V-Chip
MPAA (Motion Picture Assoc.of America) Ratings
NR - Not Rated.
This is a film which has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from countries
which do not use the MPAAratings system. Other NR films may be from amateur producers
who didn’t intend to have their film widely released.
“NR” Programming may contain all types of programming including children's programming,
foreign programs, or adult material.
G - General Audience. In the opinion of the review board, these films contain nothing in
the way of sexual content, violence, or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any
age.
PG - Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance means the movie may contain some
contents such as mild violence, some brief nudity, and strong language. The contents are not
deemed intense.
PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned.Parents with children under 13 are cautioned
that the content of movies with this rating may include more explicit sexual, language, and
violence content than movies rated PG.
R - Restricted. These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not
recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17.
NC-17 - No One Under 17. These movies contain content which most parents would
feel is too adult for their children to view. Content can consist of strong language, nudity,
violence, and suggestive or explicit subject matter.
X - No One under 18. Inappropriate material for anyone under 18.
Special Note about Ratings
Some programs are broadcast without a ratings signal. Therefore, even if you setup V-CHIP
ratings limits, these programs will not be blocked. Parents are cautioned to preview the
contents of these programs or movies.
Note (for Canadian viewers): The V-CHIPfunction is based on specifications
designed for the United States and therefore may not work properly in Canada.
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