DirecTV D10-200 Setting the ratings limits for TV programs, Setting ratings limits for movies

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Setting the ratings limits for TV programs

To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs, follow these steps:

1 Press the MENU button on your remote control.

Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears.

2 The FAMILY profile is highlighted.

3 Press the SELECT button to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears.

Highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Rating Limit menu

4 appears.

5 Highlight the TV menu item, then press the SELECT button. The TV menu appears.

Highlight the rating option you wish to set, then press the

6 SELECT button. The screen you selected appears.

Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the buttons, ratings, or the

7 specific types of content you wish to block your family from viewing. Programs containing blocked content or that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV® System later in this chapter.)

When you have finished setting the ratings on one screen, select the on-screen Back button.

8 You return to the TV menu. From there you can select the next rating type and continue to set the ratings as described in step 7.

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Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating screen:

TV-G: General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.

TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger children.

TV-14: Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain material parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

TV-MA: Mature audience only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults, and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age.

D:Suggestive dialog.

L:Coarse language.

S:Intense sexual situations.

V:Violence.

Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen:

TV-Y:

All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.

TV-Y7:

Directed to older children. This program is designed to be viewed by children age 7

 

and above.

TV-Y7-FV: Similar to TV-Y7, but may include strong fantasy violence (such as fighting by animated characters).

The TV Rating of None screen allows you to allow or block programs that are unrated or have a rating of “None.”

Setting ratings limits for movies

To set the maximum viewable rating for movies, follow these steps:

1 Press the MENU button on your remote control.

Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears.

2 The Family profile is highlighted.

3 Press the SELECT button to display the Family profile menu. The Family profile menu appears.

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Contents D10-200 Important Safety Information Owners Record Limited 90 Day Warranty FCC Information Directv Protection Plan Getting started Front panel controls and lights Box contentsGetting started Installing the batteries in the remote control Back of the Directv ReceiverBefore making connections Setting up and connectingInserting the Access Card Jacks and cables Antenna terminals cable not includedTo watch Directv programming Connecting your Directv ReceiverConnection option a Connection option B Connection option C Connection option D Connection option E Sections that follow detail each of these procedures Turning on the Directv Receiver for the first timeMemorizing Channels Acquiring the correct dish pointing anglesChecking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish typeTo check your satellite signal strength, follow these steps To manually set the dish typeTo start the System Test, follow these steps Using Auto Detection to set the dish typeTesting the Directv Receiver To start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Testing the Signal StrengthActivating your Directv account Upgrades Watching TV Remote control overviewSee Programming the remote control Getting information on the TV program you are watching Adjusting the volumeChanging channels Finding out what’s on the Guide Program Detail ScreenProgram Detail Screen actions To view the Program Detail ScreenUsing the Guide To display or clear the GuideTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide Searching for programsSearching by Credits, Title, or Text Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Pay per view programsSearching by Category Identifying pay per view programsTo order a pay per view program Ordering pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Future Purchase list Program reminders Scheduling program remindersReviewing and modifying reminders You can set to help you manage your TV viewingUser profiles User profile basicsEditing user profile names There are five user profiles you can chooseSetting ratings limits Editing channel listsSetting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for moviesAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting the current user profile Setting a pay per view spending limitSetting the screen color and translucency Settings, preferences, and upgrades Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemReading your mail To lock or unlock the system, follow these stepsSetting system preferences Setting the screen format for widescreen broadcastsSetting the default screen color and translucency To set the Screen Format preference, follow these stepsReviewing and controlling Caller ID Setting the Default Audio preferenceTurning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing your Caller ID list Setting the Local Time optionsIdentifying callers Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgradesProgramming the remote control Programming the remote controlProgramming your remote control TV Setup TV Power, VOL and MuteOperating a device with the programmed remote control Volume LockGlobal Volume Unlock Factory DefaultCode lists DirecTV Satellite ReceiversTelevision ReceiversVCR LXIDigital Video Disc DVD STSAppendix Troubleshooting and specifications TroubleshootingSpecifications
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