RCA 14F400T manual Parental Control menu and V-CHIP

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Using TV Menus

The PARENTAL CONTROL menu and V-CHIP

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs and channels.

The Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you think children should not view. It lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. You can “unblock” programs by entering a password.

When Parental Controls is turned ON the 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.).

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 are listed below.

PASSWORD

You need a password to enter the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. The initial password is 1234. The first time you use

 

this menu you should change the password. If you forget your password, please contact the service center.

 

When you enter the correct password, the PARENTAL GUIDE menu is displayed.

PARENTAL GUIDE

Select “OFF” to turn V-CHIP off. Select “ON” to activate V-CHIP.

TV RATING

Select to display the TV Rating submenu.

The TV ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following tables.

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).

 

 

TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children 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), no

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

 

 

TV-Y7

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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14F400T specifications

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One of the standout features of the RCA 14F400T is its 14-inch screen size. While compact, it delivers a vibrant picture quality that enhances the viewing experience. This makes it particularly suitable for smaller spaces like bedrooms, kitchens, or dorm rooms, where larger screens may not fit. The display employs a CRT technology, known for its deep color reproduction and strong contrast. Despite the prevalence of flat-screen televisions, the CRT technology offers a certain level of picture depth that many users still appreciate.

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In terms of sound, the RCA 14F400T features built-in stereo speakers that provide clear audio output. While the sound quality is adequate for casual viewing, users looking for a more immersive audio experience may want to consider external sound systems. The television also boasts an adjustable volume control, allowing for personalized audio settings depending on the content being viewed.

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