Using the v-chip (parental control) feature, Using the tv ’s features – Toshiba 30HF85 User Manual
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Appendix
Using the TV
’s
Features
Setting up
your TV
Using the
Remote Control
Connecting
your TV
W
elcome to
T
oshiba
Important
Safeguards
5. You may now set up the LOCKS menu. See “Using the V-Chip
(parental control) feature” (below), “Locking channels” (page 26),
“Locking video inputs” (page 27), “Setting the GameTimer
TM
”
(page 27) or “Using the front panel lock feature” (page 28.)
To change your password:
1. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu.
2. Press
▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode.
3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
4. Press
▲ or ▼ to highlight NEW PASSWORD and press or to
display the NEW PASSWORD menu.
5. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter a new code. Press
ENTER.
6. Enter the password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER.
7. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters
employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs, as
well. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and
allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set.
Note:
If you forget your password, press RECALL
four times within five seconds while the TV is
in password entering mode. This allows you to
reset your password.
Recall
Menu/
Enter
Exit
Channel
Numbers
To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating:
1. Press MENU, then press or to
display the LOCKS menu.
2. Press
▲ or ▼ to display the
password entering mode.
3. Use the Channel Number buttons
(0-9) to enter your password.
Press ENTER. The LOCKS menu
appears.
4. Press
▲ or ▼ to highlight V-CHIP.
• Press or to highlight ON to
enable V-Chip program blocking
by rating.
• Press or to highlight OFF to
disable V-Chip program blocking by
rating.
5. Press
▲ or ▼ to highlight TV RATING. Then, press or to
display the desired rating.
OFF
: TV RATING is not set
TV-Y
: All children
TV-Y7
: 7 years old and above
TV-G
: General audience
TV-PG : Parental guidance
TV-14
: 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
• When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA, press RECALL to
explain the rating. Press
▲ or ▼ to select the desired rating you want.
Press
or to select the setting “ON” or “OFF.”
LOCKS
V-CHIP SET
V-CHIP
TV RATING
MOVIE RATING
:SELECT
:ADJUST
ON /
OFF
OFF
OFF
LOCKS
V-CHIP SET
V-CHIP
TV RATING
MOVIE RATING
:SELECT
:ADJUST
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
/ TV-Y / TV-Y7 / TV-G
TV-PG / TV-14 / TV-MA
6. Press
▲ or ▼ to highlight MOVIE
RATING. Then, press or to
display the desired rating.
OFF
: MOVIE RATING is not set
(no movies will be blocked)
G
: All ages
PG
: Parental guidance
PG-13
: Parental guidance less than 13 years old
R
: Under 17 years old Parental guidance suggested
NC17
: 17 years old and above
X
: Adult only
L O C K S
V- C H I P S E T
V- C H I P
T V R AT I N G
M O V I E R AT I N G
: S E L E C T
: A D J U S T
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’s
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