
Using Advanced Features
All of the extenders included in the selected ratings will be blocked. If you want to allow any of them to be viewed, go to step 8. Otherwise, go to step 10.
8 Press B/b to select the extender to be viewed,
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To relock the canceled extender, select .
The indication appears to show that the programs that match the extender will be blocked again.
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 rating
The unrated 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 .
3Press V/v to select “Block,” then press .
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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 ratings
These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows for viewing of certain programs, as follows:
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Child | Suitable for children under the |
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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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