RCA D44W20, D34W20 manual Parental Controls and V-Chip, How V-Chip Works, TV-14

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Using the TV’s Features

CMP1 or CMP2 (Component Video Input) Compatible component video source, such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box, is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y,PB,PR) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel (CMP) when you press the corresponding button.

DVI Component is connected to the DVI-HDCP jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the DVI input channel when you press the corresponding button.

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu 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.”

Note: Parental Control settings are not available for DVI, CMP1 or CMP2 inputs.

How V-Chip Works

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 not approved for viewing.

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 a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated.” The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

Age-Based Rating

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-MA

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains

 

 

one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents

 

 

TV-14

are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the

 

 

 

age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive

 

 

 

dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may

 

 

want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some

 

 

 

suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-G

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or

 

 

situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-Y7

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who

 

 

have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this

 

 

 

program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV-Y

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is

 

 

not expected to frighten younger children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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