Blocking programming by channel

Follow these easy steps to block programming on specific channels .

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Make sure you’ve created a Parental Controls PIN. Click here for information about how to do this.

  1. Press Settings until you reach the General Settings screen.
  2. Scroll through the list until BLOCK: CHANNELS is highlighted, and press OK Select.
  3. Enter your PIN.
  1. Scroll to the channels you’d like to block or unblock and press OK Select.

    OR

    You can also enter the channels you want blocked using your Rogers remote’s keypad.
  2. Press A to accept.
  3. Once complete, press Exit.

You’re done! The channels you selected are now blocked.

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Set an on-screen reminder.

You can program as many on-screen reminders as you need to, and a message will pop up on your screen just before it’s showtime. This is included in your Digital TV service, at no added cost to you. And it’s as easy as 1 2 3:

  1. Press Guide on your remote. Highlight the program you want and press OK/Select.
  2. Scroll to the option SET A REMINDER TIMER FOR “SHOW NAME”.
  3. Press OK/Select.

When it’s time, a message appears on your TV screen to remind you that your show is starting.

Just use Timeshifting.

Now you can catch many of your favourite shows by finding them when they air later, during up to five different time zones. This is included in your Digital TV service, at no added cost to you.

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Explore Rogers On Demand.

It’s easy to enjoy previously-aired episodes of the hottest primetime TV shows. Just go to Rogers on Demand, on Channel 100. You can choose the show and episode you want to watch from the Rogers On Demand library, and star them whenever you want. This is included in your Digital TV service, at no added cost.

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Set them as your Viewer Favourites.

You can go straight to the channels you view most often simply by going into your Settings and selecting them as your favourites. This is included in your Digital TV service, at no added cost to you. And it’s as easy as 1 2 3:

  1. Press Settings twice on your remote to display menu settings.
  2. Highlight “Viewer: Favourites” and press OK/Select.
  3. Scroll through your channel lineup and press OK/Select to add or remove channels. Press Exit.

Once you’re done, simply press FAV on your remote to turn to your favourite HD channels.

Tune in to channels 500 and above.

You’ll find sports, movies, shows, news and more at their HD best when you start tuning in at Channel 500.

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Set them as your Viewer Favourites.

Spend less time searching for the HD channels you view most often. Simply go into your Settings and select them as your favourites. This is included in your Digital TV service, at no added cost to you. And it’s as easy as 1 2 3:

  1. Press Settings twice on your remote to display menu settings.
  2. Highlight “Viewer: Favourites” and press OK/Select.
  3. Scroll through your channel lineup and press OK/Select to add or remove channels. Press Exit.

Once you’re done, simply press FAV on your remote to turn to your favourite HD channels.

Use the HDTV Setup Wizard.

Use your HDTV Setup Wizard for the best picture quality. It’s easy, and you’re done in three simple steps.

  1. Turn your TV on, then plug in your HD box. Leave the box turned off.
  2. Press the Guide and Info buttons on the front of your box at the same time. The HDTV setup options screen will appear.
  3. Press A for Easy Setup, then follow the on-screen instructions.

When you’re finished, tune in to channels 500 and up for the best possible HD experience.