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How V-Chip
Works
V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating [TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes
[(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content
themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel has not
been approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily
deactivate the Parental ControL
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs 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 Not Rated, and programs that are
considered unrated. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block follow:
USA V-Chip
Rating
System
TV-MA (Mature
Audience
Only) Specifically
designed to be viewed by adults and may
be unsuitable for children
under 17. It contains one or more of the following
content
themes:
crude indecent
language (L), explicit
sexual activity
(S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-14 (Parents Strongly
Cautioned)
Contains some material that many parents would
find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly
urged to exercise greater
care in monitoring
this program and are cautioned against letting children under the
age of 14 watch unattended.
This program contains one or more of the following
content themes:
intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense
sexual situations
(S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG (Parental
Guidance Suggested)
Contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children.
Many parents may want to watch it with their
younger
children.
The 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 for all ages. It
contains little or no sexual dialogue
(D) or situations
(S), no strong language (L), and
little or no violence (V).
TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and
above.
It may be more appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental
skills needed to distinguish
between make-believe
and reality.
Themes 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)
Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young
audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten
younger
children.
Canadian
English
V-Chip
Rating
System
18+ (Adults)
Programming
intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements
of violence,
language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers
under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the development
of the
plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other Content Guidelines: May
contain graphic language and explicit
portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
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