Watching Channels - Philips 8729 Series User Manual

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2 - Press OK to open the current channel list.
3 - Press  OPTIONS.
4 - Select Select Channel List and press OK.
5 - Select Filter Antenna Channels or Filter Cable
Channels according to the list you want to filter, and
press OK.
6 - In the Options menu, select the filter you want and
press OK to activate. The name of the filter appears as
part of the channel list name on top of the channel list.
7 - Press  (left) to go back one step or press  to close
the menu.

6.4. Watching channels

Tune to a Channel
To start watching TV channels, press . The TV tunes to
the channel you last watched.
Switch Channels
To switch channels, press   or  .
If you know the channel number, type in the number
with the number keys. Press OK after you entered the
number to switch immediately.
If the information is available from the Internet, the TV
shows the current programme name and details
followed by the next programme name and details.
Previous channel
To switch back to the previously tuned channel,
press  Back.
You can also tune to channels from a Channel List.
Lock a Channel
Lock and Unlock a Channel
To prevent children from watching a channel, you can
lock a channel. To watch a locked channel, you must
enter the 4 digit Child Lock PIN code first. You cannot
lock programmes from connected devices.
To lock a channel:
1 - Press .
2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary change
the channel list.
3 - Select the channel you want to lock.
4 - Press  OPTIONS and select Lock Channel and
press OK.
5 - Enter your 4 digit PIN code if the TV asks for it. A
locked channel is marked with a  (lock).
6 - Press  (left) to go back one step or press  Back to
close the menu.
To unlock a channel:
1 - Press .
2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary change
the channel list.
3 - Select the channel you want to unlock.
4 - Press  OPTIONS and select Unlock Channel and
press OK.
5 - Enter your 4 digit PIN code if the TV asks for it.
6 - Press  (left) to go back one step or press  Back to
close the menu.
If you lock or unlock channels in a channel list, you only
have to enter the PIN code just once until you close the
channel list.
For more information, in Help, press the colour
key
Keywords and look up Child Lock for more
information.
Parental Rating
To prevent children from watching a programme not
suitable for their age, you can set an age rating.
Digital channels can have their programmes age rated.
When the age rating of a programme is equal to or
higher than the age you have set as age rating for your
child, the programme will be locked. To watch a locked
programme, you must enter the Parental Rating (only
available for certain countries) code first.
To set an age rating:
1 - Select  Settings > System > Child Lock > Parental
Rating and press OK.
2 - Enter a 4-digit Child lock code. If you did not set a
code yet, select Set Code in Child Lock. Enter a 4-digit
Child lock code and confirm. Now you can set an age
rating.
3 - Back in Parental Rating, select the age and press OK.
4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the
menu.
To switch off the parental age rating, select None.
However, in some countries you must set an age rating.
For some broadcasters/operators, the TV only locks
programmes with a higher rating. The parental age
rating is set for all channels.
Channel Options
Open Options
While watching a channel, you can set some options.
Depending on the type of channel you are watching
(analogue or digital) or depending on the TV settings
you made, some options are available. For example, the
Screen off option is only available for radio channels. It is
suggested to turn off the TV screen for saving energy
and protecting the screen.
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