RCA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV Lock/Unlock Parental Controls, Chip Rating Screen, US V-Chip TV Ratings

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Parental Control

 

 

 

Go Back

 

 

 

Lock Parental Control

 

 

 

Select Channel

51 MTV

Block Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button Block

 

 

 

 

 

 

V-Chip

...

 

Change Password

...

 

To lock parental controls,

enter 4 digit password using the digit keys.

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

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed:

“Parental controls are UNLOCKED. Rating limits and channel block will NOT require a pass- word to view the picture. Use “Lock parental controls” to lock. Press OK key to continue.”

Pressing OK displays the Parental Control menu and highlight Lock Parental Control.

To lock/unlock parental controls, press OK, then enter a 4 digit password using the digit keys.

Note: When you enter the correct password, the Password menu is cleared and you will enter the Parental Control menu. If an invalid password is entered, you must enter again. If you forget your password, you can enter the factory default code: 4116. If you want to change the password, go to page 39 for more information.

V-Chip Rating Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the

US V-Chip menu.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age- based rating to the left limit is view or block.

Rating Field

Lets you select

from a list of

age-based

ratings you can

block or view.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked ( ) or locked ( ).

US V-Chip TV Ratings

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.

1.Choose Parental Control from the Main menu. If parental controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.

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

3.Highlight and select TV Ratings.

4.Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.

5.Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block.

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Chapter 3 Using TV Features

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Contents User’s guide Important Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using TV Features Things to Consider Before You Connect Table Stand Assembly for models L26HD31 and L26HD31S Parts ListAttaching TV to Table Stand Size M4 St-ScrewsTable Stand Assembly for model L32HD31 Stand TablePost Support Size M4 ST-ScrewsPost Support Guide Slot Opening Swivel Table Stand Assembly for models L32HD36 and L40HD36 Notch Slot Stand Cap Step Hinge GuideMounting TV to Wall Purchase a Vesa 600 x400, Size M6 screwGet the Picture Getting ChannelsWhat You Need What You Need To KnowChoose Your Connections AudioConnecting a Device with Composite Video Good Connecting a Device with Component Video BetterComposite Video Connection Connecting a Device with Hdmi Best Component Video ConnectionConnecting a PC Device HDMI/DVI Connection BestPC Connection ViewingPicture from Connected DeviceViewing PC How to Use Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup Plug in TVPut Batteries in Remote Turn on TVComplete Initial Setup Set TV Location ModeComplete Channel Setup Set Menu LanguageWhat To Expect Watching TVChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input JacksSide Panel Buttons Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsUsing the Input Button Programming Remote to Operate Other DevicesUsing Direct Entry Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming Remote How to Use Remote After Programming It Modes of OperationManual Reset of Remote Remote Code List Audio CodesDVD DVD/VCR Combo Codes 017 018 033 Autotuning Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip Works for USA and CanadaLock/Unlock Parental Controls Chip Rating ScreenUS V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip Movie Rating LimitReset Downloadable Data Future Rating RegionBlock Channel Button BlockAdditional Features Change PasswordScreen Formats Using Menu System Picture MenuUsing TV Menu Chapter Sound MenuSetup Menu Channel MenuParental Control Menu Time Menu LCD TVFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting TV ProblemsTV won’t turn on Problems with Hdmi Connection Remote Doesn’t WorkProblems with V-Chip/Parental Controls What Else Can I Do?Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited Warranty How to get serviceWhat your warranty does not cover New LCD Televisions screen sizes 33 throughCare and Cleaning Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to this warranty FCC Information