Blocking programs by ratings, Youth TV Ratings

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

Note:

Press RECALL to see the rating of the program you are viewing. Not all programs are rated, however. To block programs or movies that are not rated, see “Blocking unrated movies and programs” on page 23.

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TV-PG

TV 6

Introduction

Ratings definitions

MPAA Ratings		TV Ratings
X	For adults only.	MA	Mature audience only. This program is specifically
NC17	Not intended for anyone 17 or under.		designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be
			unsuitable for children under 17.
R	Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying
			Dialog	Intensely suggestive dialog
	parent or adult guardian.
			Language	Crude or indecent language
PG13	Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may not
			Sex	Explicit sexual activity
	be appropriate for children under 13.
			Violence	Graphic violence
PG	Parental guidance suggested. Some material may
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	not be appropriate for children.		Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains
G	General audience. Appropriate for all ages.		some material that many parents would find unsuitable
			for children under 14 years of age.

Youth TV Ratings			Dialog	Frequent suggestive dialog
			Language	Frequent coarse language
Y7, Y7FV	Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7 are		Sex	Intense sexual situations
	designed for children 7 and above. Programs rated		Violence	Intense violence
	Y7FV contain fantasy violence that may be more	PG	Parental guidance suggested. This program contains
	intense or combative than Y7-rated programs.
			material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
Y	For all children. Programs rated Y are designed to
			children.
	be appropriate for all children.
			Dialog	Some suggestive dialog

			Language	Occasional coarse language
			Sex	Some sexual situations
			Violence	Moderate violence
		G	General audience. Most parents would find this
			program suitable for all ages.
		No DLSV	Programs without any Dialog, Language, Sex, or
			Violence ratings.

Connecting your TV

Using the Remote Control

Setting up your TV

To block programs by rating:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu.

3.Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL.

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

5.Use the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0–9) to enter your four-digit PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip Control menu appears.

6.Press y or z to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.

7.Press x or • to highlight “Y,” which enables all blocking by activating the V-Chip. (Note: Highlight “N” to deactivate the V-Chip Control feature and disable blocking.)

SET UP

ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] N

SET RATING

SET BLOCKING OPTIONS

NEW PIN CODE

BLOCK CHANNEL

RECALL

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Numbers

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EXIT

Using the TVÕs Features

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