Toshiba 23HLV85 manual Using the V-Chip menu

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Using the V-Chip menu

Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup.

1.Enable the Lock.

2.Set a four-digit password.

3.Select the ratings and categories you want to block.

V-Chip rating and categories

Rating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV rating and/or category. Movies that have been shown at the theaters and direct-to- video movies use the MPAA movie rating system instead.

For Movies previously shown in theaters :

Movie Ratings :

¥

Unblocked

 

¥

G & above

(general audience)

¥

PG & above

(parental guidance suggested)

¥

PG-13 & above

(13 years and older)

¥

R & above

(restricted)

¥

NC-17 & above

(18 years and older)

¥

X

(adult)

If you select ÒPG-13 & above,Ó all G and PG rated movies will be available, and all PG-13, R, NC-17 and X rated movies will be blocked.

For Television programs including made-for-TV movies:

General TV Ratings:

 

 

¥ Unblocked

 

 

 

¥ TV-G & above

(general audience)

 

 

 

(individual categories do not apply)

¥ TV-PG & above

(parental guidance suggested)

¥ TV-14 & above

(14 years and older)

¥ TV-MA

(mature audience)

Children TV Ratings:

 

 

¥ Unblocked

 

 

¥ TV-Y & above

(youth)

 

 

 

 

(individual content categories do not apply)

¥ TV-Y7

(youth, 7 years and up)

Content Categories:

 

 

 

¥ Dialog - sexual dialogue

(applies to TV-PG & above,

 

 

 

 

TV-14)

¥ Language - adult language

(applies to TV-PG & above,

 

 

 

 

TV-14 & above, TV-MA)

¥ Sex - sexual situations

(applies to TV-PG & above,

 

 

 

 

TV-14 & above, TV-MA)

¥ Violence

 

(applies to TV-PG & above,

 

 

 

 

TV-14 & above, TV-MA)

¥ F. Violence - fantasy violence

(applies only to TV-Y7)

¥ No Rating

 

(blocks all viewing)

Note:

The V-Chip function is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported.

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Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting

yourTV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Usingthe

RemoteControl

 

 

 

 

Settingup

yourTV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UsingtheTVÕs

Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVDPlayback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix

 

 

 

 

 

 

Index

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Contents LCD TV/DVD Combination FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement Part Dear CustomerChild Safety Care InstallationDamage ServiceOn handling discs On cleaning discsStructure of disc contents On storing discsAbout this ownerÕs manual On Video CDsPlayable discs Appendix Welcome to Toshiba Supplied accessoriesConnecting the power cord IntroductionVIDEO-2 DVD Exploring your new TVCable clamper Adjusting the TV viewing angleYou can adjust the angle of the TV screen Rear terminal coverConnecting an antenna or cable TV Connecting your TVConnecting a VCR Connecting a cable converter boxConnecting a cable converter box and a VCR From Antenna Stereo VCR Connecting YourTV Usingthe Control ¥ one pair of standard analog audio cables Connecting an HDMIª or a DVI device to the Hdmi input¥ one Hdmi cable type a connector ¥ one HDMIÐtoÐDVI adapter cable Hdmi type a connectorConnecting an audio system Connecting a digital audio systemConnecting a camcorder Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV Connecting a personal computer PCUsing the remote control Learning about the remote controlTheaterWide 1/2/3, and Full Remote control effective range Installing the remote control batteriesLearning about the menu system Setting up your TVPress CH or CH to view the programmed channels Changing the on-screen display languageAdding channels to the TVÕs memory Programming channels automaticallyChanging channels Programming your favorite channelsAdding and erasing channels manually Selecting the video input source Using the TVÕs featuresSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Using the Blue screen featureViewing the wide-screen picture formats Selecting the picture sizeFull picture size ¥ None of the picture is hidden TheaterWide 1 picture size For 43 format programsUsing the V-Chip menu Chip blocking Parental control setup Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeAdjusting the picture quality ¥ To view text, select Text1, Text2, Text3, or Text4 Using the closed caption featureUsing the Panel lock feature Setting the sleep timerTo turn on or off the closed caption feature Adjusting the sound Muting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Using the WOW surround sound feature Selecting the sound modeSignals from a TV broadcast or video input Adjusting the sound quality Using the StableSound¨ featureTo turn off the StableSound feature Select Off in above Using the PC setting feature To deactivate the Auto off feature Select Off in above Using the Game Mode featureUsing the Auto off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureDVD Playback DVD & VCD Operation Selecting camera angles Selecting disc menuSelecting title menu Repeat playbackSelecting a subtitle language Parental Control SetupDVD Menu options Selecting an audio languageDigital audio output Changing the passwordTV Screen Disc OSD language selectionPress y or z to find desired folder and then press MP3/WMA files Playback optionsMP3/WMA Files Playback Stop/Pause PlaybackJpeg file viewing options Audio CD Playback optionsJpeg files compatibility Image ZoomAppendix SpecificationsBatteries TroubleshootingRemote control sensor in the TV TV will not turn onSymptom DVD Solution Limited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty 14,15 IndexPage YC/L1