Sharp LC32LE450U, LC-32LE450U Content, V-Chip Movie Ratings Mpaa, Canadian English Ratings

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2.Press _1/1_ to select an individualitem, and then press ENTER to block or unblock it ( "_,"

is removed). Repeat the same steps for the other items.

3.Press MENU to exit after all individual content

rating items are set.

Content

FV: Fantasy violence.

V:Violence.

S:Sexual situation.

L:Adult language.

D:Sexually suggestive dialog.

•U.S. V-Chip Movie Ratings (MPAA)

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GGeneral audience

PG Parental guidance suggested PG-13Unsuitablefor children under 13

R Restricted, under 1 7 requires companying

parent or adult guardian NC-17Noone under 1 7 admitted

XMature audience only

•The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and

Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming.

•While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content

like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.

•When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English Ratings or the Canadian French Ratings.

•Canadian English Ratings

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C:Children: Intended for younger children under the of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being.

C8+: Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.

G:General: Considered acceptable for all age groups.Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.

PG: Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger

children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.

14+: Over 14 years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements

of the storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character. Language

usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme.

18+: Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which while related to the development

of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.

•Canadian French Ratings

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G:General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but maybe integrated

into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.

8arts+: General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.

13arts+: Over 13 years: Could contain

scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent.

16arts+: Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.

18arts+: Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing.

Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.

The Unrated/Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian

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programs rated E.

Press _1/1_ to toggle between View and Block. View: All unrated programs are available. Block: All unrated programs are not available.

Allows you to select the downloadable rating level. In the event that a new rating system is provided by the broadcaster, the new rating options would appear within this menu.

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Allows you to reset the downloadable rating data, if present.

Allows you to block the input. When you tune to that input, you will need to enter a password to view the channel.

This option allows you to unlock all locked channels. Press ENTER or I_ to enter, use _1/1_ to select "OK", press ENTER to confirm.

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Allows you to select the OSD menu language from English, Spanish, or French.

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