Toshiba 22AV500U owner manual To download the additional rating system if available

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies

In the future, an additional rating system may become available for use in selectively blocking programs.

Note: The currently tuned station must be receiving a digital signal before an additional rating system can be downloaded.

To download the additional rating system (if available):

1� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. � Press to display the PIN code entering screen. � Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . � Press to highlight Enable Rating Blocking. � Press and to select On, and press .

� Press to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press . The Edit Rating Limits screen appears.

� Highlight Alt RS and press . The Edit Alternate Ratings screen will appear.

Note:

•The Alt RS button will appear and only be available if an additional rating system is currently available.

•It may take several minutes for the TV to download the additional rating system.

•The information displayed in the Alternate Ratings screen will depend on the configuration of the additional rating system available at the time of download.

8� Press   and then press to select the level of blocking you prefer. A box with an “” is a rating that will be blocked.

9� When you are finished selecting the ratings you want to block, highlight Done and press .

10�In the Edit Rating Limits screen, highlight Done and press

.

Note:

•The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.

•The additional rating system is an evolving technology; therefore, availability, content, and format may vary.

Independent rating system for broadcasters

Ratings

Description and Content themes

 

 

 

Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically

TV-MA

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

 

 

 

Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains

 

some material that many parents would find

TV-14

unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.)

D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse

 

 

language S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense

 

violence

 

 

 

Parental Guidance Suggested (This program

 

contains material parents may find unsuitable for

TV-PG

younger children.)

D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse

 

 

language S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate

 

violence

 

 

TV-G

General Audience (Most parents would find this

program suitable for all ages.)

 

 

 

 

Directed to Older Children (This program is designed

TV-Y7,

for children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in

which fantasy violence may be more intense or more

TV-Y7FV

combative than other programs in this category are

 

designated TV-Y7FV.)

 

 

TV-Y

All Children (This program is designed to be

appropriate for all children.)

 

 

 

 

Independent rating system for movies

Ratings

Description and Content themes

XX-rated (For adults only)

NC-17

Not intended for anyone 17 and under

RRestricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult)

PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be

inappropriate for children under 13)

 

 

 

PG

Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may

not be suitable for children)

 

GGeneral Audience (Appropriate for all ages)

Note:

•If you place an “ ” in the box next to “ ‘None’ Rated,” programs rated “None” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any rating information will not be blocked.

•To display the rating of the program you are watching,

press on the remote control. If it is rated “None,” the word “NONE” appears in the RECALL screen (as shown below right). If rating information is not provided, no rating will appear in the RECALL screen.

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Contents 22AV500U Tune Into Safety Safety PrecautionsIssue Dear CustomerAdditional Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service InstallationService CareTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketChoosing a location for your LCD TV Removing the Pedestal StandImportant notes about your LCD TV PartTrademark Information Contents Features of your new TV IntroductionIntroduction Green LED Volume tu These buttons adjust the volume levelTV front and side panel controls and connections Hdmi 2, PCTV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pagesOverview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations You will need Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal To view the VCRCoaxial cables Video cable Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Standard audio cablesTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo view the camcorder video Connecting a camcorderSelect the Video video input source on the TV To view the Hdmi device video To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo connect a DVI device, you will need Connecting a digital audio system To control the audioTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCSignal To connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TVUsing the remote control Learning about the remote control DVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch to To use your TV remote control to operate aVCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUX AUXRemote Control functional key chart AUX 1 VCRProgramming the remote control to control your other devices Remote control codes Portable DVD player NADMain menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Navigating the menu system Setup/Installation menu layoutInput Configuration  Opens the Input Configuration menu Channel Program  Start  Scans for new channels onSelecting the menu language Setting up your TVTo configure the ANT/CABLE input source To select the menu languageManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory Programming channels into the TV’s channel memoryProgramming channels automatically To program channels automaticallyLabeling channels To create and assign a custom label Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo set the Hdmi audio mode To delete the custom labelReset Factory Defaults Viewing the digital signal meterSetting the time zone Viewing the system statusLabeling the video input sources Using the TV’s featuresSelecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to viewTuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Elements of the ChannelBrowser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History ListTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Setting the Channel Tuning ModeTuning to the next programmed channel Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnTo select the picture size using the menus Switching between two channels using SurfLockTo select the picture size using the remote control Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menuTheaterWide For letter box programs NaturalTheaterWide For 43 format programs TheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitlesUsing the Freeze feature Using the auto aspect ratio featureAdjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode To select the picture mode using the menu systemBase closed captions Using the closed caption modeDigital CC Settings CC SelectorMuting the sound Adjusting the audioUsing the digital audio selector Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsTo adjust the audio quality Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature To select the optical audio output formatIf you cannot remember your PIN code Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code Changing your PIN codeTo download the additional rating system if available Blocking channels Using the input lock featureUnlocking programs temporarily Using the GameTimer Using the control panel lock featureSetting the PC Audio Using the PC settings featureSetting the sleep timer Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureDisplaying TV status information Using dynamic contrast Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing the advanced picture settings features Using the static gamma featureUsing Mpeg noise reduction Using the Game Mode featureTroubleshooting General troubleshootingRating blocking V-Chip problems Channel tuning problemsClosed caption problems Hdmi problemsAppendix Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminals Limited United States Warranty Limited Canadian Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Appendix
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22AV500U specifications

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