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G General - Programming intended for audiences of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is
depicted appropriately with humor or caricature or in an unrealistic manner.
8 ans+ 8 + General - Not recommended for young children - Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or
occasional violence that could disturb young children. Viewing with an adult is therefore recommended for young children
(under the age of 8) who cannot differentiate between real and imaginary portrayals.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more
sufciently violent scenes to affect them. Viewing with an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under 13.
16 ans+ Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults - Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Region 5 Alternate Ratings (Example Only)
G General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
X Adults only.
Y Adults only.
In order to set the Region 5 Ratings the ATSC Digital channel received must include Region 5 Ratings data. To see if the •
channel has Region 5 Ratings, press the INFO button on the remote control.
Once the TV has received Region 5 Ratings data, the Region 5 option in the Parental Controls menu will become available •
and display the data.
NOTES
Region 5
Use Region 5 to block various types of movies and television
programs based on ratings systems used in the U.S. that you feel
may be inappropriate due to its content. The Region 5 option will
operate for Digital Channels (ATSC) only.
Ratings Procedure
Use the CURSOR PAD 1. t or u to select the Rating Category
(MPAA, TV Rating, etc.) that you want to block.
Press the SELECT button to block the RATING that you have 2.
selected.
Press the EXIT button to quit the menu.3.
Canadian Ratings English Table
C Programming intended for children under age 8 - Violence Guidelines; Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten
children’s sense of security and well-being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will
be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines:
There will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own - Violence Guidelines:
Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conict; or encourage children to imitate
dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity
and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
G General Audience - Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive
to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the
effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
PG Parental Guidance - Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children. Parents
may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children ages 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of
conict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content
Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 - Parents are strongly
cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense
scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May
contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
18+ Adult - Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult
audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.