104 Parental
control
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Parental control
Movies on pre-recorded DVDs may contain scenes that are unsuitable for children. Some discs
may contain parental control level information that applies to the entire disc or to certain
scenes on the disc.
The appropriate scenes have filter levels that range from 1 ~ 8. 8 is the most restrictive level
(adults only) and 1 is the least restrictive (all ages). If such a scene is detected while a disc is
being played, the filter value set on the DVD recorder is compared to the scene. If the filter
value is higher than the setting, an alternative scene will be played (if available), or the original
scene will be skipped.
Most DVDs apply the same parental control level to the entire disc. Therefore, if the filter value
of some scenes is higher than the setting, the entire disc will be locked.
In the United States the values usually map to the rating system of the MPAA (Motion Pictures
Distributors Association of. America).
In Canada the values usually map to the rating system of the CMPDA (Canadian Motion
Pictures Distributors Association).
Parental control levels
The table below shows the filter levels in different countries:
Filter
level
MPAA Rating (United
States)
CMPDA
Rating(Canadian
English)
CMPDA
Rating(Canadian
French)
1
All ages admitted.
Suitable for viewing by all
ages.
Approprié aux spectateurs
de tous âges.
2
(Not used)
(Not used)
(Not used)
3
Some material may not be
suitable for children.
Parental guidance advised.
Theme or content may not
be suitable for all children.
Surveillance parentale
recommandée. Le thème
ou le contenu ne convient
pas à tous les enfants.
