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PARENTAL CONTROLS AND V-CH I P

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front pane] controls.

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside

your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering a password.

The software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program's age-basedrating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing," when you turn to that particular channel Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age- based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.

The TV age-basedratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age-Based

RatingDescription and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for

TV-14

children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence (V),

explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for

children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and

are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one

TV-PG or more of the following content themes: moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S),

infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no

TV-Gviolence (V), no strong language (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S).

Directed to Children 7 years and eider. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more

TV-Y7 appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-beEeve and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-YAll Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. it is not expected to frighten younger children.

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