RCA B27TF685 - Manual (Page 32)

30 C HAPTER T WO : TV O PERATION
T V O P E R AT I O N
Using the V-Chip
The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children.
The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up
or changed.
How the V-Chip Works
When the V-Chip software is activated (or turned on), it reads a code that most broadcasters send with
programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content
themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes
that the program contains, a message appears and the channel won’t be available for viewing.
Broadcasters aren’t required to provide content themes, so programs that aren’t tagged with a content
theme can only be blocked if you block their age-based rating.
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)
1
Press the MENU button to
display the menu.
Press the DOWN arrow
button to select the Function
icon. Press the RIGHT arrow
button to access the
Function menu options.
Clock
Timer
Caption
V-chip
Language : English
Function
CH
Move Sel. Exit
2
Press the DOWN arrow
button to select “V-Chip”.
Then press the RIGHT arrow
button.
Enter Pin - - - -
Function
CH
Enter Pin
3
After entering a valid PIN
number, the “V-chip
mode” screen will appear.
Press the DOWN arrow
buttons to select “Change
pin”. Press the right arrow
to display the Change Pin
screen.
V-chip Lock : No
TV Guidelines
MPAA Rating
Change pin
Function
CH
Move Sel. Exit
V-chip
The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN
number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is
“0-0-0-0.”
4
Choose any 4-digits for your PIN and enter them.
As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the “Confirm new pin”
screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm
screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized.
Press the MENU button to exit.
Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote control buttons in
the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0:
POWER OFF
➜ MUTE ➜ 8 ➜ 2 ➜ 4 ➜ POWER ON.
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