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Menu Operations
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable
and none) per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen
“unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or
any of the following types of programming:”
Customer Caution
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
•
Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports
• Weather
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART
E
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual
content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity,
nudity or sexual content.
General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
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.
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes
of extreme violence.
E
G
8 ANS+
13ANS+
16ANS+
18ANS+
Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the
violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad
audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a
few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult
supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent
scenes of violence or intense violence.
Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence.