Using the Settings

Selecting Custom Rating Options

zTo ensure maximum blocking capability, the age-based ratings should be blocked.

zIf you select Block, be aware that the following programs may be blocked: news, sports, weather, emergency broadcasts, political programs, public service announcements, and religious programs.

US custom rating options

If you selected U.S.A. as the country of residence on page 75, the Custom Rating setting includes the following options. (If you selected Canada, see page 77.)

Option

Description

Movie Rating

G

All children and general audiences.

 

 

 

 

PG

Parental guidance suggested.

 

 

 

 

PG-13

Parental guidance for children under 13.

 

 

 

 

R

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested

 

 

for children under 17.

 

 

 

 

NC-17

No one 17 and under.

 

and X

 

 

 

TV Rating

Age-Based Options

Block programs

 

 

TV-Y

All children.

by their rating,

 

 

TV-Y7

Directed to children age 7 and older.

content or both

 

 

TV-G

General audience.

 

 

 

 

 

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested.

 

 

 

 

TV-14

Parents strongly cautioned.

 

 

 

 

TV-MA

Mature audience only.

 

 

 

Content-Based Options

 

 

 

 

FV

Fantasy violence.

 

 

 

 

D

Suggestive dialog.

 

 

 

 

L

Strong language.

 

 

 

 

S

Sexual situations.

 

 

 

 

V

Violence.

 

 

 

Unrated

Allow

Allows programs and movies that are broadcast

Block programs

 

without a rating.

or movies that are

Block

Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast

broadcast without

 

without a rating.

arating

The content ratings will increase depending on the level of the age- based rating. For example, a program with a TV-PG V (Violence) rating may contain moderate violence, while a TV-14 V (Violence) rating may contain more intense violence.

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Sony KDF-E50A10, KDF-E42A10 operating instructions Selecting Custom Rating Options, US custom rating options

KDF-E42A10, KDF-E50A10 specifications

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The KDF-E50A10 features a 50-inch display, while the KDF-E42A10 comes with a slightly smaller 42-inch screen. Both models utilize Sony's advanced SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) technology, which provides vibrant colors, high contrast ratios, and deep blacks. This technology is a key differentiator, setting them apart from traditional LCD and plasma televisions.

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