Blocking programs by ratings

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The MPAA, Youth TV, and TV ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set.

Note:

Press RECALL to see the rating of the program you are viewing. Not all programs are rated, however. To block programs or movies that are not rated, see “Blocking unrated movies and programs” on page 23.

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Introduction

Ratings definitions

MPAA Ratings

TV Ratings

 

X

For adults only.

MA

Mature audience only. This program is specifically

NC17

Not intended for anyone 17 or under.

 

designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be

 

unsuitable for children under 17.

R

Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying

 

 

Dialog

Intensely suggestive dialog

 

parent or adult guardian.

 

 

 

Language

Crude or indecent language

PG13

Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may not

 

 

Sex

Explicit sexual activity

 

be appropriate for children under 13.

 

 

 

Violence

Graphic violence

PG

Parental guidance suggested. Some material may

 

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not be appropriate for children.

Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains

G

General audience. Appropriate for all ages.

 

some material that many parents would find unsuitable

 

for children under 14 years of age.

 

 

 

Youth TV Ratings

 

Dialog

Frequent suggestive dialog

 

Language

Frequent coarse language

Y7, Y7FV

Directed to older children. Programs rated Y7 are

 

Sex

Intense sexual situations

 

designed for children 7 and above. Programs rated

 

Violence

Intense violence

 

Y7FV contain fantasy violence that may be more

PG

Parental guidance suggested. This program contains

 

intense or combative than Y7-rated programs.

 

 

material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

Y

For all children. Programs rated Y are designed to

 

 

children.

 

 

be appropriate for all children.

 

 

 

 

Dialog

Some suggestive dialog

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

Occasional coarse language

 

 

 

Sex

Some sexual situations

 

 

 

Violence

Moderate violence

 

 

G

General audience. Most parents would find this

 

 

 

program suitable for all ages.

 

 

No DLSV

Programs without any Dialog, Language, Sex, or

 

 

 

Violence ratings.

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting TV oury

the Using Control Remote

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To block programs by rating:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu.

3.Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL.

4.Press x or • to display the PIN code entering screen.

5.Use the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0–9) to enter your four-digit PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip Control menu appears.

6.Press y or z to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING.

7.Press x or • to highlight “Y,” which enables all blocking by activating the V-Chip. (Note: Highlight “N” to deactivate the V-Chip Control feature and disable blocking.)

SET UP

ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] N

SET RATING

SET BLOCKING OPTIONS

NEW PIN CODE

BLOCK CHANNEL

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