Blocking programs by ratings, Ratings definitions

Blocking programs by ratings

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television programs.

The TV and MPAA ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set.

Ratings definitions

TV Ratings

Y7, Y7FV Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7 are designed for children 7 and above.

Programs rated Y7FV contain fantasy violence that may be more intense or combative than Y7- rated programs.

YFor all children. Programs rated Y are designed to be appropriate for all children.

MA	Mature audience only. This program is
	specifically designed to be viewed by adults
	and therefore may be unsuitable for children
	under 17.
	Dialog	Intensely suggestive dialog
	Language	Crude or indecent language
	Sex	Explicit sexual activity
	Violence	Graphic violence

14Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

Dialog	Frequent suggestive dialog
Language	Frequent coarse language
Sex	Intense sexual situations
Violence	Intense violence

PG	Parental guidance suggested. This program
	contains material that parents may find
	unsuitable for younger children.
	Dialog	Some suggestive dialog
	Language	Occasional coarse language
	Sex	Some sexual situations
	Violence	Moderate violence

GGeneral audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.

MPAA Ratings

NR	Not rated.
X	For adults only
NC17	Not intended for anyone 17 or under.

RRestricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

PG13	Parents strongly cautioned. Some material
	may not be appropriate for children under 13.
PG	Parental guidance suggested. Some material
	may not be appropriate for children.
G	General audience. Appropriate for all ages.

Using the TVÕs Features

To block programs by TV rating:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP.

3. Press x or • to display the PIN code entering screen.

4. Use the NUMBERS (0Ð9) to enter your four Ð digit PIN code.	NUMBERS

After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears.

5. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK select ON.

FEATURE	ON
V-CHIP LOCK	ON	EXIT
TV GUIDELINE	MENU	EXIT
MPAA RATING	----
CHANGE PIN	----
		yzx •

6.Press y or z to highlight TV GUIDELINE.

7.Press x or • to display the TV Rating menu.

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