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welcome to Passport Guide
Introducing the interactive program guide from Rovi and your cable system. Passport Guide is intuitive with easy to use features that unlock
a world of greater choice, convenience and control as you watch television.
With Digital Cable, you have more programming choices than ever before. And with Passport Guide, you can effortlessly find the television you
want to see. Passport Guide puts you in control, all at the touch of a button.
This User Manual is designed with you in mind. It has easy-to-follow color coding to help you quickly find what you’re looking for, along with
screen examples you’ll see while using the guide.
Get started with some of Passport Guide’s key features on the next page.
key features
With Passport Guide, you’ll be able to discover more of the programming you want to see. You’ll spend
more time enjoying your favorite shows and everything digital cable has to offer.
Get started by pressing GUIDE on your remote to
view 90 minutes of program listings at the touch of a
button. The Time Grid lets you easily find at-aglance program information.
Passport Guide allows you to set timers for the
programs you don’t want to miss. Timers remind
you and the set top that your program is about to
begin. So you never miss a show you are looking
forward to enjoy!
Want to find more programs by Title, Theme,
Keyword or Channel List? Now you can Search
smarter and quickly find just what you want to
watch. Just press GUIDE twice to begin.
See guide, page 5
See reminder timers, page 9
See find shows, page 10
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On Demand offers extensive program libraries
at the touch of a button. Find shows, movies
and the best programs on digital cable without
leaving the comfort of your couch.
Set favorites, timers, purchasing and parental
control PINs and more to customize your
guide preferences in Settings.
Easy-to-use Parental Control let you block
programs by rating, by content, by time and
more, to put you in control of the shows your
family watches.
See on demand, page 19
See settings menu, page 25
See parental control, page 30
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table of contents
overview
basic navigation tips
3
remote control
passport symbols
guide
channel banner
info banner
5
browse banner
time grid
program information
reminder timers
find shows
find shows
theme search
10
title search
title search options
channel lineup view
ppv
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ordering ppv
purchasing options
15
purchasing locks
reviewing ppv purchases
on demand
19
access on demand
on demand icons
movies on demand
purchasing PIN
premiums on demand
free on demand
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parental control PIN setup
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lock channels
30
lock ratings
lock content
lock time
hide adult titles
view locked program
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Remote Control Features
ON DEMAND
basic navigation
and your remote
Direct access to On Demand
PLAYBACK CONTROLS
Control On Demand playback
PAGE UP/DOWN
Scroll to the next or previous
page of listings
• Press buttons on your remote to move the highlight
• Press SELECT/OK to confirm your selection
• Press EXIT to exit the guide
For use with on-screen prompts
ARROWS
SELECT/OK
Your remote control holds the key to navigating the features of Passport Guide.
In this manual, words appearing in ALL CAPS refer to specific buttons on your
remote. To navigate the guide:
A, B and C
Select a highlighted item
GUIDE
Press once for Time Grid, twice to find
shows by Title, Keyword channel or Theme
EXIT
Exit guide
NUMBERS
Enter numbers to directly tune
to channel
SWAP
Swap between two television
tuners with DVR
Press to move highlight
MENU
Press once for Menu
Press twice for General Settings
INFO
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twice for more description and to browse
LAST
Return to the previous screen
or channel
CH +/-
Change channels and access the
Channel Banner
FAV
Tune to your Favorite channels
once you set up Favorites
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actual remote. Basic functions should be the same.
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watching
made easy
The information you need is just a click away. This section tells you how to quickly
find information about programs and schedule reminder timers. It’s time to watch TV in
a whole new way!
guide
guide banners
The Channel Banner displays when you change channels
or press the INFO button. It displays the current time,
channel number, program title, start and end time, rating
and other symbols, such as a H which indicates a favorite
channel.
Guide Banners provide quick programming information and even give you the freedom
to browse other shows without leaving the program you’re watching.
Press INFO twice to access the Info Banner to
display program description. Press PAGE +/- to
view more program description (when applicable).
From the Info Banner press
programs.
$%4to browse
Press4to browse programs by time and $% to
browse other channels. Press SELECT/OK to tune or
set a reminder.
tip: To exit the banners press the EXIT button,
press the INFO button one more time or wait until
the banner disappears.
