Toshiba 42SL417U, 46SL417U manual Downloading an additional rating system, Rating system

Chapter 6: Basic features

Downloading an additional rating system

In the future, an additional rating system may become available for use in selectively blocking TV programs and movies.

Note: The currently tuned station must be receiving a digital signal before an additional rating system can be downloaded.

1 > Settings > PREFERENCES > Parental Control and Locks > OK .

2Enter your 4-digit PIN code. The Parental Control and Locks screen appears.

3Press B or b to highlight Enable Rating Blocking.

4Press C or c to select On.

5Press b to select Edit Rating Limits. Press OK . The

Edit Rating Limits screen appears.

6Select Alt RS. Press OK . The Edit Alternate Ratings screen appears.

Note:

•The Alt RS button is only available if an additional rating system is currently available.

•The download may take several minutes.

•The information displayed on the Alternate Ratings screen depends on the configuration of the additional rating system available at the time of download.

7Press B, b, C, or c.

8Press OK to select the desired level of blocking. A box with an “5” indicates the rating that will be blocked.

Note:

•You can only download the additional rating system once. You cannot download updates if they become available.

•The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.

•The additional rating system is an evolving technology; therefore, availability, content, and format may vary.

Rating system

Independent rating system for broadcasters

Ratings	Description and Content themes
	Mature Audience Only (This program is
	specifically designed to be viewed by
TV-MA	adults and therefore may be unsuitable for
	children under 17.)
	L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit
	sexual activity V) Graphic violence
	Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program
	contains some material that many parents
TV-14	would find unsuitable for children under
	14 years of age.)
	D) Intensely suggestive dialogue L)
	Strong, coarse language S) Intense sexual
	situations V) Intense violence
	Parental Guidance Suggested (This
	program contains material parents may
TV-PG	find unsuitable for younger children.)
	D) Some suggestive dialogue L)
	Infrequent coarse language S) Some
	sexual situations V) Moderate violence
TV-G	General Audience (Most parents would
	find this program suitable for all ages.)
	Directed to Older Children (This program
TV-Y7,	is designed for children age 7 and above.
	Note: Programs in which fantasy violence
TV-Y7FV	may be more intense or more combative
	than other programs in this category are
	designated TV-Y7FV.)
TV-Y	All Children (This program is designed to
	be appropriate for all children.)
Independent rating system for movies
Ratings	Description and Content themes
X	X-rated (For adults only)
NC-17	Not intended for anyone 17 and under
R	Restricted (Under 17 requires
	accompanying parent or adult)
PG-13	Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material
	may be inappropriate for children under 13)
PG	Parental Guidance Suggested (Some
	material may not be suitable for children)
G	General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)

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