Toshiba 15DL15, 20DL15 owner manual Using the V-Chip menu, Chip rating and categories

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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 “PG-13 & above,” 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

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Contents Appendix Index 15DL15 20DL15Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsChild Safety Care InstallationDamage ServiceAppendix Connecting the power cord Supplied accessoriesUsing Appendix Index IntroductionIntroduction Exploring your new TVAdjusting the TV viewing angle Rear terminal coverCable clamper Connecting your TV Connecting an antenna or cable TVConnecting your TV Connecting a cable converter box Connecting a VCRConnecting a cable converter box and a VCR Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControl SettingupFrom Antenna Stereo VCR Introduction Connecting yourTV Control Connecting a camcorder Connecting an audio systemSome PC models cannot be connected to this TV Connecting a personal computer PCLearning about the remote control Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeSetting up your TV Introduction Connecting yourTVLearning about the menu system Changing the on-screen display language Setting up your TVAdding channels to the TVÕs memory Programming channels automaticallyChanging channels Programming your favorite channelsAdding and erasing channels manually Switching between two channels using Channel Return Using the TVÕs featuresUsing the Blue screen feature Selecting the video input sourceChip rating and categories Using the V-Chip menuUsing Chip blocking Parental control setupSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality Using Remote Settingup YourTV UsingtheTVÕs FeaturesTo 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 Selecting the sound mode Using the WOWª surround sound featureIntroduction Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControl Setting Your UsingtheTVÕs Features AppendixUsing the StableSound¨ feature Adjusting the sound qualityUsing the PC setting feature Using the Auto off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureDisplaying on-screen information Appendix SpecificationsSymptom Solution TroubleshootingFor LCD Televisions, 20 and smaller Limited United States WarrantyFor LCD Televisions, 20Ó and smaller Limited Canada WarrantyChannel programming IndexYC/L