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Age-Based
Rating
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children
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under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
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
TV-14
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).
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. 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).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
TV-G
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
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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.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
TV-Y
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
Chapter 2
Using the TV/VCR's Features
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
V-Chip Rating Limit
The V-Chip Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be
viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the TV/VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Select Parental Controls (press 4).
3. Select the V-Chip Rating Limit (press 1).
4. Use the number buttons 1-7 to change the status of TV program rating.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of
TV program limits.
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