RCA F19426 manual How V-Chip Works, Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings, TV-14

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Using the TV’s Features

How V-Chip Works

When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software 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,” when you tune to that particular channel.

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” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age- based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

 

 

 

 

Age-Based

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

 

Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

TV-14

under 14. Parents 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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

TV-Y7

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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Contents Television User’s Guide Product Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview On-screen Program GuideChip Parental Controls This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Other Information Using the TV’s Menu SystemConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Connection Cables Title NeededTV + VCR Connect the TV to your cable or antenna TV OnlySatellite Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverFront of Your TV Front Panel JacksFront Panel Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Guide Plus+ System Setup Complete the Interactive SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Auto Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Configuring for CableImportant Note When code testing is Configuring for a VCR What to Expect Confirming Your SettingsButtons on the Remote Control Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ System Downloading DataChannel Lineup Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid guide Menu SelectionGrid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort menu selection CategoriesSort Menu Action Buttons News menu News selection ScheduleMessages menu selection MessagesSchedule Menu Action Buttons Messages Menu Action ButtonChannels SetupChannels menu Action buttons SelectionPromotional information Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsChannel Banner Parental Controls and V-ChipSample displays on a Channel Banner How V-Chip Works Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsRating TV-14V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Chip TV Rating LimitRating Content Field Status field Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Content status fields Blocking Specific Content ThemesRating Field Status field ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesRating Field Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Movie Ratings Chip Unrated Program Block Channel BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Using the TV’s Menu System Menus How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control PanelsControl Panels Exiting a menuSliders Numeric EntryChoice Lists Screen Menu Picture Quality MenuUsing Closed Captioning Closed-Caption ModesTurning off Closed-Caption Time Menu Channel MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor No picture, no sound but TV is onBlack box appears on the screen Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screenDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occurRating limits don’t work Limited Warranty Care and CleaningLimitation of Warranty Detach HereUSE Your Credit Card To OrderGlossary Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Tocom 1572024A Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,

F19426 specifications

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