RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor Viewing Specific Content Themes, Chip Movie Rating Limit, Front Panel Block

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Using the TV’s Features

Tip

To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings to View, press the 0 number button.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to () View:

1.Determine the content themes you want to change to () View.

2.Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change, such as under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

3.Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status.

4.Press the OK button to change the status back to . Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.

To change menu:

1.Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears).

2.Select Parental Control.

3.Select V-Chip movie rating.

Blocking Movie Ratings

Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps described for blocking TV ratings.

V-Chip Unrated Program Block

This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. “Unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Press the down arrow to highlight V-Chip unrated. Then press the right arrow to switch between Block and 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, press the MENU button, then select Parental Control (the password entry screen appears). Simultaneously press and hold CH+ and VOL+ on the television for 3 seconds. Parental Controls unlock and the Parental Control menu appears so you can enter a new password.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV/DVD’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.

Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.

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Contents HDTV/DVD Monitor User’s Guide Risk of Electric Shock do Not Open Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Key Features OverviewTable of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System Information DisplaysOther Information Things to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection Connections & SetupTV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCR ReceiverGo to TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCRConnect your Satellite Receiver to your TV/DVD TV/DVD + VCR Connect to either Fixed or Variable Output TV/DVD+ A/V Receiver or SpeakersExternal Speakers Explanation of JacksTurn on the TV/DVD Complete the Initial SetupFront of Your TV/DVD Put batteries in the remoteAuto Convergence Set the Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search Changing Lists and LabelsUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlChapter Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsVCR Codes Remote Control CodesHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntrySatellite Receiver Codes Cable Box CodesAudio Codes Playing DVDs Selecting a Chapter Playing DVDsTime Display Selecting a TitleAB Repeat Using the Repeat FeatureHow to Cancel Repeat Changing the Audio LanguageStoring a Bookmark Using BookmarksUsing a Bookmark Changing the Camera AngleChannel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesWhy You Should Use the Autotuning Feature How to Set Up the Autotuning FeatureChip TV Rating Using the TV’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesV-Chip Rating Screen Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Chip Unrated Program BlockPIP and POP Buttons Play/Resume Play Option Using the DVD MenuPlay Mode Menu DVD’s Menu SystemLock Menu Using the DVD MenuUnlocking Your DVD Changing Your PasswordSetting the Ratings Limits Locking Your DVDTV Image Display MenuUnrated Titles System TestDigital Output Sound MenuLanguages Menu Steps on nextLanguage Code GlossaryPicture Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemParental Control Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemChannel Guide Menu Time MenuChannel setup Setup MenuInformation Displays Using the Info DisplaySelecting a Specific Index Available only on Video CDs Selecting a Play Mode Available only on Audio CDs and MP3sUsing the Program Play Feature Information DisplaysHow to Cancel Repeat Editing a PlaylistAB Repeat Available only on Audio CDs Using IntroScan Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s Using Bookmarks Available only on Audio CDsDub Assist Available only on Audio CDs Other Information TroubleshootingOther Information TV ProblemsBlank screen Volume buttons not adjusting volume louderLow battery warning appears on screen TV turns on unexpectedlyHandling Cautions Care and CleaningRemote Control Doesn’t Work Problems with V-Chip/Parental ControlsLimited Warranty RCR160TALM1 Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PAThomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom