Curtis Mathes CMC13003 owner manual Excessive rating

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Using the V-Chip, continued

4The “V-chip mode” screen will appear. Press the CH button, and highlight the field for “MPAA rating” and “to begin.”

5While “MPAA rating” is highlighted, press the VOL + button. The “MPAA rating” screen will appear.

6Repeatedly press the CH button to highlight aparticular MPAA category. Pressing the CH button will cycle through the MPAA categories:

G:General audience (no restrictions).

PG: Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13: PG-13(Parents strongly cautioned).

R:R(Restricted. Children under

17 should be accompanied by an adult).

NC-17: No children under age 17.

X:X (Adults only). NR: Not rated.

Next, press the VOL + button to activate the category.

A blinking letter “U” or “B” will be displayed.

While a particular category is highlighted, press VOL + to activate it. A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed.

Press MENU twice to exit the V-Chip menu.

Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive”.

For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R”, “NC-17” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel(“Emergency Escape”)

If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear:

“Excessive rating.”

To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels.

In this case, use the V-Chip function for an “emergency escape”:

Press MENU and the blue MENU field will appear.

Press the CH button 6 times so that “V-Chip” is highlighted. (When “V-Chip” is highlighted, the letters become red.)

Press VOL+: The V-Chip lock field will appear, and “V-Chip lock” will be highlighted.

Press VOL+ to switch V-Chip off. (Repeatedly pressing VOL+ will alternate between yes and no.)

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Contents TV/VCR Combination Unit Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationGrounded so as to provide Contents Contents Learning about Your NEW TV/VCR List of FeaturesChapter ONE Checking PartsUnderstanding Controls Front Panel JacksUnderstanding the Controls Earphone jackSee Rear PanelVHF antenna mount Antenna terminalNumber buttons Remote Control21 P. pause/STILL Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Chapter TWO InstallationConnecting VHF UHF Antennas Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mountConnecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR InstallationConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Cable Without a Converter BoxInstallation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Replace the coverViewing On-screen Display Chapter ThreeTV Operation Viewing the Main MenuStoring Channels Memory Selecting Signal SourceProgramming Channels Press VOL+Programming the Channels Setting the ClockPress VOL+ Time Set menu appears Press VOL+ Press CH or CH to set the current minute Setting the datePress CH or CH to set the current month Press CH Or CH Select another setting or Press Menu to exit Choosing Picture SettingsCustomizing Picture Settings Press P-STDSetting the on time Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the On/Off Timer Setting the off timeInserting and Ejecting Video Tape PausingChapter Four VCR Operation Playing a TapeVCR Operation Playing a Video TapeRecording Using P.PLUSRecording TV Programs as You Watch Editing While Recording Timer RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features One-touch RecordingUsing Advanced Recording Features Press Power to turn off the TV/VCR Using Program Review Using True Repeat Chapter Five Special FeaturesUsing Turbo Rewind Viewing the Demonstration ModeUsing Block Repeat Special FeaturesPress VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on Using the V-Chip Viewing Closed CaptionsHow to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines Using the V-ChipSimilarly, if you block the TV See next section How to set the FV, D, L, SFV Fantasy violence Dialog Sexual situation Violence Adult group will be blockedExcessive rating This case, use the V-Chip function for an emergency escapeDubbing Copying, or Dubbing, a VideoMaking the Connections Important warningIdentifying TV Problems Chapter SIX TroubleshootingIdentifying VCR Problems Appendix Caring for Your TV/VCRSpecifications AppendixLimited Warranty to Original Purchaser Curtis Mathes Tronics Color TelevisionMemo Memo AA68-00951AENG