V-Chip Rating Explanations - RCA LED42C45RQ User Manual

and right audio output correctly. The left channel cable is white and
the r ight channel cable is red. Please match the c ables and jacks
according to their colors.
• The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go t o page 8 for
more information.
• If y our audio source has only one jack or i s a(mono) audio source,
make sure you have plugged the c onnection into the A udio In L
jack (white) on the T V.
The b uttons on the side p anel don't work.
• The side panel may be locked (disabled). Use the r emote control to
turn on the T V.
• Select the K eypad Lock function in the P ARENTAL Menu and press
ENTER touncheck the l ocking status.
• Unplug the T V f rom t he A C power for 1 0 minutes and then plug it
back. Turn the T V on and try a gain.
The T V turns off u nexpectedly.
• The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because
of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the T V on again.
If t his happens frequently, the v oltage in your house may be
abnormal. If t he o ther electronic equipment in your home can't work
normally, consult a qualified service personnel.
Can't select acertain channel.
• The channel may be blocked or n ot approved in the P ARENTAL
Menu.
• The channel may be skipped in channel list in CHANNEL Menu.
Check the b locking and skipping status of c hannel.
The s tereo sound performance isbad.
• Itmay be a weak station. Use the S OUND Menu and set Analog
Sound as Mono.
Ablack box a ppears on the screen.
• Closed captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the
SETUP menu. Go t o page 10 for more instructions.
Problems with t he HDMI Connection.
• Make sure the H DMI device (DVD, video gamer, etc.) is turned on
and the c ables are f irmly connected. Ifproblems still occur, turn off
your device and reconnect it. R eset the p ower by unplugging the
power cord and plugging itagain.
• Ifa"No Signal" message appears on screen, the H DMI device isn't
responding. Contact the m anufacturer of t he H DMI device for
further assistance.
• If y ou h ave black bars on each side of y our picture (which means
the T V can not display a full-screen image), the d evice you
connected might have aswitch or a menu option allowing you to
change the p icture quality output that will fix t his. Choose either
720p or 1 080i.
The R emote control doesn't work.
• Something might be blocking between the r emote control and the
remote sensor on the f ront panel of t he T V. Make sure there is a
clear path.
• The remote may not be aimed directly at t he T V.
• The batteries in the r emote may be weak, dead, or i nstalled
incorrectly. Put new batteries in the r emote.
You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental
Controls.
• If the rating limitsdon't work, you must lock the settings. Go to the
Main Menu (pressMENU on your remote), select PARENTALto
check the settings.
What else can I do?
If you've been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has
fixed your problem, try rebooting your TV. Note that after a reboot, you
may need to run your TV through the setup process again. To reboot,
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or power strip. Keep your
TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV and turn it on.
See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit the
Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com or updated FAQs or contact
RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your
US V-Chip Rating System
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only): Specifically designed to be viewed
by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one
or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L),
explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned): Contains some material that
many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are
strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch
unattended. This program contains one or more of the following
content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) : Contains material that
parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may
want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D),
infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate
violence (V).
TV-G (Parental Audience): Most parents would find this program
suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or
situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
18+ (Adult): Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may
contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which
could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines:
May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character
or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May
contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
14+ (Viewer 14 and over): Programming contains themes or contents
which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by
pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense
scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues
in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of
nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
PG (Parental Guidance): Programming intended for a general
audience but which may not be suitable for younger children (under the
age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for
unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines:
Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate;
may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content
Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive
language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
G (General Audience): Programming considered acceptable for all
ages groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is
understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence
Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or
emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger
child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss
over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be
some inoffensive slang, no rofanity and no nudity.
08+ (Children 8 and older): Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to
imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic
depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines:
There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
O (Children): Programming intended for children under age of 8.
Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could
threaten children's sense of security and well being. There will be no
realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be
infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic
or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no
offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
18+ (Adult): Programming is for adults only. This program contains
sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. Warranty card.
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