Using the TV’s Menu System and Features
How V-Chip Works
When turned “on,” the
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their
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| Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children |
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| under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit |
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| sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). |
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| Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children |
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| under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned |
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| against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the |
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| following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual |
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| situations (S), or intense violence (V). |
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| Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many |
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| parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following |
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| content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or |
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| moderate violence (V). |
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| General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains |
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| little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little |
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| or no violence (V). |
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| Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more |
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| appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make- |
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| believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic |
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| violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. |
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| All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children |
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| from ages |
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| G | All ages |
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| PG | Parents guidance |
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| Parental guidance less than |
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| 13 year of age |
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| R | Under 17 years old |
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17 years old and older
X
Adult only
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