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Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features

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Press MENU to exit.

Tip

When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1.First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch (see chart of age-based ratings on next page).

2.Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.

3.Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen.

4.Press the right arrow button to move the up/down arrows to the Status field.

5. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the

rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B).

6.Press MENU on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished. Make sure parental controls are locked.

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