Adjusting The V-Chip Settings (V-Chip) - Sharp LD-23SH1U Operation Manual

Adjusting the V-chip settings (V-CHIP)

Important:
- Please refer to the end of this manual for "Clearing the secret number".
This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data.
It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful.
- Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA
rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. The MPAA rating is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines
are restricted by age and content.
- Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines, both should be adjusted for
complete control.
Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA rating)
Rating
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
G
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG
Age PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
PG-13
base
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
R
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
NC-17
X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies.
X
For example:
PG-13 in the age-based rating is blocked, this will also automatically block the higher ratings (R, NC-17,
and X).
Note:
- The MPAA rating is only age-based.
Watching TV
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