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time grid
The Time Grid displays a 90-minute view of programming for up to 5 channels at one time.
To see what’s on TV, press GUIDE. The program
currently airing on the selected channel is
highlighted. Instant program info appears in the
upper left portion of the screen. Press INFO
for additional information. Press SELECT/OK
to tune to the channel.
Use$%4, PAGE +/-, and DAY +/- to
navigate the grid and highlight a program.
options
From the guide, highlight a future program
and press SELECT/OK for options. Press
$% to select an event timer or to set a
VCR timer. Press A button to accept or C
button to cancel.
for faster searching
• Use the PAGE +/- to scroll through listings a page at a time
• Press and hold$or% to rapidly move ahead in time or through the channel lineup
• Press the DAY +/- buttons to advance ahead a day at a time
• Press the channel number to quickly advance to that channel
tip: The GUIDE button is your key to quickly navigating the guide:
• Press GUIDE once for the Time Grid
• Press GUIDE twice to Find Shows and search
• Press GUIDE three times to exit and return to watching TV
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guide
program info
It’s easy to find Information about programs, including program title, start and end time, a brief
description, and indicators to identify favorites, reminders and timers.
display program guide information for future days
Press the GUIDE button to display the Time Grid and then press the DAY+ button. The
Program Guide displays program information for the next day at the same time.
You can press the DAY+ button repeatedly to display information for subsequent days.
Press the DAY– button to return to the information for the current day or simply press EXIT and
GUIDE again.
more information about the program
When in the guide, press INFO to view program information.
Press C to return to the previous screen.
tip: Highlight a title and press INFO for
program information from anywhere in
the Guide, Time Grid, Themes, Title
Search results or Channel List results.
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reminder timers
Never miss a program! Use the Guide to set timers to remind you that your favorite program
is about to begin.
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This icon
Indicates
These programs will be erased after the first programs are erased (in about
one to three days).
These programs will be erased last (in about three to seven days; this icon
is displayed only in the program description area of the Recorded Shows
panel).
Marks programs you have specified to be saved until you manually erase
them.
No record icon. Passport Echo displays this icon if the program is a
scheduled recording, but cannot be recorded due to conflicts with other
recording requests. This icon can also appear in the Program Guide and
Scheduled Recordings panel to indicate a cancelled recording request.
the program is broadcast in High Definition (HD) format.
When in the Guide, highlight a program Indicates
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The Channel Banner displays a reminder message
Press SELECT/OK and choose “Set Event
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title.
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tune to the program automatically.
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is displayed
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Guide, or in the Recorded Shows panel when programs are grouped by
title. It functions like a “folder” that contains individual instances of a
series, or individual shows that match a keyword.
The Magnifying Glass icon is displayed next to programs that are
associated with keyword searches in the Recorded Shows, Scheduled
Recordings, and Series Manager panels.
The Message Notification icon is displayed in the Channel Banner to
indicate that a message from your cable company has been received. (For
If you schedule
more information, see "Caller ID" on page 150.)
tip:
and how to resolve.
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guide
To review, modify or clear timers, press Menu twice to
access the Settings Menu. Press the $% buttons
to highlight Timer Review and press SELECT/OK. The
Timer Review will list each timer scheduled.
To change the status of a timer, press the $%
buttons to highlight a timer then press the 4
buttons to select the type of change. Status options
include Resume, Suspend, Clear, Cancel or Reset.
Press C to exit.
more than one Reminder timer for the same time, the guide notifies you of the conflict
smart searching
is here
It’s easy to find shows and quickly search for exactly what you want. Just press
GUIDE twice to find shows. This section tells you everything you need to know to
search by title, theme and channels so you can quickly find the shows you love and
discover new ones.
find shows
find shows by theme
Press GUIDE twice, or from one of the guide views,
press GUIDE to Find Shows and select Themes.
Theme Search lets you find shows by theme, such as Series and Specials,
Movies, Sports, Lifestyle, News and Family.
Press $% to scroll through the list of themes.
Press 4to highlight a title, instant inormation appears in
the upper left corner. Press INFO for more information
about the program. Press $% or PAGE +/- to scroll
through the list of programs. Press SELECT/OK to view
the channel or set a reminder timer.
tip: Looking for HD programs? Select the Advanced TV
theme, then HDTV to view a list of HD programs.
