USING THE PROFILES
BLOCKING AGE-BASED RATINGS
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified
To block programs with higher ratings:
1.First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.
2.Highlight the rating status button that corresponds with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating status button corresponding to
3.Press OK to change the button from View to Block. The status for this and all higher ratings automatically change to Block (and B).
Changing the
4. Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the menu.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block
1.Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.
2.Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating status button, such as
3.Press OK to change the status to View. Your child would then be able to watch all programs with a
Note that the content theme buttons corresponding to
When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
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Cautioned | ||
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Parental | ||
Guidance | ||
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| General | |
Audience | ||
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Directed to | ||
Children 7 | ||
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| Years and Older | |
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