Sharp AQUOS LC-15S5U Operation Manual page 25

Useful Features (Continued)
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 programing.
• 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
C
C8+
G
age-based
PG
t4+
18+
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Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays careful attention to
themes that could threaten their sense of security and wel!-being.
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable,
or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they
may see on the screen
General: Considered acceptable for alt age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire family,
contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional
Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger
children (under 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 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 related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult
viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.
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Canadian French ratings
N
age-based
U
G
8 ans +
13 arts +
16 arts +
18 arts +
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into
the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner
General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience,
but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between
imaginary and real situations Recommended for viewing with parenL
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended
for viewing with parent
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence.
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