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find shows by title
Press GUIDE twice, or from one of the guide views,
press GUIDE to Find Shows and select Title Search.
Title Search displays a virtual keyboard that lets you search for
specific program titles.
The Title Search screen will default to the program you are
currently watching. Use $%4to begin to spell the
new program title.
The intelligent keyboard will automatically populate with
viable letters so you can enter titles quickly. Highlight
BACK to erase a letter, or NEW to begin a new search.
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title search options
options
Enter letters until the program you are looking for is
displayed. Use4to navigate to the title list results.
When you find your program, press SELECT/OK for
options that can include:
Currently airing programs are marked by a . A
indicates a matching title has a reminder timer
scheduled.
• Set event timer
•
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• View channel now
• Set VCR timer
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channel lineup view
Press GUIDE twice and select Channel Lineup. Channels
are displayed on the left.
Now it’s easy to view listings for your favorite channel.
Use$%arrows to scroll to a particular channel, and
then press4to view a list of programs for today,
tomorrow, or future days.
Press SELECT/OK to select a program. Follow the
on-screen prompts to view the channel, set a reminder
or set a VCR timer.
tip: Use GUIDE to Find Shows anytime.
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the view from your
couch has never
been so good
Movies, sports and special events all at the touch of a button.This section explains how
Pay-Per-View is like a theater, stadium and concert hall all rolled into one.
pay-per-view
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result list, or by direct tuning to a PPV channel.
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recorded.
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Press GUIDE to access the Time Grid and use
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more information. Press SELECT/OK for purchase
options. Purchased programs will display in green.
PPV programs can also appear in search result lists for
Title, Channel or Theme. For example, press GUIDE twice
and select Themes, scroll up or down and highlight Pay
Per View, press SELECT/OK. Arrow right4to review the
list. A dot appears next to shows currently airing. Press
SELECT/OK for purchase options. Highlight your
desired option and press A to accept.
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tip: A confirmation screen will appear after
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you make a purchase and provide a
countdown to the time your program will
Passport Echo Customer Service
Guide
begin.
Press A to review previous purchases.
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purchasing locks
To manage, review and lock PPV purchases, select Purchasing from the Settings menu.
setting purchasing locks
Press MENU twice to access Settings and select
Purchasing.
You will be prompted to set a Purchasing Pin before
you can access the options. Select a unique 4-digit
PIN that will be required before making any purchases.
From Purchasing, you can activate PIN Status or
Change your PIN:
• PIN Status - select PIN Required to activate and
require entering a Purchasing PIN to complete
an order.
• Change PIN – select to change your 4-digit PIN.
tip: If you have set up a Purchasing PIN, you will be prompted to enter
your PIN before completing a PPV or On Demand purchase.
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pay-per-view
reviewing ppv purchases
review purchases
From Settings select Purchasing, then History. Press4to review pending and past purchased PPV
programs. Press SELECT/OK for a list of timers in the Purchase Info column. Press $% buttons
to highlight the purchase, press SELECT/OK to cancel a pending PPV program (if available).
tip: Your unique Purchase PIN controls both PPV and On Demand purchases.
Refer to Settings chapter for more information.
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movie library.
home theater.
catch-up tv.
On Demand is a library of movies, shows and other programs you can watch whenever
you want. It’s like having a movie theater right in your living room. And, your guide
makes it easier than ever to find and enjoy On Demand on your schedule, when
you’re ready to watch TV.
on demand
on demand
With On Demand you can enjoy movies, TV shows, music videos and more right on your television set, on your
schedule. With easy navigation and more control, enjoying the shows you love when you want couldn’t be simpler.
easy access to on demand
• Select the ON DEMAND (VOD) button on the remote
• Enter an On Demand channel number on your remote
• Choose an On Demand channel from the Time Grid
• Access On Demand from the Quick Menu (if available)
Once you’ve accessed the On Demand Menu, use $%to scroll through your
On Demand options and highlight the service you are interested in.
Press SELECT/OK to continue.
On Demand content may be free, available for purchase or part of a
premium subscription.
