RCA LCD 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 based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.

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

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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 PictureReceiving Digital Channels Receiving Analog ChannelsChoose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toVideo Connection Connecting the Device Viewing the Picture from the Connected DeviceThis is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack HDMI/DVI ConnectionHdmi cable 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 Changing Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Explanation 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 Blocking Movie RatingsFront Panel Block Lock Time MenuBlocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Future Rating RegionCalendar Additional FeaturesMultiTask Audio Using the Menu System Sound MenuUsing the TVs Menu System Sound mode NormalAdvanced settings Picture MenuAdvanced picture settings not available on VGA and Hdmi Setup Menu VGA and Hdmi 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 warrantyFCC Information TTE Technology, IncWest 103rd St Indianapolis, Tocom

LCD specifications

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