09 Tuner Setup
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Canadian rating systems
In Canada you can choose the Canadian English ratings or the
Canadian French ratings. These ratings are based on the
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) policy.

Canadian English ratings

Rating Description
EExempt: Includes news, sports, documenta-
ries and other information programming; talk
shows, music videos, and variety
programming.
CChildren: Intended for younger children
under the age of 8 years. Pays careful
attention to themes that could threaten their
sense of security and well-being.
C8+ Children over 8 years old: Contains no
portrayal of violence as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict;
nor encourage children to imitate dangerous
acts which they may see on the screen.
GGeneral: Considered acceptable for all age
groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire
family, contains very little violence, physical,
verbal or emotional.
Age-Base PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a general
audience, but may not be suitable for
younger children (under the age of 8)
because it could contain controversial
themes or issues.
14+ Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where
violence is one of the dominant elements of
the storyline, but it must be integral to the
development of plot or character. Language
usage could be profane and nudity present
within the context of the theme.
18+ Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and
older and might contain depictions of
violence, which while related to the develop-
ment of plot, character or themes, are
intended for adult viewing. Could contain
graphic language and portrayals of sex and
nudity.

Canadian French ratings

Rating Description
EExempt programming.
GGeneral: All ages and children, contains
minimal direct violence, but may be
integrated into the plot in a humorous or
unrealistic manner.
8ans+ General but inadvisable for young children:
May be viewed by a wide public audience,
but could contain scenes disturbing to
children under eight who cannot distinguish
between imaginary and real situations.
Recommended for viewing with parent.
Age-Base
13ans+ Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of
frequent violent scenes and therefore
recommended for viewing with parent.
16ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent
violent scenes and intense violence.
18ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could
contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence.
Setting Canadian English ratings
1Press HOME MENU.
2Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3Select “Parental Control”. ( / then ENTER)
4Select “Canadian English Ratings”. ( / then ENTER)
5Select the desired rating and change the setting. ( /
then ENTER)
Parental Control
Canadian English Ratings
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C8+
Exit
Home Menu
•The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit
password using buttons 0 – 9.
•Each time you press ENTER, the setting is switched.
•A lock icon appears beside the blocked rating.
•All the ratings have been unblocked before shipment.
6Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.