Using Parental Controls To Block Programming - Optimum DVR Plus Reference Manual

Automatically Erase Your Oldest Recordings
Turning Auto Erase on will automatically erase your
oldest recordings one by one until there is enough
space to record your new programs.
Note: Any recordings that have a Save Time of
"Until I Erase" will not be automatically erased.
1. Press DVR , and press
Preferences screen.
2. Choose Turn ON Auto Erase.
3. Press SEL .
Erase a Single Title
1. Press DVR to see your recordings.
2. Using the directional keys (
3. Press SEL for Options/Play. Using the directional keys (
Erase and press SEL

Using Parental Controls To Block Programming

If you already set up Parental Controls (Block PIN) on a digital cable box, then the
current settings will automatically block programs recorded with DVR Plus from being
viewed unless a Block PIN is entered.
Setting Up Your Block PIN
Note: You must set up a Block PIN for each digital cable box in your household. If you
have already set up a PIN for each box, you will need to enter that PIN to change
these settings.
1. Press SETTINGS twice.
2. At the General Settings menu, press Move Up
to highlight "Block: PIN," then press SEL
3. Press Move Up or Move Down
SEL .
4. Enter a new PIN.
5. Re-enter new PIN for confirmation.
6. Press Exit to return to watching TV.
Once your Block PIN has been created, you will be able to block
programming by rating and title.
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to display the
B
), highlight the title you want to erase.
. Press to erase or to cancel.
A
or Move Down
.
to highlight "Enable," then press
Block Shows with Certain Ratings
Note: Follow procedures on all digital cable boxes in your household. Block by
rating is your best protection against unauthorized viewing of content you deem
unsuitable for other household members. For additional parental control features,
visit optimum.net/parentalcontrol.
1. Press SETTINGS
2. At the General Settings menu, press Move Up
highlight "Block: Rating," then press SEL
3. Press Move Up
block, then press SEL
4. Repeat step 3 above for ALL ratings that you wish to be blocked.
5. Parental Blocks do not take effect until you turn on the Parental Control
feature using the Quick Settings menu. To turn on Parental Control,
press SETTINGS
Down
), highlight
Enter your PIN. This will activate the Parental Control on the channels
you have selected previously.
Block Shows with Certain Titles
1. Press SETTINGS
2. At the General Settings menu, press Move Up
to highlight "Block: Titles," then press SEL
3. Select "Displayed" to show when there is a blocked title, or "Hidden" to hide
all programs with blocked titles.
Block by Individual Program
1. Press DVR
or Move Down
2. Press SEL
3. Press Move Up
then press SEL
twice.
.
or Move Down to highlight the rating you wish to
.
on your remote. Press Move Up
to highlight "Turn ON Parental Control" and press SEL
twice.
.
and then press Move Up
to choose a program.
to display your choice.
or Move Down ,
to block your program.
or Move Down to
or Move
.
or Move Down
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