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TV/VCR Features

Using the TV/VCR Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip

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

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a feature inside your TV/VCR called 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. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can “unblock” programs by entering a password.

The V-Chip inside your TV/VCR comes turned “off,” so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned “on,” the V-Chip reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the V-Chip 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 turn 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 not been given a rating, and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.

The age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

 

Age-Based Rating

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

 

 

 

 

TV-MA

Mature Audience Only. This program is 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: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

 

 

 

 

 

Parents Strongly Cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would

 

 

find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in

 

TV-14

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: intense

 

 

violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely

 

 

suggestive dialogue (D).

 

 

 

 

 

Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find

 

TV-PG

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: moderate

 

 

violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some

 

 

suggestive dialogue (D).

 

 

 

 

TV-G

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains

 

little or no violence (V), no strong language (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or

 

 

situations (S).

 

 

 

 

 

Directed to Children 7 years and older. This program is designed for children ages 7 and

 

TV-Y7

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.

 

 

 

 

 

All Children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. The themes and

 

TV-Y

elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages

 

2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Startup Unpack the TV/VCR and accessoriesInsert batteries in remote Place your TV/VCR on a stable surfacePlug in the TV/VCR Connect antenna or cable-TV systemTurn on the TV/VCR Press 5 to toggle the Signal Type between Antenna and Cable Set the Signal Type optionalSelect the language Escoja un idioma./Choisissez une langue Put Channels into Memory Auto Channel SearchAdd or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory Select a channel and adjust the volumeSet the Time and Date Clock Chan and v Channel up and down ButtonsADV Frame Advance FF Fast ForwardNumbers 0 through VOL and Volume up and downPrev Previous channel REC RecordAdjust the Video Using the TV/VCR FeaturesOn-Screen Displays Press Display with tape insertedClosed Captioning Commercial Skip works only when there is no tapeTo View Closed Captions Commercial SkipWake-Up Timer Sleep TimerFront Panel Block Suggestive dialogue D Parental Controls and V-ChipSituations S To Block Age-Based Ratings Setting TV Rating LimitsViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesMenu BlockSetting Movie Rating Limits Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Press 2 for the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screenBlocking Unrated TV Programs Viewing Movie RatingsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Press 4 to unlock Parental ControlsTo Play a Tape Operating InstructionsPause Using the Playback FeaturesFrame Advance Picture SearchManual Tracking Automatic TrackingTime Counter Commercial ScanAuto Repeat Feature Auto Play FeaturePress SKIP/SEARCH to display the Index Search screen Index SearchBlank Search Zero SearchPress Stop to stop Blank Search Automatic Head Cleaner Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseTypes of Recordings How to Make a RecordingBasic Recording Express Recording How to Use Express RecordingPress Recording TimeSetting a Timer Recording Timer RecordingPress 1 to Create a New Program Stopping a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsPress 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Press Pause at the same time on both the VCR or Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Choosing a Hookup Back PanelWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Choose one answer from belowDipole Antenna Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxConnect as shown Connect a Cable System With a Cable Box Plug in power cords of TV/VCR and cable box OperationCable Box Required to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Required to Unscramble Premium Channels OnlyVCR for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesCamcorder for Copying Tapes Cleaning the TV/VCR Connecting External Speakers with 3-Way OperationSet the speaker switch to the desired selection Replacing the Fuse in the DC Car CordTrouble Checks Problem SolutionTV/VCR makes noise when stopped Timer recording not madeTimer REC indicator on front of TV/VCR Parental Control password does not workLimited Warranty Index Search 11-15Index Meridian Street Indianapolis,