How V-Chip Works - RCA F26432TX41AD8 User Manual

Using the
How V-Chip Works
When turned 'on,' tile V-Chip sot_ware reads a code that ntnst broadcasters send with
programs. That code tells the sol'ware the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and
content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)l. I1 you have blocked tile rating and/or
content themes that tile program contains, you ,,,,,ill receive the message, "This channel is not
approved tnr viewing," when you tune to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so prngranls received with no content
themes ,,*,'illonly 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" because no code has been sent by tile broadcaster. "File TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are listed in tile tk/llnwing table.
Age-Based
Rating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be xiewed by adults and may be unsuitable fi_r children
TV-MA
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent hmguage (L) explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some materi tl that mmy parents would find unsuitable fi)r children
TV-14
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise gre tter care in monitoring this program md are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
R)llowing 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 for younger children. Many
TV-PG
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. Tim 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 fbr all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (I)) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years mid older. Designed for chikhen ages 7 md above. It may be more
TV-Y7 tppropriate for children who htve required the developmental sMlls needed to distinguisll between mtke
believe and reality. Fbemes 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. l'bemes and elements in tiffs program are designed fbr a young audience, including children
from ages 2 6. It is not expected to flighten younger children.
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