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GLOSSARY
Blacked Out Program A program that cannot be watched in specific locations
(for example, a sports event).
Changing Channels While watching a program, selecting channels using the
remote control Up or Down arrow button or the number pad
buttons or the receiver front panel Up or Down arrow button.
Critique The critique information supplied in some program
information uses a four star. (* = lowest) to (**** = highest)
rating system. The “+” symbol is one-half star.
Note: The critique information is supplied by the program
provider, not the receiver manufacturer.
Event See Program.
IR (Infra-Red) The remote control uses infra-red light to transmit signals to
the receiver.
Program A TV show, movie, or pay per view program.
Program, Pay Per View A program that you pay a fee to watch once.
Program Guide An on-screen guide to the programs that are currently being
shown, and the programs that will be shown for an extended
time beyond the present. You can select current programs, and
purchase pay per view events using the Program
Guide.
Rating Codes The following codes have been assigned to programs to
indicate content and suggested audience.
8+ (PG): Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not
be suitable for children under the age of 8.
14+(PG): Not recommended for children under 14. Subject
matter warnings. Parental discretion is strongly advised as
some material may not be suitable for unsupervised viewing
by children.
18+(R): Programming which could contain elements that
would make it unsuitable for viewers under the age of 18.
NC17: Programming which could contain content elements
that would make it unsuitable for viewers under the age of 17.
NR/AO: Not rated/Adult only. Due to explicit content this
programming is intended for adult viewing only.
Language: Adult language
Violence: Graphic Violence
Sexual Content: Sexual scenes
Nudity: Nude scenes
UHF Ultra-high frequency. Some remote controls use UHF to
control receivers. UHF signals can travel longer distances than
infra-red signals, and can penetrate objects, making it possible
to control the equipment from other rooms in the building.
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