Sharp Aquos LC 46SE94U Operation Manual page 30

On-Screen Display Menu
Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings)
• The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
policy on violence in television programming.
• While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other
program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
• When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French
ratings.
■ ■ Canadian English Ratings
Canadian English Ratings
Example Example
MPAA MPAA
TV Guidelines TV Guidelines
Can. English Ratings Can. English Ratings
Can. French Ratings Can. French Ratings
Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired
position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press
MENU to exit. MENU to exit.
■ ■ Canadian French Ratings
Canadian French Ratings
Example Example
MPAA MPAA
TV Guidelines TV Guidelines
Can. English Ratings Can. English Ratings
Can. French Ratings Can. French Ratings
Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired
position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press
MENU to exit. MENU to exit.
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How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK
When the V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED." displays.
1
Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working, and then the secret number setting menu displays.
2
Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. At this time V-CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases.
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Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK
You can reactivate the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK as shown below.
• Select "Status" setting from the Parental CTRL menu to reactivate BLOCK. (See page 26.)
• Select "V-Chip" setting ("MPAA", "TV Guidelines", "Can. English Ratings" or "Can. French Ratings") from the Parental CTRL to
reactivate BLOCK. (See pages 26 and 27.)
• Switch off the TV power.
• Performing any of the three above will activate the V-CHIP BLOCK.
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E: Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other
C: Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8
E E
C C
C8+ C8+
C8+: Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence
G G
PG PG
14+ 14+
18+ 18+
G: General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate
NONE NONE
PG: Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may
14+: Over 14 years: Could contain themes where violence is one
18+: Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain
E: Exempt programming.
G: General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence,
8ans+: General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed
E E
G G
8ans+ 8ans+
13ans+ 13ans+
16ans+ 16ans+
13ans+: Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent
18ans+ 18ans+
NONE NONE
16ans+: Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and
18ans+: Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain
information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety
programming.
years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their
sense of security and well-being.
as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve confl ict; nor
encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may
see on the screen.
viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical,
verbal or emotional.
not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8) because
it could contain controversial themes or issues.
of the dominant elements of the storyline, but it must be integral
to the development of plot or character. Language usage could
be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme.
depictions of violence, which while related to the development of
plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could
contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.
but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic
manner.
by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing
to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary
and real situations.
Recommended for viewing with parent.
scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent.
intense violence.
frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.