How V-Chip Works - RCA F19432TX41R4 User Manual

Using
How V-Chip Works
Whvn turned 'on,'/he V-Chip soft:ware reads a code that ntnst brnadcastvrs send with
prngranis. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and
content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked tile rating and/or
content themes that the pr(>gram contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not
approved tk)r viewing," when you rune to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide
content
thenles, so prngranls 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 "Nnt Rated," and programs that are considered
"unral_,d" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster, The TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are lisl_,d in tile t_)llnwing table.
Age-Based
Rating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specific dly designed to be xiewed by adults and may be unsuitable for chikhen
TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of tim following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that mmy parents would find unsuitable fbr children
TV-14
under 14. P uents ue strongly urged to exercise gre tter care in monitoring this progr un and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
fbllowing content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (I)) strong coarse language (L) intense sexual
situations (S) or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable R)r younger children. Many
TV-PG
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. Tim program contains one or more of the fl)Ilowing
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (I)), infl'equent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable fbr all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
Directed to children "7years aald older, l)esigned for chikhen ages 7 md above. It may be more
TV-Y7
appropriate fi)r children who htve tcquired the development tI skills needed to distinguish between make
believe and reality. ['hemes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (I_X0or comedic
violence, or may flighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y
All children. ['bemes and elements in tiffs program tre designed fbr a young audience, including children
flom ages 2 6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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