RELATED INFORMATION •  Parental Control FAQs

Take Charge!

Parental Controls allow you to block programs by channel, rating, or time of day.

• How to Lock and Unlock by Title
• How to Unlock by Channel
• Understanding TV Ratings

First you must select and lock the channels, ratings, or time of day. Second, you must turn Parental Control on for the entire system

Lock and Unlock by Title
The Lock by Title function prevents NC-17 and Adult programming from displaying on the channel banner or in the on-screen guide. This function will restrict program viewing.

1. Press to open the Settings Menu.
2. Press or to highlight Parental Control and press .
3. Enter your 4 digit PIN.
4. Press or to highlight Lock Titles and press .
5. Press or to highlight Yes or No and press .

Unlock by Channel

1. While browsing the Program Guide, press on the channel you want to watch.
2. If channel is locked, the following message will appear:  Viewing is blocked due to Parental Control .
3. Press
4. Press or to highlight Unlock This Channel Only.
5. Press and enter your PIN.
6. A confirmation screen will appear stating that the Lock is disabled for the channel. The lock remains in effect until one of the three following conditions are met: 1) you turn the cable box off and back on, 2) five hours have elapsed, 3) you manually lock the channel from the Settings Menu.

 

Understanding TV Ratings

All Children

This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2 to 6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

Directed to Older Children

This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore, parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very young children.

Directed to Older Children - Fantasy Violence

This rating applies to those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category. Such programs are designated TV-Y7-FV.

General Audience

Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

Parental Guidance Suggested

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call for parental guidance and/or the program contains one or more of the following: moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

Parents Strongly Cautioned

This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

Mature Audience Only

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).