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Setting the ratings limits for TV programs
To set the maximum viewable TV program rating for the TV programs, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
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Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears.
2
The FAMILY profile is highlighted.
Press the SELECT button to display the FAMILY profile menu. The FAMILY profile menu appears.
3
Highlight the Rating Limit menu item, then press the SELECT button. The Rating Limit menu
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appears.
Highlight the TV menu item, then press the SELECT button. The TV menu appears.
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Highlight the rating option you wish to set, then press the
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SELECT button. The screen you selected appears.
Use the arrow and SELECT buttons on your remote control to select the buttons, ratings, or the
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specific types of content you wish to block your family from viewing. Programs containing
blocked content or that are rated at or above the level you select will be blocked when your
system is locked. (See Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV
When you have finished setting the ratings on one screen, select the on-screen Back button.
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You return to the TV menu. From there you can select the next rating type and continue to set
the ratings as described in step 7.
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Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Entire Audience rating
screen:
TV-G:
General audience. Although not specifically designed for children, most parents
would find this program suitable for all ages.
TV-PG:
Parental guidance suggested. This program may not be suitable for younger
children.
TV-14:
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain material parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
TV-MA:
Mature audience only. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults,
and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age.
D:
Suggestive dialog.
L:
Coarse language.
S:
Intense sexual situations.
V:
Violence.
Here are descriptions of the ratings and abbreviations used on the Children rating screen:
TV-Y:
All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.
TV-Y7:
Directed to older children. This program is designed to be viewed by children age 7
and above.
TV-Y7-FV: Similar to TV-Y7, but may include strong fantasy violence (such as fighting by
animated characters).
The TV Rating of None screen allows you to allow or block programs that are unrated or
have a rating of "None."
Setting ratings limits for movies
To set the maximum viewable rating for movies, follow these steps:
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
1
Highlight the PROFILES menu item, then press the SELECT button. The PROFILES menu appears.
2
The Family profile is highlighted.
Press the SELECT button to display the Family profile menu. The Family profile menu appears.
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