TCL L32HDF11TA User Manual

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28Parental Controls and V-ChipThe choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV, referredto as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked byage-based ratings, such as TV-MA (See page 30). If available, TV programs can also be blocked bycontent, such as adult language (L) (See page 30). Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings(See page 31). Once you block programs, you can unblock them by entering a password. By default,the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see page 29.V-Chip - US and CanadaV-Chip reads 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 programcontains, you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. Change the channel or pressOK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no contentthemes are blocked only if you block their age-based rating. You can also block programs that havebeen given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. See page 38 for the US andCanada ratings explanations.Reset AllThis option resets all settings (except parental control settings) to the factory defaults. When you selectthis option, a confirmation box opens (Note: If some channels are blocked, you must enter the V-chippassword, then you can follow the operation below).1. Press the left or right arrows ( ) to select OK or Cancel.2. Press the OK button to confirm.Create/Change V-Chip PasswordThe first time you enter the Parental Control menu, youmust set a password in order to adjust other parental controlsettings. To enter a V-Chip Password, follow these steps:1. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.2. Press the up or down arrow ( ) to highlight ParentalControl.3. Press the OK button or right arrow ( ) to enter the nextscreen, Create Password is highlighted.4. Press the left or right arrow ( ) to enter the CreatePassword screen.5. Use the numeric keypad to enter the four-digit numberfor your password.6. Re-enter the same code to confirm the password. Thenext time you wish to access the Parental Controlmenu, you must enter the correct password first.Note: After you set a password, and return to the ParentalControl menu, “Create Password” changes to “ChangePassword”, you can change your password throught this menu.Reset V-Chip PasswordAfter you have initially set your personal V-Chip password,you can change it later. If you have forgotten your personalpassword, follow these steps:SetupParental ControlLanguageSoundPictureUSBExitCreate PasswordBackMENU Set ExitCLEAR0-9New Password ----Confirm Password ----Parental ControlChannel BlockButton BlockSetupParental ControlLanguageSoundPictureUSBExitV-ChipInput BlockCreate PasswordOffBackMENU Enter Select ExitCLEAR