Toshiba 36HF12 Using the V-CHIP menu, TV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters

Page 31

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.

ENABLE BLOCKING

1.From the LOCKS menu, select ENABLE BLOCKING.

2.Press x or • to select ON or OFF. ON : To enable your setting (Lock)

OFF: To release your setting (Unlock)

Note: The CH LOCK function (page 33) is not affected by this selection.

TV RATING (Independent rating system for broadcasters)

1. From the LOCKS menu, select TV RATING.

Note:

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

LOCKS menu

LOCKS

 

 

V -CH I P

 

 

ENABLE BLOCK I NG

ON

/ OFF

TV RAT I NG

 

 

MPAA RAT I NG

 

 

BLOCK I NG OPT I ON

 

 

CH LOCK

OFF

V I DEO LOCK

FRONT PANEL LOCK

OFF

NEW P I N CODE

 

 

To select each item:

Press z or y .

Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting

yourTV

 

 

 

Control

2.Press x or • to display the TV RATING menu.

3.Press z or y to select item.

4.Press • to lock (display “X” ) Press x to unlock (display “✓ ”)

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the next item.

LOCKS

 

TV RAT I NG MA 1 4

PG G

D I ALOG

 

LANGUAGE

 

SEX

 

V I OLENCE

 

NO DLSV

 

YOUTH TV RAT I NG

 

Y7FV

Y7 Y

V - CH I P MENU

 

 

LIGHT

RECALL POWER

TV

 

 

CABLE

MUTE

TV/VIDEO TIMER

VCR

 

 

Usingthe Remote

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

Ratings

Description and Content themes

MA

Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically

 

designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be

 

unsuitable for children under 17.)

 

L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity

 

V) Graphic violence

 

 

14

Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some

 

material that many parents would find unsuitable for

 

children under 14 years of age.)

 

D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language

 

S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence

 

 

PG

Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains

 

material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

 

children.)

 

D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse

 

language S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate

 

violence

 

 

G

General Audience (Most parents would find this program

 

suitable for all ages.)

 

 

Y7,

Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for

Y7FV

children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in which fantasy

 

violence may be more intense or more combative than other

 

programs in this category are designated Y7FV.)

 

 

Y

All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for

 

all children)

 

 

1

2

 

3

 

 

 

CH

4

5

 

6

7

8

 

9

 

CH RTN VOL

100

0

ENT

 

ADV/

 

 

FAVORITE

PIP CH

PIC

 

 

 

 

 

SIZE

FAV

MENU/

FAV

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

yzx •

STROBE

ADV/

 

EXIT

 

PIP CH

 

STOP SOURCE

 

PLAY PIP

Press RECALL to display the rating of the TV program you are currently watching.

STEREO

SAP

PG TV -PG L V

L

V

ANT

1

9 : 2 5 CABLE

4

Settingup

yourTV

 

 

UsingtheTV’s

Features

 

 

 

 

Appendix

 

 

 

 

 

Index

 

 

 

31

Page 30 Page 32
Image 31
Page 30 Page 32
Contents 36HF12 Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsCare ServiceIntroduction Exploring your new TV IntroductionPlease Note Welcome to ToshibaConnecting a VCR Connecting your TVFrom Cable Connecting a cable converter boxConnecting a cable converter box and VCR Connecting your TVSettingup YourTV UsingtheTV’s Features Appendix Index Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCRIntroduction Connecting YourTV Control UsingDVD player with component video DTV receiver with component video Introduction Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControlFrom AntennaCamcorder Connecting two VCRsConnecting a camcorder From AntennaTo A/V Receiver Connecting an audio systemConnecting an A/V receiver Settingup YourTVUsing the remote control with a VCR or cable TV converter Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesVCR2 and reprogram the remote control Brand name Code number VCR code tableABC Cable TV converter code tableExit exits programming menus Learning about the remote controlUsingtheTV’s Features Setting up your TVIntroduction Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControl Settingup YourTVPress x or to highlight your desired language Setting up your TVChanging the on-screen display language Selecting the antenna inputPress z to select CH Program Adding channels to the TV’s memoryProgramming channels automatically Adding and erasing channels manuallyPress y or z to highlight ADD/ERASE Adjusting the tilt correction featureChanging channels using SpeedSurf Changing channelsProgramming your favorite channels Using the TV’s featuresAdjusting the channel settings Switching between two channelsLabeling channels Using the TV’s FeaturesMENU/ENTER Viewing the wide-screen picture formats Picture tube than in the Compression modeSelecting the image shape Watching PIP/double-window Setting YourTV UsingtheTV’s Features AppendixPIP mode Example PIP modeChanging the position of the small picture Switching the main and sub-picturesPIP mode Double-window mode Example PIP mode StillSetting Your UsingtheTV’s Features Using the multi-window featureUsing the favorite function Using the strobe functionContinue to set each item following the steps on the next Using the Locks menuPress y or z to display the PIN code entering mode Entering the PIN codeUsingthe Remote Using the V-CHIP menuTV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters Press x or to return to the Locks menu Mpaa Rating Independent rating system for moviesUnlocking programs temporarily Locking channelsRepeat steps 3 and 4 for other channels Press y or z to highlight Clear ALL, and then press x or Locking video inputsButtons to be locked Using the front panel lock featureChanging the PIN code Press Enter New PIN code is now activeSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality Saving new preference Using the flesh tone featureUsing the Digital Noise Reduction DNR feature To turn off the DNR feature Highlight OFF in aboveSelecting the color temperature Selecting the cinema modeResetting picture adjustments Selecting the video input source Connecting YourTV ControlLabeling the video input sources To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4 Using the closed caption featureSetting the clock Setting the sleep timerTo set the clock Muting the sound Adjusting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the sound quality Using the SRS 3D surround sound featureUsing the sub-bass system SBS Resetting audio adjustmentsTo turn off the SBS Highlight OFF in above Selecting the Audio OUT sound Turning off the built-in speakersTo turn on the built-in speakers Highlight on in above Selecting the background of the menu display Using the StableSound featureDisplaying on-screen information Understanding the auto power off feature Viewing the demonstration modeUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Appendix SpecificationsT2, T3, or T4. Turn closed captioning OFF TroubleshootingAntenna Black box appears on the screenLimited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Channel programming IndexPage Manufactured by
Top Page Image Contents