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Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of movie and television program in Canada that you feel might be inappropriate in its content.

1. Use the CURSOR PAD , or CHANNEL UP/ DOWN buttons to select the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you want to block.

2.Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) that you have selected. Once rating is selected, for example C8+, all movies and television programs rated C8+ and higher (G, PG, 14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically.

3.Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to return to the previous menu.

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C

Programming intended for children under age 8 - Violence Guidelines; Careful attention is

 

paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of security and well-being. There will

 

be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent

 

and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other

 

Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

C8+

Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on

 

their own - Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable,

 

or only way to resolve conflict; or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they

 

may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of

 

low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There

 

will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

G

General Audience - Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or

 

verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will

 

not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent

 

acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and

 

no nudity.

PG

Parental Guidance - Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be

 

suitable for younger children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for

 

unsupervised viewing by children ages 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict

 

and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or

 

supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or

 

mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.

14+

Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the

 

age of 14 - Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by

 

pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence.

 

Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content

 

Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent

 

use of profanity.

18+

Adult - Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot,

 

character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain

 

graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

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Hitachi 42HDS69, 55HDS69 important safety instructions Canadian Ratings English Table

42HDS69, 55HDS69 specifications

The Hitachi 55HDS69 and 42HDS69 are part of Hitachi's advanced line of plasma televisions known for their exceptional picture quality and innovative technologies. Designed to deliver an immersive viewing experience, these models cater to the needs of both casual viewers and serious home theater enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the 55HDS69 and 42HDS69 is their impressive display technology. Both models utilize plasma screens, which are celebrated for their ability to produce deep blacks and rich colors. This characteristic results from the plasma technology's capacity to control each pixel individually, providing a superior contrast ratio compared to traditional LCD displays. The 55-inch and 42-inch sizes make these models suitable for a variety of room sizes, ensuring they fit into any home entertainment setup.

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