RCA 1543007A Viewing Movie Ratings, Blocking Unrated TV Programs, Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

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Using the TV/VCR Features

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating statuses back to View

1.Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View.

2.Continuously press 1 until the rating you want to change appears as the rating.

3.Press 2 to change the status from View to Block.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

4.Press MENU to exit.

Blocking Unrated TV Programs

Some TV programs are not rated but may contain material you do not want your children to see. These programs must be blocked separately.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3.Press 3 to select Unrated Programs from the menu and toggle between View and Block.

Note that unrated programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements and programs without a rating.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental control settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip

Rating Limits or Unrated Programs will take effect.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3.Press 4 to display the LOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS screen.

4. Using the number buttons on your remote (0-9) enter a four-digit password. Press CLEAR to make any corrections and MENU to exit.

Once you have set your password, the V-Chip Rating Limit and Unrated Programs settings become active. If you try to access a program that is blocked, the screen displays the message “This channel has not been approved for viewing.” Follow the instructions on the screen to enter your password and temporarily override the rating limits.

To unlock the parental controls you must use your password to access the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

1. Press MENU to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your password.

4. Press 4 to unlock PARENTAL CONTROLS.

If you forget your password, press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR front panel and MENU on the remote simultaneously. This resets the password, but not the limits you’ve set.

Remember: You must Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

TV/VCR Features

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

Rating

Status

1

Pg-13

2

View

NR

Block

PG-13

Block

X

Block

PG

View

NC-17 Block

G

View

RBlock

Press MENU to exit

Viewing Movie Ratings: Pressing 2 on the remote changes the status back to View.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1Screen

2 Time

3 Timer Recordings

4 Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 Unrated Programs: Block

4 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

Press 3 to toggle between View and Block for Unrated Programs.

TV/VCR MAIN MENU

1Screen

2 Time

3 Timer Recordings

4 Parental Controls

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 Unrated Programs: Block

4 Lock Parental Controls

0 Exit

PARENTAL CONTROLS

1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit

2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

3 Unrated Programs: Block

4 Unlock Parental Controls

0 Exit

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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 surfaceTurn on the TV/VCR Connect antenna or cable-TV systemPlug in 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 SearchSet the Time and Date Clock Select a channel and adjust the volumeAdd or remove channels from the TV/VCR’s memory 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 SkipFront Panel Block Sleep TimerWake-Up Timer Situations S Parental Controls and V-ChipSuggestive dialogue D 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 SearchPress Stop to stop Blank Search Zero SearchBlank Search Automatic Head Cleaner Recording FeaturesRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording How to Make a RecordingTypes of Recordings Express Recording How to Use Express RecordingPress Recording TimePress 1 to Create a New Program Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Press 2 to Review Existing Progs. programs Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsStopping a Timer Recording 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 belowConnect as shown Connect Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxDipole Antenna 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 OnlyCamcorder for Copying Tapes Connect a VCR or Camcorder for Copying TapesVCR 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,