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Using the TV’s Features

16 Chapter 3

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as 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.

Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.

By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.”

How V-Chip Works

V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult

Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will

receive the message, “This channel is not approved for viewing.”

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.” The TV age-based ratings and content

themes you can block are listed.

TV-MA – Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for

children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L),

explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

TV-14 – 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 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).

TV-PG – Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

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) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little

or no violence (V).

TV-Y7 – Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more

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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