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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features
Downloading an additional rating system
for blocking TV programs and movies
In the future, an additional rating system may become
available for use in selectively blocking programs.
Note:
The currently tuned station must be receiving a digital
signal before an additional rating system can be downloaded.
To download the additional rating system
(if available):
1
From the
Locks
menu, press
b
to display the PIN code
entering screen.
2
Enter your four-digit PIN code and press
T
.
3
Press
b
to highlight
Enable Rating Blocking
.
4
Press
c
and
b
to select
On
, and press
T
.
5
Press
b
to highlight
Edit Rating Limits
and press
T
.
The
Edit Rating Limits
screen appears.
6
Highlight
Alt RS
and press
T
. The
Edit Alternate
Ratings
screen will appear.
Note:
•
The
Alt RS
button will only be available if an additional
rating system is currently available.
•
It may take several minutes for the TV to download the
additional rating system.
•
The information displayed in the
Alternate Ratings
screen will depend on the configuration of the
additional rating system available at the time of
download.
7
Press
B
b
C
c
and then press
T
to select the level of
blocking you prefer. A box with an “
5
” is a rating that will
be blocked.
8
When you are finished selecting the ratings you want to
block, highlight
Done
and press
T
.
9
In the
Edit Rating Limits
screen, highlight
Done
and
press
T
.
Note:
•
The additional rating system can only be downloaded one
time. You will not be able to download any updates to the
rating system should such updates become available.
•
The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or
controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an
additional rating system determined or controlled by
Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional
rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled
by the TV or Toshiba.
•
The additional rating system is an evolving technology;
therefore, availability, content, and format may vary.
Note:
•
If you place an “
5
” in the box next to “
‘None’ Rated
,”
programs rated “
None
” will be blocked; however, programs
that do not provide any rating information will not be
blocked.
•
To display the rating of the program you are watching, press
E
on the remote control. If it is rated “None,” the word
“
NONE
” appears in the
RECALL
screen (as shown below
right). If rating information is not provided, no rating will
appear in the
RECALL
screen.
Independent rating system for broadcasters
Ratings
Description and Content themes
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically
designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may
be unsuitable for children under 17.)
L)
Crude or indecent language
S)
Explicit sexual
activity
V)
Graphic violence
TV-14
Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains
some material that many parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.)
D)
Intensely suggestive dialog
L)
Strong, coarse
language
S)
Intense sexual situations
V)
Intense
violence
TV-PG
Parental Guidance Suggested (This program
contains material parents may find unsuitable for
younger children.)
D)
Some suggestive dialog
L)
Infrequent coarse
language
S)
Some sexual situations
V)
Moderate
violence
TV-G
General Audience (Most parents would find this
program suitable for all ages.)
TV-Y7,
TV-Y7FV
Directed to Older Children (This program is designed
for children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in
which fantasy violence may be more intense or more
combative than other programs in this category are
designated TV-Y7FV.)
TV-Y
All Children (This program is designed to be
appropriate for all children.)
Independent rating system for movies
Ratings
Description and Content themes
X
X-rated (For adults only)
NC-17
Not intended for anyone 17 and under
R
Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent
or adult)
PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be
inappropriate for children under 13)
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may
not be suitable for children)
G
General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
TV - PG L V
NONE
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