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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

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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Ratings definitions

MPAA Ratings

X

NC17

R

PG13

PG

G

For adults only.

Not intended for anyone 17 or under.

Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may not be appropriate for children under 13.

Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be appropriate for children.

General audience. Appropriate for all ages.

Youth 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.

TV Ratings

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

Violence

Explicit sexual activity

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

Violence

Intense sexual situations

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.

No DLSV Programs without any Dialog, Language, Sex, or

Violence ratings.

RECALL

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.)

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EXIT

SET UP

ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] N

SET RATING

SET BLOCKING OPTIONS

NEW PIN CODE

BLOCK CHANNEL

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