RCA 15491880 manual Using TVs Features, Parental Controls and V-Chip, How V-Chip Works

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Using

the TV's Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parental Controls and V-Chip

 

 

The Parental

Controls menu

allows you

1o progranl

your

TV so that chiMren

 

cannot see certain

programs,

channels,

or use

[he

fi_)n_ pane] coiltrols.

 

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside

 

your "IX_ (referred

to as V-Chip)

which

allows yon

to block

TV programs and

 

movies based

on

violence,

sex,

or other

content

you may

believe children

should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it won't displa 3 certain programs.

Once yoLI block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password.

By defimlt, the software inside your T_' is turned 'off," so if you don't wa]1t to use this feature, yotl can iust ignore it.

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.

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Contents Televmsmo Users G mde Changing Entertainment. AgainProduct Registration Important InformationYou if needed Introduction Key Features Overview Auto TuningOn-screenProgram Guide Chip Parental ControlsIntroduction This page intentionally left blankContents Table of Contents Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnection Pictures Connections 8. SetupDemo Pin Connections & Setup Choose Your ConnectionCables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleConnection TV + VCR Connection TV Only TVbackpanel00 o TV back panelConnections 8t Setup Connection TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverJacks on the Back of Your TV Audio Output Jacks R and L OUTLink Jack CABLE/ANTENNA JackHow to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect This G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Put Batteries in the Remote Connections SetupTurn on the TV Set the Menu Language Guide Plus+ System SetupComplete Auto Channel Search Configuring for Cable Identifying Your TVs LocationWht 1 is your fV tuned to v/hen uskJ Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the WHO.INPUT Button To turn off all RCA, GE,How to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsHow to Use the Remote After Youve Programmed It Using Direct EntryCable Boxes SatelliteUsing the TVs Features Using the TVs FeaturesAbout the Guide Plus+ System Downloading DataUsing the TVs Features Grid GuideGetting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsUsing the TVs Features ScheduleSchedule Menu Action Buttons MessagesMessages Menu Action Button Channels SetupChannels Menu Action Buttons To access the Guide Plus+ Menu Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsHow to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatureChannelBanner With audio/video cables Parental Controls and V-Chip Using TVs FeaturesHow V-Chip Works Chip IV Rating Limit Age-Based Description Content Themes For RatingsIV-14 V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Blocking Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Steps on nextViewing Specific Content Themes Block program contentViewing Movie Ratings Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Chip Unrated Program Block Front Panel BlockChannel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUsing the TVs Menu System Using the TVs Menu System How to Use Your TVsMenu SystemAudio Menu MenusPicture Quality Menu On nextUsing Closed Captioning Screen MenuChannel Menu Closed-Caption ModesTime Menu Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationOther Information Troubleshooting Black box appears on the screenCare and Cleaning Other InformationControl ControlsRCA TV Limited Warranty Other Information Front PanelWhat your Warranty Does Not Cover Customer Accessory Order Form Sales tax for each individualVisa To OrderIndex Ontcnt rhcnlesThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank North Meridian Street Indianapolis, RECYCLEgPAPER 60%Tocom 15491880 MODEL#