52Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings
V-Chip Signal Information
When provided by the broadcaster or program source,
TV Ratings
TV ratings apply to TV programs and
recommended; may not be suitable for some children.
TV Content Categories
Used in association with the TV ratings above, TV content categories allow you to apply supplemental blocking. Apply supplemental blocking using the U.S. Ratings menu.
FV Fantasy Violence. Applies to
DSexual Dialog. Applies in different degrees to
LAdult Language. Applies in differing degrees to
SSexual Situations. Applies in differing degrees to
VViolence (graphic or realistic). Applies in differing degrees to
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TV content categories. Boxes marked with an “X” indicate supplemental blocking you can apply to each rating level.
The TV rating you select is for the
When you select a TV content category to block, all TV programs with the same content category listing are blocked. For example, if you select to block V (Violence) at the
V-CHIP EXCEPTIONS:
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•Videotapes, laser discs, and DVDs may not contain
•Broadcasters are not currently required to include
Movie Ratings
Movie ratings are the MPAA ratings used for theater- released and
GGeneral Audience. Designed for the entire family to view.
PG | Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance is |
| recommended, may not be suitable for some |
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| Parental Guidance, 13 and Older. Not |
| recommended for children under the age of 13. |
RRestricted. Restricted in theaters to 17 years old and older unless accompanied by an adult.
XAdult. Designed for and restricted in theaters to adult audiences only.
The movie rating you select is for the
Programs Not Rated: This refers to programs that carry no rating, such as news, sports, weather, emergency bul- letins, or movies prior to or without MPAA ratings. This does not include programs without
IMPORTANT
If you enable blocking with the Programs Not Rated option, you may block news or emergency bulletins carrying the “None” or “NR” Not Rated