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Parental Controls and V-Chip
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software
inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV
programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may
believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program
your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block
programs, you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved
programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering a password.
The V-Chip software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you
choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.
When turned "on," the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code
tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence
(V), Adult Language (L), etc.) Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs
received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also
block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered
"unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.
Age-Based
Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
TV-MA children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), 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
TV-14 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
TV-PG 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).
TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little
or
no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L), or situations (S), little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
TV-Y7
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.
TV-Y 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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