RCA HDTV manual USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen, TV-14

Using the TV’s Features

USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V-Chipmenu.

Rating Field

Lets you select from a

list of age-based ratings

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-based

rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you

can block or view.

you can block or view.

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current block/view state of

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Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip

The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.

The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.

			Rating Content
Rating	Status	D	L	S	V	FV
"TV-MA"			B	B	B
	Blocked
"TV-14"		V	V	V	V
	Viewable
"TV-PG"		B	0B	B	B
	Blocked
"TV-G"
	Blocked

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which con- tent themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently Viewable

age-based ratings and associated content. The Viewable (V) settings are coded in green, and the Blocked (B) settings are coded in red.

"TV-Y7"	Blocked	B
"TV-Y"
	Blocked

Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content theme limit.

(V) or Blocked (B).

Age-Based Rating

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

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: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

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 or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make- believe 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.

All 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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