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TV Parental Guidelines
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TV Parental Guidelines
First, set up a personal identification number (PIN) and enable the
Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.
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-All: Lock all TV ratings. / FV: Fantasy violence / V: Violence / S: Sexual situation
/ L: Adult Language / D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog
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MPAA Rating
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• G: General audience (no restrictions). |
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• NR: Not rated.
NWhile a particular category is selected, press the ENTERE button to activate it.
The “ \ ” symbol will be displayed. Press the ENTERE button to block or unblock the category.
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Canadian English
You can block TV programs depending on their Canadian English rating.
• C: Programming intended for children under age 8.
• C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
• G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
• PG: Parental Guidance.
• 14+: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
• 18+: Adult programming.
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For example, if you block G category, then PG, 14+ and 18+ will automatically be blocked also.
Canadian French
You can block TV programs depending on their French Canadian rating.
•G: General
•8 ans+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
•13 ans+: Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
•16 ans+: Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16.
•18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults.
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For example, if you block 8 ans+ category, then 13 ans+, 16 ans+ and 18 ans+ will automatically be blocked also.
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