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Rev: Sept 22, 2008
Setting up passwords:
The converter box has a user password so that
only the user/parent can change the list of
viewable channels and the parental control
settings. The default password is 6666 (Models
1010-1020) or 0000 (Models 1020A-1080).
To change the default password, follow the
onscreen instructions of entering your old
password (6666 or 0000, unless you have
changed it), enter new password, confirm new
password.
Parental control:
This setting allows you to control what is permitted
to be viewed on your converter box by taking ad-
vantage of one of two systems used in digital TV.
Motion Picture (MPAA) ratings:
G
(General Audiences. All Ages Admitted).
PG
(Parental Guidance Suggested).
PG-13
(Parents Strongly Cautioned).
R
(Restricted, Under 17 Requires Adult Guardian).
NC-17
(No one 17 and under allowed).
TV Rating system (EIA766) ratings:
TV-Y
(all children).
TV-Y7
(directed at older children).
TV-G
(general audiences).
TV-PG
(parental guidance suggested).
TV-14
(parents strongly cautioned).
TV-MA
(mature audiences only).
Content ratings:
FV
(Fantasy Violence).
V
(moderate Violence).
S
(mild Sexual situations).
L
(mild coarse Language).
D
(mature themes suggestive Dialogue).
To select the level of parental control required,
select this option. You will be prompted to enter
your password. Once in the parental control
menu, select “US Ratings”. This will provide a
ratings menu where you can specify the type of
programming which is restricted.
Closed captions:
If you would like closed captions, broadcast with
the programs, to be displayed, then this selection
enables you to specify the color and style of these
closed captions. Press the “CAPTION” button on
the RCU to display the menu.
If you select “closed captions” in the main menu,
you have the option to set the styling of the
closed.
