Using Advanced Features
9 Repeat step 8 for other extenders.
All programs that match the ratings you select and higher, except for the extenders that were canceled, will be blocked.
10 Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
To block programs or movies broadcast without a ratingUnrated option allows you to block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating.
The unrated option is available only when you have selected U.S.A. as your country/region.
1Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting a Custom Rating” on page 44.
2Press V/v to select “Unrated,” then press 
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3Press V/v to select “Block,” then press 
.
Option | Description |
Allow | Allows programs and movies that are |
| broadcast without a rating. |
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Block | Blocks all programs and movies that are |
| broadcast without a rating. |
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4Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
Note
If you choose to block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country/region, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs, and weather.
What the Ratings Mean
Ratings in the U.S.A.Sony’s predetermined ratingsThese are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows:
Option | Description |
Child | Suitable for children under the |
| age of 7. |
| Viewable U.S. movie ratings: |
| G, NR, and N/A |
| Viewable U.S. TV ratings: |
| |
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Youth | Suitable for children aged 7 |
| and older. |
| Viewable U.S. movie ratings: |
| G, PG, NR, and N/A |
| Viewable U.S. TV ratings: |
| |
| and |
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Y.Adult (Young Adult) | Suitable for children aged 13 |
| and older. |
| Viewable U.S. movie ratings: |
| G, PG, |
| Viewable U.S. TV ratings: |
| |
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For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult) ratings, see the following custom rating options.
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