You may need to make additional selections in the menus as you browse through
all the On Demand choices and categories—everything from free programs to
new release movies and more.
understanding on demand icons
New Title: Appears beside new releases
Last Chance: Appears beside titles that will soon no longer
be available for viewing
Purchased: Appears beside titles that you have purchased
Paid: Replaces price in title description area
Viewed: Appears beside titles in the title list that you have already
viewed (Premium On Demand)
Preview: Appears in the title description area and indicates that
a trailer to view is available
HD: Identifies HD titles
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accessing on demand movies
step 1
step 2
step 3
Access the main On Demand menu from your remote.
You have a variety of choices including free programming,
premiums, and movies. For example, On Demand Movie
titles are organized into Categories, such as New
Releases, HD Movies, Movie Favorites and more.
From Movies On Demand, select a Category, such
as HD Movies, Special Offers, Movie Favorites and
New Releases. You can also see a list of recently
purchased On Demand shows that are still available
to view in My Rentals.
From the New Releases menu, press4 to browse
through a library of genres such as Comedy, Drama,
Family, Just In!, Action Adventure, etc.
You may also be able to access the main On Demand
menu from a channel number designated by your
cable company.
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The list of associated titles will appear. Press$% to
browse the available titles. Instant Info will appear
in the lower right corner of the screen.
step 4
step 5
Once you find the title you like:
Once you press B to buy, press Play
your selection.
• Press INFO for more information
• Press Play
to view a Preview (if available)
• Press B to buy
• Press C to go back to previous screen
purchasing PIN
to start watching
You may be able to control most programs as you would a
DVD using
on the remote. Once purchased,
a program can be viewed until its rental window has
expired. Access recent rentals from My Rentals.
If you have turned on Purchasing PINs, which require a
PIN for purchases, you will be prompted to enter your PIN
before completing an On Demand purchase.
If you have turned on Parental Controls, you will also be
prompted to enter your separate Parental Control PIN (see
Parental Controls page 30.)
You may also be able to purchase a movie directly
from a Feature Channel.
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premiums on demand
If you subscribe to premium services such as HBO, Showtime or Starz,
you can also access premium channel content On Demand anytime.
From the On Demand menu, select Premiums. Like Movies On Demand, you will follow similar prompts to access your favorite series, specials and movies on the
premium channel(s) you subscribe to.
Or, simply tune to the premium on demand channel using your remote or from the Time Grid. From the program information screen, you can play a preview
press SELECT/OK to view, or press C to see other On Demand content.
From the Premiums Menu, select from the list of the
available options.
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Select a category, such as Movies or Series. The
number next to the category indicates how many
titles are available. Press SELECT/OK to
browse titles.
,
,
Use the 4 arrows to select a Series and the
$%arrows to select an episode. Instant info
appears in the lower right corner. The number next to
the series title indicates how many episodes are
available. Press SELECT/OK to view.
free on demand
From the main On Demand menu, follow the on-screen
prompts for Free content. Select a Free category such
as Cable TV Networks.
Your cable provider may provide Free On Demand programs, including TV shows,
exclusive On Demand content and even movies.
You may have many options such as cable-produced
shows from networks such as HGTV, History Channel
and AMC.
Select a network or category. Follow the on-screen
prompts to choose series and episodes. Press
SELECT/OK to play.
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customize your
tv experience
Set your favorite channels, timers, parental control and more. Watch TV the way
you want to. Press MENU twice on your remote to access Settings. This section
gives you all the info you need to personalize your viewing experience from the
Settings Menu.
settings menu
preferences
Preferences gives you options to customize how you watch TV.
Set Favorites, Audio preferences, Timers, HD Auto Tune and more.
adding channels to the
favorites list
Highlight Favorite Channels and press 4.
Use the $% to highlight specific channels
and press SELECT/OK to add or remove a
channel from the Favorite Channels list.
A star
appears next to the channel in the
Channels column when it is on your Favorite
Channels list, and the channel number will be
added to the Current Favorites list.
preferences
favorite channels
Press Menu twice to access Settings. From the
Settings Menu make a selection to adjust Favorite
Channels, Skipped Channels, Purchasing and
other options.
Quickly access channels you have designated as
your Favorite Channels. Once you’ve set up your
Favorite Channels, you can browse through only
those channels by pressing FAV on your remote.
