
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu
V-Chip Rating Guidelines
V-Chip Signal Information
When provided by the broadcaster,
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2.Videotapes, laser discs and DVDs may not contain
3.Broadcasters are not currently required to include
TV Ratings:
Used with TV programs and
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Content Categories:
Used in association with the TV ratings above.
FV Fantasy Violence- applies to
DSexual Dialog- applies in different degrees to
LAdult
S Sexual Situations- applies in different degrees to
V Violence (graphic or realistic)- applies in different degrees to
When you select a TV rating, you are selecting the
Movie Ratings:
Used with theater released movies and
GGeneral Audience- Designed for the entire family to view.
PG Parental Guidance- Parental Guidance is recommended, may not be suitable for some children.
RRestricted- Restricted in the theater to 17 years old and older unless accompanied by an adult.
X Adult- Designed for and restricted in the theater to adult audiences only.
When you select a Movie rating, you are selecting the least restricted program level that can be viewed. As an example, if you select a movie rating of
blocking movies rated R,
IMPORTANT
Programs Not Rated: Used for programs that are | If you select to block programs that carry the | |
not rated like news, sports, weather, emergency | rating “Programs Not Rated,” you may block News | |
or Emergency Bulletins, when “None” or “NR” Not | ||
bulletins, or movies such as those prior to or without | ||
Rated | ||
MPAA Ratings. | ||
used when blocking programming that is not rated. | ||
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