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Using the TVNCR Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The Parental Controls menu allows y-ou m progr_n your TViVCR so th_
children cannot see cer*atn programs.
'[he First three choices in the Parental Control_ menu involve a feature inside
your TV/VCR called VChtp 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 let_ you program your TV so it will not
display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adult_ are
not limited to only parent approved programs; you can "unbloek" programs
ICyentering a password.
'[he VChip inside your TViVCR comes turned "off," so ffyou choose not to
implement it, you can just ignore it.
When turned "on," the VChip reads a code that most broadcastei_ send with
programs. '[hat code tell_ the VChtp the program's age based rating U'V MA,
'Pv' i4, etc.) and content themes (Violance (V), Adult Language (12),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," when
you turn to that particular ct_anneL Broadcasters are not required to provide
content themes, so programs received with no content themes will o@ be
blocked if you block their age based rating. You can alao block out programs
that have not been given a rating, and programs that are considered "unrated"
because no code h_s been sent/_y the broadcaster.
'[he age b_sed ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table
below'.
Age-Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only. '['his program is specifically designed to be viewed by adult8 and
nay be unsuitable for children under i7. It contains one or more of the following content
heroes: gJ'aphic violence (V}, explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. '['his program contains some material that many parents would
'ind unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in
TV-14 nonitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch
anattended. 'rh_s program contains one or more of the following content themes: intense
violence O/J, intel_e sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely
_uggestive dialogue (D),
Parental Guidance Suggested. This program contains material that parents may find
TV-PG ansuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger
;hlldren. '['he program contains one or more of the following content themes: moderate
violence 0/), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some
_uggestive dialogue (D),
3eneral Audience. Most parents would find thi_ program suitable for all ages. It contains
TV-G little or no violence (V), no strong language (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or
_ituafions (S).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. This program is designed for children ages 7 and
_bove. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills
TV-Y7 '_eeded to distinguish bePween make believe and reality. 'Ihemes and elements in this
arogram may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten
thlldren under the age of 7.
,MI Children. '['his progr_n is designed to be appropriate for all children. The themes and
TV-Y _lements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages
.)_;. This program is not experted m frighten younger children.
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