RCA T25208 manual Using the TV/VCR’s Features, How V-Chip Works, Setting the Password

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Using the TV/VCR’s Features

M E N U

TIMER REC SET

TV SET-UP

CH SET-UP

AUTOV RSETPEAT-UP ON OFF

SYSTEMV-CHIPSETSET-UP ON/OFF TIMER

 

 

 

 

V-CHIP SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

PICTURE

 

+/–/E

NTER/MENU

 

 

 

 

 

V-CHIP

: OFF

 

 

 

 

TV RATING

: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVIE RATING

: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE PASSWORD

+/–/ENTER/MENU

+/–/ENTER/MENU

V-Chip

The V-CHIP SET menu allows you to program your TV/VCR so that children cannot see certain programs. The first three choices in the V-CHIP SET menu involve software inside your TV/VCR (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to turn on V-Chip, 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/VCR so it won’t display certain programs.

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

By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.

M E N U

TIMER REC SET

TV SET-UP

CH SET-UP

AUTVO REPEATSET-UP ON OFF

SYSTEMV-CHIPSETSET-UP

ON/OFF TIMER

PICTUREV-CHIP SET

+/–/ENTER/MENU

NEW

PASSWORD:

+/–/ENTER/MENU

0–9/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU

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, the screen will be blue 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. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table on the next page.

Setting the Password

The first step of the V-Chip setup is to set a password.

1.Press MENU on the remote (the MENU appears).

2.Select TV SET-UP, then press ENTER.

3.Select V-CHIP SET, then press ENTER.

4.Enter a password using the number buttons on your remote control, then press ENTER. When you enter the numbers, “” appears on the screen.

5.Once you’ve entered a password, enter the same password again for confirmation. If you have entered the password correctly, the V-CHIP SET menu appears.

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Chapter 2

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Contents TV/VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Program Recording Timer RecordingIntroduction ChipThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Other InformationChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectConnect the TV/VCR TV/VCR ConnectionJacks on the Back of Your TV/VCR Audio and Video Input JacksUHF/VHF Jack Audio and Video Output JacksTV/VCR Setup Plug in the TV/VCRPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV/VCRSetting the Clock Setting the Time ZoneComplete Auto Channel Memory Setting Up Your ChannelsSetting Daylight Saving Time Adding or Removing Channels ADDChecking the Safety Tab VCR BasicsPlaying a Tape Automatic RewindButtons on the Remote Control Connections & Setup This page intentionally left blank Using the TV/VCR’s Features Using the TV/VCR’s Features Setting the PasswordChip How V-Chip WorksChip TV Rating TV-14Blocking Specific Content Themes Chip Movie RatingChanging the Password Turning On V-Chip RatingsRecording Features Recording SpeedsRecording Pause Types of RecordingSteps on next Timer RecordingOne-Touch Recording OTR Copying and Editing Tapes Picture Search Options TrackingSpeed Search Skip SearchTime Counter Channel BannerSleep Timer Using Closed CaptioningThis page intentionally left blank Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System Using the TV/VCR’s Menu System How to Use Your TV/VCR’s Menu SystemMenus Exiting a menuPicture Menu System Set-up MenuAdditional Features in the Menu Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationVCR Playback Problems Care and Cleaning Front PanelRCA TV/VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseLimitation of Warranty On next Push-on Cable attachesTo Order USE Your Credit CardIndex Thomson