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About parental controls for My TV
Media C enter allows you to set limits to the rating level that you and your family can view for TV, DVDs, and movies. The first time you
use the parental control button in Settings, you must set a 4-digit code before proceeding. When attempting to play Recorded TV that
exceeds the allowable rating limit, you must enter a 4-digit code to unblock the show.
Parental controls use two different ratings systems. Movie and DVD ratings are in accordance with the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) scale, while TV shows are rated according to the TV rating system. To support show blocking, a V-chip decoder must be
installed. C heck with your computer manufacturer to make sure that the parental controls feature is supported.
Media C enter allows you to block shows by using the ratings decoder from the TV broadcast signal. However, the rating information that
you view in the Guide is downloaded from the Internet and displayed for informational purposes. In rare cases, the Guide rating might
not match the rating information received over the TV broadcast signal.
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