Using TV Menus

Content Themes

DSexually Explicit Dialogue

L Adult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

FV

Fantasy Violence

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the FV, D, L, S, and V on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

To block program content:

1.Determine the content themes you want to block.

2.Press and hold the button until the content theme you want to change is highlighted.

3.Press the button to change its status to B (Block).

4.Press OK to return to the previous menu.

Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.

You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

MPAA RATING

 

G

B

PG

B

PG-13

B

R

B

NC-17

B

X

B

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.

To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit) menu:

1.Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).

2.Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.

3.Press the button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted, then press the button to access the password entry.

4.Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).

5.Press the button until MPAA RATING is highlighted, then press the button (the MPAA RATING screen appears).

6.Use the button to select the rating, then press the button to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from U (Unblock) to B (Block).

7.Make sure PARENTAL GUIDE is on. Press the GO BACK button to return the PARENTAL CONTROLS menu.

8.Press the button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE OFF, then press the button to turn it on. It must be on for rating limits to take effect.

Note: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one. You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

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RCA TV/DVD manual Blocking Specific Content Themes, Chip Movie Rating Limit

TV/DVD specifications

RCA has long been a trusted name in consumer electronics, and its combination TV/DVD players continue to be a popular choice for those who appreciate versatility and convenience in their home entertainment systems. The RCA TV/DVD combo offers the ideal solution for viewers who want to enjoy both television programming and DVD movies without the need for multiple devices cluttering their living spaces.

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