Zenith C27A24T Operating Manual & Warranty

IAATParental ControlAux. Block: Allows you to block the signal sent by equipment connected to the TV Audio/Video input jacks such as aVCR, a DVD Player, Laser Disc Player, etc. So, if you do not wish somebody to watch a videotape, a LaserDisc, etc, just set the Aux. Block to Sources Blocked.MPAA: The Motion Picture Association of America’s Rating system has been included for those people who may bemore familiar with this rating system. (See layout on next page). There are six levels of settings. They are:G and Above, PG and Above, PG-13 and Above, R and Above, NC-17 and Above and X. PressLEFT/RIGHT arrows on the remote to access.Age Block: You may wish to use these ratings instead. They are divided into two groups, General and Children.GENERAL: These settings are: TV-G and Above, TV-PG and Above, TV-14 and Above and TV-MA.CHILDREN: These settings are: TV-Y and Above and TV-Y7. Press LEFT/RIGHT arrows on the remotetoaccess.Content Block: Once again, there are six designated blocks that you can access. They are: Dialog, Language, Sex Scenes,Violence, F Violence and No Rating. These settings allow you the option to block the program “Content”based on individual parameters such as: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex Scenes, Violence Scenes orFantasy Violence Scenes and then to select an age level as well. Press LEFT/RIGHT arrows on the remotetoaccess.NOTE: If you choose TV-PG, all of the more restrictive ratings will be automatically blocked. This meansthat the viewer will not be able to see TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA rated programming.Set Hours: Use this setting to enter the amount of hours you wish the Parental Control feature to be active.Set Password: Select a secret password or code, using the number keys on the remote control. Don’t forget the password.It is the only way you can access the Parental Control menu and change the rating selections. It is alsothe only way you can turn the Parental Control feature off.Lock On Off: This setting gives you the option to have the Parental Control feature active all the time or allowyou to turn it on or off as needed.Parental Control allows the user the capability of defining which program rating they consider acceptableto the younger or more sensitive viewer. It can be preset and turned either on or off by the user whospecifies the secret 4-digit code. The number of hours blocked can be specified. General audience andchildren viewer blocks can both be programmed into the TV’s memory. Viewer ratings are specified forboth TV and the motion picture industry; both rating systems can be used. These ratings are based main-ly on the ages of children.Below are listed explanations of each of the blocking options and a guide to help you access and select theParental Control option best suited for your viewing environment.Simply specifying one content block such as SexScenes, will not automatically block another contentin the programs from appearing.Even if you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked, theratings you specify will automatically restrict the program-ming that appears from the video sources.This feature offers a wide variety of options and settings that restrict or “block” undesirableprogramming from appearing on your TV screen.AN OVERVIEWP A G E 2 5206-3588