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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 TV and MPAA ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you
to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set.
To block programs by TV rating:
1. Press
MENU
, and then press
x
or
•
to display the FEATURE
menu.
2. Press
y
or
z
to highlight V-CHIP.
3. Press
x
or
•
to display the PIN code entering screen.
4. Use the
NUMBERS
(0–9) to enter your four – digit PIN code.
After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears.
5. Press
y
or
z
to highlight V-CHIP LOCK select ON.
FEATURE
TV GUIDELINE
MPAA RATING
CHANGE PIN
V-CHIP LOCK
----
ON
6. Press
y
or
z
to highlight TV GUIDELINE.
7. Press
x
or
•
to display the TV Rating menu.
Ratings definitions
TV Ratings
Y7, Y7FV
Directed to older children. Programs rated
Y7 are designed for children 7 and above.
Programs rated Y7FV contain fantasy
violence that may be more intense or
combative than Y7- rated programs.
Y
For all children. Programs rated Y are
designed to be appropriate for all children.
MA
Mature audience only. This program is
specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for children
under 17.
Dialog
Intensely suggestive dialog
Language Crude or indecent language
Sex
Explicit sexual activity
Violence
Graphic violence
14
Parents strongly cautioned. This program
contains some material that many parents
would find unsuitable for children under 14
years of age.
Dialog
Frequent suggestive dialog
Language Frequent coarse language
Sex
Intense sexual situations
Violence
Intense violence
PG
Parental guidance suggested. This program
contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger 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.
MPAA Ratings
NR
Not rated.
X
For adults only
NC17
Not intended for anyone 17 or under.
R
Restricted. Under 17 requires an
accompanying parent or adult guardian.
PG13
Parents strongly cautioned. Some material
may not be appropriate for children under 13.
PG
Parental guidance suggested. Some material
may not be appropriate for children.
G
General audience. Appropriate for all ages.
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