Toshiba 40SL500U Owners Manual - Page 44

Chapter 6: Basic features Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies An additional rating system may be 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 PREFERENCES menu, highlight Parental Control and Locks and press . OK 2 Enter your four-digit PIN code. Parental Control and Locks window is displayed. 3 Press B or b to highlight Enable Rating Blocking. 4 Press C or c to select On. 5 Press b to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press OK . The Edit Rating Limits screen appears. 6 Highlight Alt RS and press OK . 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 or c and then press OK to select the level of blocking you prefer. A box with an "5" is a rating that will be blocked. 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. 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 dialogue 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 dialogue 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) 44 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine