RCA TV/VCR manual Age-Based Description for Mpaa Age-Based Ratings, NC-17, PG-13

Using the TV/VCR’s Features

Set the MPAA Rating Limits

The MPAA menu lets you decide which movies can and can’t be viewed according to the age-based rating of the MPAA. The TV/VCR locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select.

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

MENU

TIME

VIDEO ADJUST

AUDIO ADJUST

CLOSED CAPTION

TIMER RECORDINGS

LANGUAGE

SETTING

V-CHIP BLOCK

SELECT	/ : SET	OK
INPUT SECRET NO.		MENU
PREVIOUS	: QUIT

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INPUT	0-9 :	SET	OK
PREVIOUS	:	QUIT	MENU

V-CHIP BLOCK

MPAA

TV GUIDELINES

MPAA
G		--
PG		--	OFF
DOWNLOAD		--
PG-13			OFF
STATUS
R		BLOCK
SELECTNC-17	/	BLOCK: SET		OK
PREVIOUS		: QUIT		MENU
X		BLOCK
SELECT	/	: SET		OK
PREVIOUS		: QUIT		MENU

1.Press MENU on the remote to display the main MENU.

2.Use the up or down arrow to select V-CHIP BLOCK and press OK on the remote.

3.The INPUT SECRET NO. menu appears. Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter a number and press OK. Repeat entering numbers until you have entered four numbers.

Notes: Be sure to remember your number. If you have entered a number previously, enter that same number.

If you forget your password, unplug the TV. Press and hold both the VOL up and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front panel of the TV/VCR while you plug in the TV/VCR. Release the buttons after approximately two seconds. This resets the password.

4.The V-CHIP BLOCK menu appears with MPAA highlighted. Press OK.

5.The MPAA menu appears.

6.Use the up and down arrows to select the age-based rating that you want to block, and press the OK button.

7.Use the up or down arrow to select BLOCK or unblock (– –) for that rating and press OK.

Note: All higher ratings will be automatically blocked. For example, if you block R, NC-17 and X will also be blocked.

8. Press MENU to exit.

Age-Based	Description for MPAA Age-Based Ratings
Rating
X	An Older Rating. Encoded on older movies. Same as NC-17.
NC-17	No one 17 and under admitted.
R	Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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.
G	General Audience. All ages admitted.

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