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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features
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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):
Press and highlight the Locks menu icon.
Press
T to display the PIN code entering screen.
Enter your four-digit PIN code and press .
Press T to highlight Enable Rating Blocking.
Press X and T to select On, and press .
Press T to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press . The
Edit Rating Limits screen appears.
Highlight Alt RS and press . 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.
Press STW X and then press to select the level of
blocking you prefer. A box with an “ ” is a rating that
will be blocked.
When you are finished selecting the ratings you want to
block, highlight Done and press
.
In the Edit Rating Limits screen, highlight Done and press
.
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.
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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)
Note:
If you place an “ ” 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
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.
TV - PG L V NONE
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