Time and Timers Menu
Current Time The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. This feature is usable by basic users only if Time Configuration is set to Basic (unless an invalid time is received). Also, if the master user hasn’t set the time, the feature is unavailable.
Sleep Timer Select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off (up to four hours). The volume starts to decrease as a warning before the TV turns off. Press any remote or front panel button to turn the Sleep Timer off. This feature will not work if TV Power Config. is set to Always.
The Sleep Timer can also be accessed directly using the SLEEP button on the remote.
Schedule Set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule. (If the current time has not been set, you will be required to set it.) This feature isn’t available to basic users if Schedule Recurrence is set to Disabled. If TV Power Config. is set to Always, Schedule will not work.
Note that pressing the RESET button while in the Schedule control panel clears both the start and stop times and selects Inactive in the Schedule Status field.
Time Configuration Go to Chapter 1 for more information.
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.”
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 below.
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) 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.
1 Current Time
1 LOCKED (Blocking in Effect)