor Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screenRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVDoesn’t tune to correct antenna input Hdtv Specifications Convenience Accessory Information Replacement LampAccessory Order Form DV6Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderLimited Warranty Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to warranty If you purchased your unit outside the United StatesFCC Information Symbols IndexExternal Speakers Output 13 Video Input 3 Page Tocom 1614682B Thomson IncNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,
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HDLP50W151 specifications

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