Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features
Independent rating system for broadcasters
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D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse | ||
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program suitable for all ages.) | ||
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which fantasy violence may be more intense or more | ||
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R | Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent | |
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PG | Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may | |
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GGeneral Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
Note:
•If you place an “5” in the box next to “ ‘None’ Rated,” programs rated “None” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any rating information will not be blocked.
•To display the rating of the program you are watching, press Eon the remote control. If it is rated “None,” the word “NONE” appears in the RECALL screen (as shown below right). If rating information is not provided, no rating will appear in the RECALL screen.
Blocking channels
With the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels unless you unlock them.
To block channels:
1 Press Yand highlight the Locks menu icon.
2 Press b to display the PIN code entering screen.
3 Enter your
4 Press bto highlight Channels Block and then press T. A list of the channels available for that input will be displayed along with the call letters for each channel, if available.
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5 Press Bb to highlight the channel you want to block and press T, which puts an “5” in the box next to that channel.
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6 Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to block. 7 Highlight Done and press T.
To unblock individual channels:
In step 5 above, press Bb to highlight the channel you want to unblock, press Tto remove the “5” from the box, highlight Done and press T.
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