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skipped channels
Specify channels to skip when browsing with the CH -/+ keys.
skipped channels
adding channels to the skipped list
From the Settings Menu use the $% to
highlight Skipped Channels and press4or
SELECT/OK. Use the $% to highlight specific
channels and press SELECT/OK.
When adding channels, a check appears next
to the channel in the Channels column, and the
channel number is added to the Skipped
Channels list.
You can still view skipped channels by entering
the channel number directly or by selecting the
channel in the Program Guide.
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settings menu
additional settings
Additional settings you can manage from the Settings Menu include:
sleep and alarm
Set up to eight timers by channel, day and
time to remind you of specific events.
• Sleep—Select “On” to set cable box to
turn off after a specified number of minutes
(5 – 180 minutes). Default is “Off.”
• Alarm—Select “On” then select channel,
day and time the cable box will automatically
turn on. Default is “Off.”
parental control
timers
With Parental Control you can block viewing
and purchases of TV programs and movies, as
well as recorded shows, based on your viewing
preferences. To find out more see the chapter
on Parental Control.
To review Reminder Timers, select the Timer
Review setting to display current number and
status of scheduled timers. Press SELECT/OK to
view the Timer Review list and modify or cancel
timers.
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purchasing
language
other settings
Enabling a Purchase PIN puts you in control of
PPV and On Demand purchases. You can also
review PPV purchases.
• Audio—Select primary audio or SAP alternate
audio feed.
• Output Format—Specify output format.
• PIN Status—Turn Purchase PIN On or Off.
• Display—Select an available language, such as
English, Spanish or French, for on-screen displays.
• Audio Settings—Specify settings for volume
level, analog output, digital output and dynamic
range.
• Change PIN—Change the purchasing PIN
number.
• Subtitles—Turn on or off and select a preferred language, such as English, Spanish or French.
• Closed Caption—Turn status On or Off and select other options like text style and color.
• History—Review or cancel Pay-Per-View purchases.
• Auto-tune HD—Select On to automatically tune
to a high-definition version of a channel, if available.
• Set-top Clock—Specify clock options for your
Set-top, select to display Time and/or Channel
number and illumination options.
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settings menu
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you decide
what your
family watches
Parental Control lets you block viewing and purchases of TV programs and movies
as well as recorded shows, based on your viewing preferences. You can also hide
adult titles from being displayed on-screen. From the Parental Control Menu you
can set locks by Rating, Content, Channel or Time.
parental control
parental control setup
To set Parental Control, press MENU twice to access Settings Menu.
PIN Set-up
The first time you attempt to enable Parental Control, you will be prompted to set up a Personal Identification Number
or PIN. Enter your unique 4-digit number and press SELECT/OK. Enter the number again and Press A to confirm.
tip: Your remote may have a lock button. Press this button to quickly set program locks.
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parental control
Change PIN
Change PIN lets you change your personal Parental
Control PIN number. Press MENU twice to access
Settings Menu. Select Parental Control, then Change PIN.
Follow the on-screen prompts to enter a new PIN.
locks
locking
Selecting Locking lets you turn on or off Parental Control settings. Locking Status
must be set to “On” to activate your customized Parental Control settings for rating,
content, channel and time.
Highlight Locking on the Parental Control Menu and press SELECT/OK (or4). You
will be prompted to enter your 4-digit PIN when you make one of the selections:
• Off (Disable) – This option turns off all locks. To relock Parental Control,
you must manually set the Locking Status to “On.”
• Off (Relock) – This option turns off all locks temporarily. Locks will automatically
relock after 5 hours of inactivity or by turning off the cable box.
• On – This option enables Parental Control. Your 4-digit PIN will be required to
disable Parental Control or change settings.
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Getting Started with Basic Procedures
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Getting Started with Basic Procedures
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disable this feature.
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adult titles.
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view locked programs
from a locked program
Press SELECT/OK to disable Parental Control, then
$% to unlock all channels or unlock this channel only
and press A to accept.
Enter your 4-digit PIN to view the channel. If needed
press A to clear PIN Entry and try again.
When tuning to a channel or program that is locked,
the guide will display a Parental Control summary
indicating the program has been locked from
viewing due to channel, rating, time or content.
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parental control
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