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Canadian rating systems
• 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
Rating
Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music
E
videos, and variety programming.
Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that
C
could threaten their sense of security and well-being.
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve
C8+
conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.
General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very
G
little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.
Age
Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under
PG
the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.
Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline, but
14+
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.
Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which while
18+
related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing.
Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.
Example: If you select "G", this will automatically block the higher ratings "PG", "14+" and "18+".
Canadian French ratings
Rating
E
Exempt programming.
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a
G
humorous or unrealistic manner.
General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain
8 ans+
scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations.
Age
Recommended for viewing with parent.
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing
13 ans+
with parent.
16 ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
18 ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.
Example: If you select "8 ans+", this will automatically block the higher ratings "13 ans+", "16 ans+" and "18 ans+".
Canadian English ratings
1
Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV parental Guidelines
(TV Guidelines).
2
Select "CAN ENG Rating", then press ▶ or ENTER.
Press ▲/▼ to select E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+ or 18+,
then press ENTER.
3
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Canadian French ratings
1
Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV parental Guidelines
(TV Guidelines).
2
Select "CAN FRE Rating", then press ▶ or ENTER.
Press ▲/▼ to select E ,G, 8 ans+, 13 ans+, 16 ans+
or 18 ans+, then press ENTER.
3
Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Description
Description
How to temporarily release the
V-Chip block
The V-Chip block is working and censors a broadcast,
"This program has been blocked!" displays.
1
Press MUTE while the V-Chip is working and then
the password entering menu displays.
2
Enter your 4-digit password with 0–9, then press
ENTER.
At this time V-Chip block temporarily releases.
Reactivating the temporarily released V-Chip block
Method 1: Change to the other channel.
Method 2: Switch off the TV power.
NOTE
• Performing any of the two above will activate the V-Chip
block.
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